Chapter 2447

“Eat shit! I’m not in the mood for that right now. If you’re hungry, go eat by yourself!” Cardinal Dragon Marshal snapped, his anger barely contained.

“I’m not going either. I’m focusing on my health these days—only drinking tea, no alcohol,” the Grand Secretary of Dragon Pavilion said, declining as well.

“Suit yourselves. If you want to keep waiting, go ahead. I’m not wasting any more time here,” the city guard commander replied with a faint smile. Acting as though he were leaving, he turned around, only to nearly collide with Stephan, who was approaching nervously.

“Oh, I’m sorry, sir! Did I bump into you?” the city guard commander asked, stepping back slightly.

Stephan, overwhelmed by the presence of so many high-ranking officials, had been distracted and nearly caused an awkward scene. Panic-stricken, he stammered, struggling to compose himself.

Unlike many of the generals with strong family backgrounds or powerful connections, Stephan had worked tirelessly to achieve his position. He knew that one wrong move could ruin everything and send him back to square one.