Chapter 128

Halfway through the meal, Haley called. She had just seen the message and asked Julia how the barbecue was going, offering to come over if they hadn't finished yet. Before long, Haley arrived, and the three of them enjoyed barbecue together. Without them realizing, Julia and Stella's relationship also grew much closer as a result. … "Mr. Holt, would you like some warm oatmeal?" Around 10:00 am, Penelope knocked on the door of the CEO's office. Inside, Sebastian's expression was slightly grim. "Where's this oatmeal from?" he asked. A flicker of expectation flashed through his eyes, one he wasn't even aware of himself. He was hoping it was Julia who made it. Penelope walked in and served the oat that had been kept warm all morning. "I made it last night." Upon seeing Sebastian's expression darken, she quickly added, "I'd heard that your stomach gets uncomfortable the next day after drinking, so I thought…" She didn't say that she'd heard it from Julia. Sebastian had dinner