Chapter 2457

“I’ve shown you all some courtesy, finished my tea, and now I have other matters to attend to. I won’t stay to keep you company. I’ll take my leave,” Tobias said calmly.

Without waiting for a response, Tobias clasped his fists in farewell and stood to leave.

As the private room door opened, Cardinal Dragon Marshal’s expression darkened, and he instinctively moved to stand.

But before he could act, the city guard commander placed a firm hand on his arm, shaking his head in silent warning.

Noticing the subtle tension, Tobias paused momentarily at the door but chose to walk away without looking back.

Stephan, stationed near the doorway, exhaled a deep sigh of relief as Tobias departed unharmed. Glancing back into the room, he noted the sour expressions of the three men seated inside, his anxiety mounting once more.