?<strong>Chapter 1167:</strong>


    After a pause, Louise asked curiously, “You don’t have feelings for Edward?”


    Elyse responded decisively, “I never had feelings for him. And now, he has stopped pursuing me. He’s chosen to just be a friend.”


    “For real?” Louise sounded pleased. “So, you two are really just friends now?”


    “It’s true. Why would I lie to you?” Elyse couldn’t help but chuckle.


    Louise, ready to spring into action, said, “Alright. I’ll get moving right away. You want to slip past Edward’s watch and make your way to Garret’s base, correct? Leave it to me.”


    Elyse expressed her concern. “Are you sure you can help me evade Edward’s men?”


    Louise responded with assurance. “Don’t underestimate me. I’m every bit as skilled as Chesney or Garret. I’ve always maintained a low profile and haven’t showcased my abilities to them. Just wait. I won’t disappoint you.”


    Elyse touched her nose thoughtfully and inquired, “When should I expect an update? Edward is nning to take me back to Moon Pce tomorrow, you know.”


    Louise said, “I’ll help you escape before the first light.”


    Elyse paused to consider, then said, “Alright, I’ll wait for your signal.”


    After ending the call, Elyse bowed respectfully in the direction Edward had gone. “Sorry, Edward, I know you’re trying to protect me, but I need to find answers on my own. Otherwise, I’ll never understand my own feelings.”


    That evening, Elyse indulged in a hot shower, meticulously packed her bags, and patiently awaited Louise’s arrival. As the night stretched into the early morning hours, the first signs of dawn appeared. The door to her room silently swung open. She exited without making a sound.


    At noon, Edward awoke and went to remind Elyse to pack her bags for their evening departure.


    Despite calling out to Elyse several times without a reply, Edward scratched his head in confusion. Normally, Elyse would have responded, but could she still be sleeping?


    He pulled out his phone and tried calling Elyse, but her phone was turned off.


    Unaware of how critical the situation was, he assumed she was just in a deep sleep. He imagined that she would take off on her own, especially since she didn’t know Jayden’s location.


    To give her more time, Edward returned to his room to let her sleep another hour.


    Returning an hourter, Edward found no answer once again. At this point, he sensed something was amiss.


    He asked the hotel staff to open her door, and, as he had feared, the room was empty.


    Edward touched the bed, checking that it waspletely cold. Elyse must have left long ago.


    After a quick search of the room, Edward concluded that Elyse had likely slipped out to search for Jayden. He immediately sent his people out to look for her and messaged Jayden, cautioning him that Elyse might suddenly show up.


    Unbeknownst to Edward, at that very moment, Elyse was sitting in a helicopter beside Louise, who was holding a walkie-talkie. Feeling the chill of the wind and the helicopter’s noise, Elyse turned to Louise and said, “Is it really necessary to be this extravagant just to find Garret?”


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