Chapter 15

The scream cut off abruptly. Julia's gaze turned cold as she reached for the car door. Sebastian's hand was still pressed against it, and he hadn't moved an inch. His dark eyes were fixed on the now-silent phone screen, brows furrowed like he was trying to figure something out. Julia's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Mr. Holt, shouldn't you be off playing hero? If you wait too long, your damsel might get hurt." She'd seen this trick from Penelope more times than she could count. Every time Sebastian got one of those calls, no matter what else was going on, he'd drop everything and rush to her side. At Julia's words, Sebastian's gaze flicked up to her, emotions storming behind his eyes. The look he gave her said it all—he thought she was being unreasonable again. Julia felt a tightness in her chest, but she didn't let it show. She tugged at the car door, voice sharp with impatience. "Well? Why are you still here, Mr. Holt? What, getting tired of Penelope using the same move