The weather in Porten wasn't good tonight, either.
The sky had been overcast since the afternoon.
Simon Carson didn't stay in Ethan Rhodes's room for long. Before leaving, he checked multiple times to ensure Ethan's heart rate was stable, only then departing with peace of mind.
「In the study.」
The old master's gaze was fixed on him. Although his eyes were gentle, they carried an oppressive weight that was intimidating.
"You haven't been in Porten for the past two days?"
"That's right." Simon Carson was a former detective, after all. Right now, there wasn't a single flaw in his expression or his movements. His story would also stand up to scrutiny.
"I broke up with that assistant from the Bennett Group. She's been making a huge fuss lately, constantly trying to find me, so I resigned and went to the mainland for a couple of days."
The old master smiled. "Why the sudden breakup out of the blue? Weren't you quite fond of her?"
