I met Sebastian when I went to visit my grandmother's grave. Although I had doubts about meeting him, I didn't think much about it. Later, he came to my assistance when I was almost abducted by someone outside the cemetery. I thought he'd just done it out of kindness.
However, looking back at it, perhaps things weren't as simple as I thought.
There weren't that many coincidences in this world.
"I want that sandalwood box that Carol left you," he said, looking at me with his deep and cold eyes.
I couldn't help but stiffen as I frowned at him. "That's a Twin Box. How did you know I have it with me?" I asked.
He smiled lightly, "I did some homework."
After his simple answer, he did not speak again.
Logically speaking, I shouldn't hand it over so easily. After all, my grandma had left that box to me. But it was worth it, if I could use it in exchange for the lives of five people, and for Hendrix's ease.
I nodded and agreed, "Okay!"
He smiled, satisfied with my answer. Then, he got up and said, "Go to bed early tonight. You need to get up early tomorrow!"
I nodded. Just as I was about to continue, Kaleb had already come down from the staircase behind me.
"What are you two talking about, Mr. Milton?" asked Kaleb as he squinted his eyes at me and looked me over.
Then, his gaze swept over my face as he said callously, "Her figure is well- proportioned. A slender waist, large breasts, and her facial features aren't bad. Still, she's not quite the ravishing beauty, and even has a scar. What do you like about her?"
His question was directed at Sebastian.
Sebastian looked at me and smiled. "Fair skin's all the same, but one's heart matters."
With a snort, Kaleb sat down in his chair and regarded me with narrow eyes.
He said, "She's just the kind of woman the men in our country like!"
I didn't feel comfortable staying any longer upon hearing this. I turned around and went upstairs, thinking about Sebastian's words.
It would be a great blessing if he could really take us away this time.
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