Chapter 109

Though Roxanne said she was happy, deep down, she was full of disdain. It seemed to her like Sebastian didn't dare to answer the call. If he picked up and heard Liana cry and put on an act, could he still hold his ground? He probably knew he couldn't, which was why he didn't answer. Roxanne had overestimated Sebastian. She had thought he would face it head-on, but instead, he chose to avoid answering Liana's calls. How naive she had been. Liana was obsessive and persistent. If Sebastian had picked up her calls and coaxed her gently, she might not have gone so extreme. But the more he avoided her, even going to the point of blocking her, the more he'd push her to the edge. And that kind of pressure would only push Liana into doing something even more unhinged. Roxanne couldn't wait for the show to begin. Sebastian heard her say she was happy, and tenderness briefly appeared on his usually cold face. He said slowly, "There's a gala the day after tomorrow. Come with me. After dinner,