Chapter 264
Chapter 264 Vivian’s Fear
The moment Lillian saw the woman, she recognized her-Vivian. The one responsible for her miserable fate in her past life. She hadn’t expected to run into her so soon; life had a way of throwing enemies in her path when she least expected it.
“And what,” Lillian asked coolly, “did this lady just call me p>
Sebastian’s sharp gaze swept over the woman’s face. Foster had once run a background check for him; this woman was the last wife Henry of Sinclair Group had taken home. Now, as the woman stared at Lillian in shock, Sebastian’s expression darkened. Could it be…
Vivian snapped out of her daze, forcing a stiff smile. “Apologies, I must’ve been mistaken.” Her eyes flicked over the girl in front of her. This one was even more striking-delicate features sharpened by flawless beauty, an ethereal aura that set her apart, elegance in every movement. And those eyes… like starlight, impossible to look away from. She had to admit, there weren’t many girls in all of Kingston who could compare.
Lillian’s lips curved in a cold, mocking smile as she glanced at the woman, then turned to leave the Celestial Restaurant with Sebastian. Vivian’s sudden appearance hardly fazed her.
Vivian stood frozen, staring at the girl’s retreating figure. It took every ounce of willpower she had to smother the panic clawing at her chest. Who is that girl? Why did she look so much like that wretched Catherine? Could it be the child from back then? No. Those people had said Lillian had been sold off to some remote places. There was no way she could have come back.
A chilling thought struck her. No… it can’t be…
Her eyes turned sharp, dark.
No, she had to find out the truth. Without another word, she turned on her heel and hurried out, leaving the group of socialites she’d been with staring after her.
“What’s with Vivian?” one of them asked.
“Guilty conscience, obviously. Do you know who Catherine was? Henry’s first wife. Died young, poor thing. I heard she had a daughter too, but she disappeared in Vivian’s second year in the house. They claimed she died of an illness, but… who really knows p>
“Yeah, Catherine was such a brilliant, stunning woman, gone too soon p>
“And that homewrecker,” another woman scoffed, “still trying to worm her way into our circle? Pathetic. Come on, let’s go
eat p>
Once Sebastian and Lillian got into the car, he noticed how calm she appeared, sitting quietly by the window, eyes on the passing scenery. But the calmer she seemed, the more it hurt him.
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If she really is Catherine’s daughter, then what happened to her back then?
How did she end up in the ocean that night…
The car rolled to a stop at the Command Base. Fawks was already waiting at the entrance.
Sebastian tightened his hold on her hand. The warmth of his palm brought her back to herself, and she blinked, realizing they had already arrived.
They stepped out together, and Fawks strolled over.
Noticing Sebastian holding her hand, Fawks raised a brow, a teasing smile playing on his lips. “Well, well, Sebastian, can’t even let her out of your sight, huh? Personally escorting her today p>
Sebastian’s gaze turned icy as it slid toward him. He reached out, smoothing Lillian’s hair, his voice low and gentle. “Call me when you’re done. I’ll come pick you up.” He adjusted her coat carefully, making sure she was warm.
Lillian smiled and nodded. “Got it. Go take care of your work p>
His eyes lingered on her, reluctant to let go. Finally, he pulled her into his arms, pressing a kiss to her forehead.
His voice was husky when he murmured, “Go”
Only then did he turn to Fawks. “Take care of her. And make sure no information about her leaks-no one can know p>
Fawks immediately sobered. “Don’t worry. Her details are completely locked down; the orders are in place. She’s too important now for us to be careless p>
Sebastian gave a slight nod. “Good. Call me when it’s handled p>
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