Chapter 1048

Rickard seemed to enjoy being there when she 'finished work' and Hesper walked quicker to his side. "No work at Duval Group today? Aren't you usually in a meeting with Benji at this hour?" "Yes." Rickard smiled. "It's not as important as picking you up from work." Hesper looked away and cleared her throat. "The effect after the first day of treatment is quite good. Although it hurt, I can confirm that I'll be able to fully heal Quincey in a month." "I might be able to come before the tournament begins and pick you up." Hesper walked faster out of the main mansion, then slowed down. After a moment, she said, "Quicey looked into our actual relationship, but he doesn't seem to want to do anything about it, just like the previous time." "He didn't put you on the spot, did he?" Hesper looked up and saw that it was already dark outside. The lights on the street reflected in her eyes. She felt a little light-headed, so she shook her head and reached up to hug Rickard. The sudden hug m