SEBASTIAN'S I was rendered speechless for a moment as I absorbed the news Grandfather had just broken to me. An arranged marriage with the Douglas family. I was to marry their spoiled heiress, Dahlia Douglas. I didn't know much about her, but I've heard of her before now. Rumors about her had circulated in my company some time ago that she was having an affair with two brothers at the same time. The rumors had been dispelled after she publicly announced that she wasn't seeing anyone, but she was just business partners with the two brothers.Not that that was any of my concerns, but now, after what Grandfather had just told me, I knew I couldn't accept her. Dahlia was a notorious bitch, one I wouldn't want to ever get involved with."What do you say, my dear?" My mother's voice resonated in my ears, pulling me from my trance. "Do you agree with your grandfather's wishes?"Her orbs were soft, as mine matched hers. I was at a loss for words, my head shaken with conflicting thoughts. Ev
SEBASTIAN'S POV My jaws clenched tightly, annoyance dancing in my orbs as I glared daggers at Jamie. I wanted to retort, but I was cut off by my grandfather's icy command."Enough!" His voice sliced through the tension, causing a sigh to escape my nostrils as I looked away from Jamie."That's enough, Jamie and Sebastian," Grandfather added, his tone filled with disappointment as he reprimanded Jamie and I. I could see he was upset. He hated it whenever we had an argument, especially in his presence, as he felt it was enormous disrespect. "Apologies, Father," Jamie's baritone voice resonated throughout the dining hall as he apologized.Reluctantly, I did the same. I apologized to Grandfather for causing a nuisance."It's fine," He dismissed us with a wave of the hand. "Now, back to what I was saying just now," he started again, turning to face me with a serious expression.Our eyes matched, but I didn't flinch despite his intense gaze."You need to remarry, Sebastian. You need an hei
SEBASTIAN'S POV I walked into the gigantic yet cozy mansion my Grandfather called his paradise. This particular house had been listed among the top biggest and most expensive mansions in the City. The interiors alone cost billions. To think my Grandfather lived there alone with his numerous servants. The whole family only gathered together here whenever Grandfather had summoned us for dinner, and we dared not decline his invitation. There was always a price to pay for disobedience. His sole aim was to make us all united in peace, however, that was impossible considering the hidden resentment most of us harbored towards each other in the family.Speaking of resentment, as I hugged my mother, who had approached me to welcome me home, my eyes caught the animosity-filled look in my eldest brother's emerald orbs as he stared at me from the dining table.I didn't flinch as we locked eyes. I merely averted my gaze as I pulled out of the embrace with my mother."Oh, my sweet boy," Melissa S
SEBASTIAN'S POV I regarded Lydia Incredulously as I processed what she had just told me. Bold of her to call the same illegitimate son she had tricked me into believing was mine as 'my boy'."Hold on, did you just say 'our' boy?" I asked, corking my brows as a flicker of annoyance sparkled in my orbs.She shuddered, probably sensing my annoyance. "I'm sorry, Seb, but does that really matter?" A tear slipped down her cheek. "He's sick, please help me. I don't know what to do.""What do you mean you don't know what to do? Haven't you admitted him to a hospital yet? And do I even look like a fucking doctor?" I snapped, my fury palpable. It wasn't nice that I was treating her predicament this way, but she deserved every bit of it after all she made me go through years ago. To think it was the same son she was right here crying about. I understood that the boy was innocent in all of this, but Lydia remained his mother. I despised her and I wanted absolutely nothing to do with her cause s
SEBASTIAN'S POV Touching down at the international airport at exactly 4 in the evening, I pulled out my phone and called my assistant to inform him of my arrival. "I'll be with you shortly, boss," his response sailed into my ears before I hung up.I had returned home after my visit to Kristine because there was news that someone was tampering with my company's sales record, and I needed to figure out who was behind it. Gosh, I felt so exhausted. I haven't been gone for a month, and someone was already acting funny behind my back. I needed to sort things out here first before I returned to Kristine and our little girl.I couldn't lie, I missed them already, especially Mia. I usually felt whole around her, and I missed her presence like crazy. Not just her, I also missed Kristine. Even though she was being hostile towards me lately, I still enjoyed her company, her angry retaliation, and her puny efforts to hurt me. I found everything about her amusing. The expression that had been o
KRISTINE'S POV"So what you're telling me is Sebastian is here because he wants you back?" I heard Amelia's astonished inquiry as her voice resonated through the phone.Heaving a weary sigh, I nodded in response, like she could see me. "Yeah," I had just told her about what had been going on lately with Sebastian's persistence for a second chance. I had also just told her about the flower bouquet and the apology letter he sent just now."I don't know what to do, Amelia. I mean, I like Dave. I'm serious about him, Sebastian knows that, but he just won't leave me alone. The last time he came to my house uninvited around 8 in the morning, I mean, who does that?"She chuckled with amusement, and I could imagine her shaking her head. "You know how he is, love. I'm not surprised.""It's not funny, Amy. I seriously need a solution on how to get him to leave me the fuck alone. I don't want any issues with Dave. He's already upset Sebastian is still hanging around. There's a crack in my relati
KRISTINE'S POV By the time I finished reading the context of the card, my heart raced with anxiety. It was an apology letter, not only that, but also a love letter from Sebastian, expressing his regret regarding divorcing me years ago. He had stated in the card that letting me go turned out to be his biggest regret, and he was willing to do anything to make me return to him. That was funny, considering I had literally sworn off loving again the first time because of this man. Dave's persistence changed that, but still, it didn't make me forget what Sebastian made me go through.As I read through the card, I felt an emotion rise within me as I struggled to understand if this stupid letter was sincere or not. What if it was Sebastian's mere ploy to sway me? He had indeed stated he would do anything to win me back.I shook off my thoughts, realizing I was thinking like a child. Let's put the animosity I harbored for Sebastian aside, this note was heart-touching. It was obvious he had w
KRISTINE'S POV Even with a part of me already certain the flowers were Sebastian's, my heart couldn't help but skip several beats as I grappled with this gesture. Why had he done this? Bringing me flowers out of the blue? It felt so romantic yet suspicious, especially since he already knew I had a boyfriend, who got jealous easily. What was he playing at? Had he expected Dave to be with me when he had decided to send me these flowers? What were his plans?"Ma'am?" I was jolted out of my thoughts as the delivery girl called out to me. I blinked instinctively, turning to face her with a neutral gaze as I noticed she was still standing there and waiting for me to take the bouquet from her. "I'm sorry, ma'am, but I don't have all day. Can you kindly take these and sign here, please?" She requested as she retrieved a jotter from her bag. I paused, trying to ponder the reasons Sebastian had sent me these. Well, I realized I couldn't waste the innocent delivery girl's time, so I just nodde
KRISTINE'S POV "Are you sure you're going to be okay, babe? I could cancel if you want," I heard Dave say to me over the phone. I could tell he was anxious by his tone.Shaking my head like he could see me, I replied gently. "No, no, please don't do that. Don't cancel your plans because of me. I'll be fine, I promise. It's just a week, I'll manage, my love." I said, trying to convince him not to bail on his work trip because of me.After the chaotic incident between I and Sebastian the other day, Dave has been overprotective of me. He was now convinced that my ex-husband was a maniac and the thought of leaving me alone in the city for a week was daunting to him. He was anxious Sebastian could return at any moment and cause more trouble.I understood he was worried but I still couldn't let him give up his plans for me. That would be selfish and I am anything but selfish.My thoughts were interrupted as he asked me further. "What if he comes back again? What if he tries to pull another