Chapter 2449

As Stephan followed Austin into the room, his nerves were on edge.

Though he had visited the palace before, those visits had always been for official business, with guards or servants leading the way. This time was different. It was a private matter, and Austin himself had personally escorted him in. Stephan felt both flattered and bewildered.

When did he become important enough to warrant such attention?

Austin didn’t even acknowledge high-ranking officials like the Cardinal Dragon Marshal, yet here he was, showing favor to Stephan. Could it be his conspicuous bald head that caught the prince’s attention?

Lost in his thoughts, Stephan barely noticed when they reached the conference room.

“Sit.”