Chapter 525

"There wasn't anything strange about his departure," Joel continued. "Mr. Ashton didn't leave in a hurry. In fact, he stayed in Cancastle overnight before leaving." Hearing this, Andrew felt a bit relieved. At least it didn't seem as dire as he had feared. Allen's disappearance was likely due to personal reasons, not some ominous event. Plus, Cody had left a clue for him, reassuring Andrew that there was no immediate danger. As they continued talking, Rosa suddenly remembered something. She slapped her leg and hurried into the house. Moments later, she returned holding an emerald pendant. When Joel saw it, he smacked his own forehead. "I can't believe I nearly forgot about this! Mr. Ashton left this emerald pendant with us when he left. He told me to keep it and give it to whoever came looking for him." Andrew accepted the emerald pendant and examined it closely. It felt smooth and cool in his hands, clearly made of fine material. The surface was adorned with intricate carvings