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Olivia

I opened my mouth, ready to explain—ready to say something, anything—that might chip away at the wall Sebastian had built between us. But before I could find the words, my phone buzzed sharply against the table.

> Phillip collapsed from exhaustion. I rushed him to the hospital, and he's asking for you. Please hurry up, Liv!

The message was from Kaylee.

For a split second, the walls of Sebastian’s office felt like they were closing in. Not because I cared about Phillip—god, no—but because I knew exactly what this was.

Phillip knew exactly when to collapse. His performances always arrived on schedule, staged to perfection. And I fell for it—every single time.

But I’m not that pathetic girl anymore.

I inhaled slowly, steadying the twist in my gut, and looked back at Sebastian. His eyes, cold and unreadable, pinned me where I stood.

“Seb, I… I have to go,” I said, voice low, trying to keep it from trembling.

He said nothing. Not a word. Just stared.

His silence hurt more t
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