Eastern Imperial Splendor Residence
Florence Fuller was awakened by Ethan Harper.
The two of them had returned late last night, and it was rare for Florence to sleep in today. It was already noon when Ethan woke her up.
"If you don't get up now, the afternoon video conference will have to be canceled."
Still groggy from sleep, Florence got up after hearing his words and got ready to go to the restaurant with him for a meal.
"I have a flight to France tonight," Ethan said. "I'll resolve the Harper Family matters as soon as possible."
"There's no rush," Florence replied. "Take your time."
Ethan nodded, though in his heart he wished to resolve things quickly so he could be by her side.
But to his surprise, Florence's next words left him utterly stunned.
"Once you go back, if I don't contact you, don't come back."
Ethan froze. "What do you mean?"
"Exactly what I said."
"I don't understand," Ethan said, looking deeply at her. "Why can't I come back?"
