Chapter 209 The Departure

Dinner was a lively affair. The conversation flowed easily, and when they started talking about recent updates, Rhett naturally steered the topic toward Lila's upcoming trip. "Is everything set for your trip to Asteria?" Lila nodded. She pulled her phone from her bag and brought up the detailed itinerary Joy had sent her earlier. "Yeah, it's all been arranged." She handed the phone to him. This was her first time traveling abroad to represent the research center at such a major launch event. To say she was not nervous would be a lie, especially after everything that had happened recently. The thought of going to an unfamiliar country left her feeling a little worried. Moreover, Rhett would not be there. Lila did not even realize how much she had come to rely on his presence. Rhett took the phone and scanned the itinerary carefully. His gaze lingered on the flight details and the hotel address for a few seconds. "It looks solid." He handed the phone back to her, his tone e