Before Natalie could even call out his name, she saw them locked in an embrace.


    Her brow furrowed, a sh of pain in her eyes.


    Did Sebastian call me here just to watch them unt their love?


    Sebastian saw Natalie, and the pain in her eyes struck him like a physical blow. He shoved Joanna away.


    Joannanded on the floor in a heap, her gaze dark as she watched Sebastian''s back.


    "Natalie, let me exin-"


    "Exin what? How passionate your night was? Did you call me here just to watch this sickening disy?"


    “Sebastian, I remember you being cold, but I never thought you were this despicable."


    "I guess you really do be like thepany you keep."


    Natalie turned and walked out, not wanting to spend another second in that house.


    "Natalie, get back here!" Sebastian roared.


    A triumphant smirk yed on Joanna''s lips as she watched Natalie leave. Her timing couldn''t have been more perfect. She hadn''t expected Natalie to show up. She slowly got to her feet and walked over to Sebastian, taking his arm.


    "Sebastian, Natalie clearly doesn''t want toe back. Why are you forcing her? Her heart was never here with you. She''s been with countless men since she left. Have you forgotten the promises you made to me?"


    Joanna looked at him, her eyes brimming with tears, a picture of heartbreak.


    Sebastian pulled his arm away and shrugged off his jacket, tossing it aside as if it were contaminated.


    Joanna froze. The disgust in his eyes and the revulsion in his actions sent a sharp pain through her heart. He had always been so patient, so indulgent, so loving. Now, his contempt was a dagger to her soul.


    "What... what is the meaning of this?" she asked, her voice trembling with hurt.


    "Isn''t it obvious? Joanna, you saved my life, and I''ve paid you back with billions over the years. We''re even From now on, you can do whatever you want, but you dare to prot against me and Natalie, I will take back everyst cent, with interest."


    He, Sebastian Spencer, had never been a good man.


    Joanna was stunned, then burst outughing. "Haha... Sebastian, you''re just upset that I''m not a real Scott, aren''t you? Is blood that important?"


    "I was the one who grew up with you, not Natalie. Have you really forgotten all our happy memories?"


    "I''ve known since I was a little girl that I was going to marry you. I rejected every other man who


    pursued me, dedicating myself toet


    you. Sebastian, it was your mother who forced me away back then. It''s not that didnt want to take care of you."


    "Enough. Get out of my house, now," Sebastian growled, his eyes glinting with a


    dangerous light. He didn''t want to hear any more of her lies.


    Joanna bit he Nip, looking at his cold,


    handsome face. Her anger had reached its peak, but she knew him well enough to recognize when he was on the verge of exploding She turned and left without another word, not daring to test his limits.


    Sebastian had grown up in darkness. He was not a good person, and while she


    knew his temper, his true thoughts remained a mystery to her.


    He sat on the sofa, his eyes cold and hard. After a moment, he called Sean.


    "Sir." Sean had been standing outside the door. He had seen Natalie storm out, followed by a tearful Joanna.