Chapter 268

Two hours later, Sebastian still hadn't seen any familiar vehicles leaving or returning. He was now almost certain that Elaine had lied to him earlier. How could it be such a coincidence? Both times he came over, Julia was conveniently unavailable. His eyes darkened as he stared at the villa in the distance. "Julia, do you really not want to see me anymore?" … The next day, Elaine brought over the gift Sebastian had sent to Julia. "This is from Sebastian?" Julia recognized it at a glance. "Yes," Elaine replied. She then probed carefully, "He also asked me to pass along a message—he wants to sit down and talk with you. Julia, did something happen between you two recently?" "No," Julia said coldly. "There's nothing for me to discuss with him. Next time he sends something, Mom, just refuse it for me." What did he want to talk about? About how he slept with Penelope? The mere thought of it made Julia sick to her stomach. Elaine studied Julia's visibly displeased expre