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58 – Does It Really Matter?

Author: Anne Guzel
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-01 21:52:46

The car had entered the basement area of the penthouse building, and the driver had turned off the engine. However, none of the passengers immediately got out of the vehicle.

“Should I wake her up? Or would you like—”

“Thea, wake up. We’ve arrived,” Sebastian cut in, shaking Thea’s shoulder with his arm, deliberately interrupting Pierre’s words. He knew very well that if left unchecked, Pierre might suggest someone else—either the driver or a security guard—to help carry Thea. And Sebastian clearly would not allow another man to touch the girl.

“Where is this?” Thea asked, blinking her eyes, trying to focus her vision. All she could see in front of her were walls marked with large numbers indicating the floor.

“At the penthouse,” Sebastian answered briefly, then got out of the car without waiting for Thea to fully regain consciousness.

Thea stepped out of the vehicle with a slight wobble, still not fully recovered from the drowsiness caused by being abruptly awakened. She glanced at P
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