But seeing Natalie inside, she stopped herself. She absolutely could not let Natalie know that Sebastian had never touched her. Otherwise, Natalie would immediately find something wrong with the photos she had sent her before.


    “Joanna, I''ve already investigated the truth about the fire that year. You and your father appeared there on purpose. You say you saved me? Then try carrying me on your back right now. Could you even lift me?"


    Joanna''s pupils contracted as she stared at his somber face. "What... What do you mean by that?"


    "I''m going to continue investigating," Sebastian said. "That was a murder. It was an attempt on my life."


    "The fire didn''t kill me, and then I was in a serious car ident. I''ve been investigating this string of murder attempts for a while now."


    A sh of panic crossed Joanna''s eyes. He was investigating?


    Why would he suddenly start investigating this?


    What did he suspect?


    Joanna forced a smile. "Sebastian, both were idents. Why do you think they weren''t?"


    "I''ve suddenly realized they weren''t idents, but a targeted murder plot against me."


    Sebastian''s gaze swept coolly over her nervous face. Seeing the tension in her eyes, his stare grew even sharper.


    In the end, Joanna fled in a panic.


    Natalie watched her go, then looked at the simmering anger in Sebastian''s deep eyes. Was he really not acting?


    No, this man wasn''t worthy of her trust.


    She had trusted Sebastian once before, only to be yed by him.


    Natalie raised an eyebrow. "Wow. You two are quite the drama queens. You really give it your all when you''re acting together."


    Sebastian''s head snapped toward her mocking face. "You think I''m acting?"


    "Of course. Didn''t you act with her before to trick me into stepping aside for her?"


    Sebastian felt a pang in his chest. He didn''t know which incident she was referring


    to.


    He looked at her earnestly and exined, "No. Natalie, I''m not acting, and I never intended to trick you made everything clear to you at the hotel. I''ve already said everything I needed to say


    Sebastian walked further into her office, noting it was quite cozy.


    "This is how Keith treats you? Such a small office? You''re the chief designer here, you should at least have a bigger space."


    "Ourpany is just a small firm. There''s no need to waste resources. This is fine. As long as I like it," Natalie said.


    She sat down across from him.


    Sebastian smiled at her. "Why are you sitting so far away? I can''t see you clearly from over there."


    Natalie red up. "Are you blind?"


    Sebastian just raised an eyebrow. For some reason, seeing her angry always put him in a good mood.


    “Natalie, that mouth of yours is getting a little annoying. It makes me want to kiss you hard."


    A little punishment would make her more obedient.


    He stood up, walked over, and sat down next to her.


    Natalie immediately scooted away, eyeing him warily. "If you have


    hing to say, just say it


    you have to be so close?"


    Was there something wrong with him? Why did he suddenly show up in her office?


    In the past, she could disappear for three days and three nights, and Sebastian wouldn''t have cared at all.


    She couldn''t help it. Right now, she was terrified of being manipted by him.


    Anyone who got schemed against by Sebastian ended up miserable.


    Seeing the defensiveness in her eyes, Sebastian''s handsome face grew even more somber. "Come here I''m here to talk about work, with you


    Natalie shook her head, trying to remember what work they could possibly discuss.


    "There''s nothing for us to talk about."