Chapter 15

"Then why don't you go? The Supreme One might have different tastes. He might even fancy you," Lillian retorted. "You—" "Enough, stop arguing!" Elijah intervened. "The Smith family hasn't sunk so low as to barter their daughters. Let's drop the subject." Elijah halted the quarrel among them and turned to Sebastian. "Mr. Wilder, please don't mind their words. I've reserved a private room. Let's head over there now." Sebastian nodded. He had only had a little to drink and was indeed feeling a bit hungry. Upon their arrival at the private room, they settled into their seats. Sebastian voluntarily sat beside Lillian. His choice visibly unsettled Ronan and Evelyn, particularly the latter. Evelyn maintained a passive-aggressive tone throughout the meal and frequently undermined Sebastian. Despite this, Elijah chose to ignore the tension. Sebastian keenly felt his indifference to this matter. Suddenly, Lillian gagged. She rushed to the bathroom with her hand covering her mouth. Sebas