Chapter 115

Sebastian narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on Malcolm. "You're sure about this?" Malcolm didn't respond, but Nicholas stepped in immediately. "I'll prove it to you." He poured a cup of scalding hot water from a nearby thermos, then grabbed Liana's hand and pressed it against the glass. "Ah! That's hot!" Liana instantly shot up from the bed. The moment she realized what had happened, panic filled her eyes as she looked toward Sebastian. What greeted her was a cold, emotionless stare. "You were faking it?" Sebastian asked. A wave of fear rose in Liana's chest, and she silently cursed Nicholas a thousand times. She rushed to grab Sebastian's hand in desperation. "No, Sebastian, please. Let me explain." Sebastian didn't pull away but just stared at her with a piercing, icy gaze that seemed to cut right through her. An overwhelming sense of dread crushed down on her. His voice was colder than ever, devoid of warmth. "Go on. Explain." "I… I…" Liana opened her mouth, but no explanatio