Shadows Between Us (Stella and Sebastian) novel Chapter 128

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Sebastian said, “Sandridge Island is huge, and maintenance is expensive as hell.”

Stella kept silent.

Sebastian said, “And your greenhouse costs a ton, too.”

Stella kept silent.

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Sebastian lowered his gaze, his pale, tempting face looking even more sickly. He coughed twice, then said, “I’m just a half-dead cripple who could kick the bucket any minute.” He glanced up at her.

His eyes, usually cold and ruthless, now looked dark and a little wet, almost vulnerable.

Stella couldn’t help but want to reach out and gently pat his head, just to comfort him.

Stella asked, “So, what’s your point?”

She was totally lost, wondering how the conversation had taken such a random turn.

Sebastian was speechless.

He looked into Stella’s eyes and, with great difficulty, managed to say the biggest whopper he’d ever tried to pull off in his life. He said, “I’m broke.”

Stella was officially out of words.

“What about that canvas?” Stella asked, giving him a complicated look.

Sebastian kept a straight face, his tone firm. He said, “Fake.”

“And all the ancient antiques?” Stella asked.

Sebastian didn’t even blink. He said, “Those are all knockoffs.”

Stella stared at him. Her deep amber eyes lingered on Sebastian’s face, thoughtful and silent.

Sebastian fell silent because of her look.

He heard her sigh, and his heart tightened. He was just about to say, “Okay, maybe I’m not that broke,” when she fiddled with her phone, and his phone buzzed right away.

He glanced down. It said 6 million dollars hit his account in seconds.

Sebastian didn’t know how to react.

Stella reached out and patted his shoulder. She said, “Don’t worry, Uncle Sebastian. I’m here for you.”

Sebastian was speechless.

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Stella tilted her head, asking, “Is that enough? If you need more, just say the word.”

Sebastian thought, ‘Should one time she acted as expected?’

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At the entrance, no matter how much Levi tried to sweet-talk or scheme, John just kept his face blank and ignored him.

“Fine, I’m leaving,” Levi sighed and said, sneaking a glance at John as he pretended to leave. But John didn’t even flinch, just stood there like a statue.

The next second, Levi pulled a fake-out spin, but before John could block him from knocking, there was a sharp crack.

Levi was speechless.

John was shocked.

Levi’s back gave out.

Levi just silently reached out his trembling hand to John.

John hesitated for a second, then, being the respectful guy he was, reached out to help steady Levi.

Right at that moment, the boardroom door swung open. Stella wheeled Sebastian out, giving John and Levi, who were caught in an awkward half-hug, a complicated look.

Everyone was silent.

A chill wind blew by, sending two fallen leaves spinning through the air.

“Kiddo, I’m about to kick the bucket,” Levi said, his eyes swimming with tears as he reached out to her, looking as pitiful as humanly possible. “I’m just a lonely old guy. It’s so miserable.”

John just stayed silent, having seen Levi’s whole fake-out act with his own eyes.

Stella, face blank, stepped out from behind the wheelchair and walked up to Levi. With a sharp crack, she fixed his back, just like that; the old man’s spine was back in place after his wild spin.

Levi was speechless.

Levi twisted his waist left and right, giving it a few good spins. He shook himself, his face lighting up with genuine surprise and delight. He said, “Huh? Hey, wow. Is it all better? That’s unreal. Not even a twinge left.”

‘You really don’t have to look so amazed, Stella thought.

“Let’s head back,” Stella said, not even bothering with her textbooks; she’d just dumped everything in the boardroom.

John nodded.

John couldn’t help but feel like Sebastian was surrounded by some seriously bad vibes.

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As soon as the black Maybach pulled up and everyone hopped out, a flurry of flower petals and star-shaped confetti came cascading down from overhead.

Sebastian and Stella stood there, absolutely drenched in petals and star confetti, just staring in stunned silence.

Lucas blew on the small conch shell around his neck. Snowball, perched in the tree, swished his tail wildly, sprinkling petals and glittering stars. Big Ben was grinning from ear to ear, cradling Eggie, who was squawking up a storm.

As for Allan, he even had Big Ben cue up a song for celebration.

Sebastian’s face was as dark as a thundercloud. Stella kept a straight face, totally expressionless. Jake stayed silent, not saying a word.

They thought, ‘This was really unnecessary!

Allan grinned and said, “Surprise. Stella, how does it feel on your first day? Was it like you just unlocked all your hidden powers and got a full-body upgrade?”

Stella looked down at Sebastian, her face dead serious, and asked, “Can I hit him?”

Allan blinked, totally thrown off.

Sebastian, deadpan as ever, spat out a petal. He said, “Lucas is watching.”

Allan stared, completely baffled.

Stella glanced at Lucas, the cutest little guy, thought for a moment, then nodded seriously. She said, “Good point. I’ll let him live till tonight.”

Allan was left speechless.

He was so stunned, thinking, ‘Why always me?’

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