"Sir, he''s been betraying you all along."


    Sebastian didn''t even blink-he''d known Boris was disloyal all along.


    Sean was surprised to see so little emotion on Sebastian''s face. "Sir, why aren''t you upset?"


    Sebastian handed him some utensils before speaking. "I knew he wasn''t loyal, so I never gave him any major responsibilities. I only ever gave him menial, low-stakes jobs and sent him on errands for you. In thispany, the only people I trust are you, Brian Foster, and Natalie."


    Sean was troubled. He looked at Sebastian''s swollen face, his gaze still deep and intense. "Sir, Natalie hates you so much. Why would you trust her and give her everything?"


    Sebastian lowered his head, took a bite of food, and then said, "It''s simple. Natalie truly cares about me. The moment Maxwell Griffith showed up, she could tell the difference between us."


    "Once she knows that Maxwell Griffith was the one who truly hurt her, her hatred for me will lessen. And given her devotion to my grandmother, she''ll do everything in her power to protect the Griffith Group."


    "We lived together for two years. I know her personality well. She''s a kind person."


    Sean was speechless. "Sir, you''re just taking advantage of her kindness. You''re counting on her not to turn on you."


    Sebastian smiled faintly. "You could say that. But Sean, in this world, besides my grandparents, Natalie is the only one who has ever truly cared for me. So, I can''t give up on her."


    "But she''s also a very stubborn person. Once she makes up her mind, she never changes it. Unless a miracle happens."


    But a miracle did happen: there was a Maxwell Griffith who looked exactly like him.


    "Sean, she''s wonderful. I''m the one who doesn''t deserve her."


    Sean froze, shocked by his words. Was this the same Sebastian he knew?


    "Sir, you''ve realized your mistakes. I''m sure she will forgive you."


    Sebastian gave a bitter smile. "She won''t. Even if she forgives me, she won''t take me back."


    "No matter what I do, the pain I caused her can never be undone."


    "Back then, I don''t know what was wrong with me. I knew Timothy was going after Natalie, but I intentionally treated her poorly. I knew it was Joanna''s fault but refused to help- Natalie."


    "I knew perfectly well that Joanna was only getting close to me for her own reasons, but I was still good to her because of that mistaken belief that she had saved my life."


    That''s why Natalie would never forgive him. She might look back, but she would


    never go back. All she wanted now was to move forward.


    Sean felt even more heartbroken.


    "Sir, just try a little harder. You were only trying to protect her from getting hurt. She''s smart; she''ll. understand why you did what you did. She took such good care of you were blind and


    for so long when


    couldn''t walk, and you wouldn''t let


    anyone else near you."


    "You only let her get close. She was the one who cared for you so attentively. Sir, you have feelings for her too. You only hurt her because you were afraid she would get hurt!"


    Sebastian saw how anxious Sean was. He took a bite of rice. It was fragrant, but he found himself craving the taste of rice smothered in the sauce from Natalie''s pan- seared salmon.


    It was delicious.


    Seeing Sean on the verge of tears, Sebastian felt even worse. "You''re right, I do have feelings for her. That was the only reason she was able to stay by my side back then. But Sean.... I realized it toote, you know?"


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