Chapter 98 [ 1,117 words ] Emilia’s POV I waited in the living room for a while, got bored, then walked into the kitchen. I wanted to cook dinner for everyone. Ever since I married Sebastian, I hadn’t stepped foot in the kitchen. Not because I was lazy, and not

Chapter 97 [ 1,063 words ] Emilia’s POV The moment I walked out of that cafe, I felt like my back was soaked through with cold sweat. Richie Lind. That bastard was like gum stuck to the bottom of my shoe, disgusting and impossible to shake off. He answered my

Chapter 96 [ 1,130 words ] Emilia’s POV Sebastian was silent for a long time. Just when I thought he had fallen asleep, he finally spoke slowly. “I once knew a woman. When I was a kid, I was crazy about Superman.” My heart skipped a beat. I didn’t even

Chapter 95 [ 1,101 words ] Emilia’s POV “Tiffany, I didn’t ask him to sacrifice himself. I just used the blind date as a way to seal a deal. That’s all.” “Isn’t that a sacrifice?!” she wailed. “It’s because my dear Fynn is handsome, isn’t it? That’s why you’re forcing

Chapter 94 [ 1,114 words ] Emilia’s POV Sebastian froze for a fraction of a second. Then he chuckled. “Fall for you?” He raised an eyebrow. “Do you think that’s possible?” I shrugged, stirring my yogurt with the little plastic spoon. “I don’t think it’s possible.” “Then why did you

Chapter 93 [ 1,038 words ] Emilia’s POV Sebastian looked ridiculously pleased with himself, striding through the mall like he’d just won some award. His face practically glowed with that stupid sense of accomplishment. He grabbed my hand and pulled me through the racks like a kid in a candy

Chapter 92 [ 821 words ] Emilia’s POV I shook my head, still gasping for air. “No. I told you. I can’t do this.” “You can.” He bent down to meet my eyes. “As long as you keep trying, there’s nothing you can’t overcome. Give me your hand.” He stretched

Chapter 91 [ 876 words ] Emilia’s POV Sebastian grabbed my wrist and pulled me back. “I’m going up to the fifth floor,” I said flatly, not bothering to turn around. “You’re not taking the elevator?” he asked. “Yes,” I replied. Obviously. “Then are you going to fly up?” he

Chapter 90 [ 1,027 words ] Emilia’s POV I must have lost my mind. That was the only explanation. Why else would I be standing here, letting Sebastian Simons drag me around? I blame the swimming pool. And the beer. And his stupid face. When I walked out of the

Chapter 89 [ 823 words ] Sebastian’s POV When I woke up, sunlight was stabbing through the curtains like a knife to the skull. My head pounded. My mouth was dry. And my hand… my hand was on something soft. I blinked. I was on the floor. And next to

Chapter 88 [ 697 words ] Sebastian’s POV “What does it have to do with you?” I glared at her and kept drinking. The beer was cold going down my throat, but it did nothing to cool the fire burning in my chest. I was losing my mind. That was

Chapter 87 [ 1,118 words ] Emilia’s POV It was not until this moment that I finally understood what he meant by being penny wise, pound foolish. I had been made a complete fool by Sebastian Simons. “Please take me up. I’m begging you, okay?” A triumphant smirk appeared on

Chapter 86 [ 1,045 words ] Emilia’s POV I could maintain my elegance in front of anyone except this bastard. “You.” I pointed at him. “Get out of the pool. Now. I’ll count to three.” He didn’t even bother looking at me. “What are you going to do? Jump in

Chapter 85 [ 1,092 words ] Emilia’s POV Caleb shot him a hard look. “Why do you speak like that? You are too disrespectful toward Miss Taylor.” I didn’t feel embarrassed. After all, being Henry Taylor’s daughter was embarrassing to begin with. That was no secret. Everyone in the circle

Chapter 84 [ 1,000 words ] Emilia’s POV The line went quiet for a few seconds. I bit my lip, waiting for the other side to speak. Then I heard his voice. Low and lazy. “What’s the matter?” he asked. “Are you having sex right now, Sebastian?” “…Why are you

Chapter 83 [ 985 words ] Emilia’s POV I found a quiet corner and picked up the call. “Hello?” “Where’s your classmate’s house?” Sebastian’s question hit me out of nowhere. My stomach tightened. “Why do you want to know?” “I happen to be passing through Lakewood City on business. If

Chapter 82 [ 1,060 words ] Emilia’s POV My plane from Lakewood City just landed at Silverlake City Airport. Before I could even turn off airplane mode, my phone buzzed. Linda. I sighed and picked up. “What?” “Where are you? Let’s meet,” her voice was as annoying as ever. “Not

Chapter 81 [ 819 words ] Author’s POV Though under the same sky, the weather contrasted sharply between cities. While rain poured in Lakewood City, Silverlake City glittered with stars. Linda Taylor stumbled home past midnight, alcohol buzzing pleasantly in her veins. About 200 meters from her door, a suspicious

Chapter 80 [ 710 words ] Emilia’s POV The beer in Sebastian’s mouth turned bitter. He didn’t answer. Just tilted his head back and downed the whole can. I figured it out. That woman meant something. Every time her name came up, he shut down like a door slamming shut.

Chapter 79 [ 963 words ] Emilia’s POV I stood outside my uncle’s house, rain dripping from my hair. The sky had turned ugly gray, like it knew exactly what kind of mess I was walking into. I lifted my hand. Knocked. The door swung open. Aunt Mindy stood there,