Natalie looked at his concerned face with amusement. He really was worried about her.


    "There''s nothing to worry about. It''s not like he''s going to eat me."


    She knew Sebastian could be cruel, usually through cold indifference. He had only struck her twice in moments of extreme anger, but she had already paid him back for that.


    Natalie smiled. "Not exactly. But there are a lot of reasons behind it. I''ll tell you when I get the chance."


    Natalie changed the subject to his studies. In her past life,n had been a gaming prodigy with god-likeputer skills.


    Joanna had used his skills to steal numerous trade secrets.


    When he was no longer useful, Joanna had ruthlessly discarded him.


    His end had been tragic. Joanna had a habit of getting rid of people once they''d served their purpose.


    Especially those who questioned her or showed any disloyalty; they neversted long.


    She would stage all sorts of idents, fatal ones, and no one could ever trace them back to her.


    She harmed, and she saved. In this life, she was determined to live the way she wanted.


    They became engrossed in conversation, delving into topics rted ton''s major.


    The time flew by. When they arrived at Natalie''s home, she smiled and asked, n, want toe in for a bit?"


    Natalie nodded. "Alright. Then have the driver take you back to the hospital."


    After the car left, Natalie went to open the door.


    Suddenly, a pair of blinding headlights shed, and Natalie raised a hand to shield her eyes.


    As the car parked, she recognized


    the license te, and a flicker of et


    ange


    ignited in her eyes. Would this


    man ever give up?


    Sebastian''s tall figure emerged from the car, exuding an oppressive aura.


    Natalie met his cold gaze and went straight inside.


    But Sebastian quickly blocked the door and followed her in.


    Natalie spun around, ring at him. "Mr. Spencer, are you disappointed to see I''m not dead?"


    Sebastian frowned at her sharp tone, his own expression souring. "Natalie, you were the one who provoked me..."


    "So what if provoked you? It''s not


    the first time you''ve abandoned me on the highway. The first time, nath


    hing happened, I just had to walk for two hours."


    "This time nearly died, but I''m not ming you. If you were hoping to see me die I''m sorry to disappoint you. The time isn''t right. Not unless you and Joanna die first."


    "This time, I will make sure you two bastards die before I do."


    Natalie''s eyes were filled with a potent, murderous intent.


    Remembering the agonizing pain of her past life, she was now consumed by a chilling desire for revenge.


    For the first time, Sebastian truly felt the depth of Natalie''s hatred.


    Every single incident, every slight, they were the ones who had broken her heart.


    It was his indulgence that had wounded her so deeply.


    No matter what he said now, Natalie would never believe him.


    Even if she understood that Joanna had orchestrated everything, would she ever be willing to forgive him?