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123 The Captured Andy

Louis's POV

Twenty minutes ago.

The hurried footsteps disturbed my contemplation in the study, where I had been staring at a portrait of Liam.

“Your Highness, we’ve captured a suspicious man in the castle’s corridor. We haven't ruled out the possibility of him being an assassin, so we need to escort you to a safe place immediately!”

However, facing the panting guard, I stood up from the armchair, buttoned my suit jacket, and spoke calmly.

“Have you identified the man yet? And where is Claire?!”

“We have already dispatched a patrol team to protect Claire and Maria! As for the captured man… he insists he’s not an assassin, but we haven't confirmed his identity yet.”

“Wait, did you just say, Maria?”

I squinted at the guard, “She’s in the castle now? With Claire?”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“When did this happen?”