Natalie glanced at him. She rarely saw Sebastian in such a relaxed state.
This version of Sebastian, compared to the one she saw in photos, felt somehow…
“What are you thinking about? Hurry up and eat.”
Sebastian's sudden words interrupted her thoughts.
Natalie pointed to the lobster in her hand. “I am eating.”
Natalie loved seafood, while Sebastian preferred lighter fare. For the past two years, her diet had been quite light as well.
Eating barbecue with her friends these past few days, with her youthful vigor, she suddenly felt like life had promise again.
After eating one lobster, Natalie was already half-full.
The lobster was so fresh, leaving a delightful aftertaste. Her features softened, and a smile danced in her eyes.
Seeing how much she liked it, a slight curve appeared on Sebastian's lips.
She was easy to please; he had always known that.
Neither of them spoke, both focused on their food.
After dinner, Natalie felt the emptiness in her chest fill with contentment and happiness.
She stood up and said, “Thank you for dinner. I'm full.”
She was a polite person; a ‘thank you’ was necessary.
Sebastian was becoming addicted to the day's events. A faint sense of pleasure lingered in his heart, followed by a hint of sweetness.
“Good that you're full.” Sebastian stood up. Suddenly, the phone on the table rang.
He picked it up and saw it was Sean.
“Hello.”
“Sir, it's bad news. Our report against them didn't go through. Joanna's company managed to survive the crisis. The evidence we provided didn't match their company's data, and the system shows no tax evasion. They've turned the tables on us and are demanding an investigation into who tried to frame them.”

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