Leone was naturally the most unwilling to accept it. That meant Chen Fan would be unable to keep her company properly for a while, leaving him with no choice but to make it up to Leone at night by working overtime. The two went wild all night, only stopping when Leone had no strength left at all.
Early the next morning, Chen Fan headed for the Imperial Capital. Although the timing was completely inappropriate, he had promised Esdeath, after all.
When Chen Fan appeared outside the palace, he saw Ran waiting for him. -500- Clearly, Esdeath had ordered him to come here and receive him.
When Ran saw Chen Fan, a smile appeared on his face. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Mr. Chen Fan, long time no see. While you were away, the captain missed you very much!"
Chen Fan smiled. "I had some matters to take care of, so I had no choice but to leave."
"Then have those matters been settled?" Ran asked Chen Fan with a smile. Though he was smiling, the eyes beneath his lashes were studying Chen Fan's expression, as if trying to discern his inner thoughts.
"I would only return after settling them. Otherwise, I doubt Esdeath would give me another chance to leave," Chen Fan said. Although Chen Fan had not known Ran for long, he knew that this man was clearly very intelligent. Dr. Fashion had been the first to suspect him, partly because he knew more about what had happened in the Imperial Capital, and partly due to instinct. So many things had happened now that Ran had clearly noticed something as well.
Hearing Chen Fan's words, Ran considered Esdeath's personality and smiled. "With the captain's personality, it seems she really would not let you leave, sir. It appears Mr.