Chapter 2726
Grace’s sudden arrival was like a drop of cold water splashing into boiling oil—the entire detention room instantly sank into a suffocating, terrifying silence.
All the arrogance Adam carried from his family’s influence vanished the moment he saw her.
It was replaced by a bone-deep chill and a crushing sense of dread.
He knew exactly how much the Emperor valued the princess—how much power she held both inside and outside the court. For her to personally appear in a small district police detention center… there was no way this was a casual visit.
Unfortunately, not everyone understood the gravity of the situation.
Mateo, who had been stewing in irritation, looked up and saw a stunning young woman walking in, flanked by two men in black. Her elegance stunned him for half a second—but his playboy instincts quickly drowned out whatever instinctive caution he felt.
When he saw her walking toward them, his suppressed arrogance resurfaced instantly.