Chapter 310

Cecilia's pov Sebastian glanced at my phone and let out a soft chuckle. "Yep, that's Zaria's number. Looks like my mom's finally surrendering." I took my phone back, giving him a look that screamed, Don't get cocky. "Don't celebrate just yet. Could just be a disguised business meeting." I bit my lip and muttered under my breath, "Or a soft launch for emotional warfare." "Maybe she'll slide a check across the table like we're in some legal drama. I wonder what she thinks I'm worth." Sebastian stood, leaned down, and tapped my forehead lightly. "So, between me and a blank check, you'd pick the money?" I raised my brows and gave him my best "are-you-for-real" face. It clearly said: Are you kidding? Who wouldn't take the cash? Then I laughed, softening the mood. I poked him in the chest with one finger. "Oh, don't ask me questions like that. Would you even believe whatever answer I gave you?" I cleared my throat, lifted my chin, and put on my most dramatic voice. I even placed a hand on my