Chapter 1167:

After a pause, Louise asked curiously, “You don’t have feelings for Edward?”

Elyse responded decisively, “I never did. And now, he’s stopped pursuing me. He’s chosen to just be a friend.”

“For real?” Louise sounded pleased. “So, you two are really just friends now?”

“It’s true. Why would I lie?” Elyse chuckled.

Louise said, “Alright. I’ll get moving. You want to slip past Edward’s watch and get to Garret’s base, right? Leave it to me.”

Elyse expressed concern. “Are you sure you can help me evade Edward’s men?”

Louise responded with assurance, “Don’t underestimate me. I’m every bit as skilled as Chesney or Garret. I’ve always kept a low profile and haven’t shown them my abilities. Just wait. I won’t disappoint you.”

Elyse touched her nose thoughtfully and asked, “When should I expect an update? Edward’s planning to take me back to Moon Palace tomorrow.”

Louise said, “I’ll help you escape before dawn.”

Elyse said, “Alright, I’ll wait for your signal.”

After ending the call, Elyse bowed respectfully in Edward’s direction. “Sorry, Edward, I know you’re trying to protect me, but I need to find answers myself. Otherwise, I’ll never understand my own feelings.”

That evening, Elyse showered, packed her bags, and waited for Louise. As night turned to morning, the door to her room silently opened. She left without a sound.

At noon, Edward awoke and went to remind Elyse to pack for their evening departure. He called to her several times without a reply. Normally, Elyse would have answered, but could she still be sleeping?

He called Elyse, but her phone was off. Unaware of the situation’s gravity, he assumed she was asleep. He figured she’d leave on her own, especially since she didn’t know Jayden’s location.

To give her more time, Edward returned to his room. Returning an hour later, he found no answer. He sensed something was wrong.

He asked the hotel staff to open her door; the room was empty. Edward touched the bed; it was cold. Elyse must have left long ago.

After a quick search, Edward concluded Elyse had likely gone to find Jayden. He immediately sent people to look for her and messaged Jayden, warning him that Elyse might arrive.

Unbeknownst to Edward, Elyse was in a helicopter with Louise, who held a walkie-talkie. Feeling the wind and the helicopter’s noise, Elyse said, “Is it really necessary to be this extravagant just to find Garret?” . . .