Chapter 180

Julia turned to leave, and Penelope didn't call after her until she stepped out of the room. Penelope said beseechingly, "Jules, please, don't take Sebastian from me! I'm begging you! He's the only person I have left. I'm not like you—it's not just him. You have parents who love you, and you own a large corporation…" Penelope sounded close to tears, as though begging Julia to let her live. Julia paused in her tracks for a moment before promptly leaving the room. She'd only taken several steps when her hand came up to cover her mouth. Her stomach was roiling, seemingly affected by her strong emotions, and she was overcome by a wave of nausea. Penelope looked at Julia's retreating figure. Julia had run off hurriedly, like someone who had lost a war. She wiped her tears off her face, cold determination glinting in her eyes. Julia dashed into the washroom and vomited violently until her stomach was empty. She was pale-faced when she returned to her office. Her phone vibrated as a vo