Chapter 27
Toner had just stepped out of Al Tower when the received a call from Elvira
“Did you in ATT
She had been in and out in a than 15 minutes, so how had Elvira found out so quickly?
Elvira soled. “You and Sebatian have always been the talk in Valeria, especially after the engagement party fatos, Right now, merryone is watching your every move. The moment you h walked into ALTower legether, photo way circulating in all the inner circle groupchats.”
What Elvira didn’t say was that everyone had been betting on her. They had wagered on figli would take for Hose to come crawling back in disgrace after throwing a tantrum and running away over Sebastian canceling the engagemeer
That bet we now vold, and a new one had taken its place. This time, they were being whether Sebastian and Manne would actually go through with another engagement party within
smeth
So, when the two of the walked into our tagether–looking closer than the high–society grapevine exploded Alter all, everyone knew that Sebastian had never allowed Reinis company. And yet, here the was, walking in with him
Even after the engagement party had been called off, it was Sebastian himself who had brought her back. This, one started speculating that Sebastian was still planning to marry Hourne, after all.
He didn’t need Elvira spell the understood perfectly well what she was implying, it was just another be involving her and Sebaran. This wasn’t the first time, nor the
In the past, the would have been upset becouse no one believed in her and Sebastian. Everyone thought their relationship wouldn’t last. Solder stubborn pride, determined top them all wrong–dosheveryone that she and Sebastian would live happily ever after.
But after seven years, bitter experience taught her that when one believed in you, sheer thbornness alone wouldn’t change a thing.
“How long are you betting on?” Rookmarked with a smile.
Over on the other end, Elvira slammed the table in frustration. warned to bet on three days, but Sebastian’s gone crazy and won’t let you leave.” Otherwise, he would’ve won for sure.
At least the time, the could tell Rocawne was absolutely determined to leave Sebastian
“What’s going on with Sebastian? Could be actually have feelings for you? Elvira arked
sense of responsibility. That it took him? bound him to
Bekanne drackled lightly. “I do think that, but now i don’t think so anymore, The truth is, Sebastian is a man with a strong te matofobligation. But don’t worry, I knew him well
“A proud man like him won’t keep lowering himself fever. If ghee him the cold shoulder for a while, he eventually lose interest and pay the all leave After all, Sebastion had no room in his heart for kee: All he could think about was his business empire. He had no extra time to care about her or keep her company Right now, it wini juan gjak driving him. Once he grewed of throwing his pride at her indifference, his patience would definitely ran out. And when that happened, it wouldbe any tot het
hung up on Elvira, and
tinmedately, a video call from Sebastian popped up. She rolled herepes and acted the she didn’t see it, not even bothering in answer. Ignating him? Yeah she could do that she wanted to see just how long the alot and dignified Schain Hayes could keep up the am.
On the other end,bation washed as the call disconnected on its own. De down, he knew that are simply didn’t want to answe Singin his, he let out a liter helpless Laugh I felt abord, like he’d dig his own grave and now had no charlie in
had and his ma
