Chapter 552

"What? She's Mr. Hunt's niece?"

The guard was stunned. Clutching his face, he apologized repeatedly, "I'm so sorry, miss! I'm new here, and I didn't know the rules!"

Even though he was just a gatekeeper, working for the state government office made him feel superior, hence his arrogance. However, such people often turned into the most servile when confronted with someone more powerful.

The other guard quickly stepped forward, respectfully ushering Willa and Frederick inside. "Ms. Zephyr, I remember you visiting with your father, the mayor of Mirage, when you were about ten, right? You've grown up so fast!"

Willa smiled politely. "How's Uncle Dominic doing?"

"Mr. Hunt is doing well! I'll go inform him of your arrival right away!" The guard rushed off.

Frederick was surprised. "It seems you have quite a close relationship with our state governor."

"Sort of. When I was a child, my father was just a minor official in Centropolis and would occasionally visit the state government offi