Meanwhile, in a luxurious castle in Italy.
The man gazed deeply at the scenery outside the window, twirling a silver ring in his hand. The ring was adorned with a huge blue gemstone.
The room was filled with bookshelves, tightly packed with books from various countries and regions.
Stinger stood behind the man, trembling with his head lowered.
"Did you manage to get any information about that painting from her this time?" The man's voice was deep and cold, exuding an oppressive aura of authority that made it hard to breathe.
"Mr. Cole, up until now, I still don't know what the secret of that painting is, and that's exactly why I rushed back so hastily," Stinger said, his entire body tense, aware that any carelessness in front of this man could potentially get him killed.
The room was
