"After a few days of investigation, I couldn't find anything. Sorry for my incompetence."
It wasn't his incompetence but rather that Elizabeth had prepared for this long before. She was determined not to let him find anything.
Yet, it was this very resolve that piqued his curiosity about Elizabeth's true identity. Who was she, and what was the source of her wealth? If it was merely a gift from Alexander, it didn't quite add up. He had a vague sense that Elizabeth must have a deeper background.
Lucas, on the other side, dared not utter a word, fearing that any misstep might displease William and result in a transfer to Artona for manual labor.
After a prolonged silence, William finally spoke, "Keep a close watch. Report to me immediately if there's any news."
Was that all?
Was that al
