Chapter 418: An Old Acquaintance

As soon as the call connected, Selena's gentle voice came through the line. "Sir, are you in Haojiang City?"

I was taken aback for a moment and countered, "Yes, how did you know?"

Selena didn't answer but asked again, "Are you still angry?"

"No!" I replied truthfully. Selena's choice on the gambling ship that day wasn't wrong. After all, she had a deep bond with her brother. What I had an issue with was that I had broken my own rules for her sake.

"How long are you staying there? I want to come find you!" Selena's voice, gentle yet tinged with a hint of languor, made me imagine her curled up on a sofa as she spoke to me.

I thought for a moment and said, "Forget it, we'll be heading back in a couple of days!"

I could sense Selena's disappointment. After a brief silence, she continued, "Alright then, take care of yourself. My brother is also in Haojiang City; he just saw you..."