Chapter 70

Saturday, 7 PM. Sebastian pulled up out front to pick up Elaria. He leaned against the car, lighting a cigarette while he waited. Two cigarettes later, Elaria finally came down. Since it was a private gathering, she didn't go too formal-just a Celine dress and some understated jewelry. Sebastian didn't mind that at all. Her softness and grace-he saw it, and that was enough. Once she got in the car, Sebastian glanced over his shoulder and frowned a little. Her neckline dipped a bit too low, showing a hint of cleavage. Clicking his seatbelt into place, Sebastian's black eyes flicked over with a teasing glint. "It might get chilly in there. Take my jacket, will you?" That little undercurrent in his words-Elaria knew what he meant, no need to say it out loud. She just gave a faint smile. Sebastian stepped on the gas, driving smoothly, chatting with her gently along the way-even though she stayed distant the whole time, he didn't push. By 8 o'clock sharp, their sleek car rolled to a stop in