Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 2306

When Sebastian Brenand saw the call, he immediately picked up. He then leaned lazily against his chair. “What is it, Stanley? Did you miss me?”

“We haven’t met up in a while. Let’s have dinner tonight at seven o’clock. Take Rachel with you. We’ll be dining at Room 808 in Palace Hotel,” Stanley Batton said.

Sebastian would have directly agreed when his friend extended an invite like this in the past.

However, he didn’t hesitate at all to reject him today. “Sorry, but I can’t make it. I’ve been so busy lately that I only have time to spend with my wife at night. That’s what I'll be doing after work.

“I'll take a raincheck and meet up with you guys some other time, okay? I’ll go to your office and drink with you another day if you missed me that much,” he suggested with a laugh.

“You know I don’t drink during office hours,” his friend replied drily.

“In that case, I’ll drink while you watch me.”

“Fine, whatever you want,” Stanley agreed before quickly hanging up.

Sebastian set his phone aside and resumed work, feeling motivated by the thought of seeing his wife at home right after work.

He would feel particularly at ease no matter how tired he was whenever he thought about Rachel Wood.

Ring, ring, ring—

His office's direct line started ringing on his desk, prompting him to answer swiftly.

“Mr. Brenand, your mother is downstairs, demanding to meet you. What do I do?” his assistant informed him.

“Kick her out,” he instructed coolly.

“The two receptionists did as you instructed, Sir. They told her you were not in the office and asked her to leave, but she had refused. That’s why the matter came into my hands.”

Sebastian had given specific instructions to his staff in advance to avoid anyone from his family finding him here, including the usual excuses to give anyone claiming to be his parents.

Two days ago, this worked, but apparently, she wasn't buying it this time.

Pinching his forehead, he let out a sigh. “All right, let her in.”