Mr. Thorne arrived at the museum this morning. As soon as he parked his car, he received a notice: an official directive had come down, and the museum was to be closed for the day.
A closure meant a VIP was arriving. As the curator, Mr. Thorne made sure to straighten his suit and adjust his tie before heading to the exhibition hall to receive the guest.
The visitor was accompanied by bodyguards in black. Dressed in a dark traditional long gown, he stood tall and elegant before the exhibits. Behind gold-rimmed glasses, his focused gaze rested on the artifacts. He looked just like a young nobleman from the Republican era who had recently returned from his studies overseas. Every subtle gesture radiated the refined upbringing of a prestigious household.
