Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 299

Chapter 299 The One Chasing Light

Sebastian pressed on, ““And if seeing a doctor doesn’t help… and only you can cure me?”

Riley took a steadying breath. “Sebastian… I’m not a doctor. I don’t treat illnesses.”

He let out a soft murmur, “Right… you’re not a doctor,” and dropped the subject, giving her space to start picking out a gown.

Accompanied by the staff, Riley browsed through the selection, focusing on the fabrics and colors.

Sebastian sat on the sofa, his gaze fixed on Riley the entire time.

His insomnia was psychological, so even though she wasn’t a doctor, only she could cure it.

He thought his mental problems were fixed.

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It took years of therapy before he could finally sleep like normal.

Even when nightmares woke him up sometimes, he could push through with pure willpower.

But now, since Riley left, he could barely sleep at all.

The doctor already warned him–his condition was getting worse fast.

If things kept going like this, his mind might actually snap.

“Riley, if I really lose it, would you still want me?” he whispered to himself, knowing nobody could give him that answer.

Riley chose a simple beige gown, with a white pearl necklace and earrings, making her look noble and elegant.

Her strong facial features made her less soft and delicate, but added a touch of resilience.

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“So beautiful,” Sebastian whispered as he stepped forward.

“I’m not some great beauty. There are probably plenty of women at the party prettier than me,” she said.

“No, no one is more beautiful than you. To me, you are the most beautiful one,” Sebastian said, unconsciously touching Riley’s face.

In his eyes, no one shone brighter than her.

This brilliance attracted all his attention and made him unable to let go.

If he let go, he would fall completely into darkness, unable to escape that darkness until death.

Just the thought of it terrified him.

“Don’t do this.” Riley turned her head away and took a step back. “Sebastian, right now I’m only thinking about how to find Samuel. I won’t think about or consider anything else.”

understand.” He nodded.

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To her, the most important person has always been her brother.

“Riley, I want you to find Samuel more than anyone else does,” Sebastian said.

When they arrived at the banquet venue, Riley looked around nervously for Zane, while Vince and Sebastian walked behind her like bodyguards.

But since Sebastian and Vince were both super hot, they caught everyone’s attention the moment they walked in. A bunch of women came over trying to talk to them.

Although neither of them paid attention to those women, more and more people came to talk to them, and even some local big shots appeared before them.

The Torres family had some businesses in Germany, so it was inevitable that some people recognized Sebastian.

To Riley’s surprise, some people also recognized Vince.

But then it clicked–Vince and Shawn’s law firm wasn’t just big in the U.S., it had made a name for itself Worldwide, dealing with tons of international cases each 3

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year.

Plus, with how tight the U.S. and Europe were, and Vince coming from old money, he was bound to catch the eye of Europe’s rich and famous.

However, the increasing number of people approaching them became a hassle for Riley.

“Let’s split up for now. It’ll be faster,” Riley finally said.

Vince was concerned. “But…”

“No buts,” Riley said, about to walk away when Sebastian suddenly grabbed her wrist. “I’ll find you later.”

“Okay,” she replied.

Sebastian then released her hand.

Someone nearby asked curiously, “Mr. Torres, it’s rare to see you bring a female companion to a banquet. Who is that lady to you?”

“She’s my girlfriend,” Sebastian said bluntly.

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Vince’s expression changed instantly.

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Several big shots around them were surprised. They hadn’t expected Sebastian to have a girlfriend.

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Someone laughed, “That lady is really lucky to be your girlfriend:”

Sebastian watched Riley in the distance and said firmly, “I’m the lucky one, not her.”

He’d once caught hold of that light, kept it close for a little while, and couldn’t stand watching it disappear. Now he was doing everything he could to keep it from slipping away.

Vince pulled Sebastian aside and warned him, “She’s already broken up with you. Stop saying she’s your girlfriend.”

“We’re just temporarily separated. She will return to me,” Sebastian declared.

Vince’s face turned cold. “Sebastian, if you dare force Riley, even if your family can dominate everything, I will tear your family apart. I mean what I say!”

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