The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 535

Sebastian's fingers stalled. "The internet?"

"Yes! It's all over Twitter. Someone caught a picture of you. It's blurry, but your mother can spot you anywhere!" She rambled on. "Did she say yes? When is the wedding? Do I need to start preparing—"

"Mom." Sebastian cut her off. "Are there any pictures of her online?"

His mother paused. "No. Just the stage, the flowers, and the back of your head."

Sebastian breathed a sigh of relief. But then his anxiety spiked again—if it was trending everywhere, would she see it? Would she figure it out? His heart began racing once more.

"Sebastian? Are you still there?"

"I'm here. Mom, I have to let you go. I'll call you back later."

He hung up and looked at Lance. "The news of the proposal is online. Do you think she'll see it?"

Lance thought for a second. "Probably not. Dr. Sullivan doesn't really scroll through social media."

"But what if she does?"

Lance didn't have an answer.

Sebastian resumed his pacing. "If she sees it, she'll know I'm proposing. It'll ruin the surprise. I've been planning this for so long; it has to be a surprise."

Lance watched him. "Boss, even if Dr. Sullivan sees it, she won't know it's you. Your name isn't mentioned anywhere."

Sebastian stopped. "Someone took a picture of my back."

"It's just a silhouette. She might not even recognize it."

Sebastian considered this and found it logical, though the nerves remained. He checked the clock—7:00 AM. One more hour. He went into the bathroom and splashed water on his face. Stepping back out, he straightened his bathrobe in front of the mirror.

"Lance."

"Yeah."

"How do I look?"

Lance gave him a once-over. "You look fine."