74. One Question

William, feeling he had no choice, finally said, "Your Royal Highness, I apologize in advance."

"You must have been very surprised to see me. I ... entered the palace only to see the condition of my son, who was participating in the selection process for future soldiers," William continued.

Rowena frowned but still said nothing.

"The palace does not allow prospective soldiers to contact their families. You must also know that their cell phones are confiscated. But, Your Highness ... as a father, I am very concerned about my son's condition, I want to see him, if only for a moment, to make sure he is okay," William explained at length.

Rowena looked at the middle-aged man and took in his appearance.

His appearance is clean and not suspicious. He looks like a pretty noble guy. Oh, maybe he's a businessman. Rowena Wellington thought.

"Then how did you get into the palace? Security is very tight and this area ... not many people know about it. Who told you? Were palace staff involved?" Row