Chapter 1743

The man in the gray suit, flanked by his bodyguards and the armed soldiers, ushered middle-aged man, Lukas Rhodes, into the Manor House Kitchen.

That display caught the eye of everyone nearby, from the pedestrians on the street to the patrons inside the restaurant.

Even Kendrick and his companions, who were just about to leave, found themselves rooted to the spot, captivated by the unfolding drama.

Kendrick's eyes widened in shock and excitement when he recognized the middle-aged man in the crisp military uniform. "Isn't that Mr. Rhodes, the commander-in-chief of our state garrison??" he blurted out, his face alight with recognition.

Celena, on the other hand, looked on with confusion, not knowing the man. "Kendrick, is that Mr. Rhodes from the state garrison?"

"Yes, it is!"

"Celena, hang tight for a sec. I need to go say hi to them!"

Brimming with eagerness, Kendrick made a beeline for the man.

However, before Kendrick could get anywhere close, he was blocked by two guards, th