Chapter 157

"Miss Harper, you seem to know quite a lot about Mistcloud. If I tag along, I might just get to hear some fascinating stories." Seeing the genuine look on Simon's face, Celeste smiled slightly. "Sure, I'd love that." Artists crave inspiration-they're always on the move, chasing experiences, not just their own but also others'. They love listening to stories. And exactly what Celeste wanted was for Simon to take the initiative to get closer to her. It was the height of summer. The night was deep, moon full and bright in the sky. Ethan got home and noticed Celeste wasn't around. That's when he remembered-she did mention she was going on a business trip. "Zora, where did Celeste go for her trip?" "Madam went to Mistcloud," Zora replied as she tidied up the bedroom. While straightening the bedding, she felt something odd under the pillow-a small flat vacuum pack with a raised round center. Her brows twitched slightly, and without a word, she wrapped it up quickly in the used bedsheets. "Si