Chapter 664

“Miss Hanako, Karl and Miss Maki Takemura are downstairs,” Chiyoko’s voice came from the side, tinged with a trace of inquiry. “Shall I invite them to join you for lunch?”

Hanako’s pen paused mid-stroke over the stack of paper files she was signing. A droplet of ink bled into the sheet, marring the document—paper, chosen deliberately for confidentiality. Slowly, she lifted her head.

“Karl… and Maki.”