Natalie couldn’t dodge. Sebastian didn’t let go of her until they were breathless.
“Aren’t you going to get the motorcycle?” Natalie’s face flushed as she rested her face against his chest, hearing his heartbeat. She licked her swollen lips and smiled to herself.
“No need. My friend will come and get it himself.” Sebastian shrugged. His magnetic, playful smile made her heart skip a beat. Natalie couldn’t take her eyes off him.
Garrett would have no choice but to get the Vyrus himself.
Sebastian pecked the corner of her lips again. “Your lips taste like strawberry. I like it. It’s just so sweet.”
It was almost nine when they got home.
As soon as Natalie entered the apartment, she rushed into the bathroom to shower.
Sebastian was checking his phone on the sofa in the living room. Just then, the male subordinate who had played the role of his boss sent him a message.
“Boss, what should we do with the painting on the wall?”
“Why bother asking?” Sebastian typed impatiently. They obviously had to keep the painting.
Meanwhile, the bathroom door opened.
Noticing that she had forgotten to take the bath towel, Natalie decided to tiptoe to her room to get it.
A football game was playing on the TV. The commentator’s intense voice muffled her footsteps, so Sebastian didn’t notice her.
When Natalie walked past behind him, she caught a glimpse of Sebastian’s phone and saw someone asked about the painting on the wall in a respectful tone.
Natalie stopped. Her face darkened as she finally understood what had happened.
“Sebastian!” Sebastian jerked up in shock when he heard her high-pitched voice.
He didn’t expect Natalie to come out of the bathroom so soon, so he subconsciously hid the phone behind his back upon hearing her voice.
But seeing the fury in her face, Sebastian immediately realized it was too late.
Natalie weakly slumped on the sofa.
The window was open, and her long hair billowed with the wind. She sighed and closed her eyes.
Moments later, she turned to look at Sebastian, her gaze cold and aloof. “What the hell is going on, Sebastian?”
Everything had been a hoax.
She was so touched when Sebastian stood up for her. But she felt like a fool now.
“I can explain.” Sebastian quietly glanced at his phone. Although he looked calm, he was burning with rage inside. He was mad at his subordinate for ruining his perfect plan.
‘Damn it! What a stupid, useless man!
Why did he have to send a message about the painting now?’
“No need! I clearly saw everything. You had joined a few people and performed a drama to deceive me. Natalie sneered.
Sebastian was startled.
Sebastian’s shaggy air gently brushed against her face, emanating a faint peppermint fragrance. The macho man now looked vulnerable in front of her. Natalie could tell that he meant every word.
Autumn was just around the corner. The wind was blowing outside, making the clothes on the balcony sway violently.
Natalie pursed her lips and looked away.
“Get up first. Then we’ll talk, I promise.” She tried pushing him away. Her nose almost brushed against his.
“No. You will run away.” Sebastian held her tighter and looked into her eyes. “You can’t leave without giving me an answer tonight.”
Natalie pinched his arm.
Her anger had almost subsided.
She could tell that Sebastian had no experience in love, but he was willing to take an effort and change himself for her. It meant he truly cared about her.
However, Natalie didn’t want to forgive him easily. She rolled her eyes and looked away. “Forget it. I will spare you this time. Don’t make such a stupid mistake again. It cost us both money and time. Now, let go of me. There is still hot water running in the bathroom. I need to shower.”
Sebastian’s gaze slowly drifted to Natalie. He nodded and reluctantly let go of her.
However, his heart sank as soon as she stepped away from him. It felt as if something was missing.
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