"She went to Velmont?"

After yet another failed attempt to book an appointment with Chelsea, Altsin instructed Hadwin to investigate her whereabouts. To his surprise, she had left Bromley and traveled to Velmont.

Altsin's brows furrowed deeply. "Did she say when she'll be back?"

"No, but Ms. Bromley left quite suddenly—without any luggage. She just picked up a few clothes, skincare products, and cosmetics from the duty-free shop at the airport."

Hadwin pressed his lips together. "I asked the store clerk, and based on the amount she bought, it could last her a whole year. Maybe she plans on staying for a while?"

Being a lifelong bachelor, Hadwin had no...