Joanna faltered. Sebastian had never asked her that before.


    No matter when she appeared, he had never seemed to think her timing was inappropriate.


    Why was he asking now?


    A sense of panic rose in Joanna''s chest. His eyes were so cold.


    She forced a smile and exined, "Sebastian, there aren''t that many inds around here. I just guessed you''de here. You once said you''d take me on a vacation to an ind. I remember after I came backst year, you even bought an ind specifically for a getaway with me."


    "But the scenery here is beautiful. The water is sparkling under the sunset. We have a sunset scene to shoot in two days; I think this would be a great location."


    Sebastian frowned. Back then, he had been blind in both eye and heart.


    He said tly, "I''ll take you next time. I''m heading back now. If you like the view, you can stay here for a few more days."


    Joanna''s face paled. It was a deserted ind with no shelter, and Sebastian was telling her to stay for a few days. She felt as if he didn''t care for her at all anymore.


    He had truly changed,pletely and utterly.


    Her smile was strained, her gentle facade nearly cracking. "Sebastian, are you joking with me? I came here to find you. When you''re not with me, I feel so empty. I only feel at ease when I see you."


    Joanna''s voice was soft, and her white dress fluttered in the wind, making her look ethereal and pitiable.


    Sebastian had always been a sucker for this act.


    Marshall and Susan watched Joanna''s deliberately gentle performance, cringing so hard their toes curled.


    How could Sebastian not see through such an obvious act?


    Susan muttered, "I guess beauty really is in the eye of the beholder."


    She remembered how she used to think Jared was the most handsome man alive. After she snapped out of her infatuation, she found him utterly disgusting.


    Susan turned and looked at Natalie sympathetically. "Natalie, I finally understand why you lost to Joanna."


    Marshall said nkly, "Because Natalie isn''t as good at ying the victim as Joanna is."


    Natalie was speechless.


    Hearing Marshall''s words, Joanna looked up, her eyes glistening with hurt.


    "Mr. Spencer..."


    "Ugh..." Marshall mimed gagging.


    The gesture was incredibly insulting,


    and Joanna trembled with rage.


    looked shocked, clearly not


    expecting Marshall to be there.


    "Marshall, you..."


    She


    After being set up by Joanna a few times, Marshall had developed a bit of aplex. He turned to the captain. "The witch is here captain what are you waiting for? Let''s get out of here!"


    Joanna''s eyes widened. From then on, she knew she had a new nickname: the witch.


    Natalie couldn''t help butugh at Marshall''s antics.


    It seemed Joanna''s past schemes had left asting impression on him.


    The yacht pulled away, sailing into the sunset. Natalie gazed at the beautiful scenery and smiled, a smile of breathtaking beauty.


    Sebastian looked up and his gaze met hers, losing himself in that stunning moment.


    Joanna followed his line of sight and saw Natalie. The beauty of the sunset couldn''tpare to that one breathtaking smile.


    Joanna looked at Sebastian''s deep, gentle eyes and was filled with a mix of fury and jealousy.


    She stared at him in disbelief. He carried the imposing aura of a man in power, but his eyes clearly held a reflection of Natalie.


    Natalie''s departure had truly changed him.


    You always want what you can''t have.


    You only learn to cherish something after you''ve lost it.


    Natalie understood this principle


    too. She had kept Sebastian.


    string before because she knew that Wou can''t have is always the most desirable.