Shadows Between Us (Stella and Sebastian) novel Chapter 59

Chapter 59

Carlos had no idea about their hospital run last night until a call came through today.

“Where did you get that medicine?” Carlos asked in disbelief. It was the Vitalis Pill, the only one in all of Clusia, possessed solely by the Trent family.

Sophia rested her head on her hand, exuding a serene, almost ethereal aura. Her tailored dress emphasized her elegance. and her tear-filled eyes met Carlos’s, softening the fire in his heart.

“Richard spent a fortune buying the pill from the Shadow Alliance,” Sophia said gently. “He had been keeping it in reserve, in case it was ever needed to save your life.”

The Shadow Alliance was the world’s largest underground syndicate, a name no one dared speak aloud. With enough money, anything could be bought there.

Carlos went silent, aware that everyone was watching him make a fool of himself, and he didn’t know where to hide his embarrassment.

“Sebastian is still your grandson,” Sophia said, her tone gentle. “He’s not very mobile these days, and letting the South District property sit idle is wasteful. Perhaps you should invite him over for dinner and have a proper talk.”

She masked her disgust with a calm demeanor, though she still couldn’t stomach food after what she had witnessed in the hospital hallway. Carlos looked thoughtful, weighing her words carefully.

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Stella woke on her own, and the first thing she saw was Lucas sitting at the edge of the bed, his small brows furrowed and lips pressed into a pout, a faint shadow of frustration lingering over him.

The moment Stella opened her eyes, Lucas reached for her hand and tugged her off the bed. She stared at him in confusion, unsure what was happening. Before she could react, Lucas had bounced toward the door and led her out, straight into Sebastian’s room.

Stella had a feeling something was off, but before she could react Lucas bounced over, opened the door, and pulled her along into Sebastian’s walk-in closet.

It was Stella’s first time inside. The cool-toned decoration felt rigid and imposing, and every corner radiated lavish elegance.

On the left, rows of high-end, custom suits and shirts were neatly arranged, all in shades of black, white, and gray, as if Sebastian knew no other colors. On the right, shelves were lined with shoes, ties, belts, and every imaginable accessory.

Lucas waddled over, giggling quietly as he pulled open each drawer one by one, stacking them to form a makeshift ladder. He climbed up and reached the glass case that displayed Sebastian’s watches.

Stella could only stare. Every luxury watch brand, including Richard Mille, Patek Philippe, and Rolex, seemed to be there, turning the case into a miniature high-end watch museum.

Pointing at the collection, Lucas chuckled, “Uncle Sebastian has all the watches.” Stella had no words. A knock at the door drew her attention, and she looked up to meet Sebastian’s gaze.

What are you doing in here?” Sebastian asked. His expression was frosty and unreadable, and the dark circles under his eyes from a sleepless night made him look even more dangerous.

“Nothing,” Stella replied, her voice lazy and slightly hoarse as she scooped Lucas into her arms.

Her gaze lingered on Sebastian’s wrist. The cheap digital watch, worth less than the spare change from any of the luxury watches in the closet, somehow looked surprisingly refined on him. Lucas’s cheeks puffed up in visible annoyance,

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Chapter 59

Sebastian’s face remained cold and indifferent. He glanced at Stella, who had just woken up, her long silky hair tousled behind her, the collar of her shirt slightly open, revealing a small mole on her pale collarbone.

“I was actually planning to get you a watch that suits you better, Stella said.

Compared to Richard Mille from yesterday, the cheap digital watch was hardly in the same league. Sebastian flexed his wrist and said, ‘I’ll have Jake drive you this afternoon.”

Lucas suddenly remembered that Stella was heading out alone later. His small face crumpled, and all his energy seemed to drain away.

Sebastian rolled his wheelchair closer to Stella, opened a nearby drawer, and pulled out a black sleeve garter. Stella watched as his long, elegant fingers slid it onto his arm, his refined, chiseled face calm and composed. Every motion was precise and effortlessly striking.

Then Sebastian paused and looked up at her. “Help me,” he said. Stella froze for a moment, caught off guard. For some reason, there was an almost magnetic, quietly seductive edge to his tone.

Sebastian shot Lucas, who was cradled in Stella’s arms, with a cool, indifferent glance. Lucas, already puffed up, felt a surge

of frustration.

He thought furiously, ‘Uncle Sebastian was doing this on purpose. He was trying to prevent Stella from holding me and choosing the trickiest sleeve garter.

A faint, almost imperceptible smile tugged at Sebastian’s lips as he watched Stella set Lucas down and reach for the sleeve garter. Her soft hair brushed against his face, carrying a subtle, sweet scent.

When Stella reached to tuck a stray strand behind her ear, Sebastian’s large hand gently anticipated her movement.

“Thanks,” Stella said casually, not bothering to look up.

“I’ve got the plots in the South District, Sebastian said, reclining slightly, his expression calm and unreadable. He had received a call from Caleb.

“I’m handing the other plot over for a partnership,” Stella said, narning someone without much thought, her tone calm and unbothered.

“Alright,” Sebastian said with a faint shrug, showing neither agreement nor objection. Stella had mastered the art of hitting hard and then instantly sweetening the blow.

Stella said, “I upgraded the chips in both your watch and Lucas’s. They’re now connected to every smart device in the manor. They can be voice-activated or touch-activated.”

“Wherever you are on the island, if Lucas presses this button, Big Ben will find him instantly, and you can check on him at once,” Stella explained. She suddenly remembered something, grabbed Sebastian’s wrist, and tapped the watch screen to demonstrate the shortcut function.

“I see,” Sebastian murmured, idly brushing her hair aside, his thoughts elsewhere.

“All done,” Stella said, stepping back. Her silky hair slipped from his fingers, leaving behind a fleeting emptiness. Something flickered in his eyes for a brief moment, unnoticed by anyone but Lucas.

Lucas bristled, his small face flushed with suppressed fury. Stellamet Sebastian’s cold, piercing gaze with calm composure, pausing deliberately before moving.

Is there anything you want to ask me?” Stella asked, hands tucked in her pockets as she regarded Sebastian. She never bothered hiding anything from the man footing the bill, and he must have realized she was different from the others.

If he ever changed his mind and wanted her off the island, she would pack up and leave without question.

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Sebastian held her gare, his eyes lingering in her deep amber offs before he finally said, “Will you come back every time you leave the island

Stella was already running through possible answers in her mind when Sebastian’s low voice, unlike his usual icy indifference, echoed through the chilly walk-in closet and caught her off guard.

She froge for a moment. Even Lucas’s small face fell when he heard that, his big, soft eyes looking up at Stella with extra pitiful pleading, as it his whole world depended on her answer.

With both Sebastian and Lucas staring at her, Stella suddenly felt the pressure double. Lucas whimpered and tugged at her hand, begging.

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