Chapter 12 That Smile Will Not Last Long

"Company appreciation? What a nice way to spin it. In reality, it's nothing more than a ploy to win loyalty," Nancy thought. Her lips curved faintly. The Gates family members really were entertaining—each one more interesting than the last. Sebastian's expression remained ice-cold as he cut Taylor off. "I'm not going." Taylor's face twisted with unease. "But Mr. Gates, Mr. Joseph specifically said that if you don't attend, it'll be seen as disrespect..." Sebastian's gaze turned icy in an instant. Taylor's voice trailed off until it died in his throat. Nancy was thoroughly enjoying the show until suddenly the flames licked in her direction. Sebastian turned his gaze on her and said, "You're coming with me." Her smile froze. "What? He wants me to attend Joseph's banquet? As what? His nurse? That will be a laughingstock of epic proportions," she thought. However, Sebastian clearly didn't see it that way. He had done it on purpose by parading her in front of Joseph, just to see ho