Finn Droste had barely left when Marvin and his companions arrived at Snowland Manor.
The butler opened the iron gates of the manor. There was not a speck of snow on the red brick path leading to the villa—it had been thoroughly cleaned. And at the front door of the villa...
Baron Vladimir was already waiting in person with his son by his side.
As a member of the Royalist Faction, Baron Vladimir should not be so enthusiastic. His out-of-character behavior reinforced Marvin's belief that someone had visited Snowland Manor shortly before.
After exchanging brief pleasantries, Baron Vladimir asked the butler to serve tea and took Marvin to the living room, dragging along his son who was peering around, unsuccessfully trying to find Katerina.
Katerina had not accompanied Marvin to Snowland Manor, as she was being closely watched by informants placed by His Majesty Paul the First, and could not make any rash moves.
