Chapter 685

Chris stood still like a statue with his head slightly bowed. He was silently waiting for Giselle to finish breakfast. Much like a knight from ancient times, he simply offered his protection with no further conversation or any expressions. Giselle couldn't help but chuckle. "Hey, you don't need to be so stiff," she teased between bites. "Don't worry, this isn't a military camp. I'm not that strict with rules. We're equals, and I simply require your services. Just relax and be yourself." Hearing this, Chris looked up at her for a moment. "Does your girlfriend know that you're here as my bodyguard? What does she work as in Valanthea?" Giselle asked casually. Chris was silent for a while before responding in a low voice, "I broke up with her." "You broke up?" Giselle was surprised, but then quickly realized it was quite normal. Some relationships couldn't last, and breakups were common, especially if they weren't married. It was also his private relationship, and she had no right