章節 280: Meeting the Mastermind

'This isn't a casual visit,' he realized. 'She's here for something important. But what could it be? There is still a lot of time till the event...'

Adrian's curiosity warred with his caution. On one hand, he knew he should leave before she or her guards noticed him. On the other hand, this unexpected encounter was too significant to ignore. Whatever had brought her to the Black Market could very well be tied to something much larger—and potentially dangerous.

'It could be connected to the upcoming event… or something else entirely,' Adrian mused, weighing his options. He could follow her, try to uncover what she was up to. But that would be risky, especially if her guards were as sharp as they seemed.

Adrian's mind raced, the pieces of a plan clicking into place as he observed the mysterious woman and her guards. His gaze lingered on her, and suddenly, an idea sparked—a daring one, but with the tools he had just acquired, it was well within his reach.