Chapter 237

"Do you really see Julia as your benefactor?" Sebastian suddenly asked. The unexpected question nearly cracked Penelope's perfectly composed facade. "O-Of course. Mr. Holt, why would you suddenly ask that?" She forced a smile, though it was stiff and unnatural. Sebastian's gaze darkened as he studied her obvious unease. "It's nothing. You may go." Even though suspicion was beginning to take root, he did not press her further. Instead, he dismissed her first. Penelope's gut tightened with dread. She instinctively wanted to explain herself, but when she met the cold displeasure in his eyes, the words died in her throat. She told herself it was fine. Sebastian hadn't noticed anything so far, and he was not likely to catch on now. His question must have just come from frustration because she had not given him the results he wanted. Perhaps it was time to pin the blame on someone else. But then, she thought of her dwindling savings. She could not bring herself to take that risk. Un