She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 1052

Melanie froze at his words.

"I felt terrible for causing that fight between you and your assistant back on Luna Isle. Consider this an apology."

She had been completely convinced he bought them for a client, not as a lavish apology gift for her.

"You bought me shoes? But... do you even know my size?"

"Of course, I looked into it."

Melanie shrugged slightly, but before she could speak, Sebastian added:

"I traveled thousands of miles just to hand-deliver this apology to you. You're not going to reject them, are you, Ms. Royce?"

"I..."

Just as Melanie was frantically scrambling for an excuse to decline, a deep, magnetic male voice drifted over from nearby.

Instantly, an unexpected wave of relief and security washed over her.

It was as if that voice had swooped in to rescue her from this awkward dilemma.

"Director York, what a coincidence."

Sebastian turned toward the sound and saw Preston strolling toward them at a leisurely pace.

Naturally, Sebastian's gaze dropped to the shopping bag in Preston's hand—an exact replica of his own.

Unlike his casual resort wear on Luna Isle, Preston was back in his signature tailored black suit, black dress shirt, black tie, and polished oxfords.

He wore pristine white silk gloves, gripping the iconic orange Louis Vuitton bag.

He stopped right between Melanie and Sebastian.

The air around the three of them suddenly turned icy and thick with tension.

Melanie suppressed an involuntary shiver.

Without a word, Preston opened his bag, pulled out the box, and revealed its contents.

Melanie's eyes went wide.

Inside Preston's box was another pair of shoes—

The exact same pair Sebastian was trying to give her.

Melanie quickly pulled away.

She felt that if she lingered a second longer, the sheer intensity of Preston's glare would burn a hole straight through her skin.

Sebastian noticed her haste and offered a stiff, bitter smile.

It was currently the lunch rush, and the plaza outside the building was swarming with Royce Group employees.

They didn't know who Sebastian was.

But they certainly recognized Melanie and Preston.

"What's going on? Ms. Royce and Preston are standing with some other guy..."

"I smell a massive scandal."

"Definitely drama... What is this? A love triangle?"

"He's wearing a white coat... Is he a doctor?"

"Did Ms. Royce fire Preston... because of him?"