The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 90

Kali immediately jerked her head back and straightened up in her seat.

"Sebastian." She smoothed out her clothes as if nothing had happened, but her eyes were locked on him with an intensity that was a far cry from her usual chilly demeanor.

Sebastian's expression had gone frosty.

He said impatiently, "I've already told you I'm not interested. There's no need to keep chasing after me."

"Sebastian, just give me a chance. I know you'll end up liking me," Kali replied, her gaze brimming with stubborn confidence.

Sebastian paused, then said, "Maybe I wasn't clear with Ms. Glenwood before." His tone was flat and firm. "So let me be absolutely direct—I don't like you, and I never will."

Kali froze for a split second.

Sebastian was known for his even temper; he almost never lost his cool. She hadn't expected him to turn her down so bluntly, and especially not in front of everyone.

A flush of embarrassment swept across Kali's face, pale one moment, red the next.

Theo's eyes narrowed when he saw his sister rejected so publicly.

"Who the hell do you think you are, talking to my sister like that?" Theo's voice was icy, a dangerous glint in his eyes.

Quentin arched an eyebrow, his expression dripping with disdain. "You're just a broke nobody. What makes you think you're too good for Kali?"

He reached into his bag, pulled out several thick wads of cash, and hurled them at Sebastian.

"Is this enough for you to keep her company for the night?"

The bills hit Sebastian square on. His fists clenched at his sides, the anger simmering in his eyes growing colder and darker.

But remembering who these people were, Sebastian forced himself to swallow his pride. He walked over to the serving cart, set their dishes down beside them, and said with barely contained emotion, "Here's your food."

Then he turned and walked away.