Chapter 422

Giselle and Harper changed to a different restaurant. Having ordered their meals, Giselle spoke, "With your return to the Imperial City, Steward will surely look for you. Do you intend to hide from him forever?" Harper fell silent before confessing, "I don't have much to say to him." For Harper, an ex-lover doesn't require subsequent encounters. Giselle could barely stomach anything; throughout the meal, she felt an overwhelming sense of fatigue. After finishing the meal, Harper initially suggested a walk with Giselle, but was gently turned down by a shake of Yan's head. "Just go home and sleep. So tired!" Once home, Giselle climbed into bed. Perhaps it was Harper's presence that sped up the process, but she fell asleep almost instantly. It was still early. After ensuring Giselle was sound asleep, Harper delicately extracted herself from her bedside. Departing the apartment, Harper descended the building and dialed a phone number on her mobile. She had always held onto Maverick's numbe