Chapter 182

Cecilia Back at the apartment building. I decisively pressed both the 13th floor and penthouse buttons. Sebastian raised an eyebrow. "...You're not inviting me to your place?" I looked at him with the sweetest smile I could muster. "Not tonight. You have a video conference. Focus on your work." Sebastian frowned slightly. "If I'm working, shouldn't my secretary be working overtime too? Come to my study tonight." I just stared at him. When we reached the 13th floor, I stepped out, blocking Sebastian from following. "I'll come up later. You go ahead first." Sebastian stood in the elevator with an amused smirk. "I don't think my secretary will dare show up." My smile felt fake even to me. As soon as the elevator doors closed, I rushed into my apartment. Go to the penthouse? He might not need sleep, but I certainly did. I collapsed onto my couch, holding my aching lower back. My back was killing me... I threw together a quick meal, ate it, then went to soak in the bath. Halfway through my