But everyone was looking at Joanna strangely.
If she hadn''t done anything illegal, why would the police be taking her away?
In an instant, news of Joanna being taken into police custody spread like wildfire online.
Mr. Scott saw the news and was shocked, but the contract signing hadn''t started yet. He was curious to see if Sebastian would step in to get Joanna out of this mess. Controversy creates buzz. A trip to the police station wasn''t a career-ender; he could spin this and clean up her image.
Mr. Scott also headed to the police station. He needed to confirm whether Sebastian would intervene on Joanna''s behalf.
Less than half an hourter, the story Joanna had been selling online that Natalie had defamed her and that she wasn''t pregnant-was everywhere.
Natalie had Keith fan the mes, making sure the news gained maximum traction.
Having been given a second chance at life, Natalie wasn''t about to let Joanna nder her, openly or otherwise.
Joanna had made her bed, and now she would have to lie in it.
Joanna told Horace to find Natalie.
But Horace had no idea where to even start looking.
His only option was to go to Sebastian''spany and find him.
Fiercely loyal to Joanna, Horace drove over, blew past the front desk reception, and took the elevator straight up, bursting into Sebastian''s office.
Sebastian, who had just seen the news himself, was smiling. Natalie was indeed capable of handling things on her own.
Her method was simple and direct, and it would work unless Joanna actually had proof.
But framing Natalie had be such a habit for Joanna that she never bothered with preparing any real evidence.
Seeing Horace storm in, his handsome face turned cold. "Don''t you know how to knock? Where are your manners?"
An icy chill filled the office.
Horace was startled but quickly justified himself. "Mr. Griffith, where is that bitch Natalie?"
*Thwack!*
Sebastian hurled a book from his desk, hitting Horace squarely in the chest before it fell to the floor with a loud thud.
"You bastard, Horace. That''s my wife you''re talking about. How dare you insult her like that? This is youst warning. The next time hear a single disrespectful worde out of your mouth, you can say goodbye to your tongue. Now get out!”
Horace froze, his chest aching where the book had struck him. He was stunned. Sebastian had actually acknowledged Natalie as his wife.
"Mr. Griffith, don''t forget who you love. Ms. Scott is the only one worthy of you."
Horace clenched his fists, his eyes burning with anger as he stared at Sebastian.
He could feel Sebastian wavering,
but he couldn''t do anything about it. He had been trying to find an opportunity to hypnotize Sebastian again but with the end of the year approaching, Joanna couldn''t even get a meeting with him.
Sebastian''s gaze darkened. He took a deep breath. So this was what everyone
around him thought. No wonder Natalie was nevering back.
Sebastian stood up, his tall frame casting an imposing shadow. "Get out!"
Stunned by Sebastian''s chilling presence, Horace reluctantly
Griffith, arent you going ket
do
anything about Ms. Scott?
Sebastian didn''t answer, didn''t give any indication of his intentions. He just stood there, his expression unreadable.
Not daring to provoke Sebastian further, Horace turned and left for the police station.
In his haste, he had forgotten one crucial detail: Natalie would also have to be at the station.
Horace rushed toward the elevator, determined to get there first.
Sebastian then summoned Sean.
"Sir, are we going to the police station?" Sean asked as he walked in.
Sebastian looked at him and nodded slightly. "Yes."
Sean paused, then broke into a wide, happy grin. “Heh... Sir, you''re finally putting your wife first."
The sight of Sean''s smile sent a pang of pain through Sebastian''s heart.
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