Sebastian''s face was grim. Joanna had deliberately called Natalie to tell her he wanted a divorce? A chilling glint appeared in his eyes. Had he really been deceived by Joanna all this time? If she dared to hurt Natalie behind his back, what about all the other incidents?


    Meanwhile, Natalie, free from interruptions after blocking Sebastian, had a wonderful time with her friends. After an afternoon of surfing, Wayne took them to a fantastic seafood feast on the ind.


    ...


    That afternoon, Sebastian arrived at the Scott family''s home with Sean, though he went inside alone. He had to know the truth about what happened to his mother. Wendy was home, personally overseeing the dinner preparations. Her goal was to lock Sebastian and Joanna together for good. When she saw Sebastian''s tall figure stride in, his presence radiating an innate,manding aura, she took a moment to observe him. He had always been a cold, stubborn man. She had watched him grow up and knew about his dark family life. Sebastian had been a cold child, incapable of warmth or affection. His father had never loved his mother, spending his time carousing with other women and rarelying home. His mother, miserable in her marriage, had in turn treated him poorly. There was a lot Wendy didn''t know, but she knew Sebastian''s father was a phnderer.


    "Sebastian, you''re here. Come, let''s go to the dining room. Joanna cooked a whole meal for you today," Wendy said with a smile, praising Joanna.


    Sebastian simply looked at Wendy and nodded. "Alright."


    He walked toward the dining room. Wendy watched his retreating back. He could be utterly ruthless when pushed. A man like that was a perfect match for a venomous woman like Joanna. Her Natalie deserved someone kind and gentle. She had never seen a soft side to Sebastian; he was always cold and distant.


    "Sebastian, wee," Nathan greeted him with a fawning smile.


    Sebastian nodded once and took a seat.


    Joanna, dressed to the nines, deliberately emerged from the kitchen carrying a dish just as Sebastian arrived, putting on a show. "Sebastian, you''re here," she cooed, her voice sickly sweet.


    "Mm," Sebastian grunted without looking at her.


    Just then, Julian sent another video. It was of Natalie dancing. She had changed into a ck dress with a slightly loose neckline that


    showcased her perfect propor


    Under the coconut trees, with a bonfire zing on the beach, she was dancing the Latin Cha-Cha She meyed with a beautiful, powerful grace that was uniquely hers, each step captivating.


    He couldn''t take his eyes off her elegant, alluring form. The man sitting across from her was the same one from dinner the other night His handsome face was it by a gentle smile, his eyes filled with the reflection of Natalie''s dazzling dance.


    He had never seen this fiery side of Natalie. She used her body with an articte grace that was


    mesmerizing, drawing you in


    prim and


    proper Natalie he


    The only ever followed the


    knew,


    rules, possessed this incredible


    talent for dance.


    "Sebastian? Sebastian."


    Joanna saw him staring at his phone, ignoring her. She was annoyed but kept her voice gentle.


    Sebastian snapped his phone shut and looked at her directly. "Did you call Natalie today and tell her I was divorcing her?"


    Joanna froze. The dinner hadn''t even started, and already things were going wrong. How did he know?


    She shook her head, her face a mask of innocence. "Sebastian, I didn''t say that. Natalie must be lying. I just invited her to dinner, telling her you''d be here, but she refused and yelled at me. Why would I ever meddle in your marriage?"