Chapter 98

Ever since that incident, there hadn't been any real contact between them. It had been months since they last crossed paths, and now, this unexpected encounter unfolded just as Jareth had imagined it might. "Sir," Leon hesitated, his expression uncertain as he glanced at him, clearly wanting to ask what to do next. As his personal assistant, Leon knew all too well what this was about. To his surprise, Jareth stayed remarkably calm-not what Leon had expected at all. "You can head back," Jareth said coolly before opening the car door and stepping out. Meanwhile, despite claiming she'd rest, Celestia couldn't really settle down. Neither her body nor her mind was at ease. Since 3 PM, her anxiety had only grown-and now she was pacing nonstop in her room, her eyes darting to the window repeatedly. Of course, she couldn't actually see the gate from there, but that didn't stop her from trying. Glancing toward the wall clock, Celestia saw the hand had already passed six. Three hours and five mi