The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 536

4:00 PM, Paris, Sebastian's villa.

The stylist had been fussing over him for an hour and a half. They had cycled through three suits, five ties, and four pairs of cufflinks. Standing before the full-length mirror with furrowed brows, Sebastian was displeased with everything.

"This suit is too formal." He tugged at his tie.

The stylist quickly stepped in and swapped it for a dark gray one. "Mr. Thorne, what about this one?"

Sebastian examined it. "The color is off."

The stylist replaced it with a silver-gray tie. "And this one?"

Sebastian remained silent for a few seconds. "Switch back to the first one."

The stylist blinked, then hastily complied. Sebastian scrutinized himself in the mirror for a long time before finally nodding. "This is the one."

Standing by the door, Lance glanced at his watch. It was already 4:40 PM. He couldn't help but speak up. "Boss, the restaurant reservation is for five. Mr. Charles and his party have already arrived."

Sebastian murmured an acknowledgment but didn't move. He was still staring at the mirror. His hair had already been styled, but feeling something was off, he ran his fingers through it to adjust it.

"Is it good?" he asked.

Lance nodded. "It's perfect. You look incredibly handsome."

Taking a deep breath, Sebastian grabbed his phone, his script, and the small box, sliding them into his pockets. He left the bedroom and headed downstairs with Lance right behind him.

"Boss, the car is ready."

Sebastian nodded and got in. The engine purred to life, and the vehicle glided out of the villa gates. Leaning back against the seat, he closed his eyes, his fingers instinctively brushing the box in his pocket to ensure it was still there.

"Boss, are you nervous?" Lance asked, glancing through the rearview mirror.

"I'm not nervous."

Lance didn't expose the lie, even though he could clearly see Sebastian's fingers trembling.