Chapter 307

Cecilia's pov The sharp sound of the door swinging open split the air. Sebastian burst into the room and froze. His eyes narrowed as he saw Harper and me tangled up on the bed. He smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes. It was a deceptively casual smile, with undercurrents of something far less friendly. Harper and I froze. Harper quickly slid off the bed, brushing down her clothes and avoiding eye contact. "Nothing happened," she blurted. "I just came to check on Cece and she pulled me down. That's all." Sebastian made a small flicking motion with his hand. "You can go." Harper didn't need to be told twice. She slipped out fast, and Sebastian closed the door behind her. I heard the soft, deliberate click of the lock. I sat up slowly, trying to play it cool. "So… did you finish bonding with my dad over orchids?" "Not even close," he said smoothly. "He still had a whole masterclass left. I'll be resuming my lesson soon." He sat down beside me and gently tucked a loose strand of hair behin