Chapter 290

Giselle turned pale, still shaken from Caelan's earlier attempt to choke her. The fear of imminent death lingered as she nodded frantically. "Yes, you're right. We need to leave here quickly, preferably go abroad for a while."

The two hastily packed their belongings and fled overnight.

…

The next morning, Caelan awoke in an unfamiliar room, feeling disoriented. His head throbbed, and weakness gripped his body.

Supporting himself, he sat up and held his forehead. However, he couldn't remember what had happened yesterday.

"You're awake?" Jade pushed the door open and entered, smiling as she brandished something in her hand. "Do you want something to eat?"

Seeing Jade, Caelan hesitated visibly, memories of the previous night flashing through his mind in fragments. He remembered Giselle drugging him, the attempt at seduction, and then searching for Jade. But the details were hazy.

Jade seemed unaffected, but Caelan felt unsettled. It was an odd feeling, leaving him both anxious and