Chapter 284
Chapter 284 Motives
The auction would last three days; the first night featured a charity gala, while the auction itself would take place on the second day. So, once again, Ada had been invited over to help style Lillian for the event.
Inside the villa, Sebastian sat on the sofa, brows furrowed, gaze fixed on a distant point; there was a distant, distracted look in his eyes.
Fawks strolled over to the wine cabinet, pulling out a bottle of red. Manny nudged him with an elbow, shooting him a look before whispering, “What’s going on with Sebastian p>
Fawks grabbed two glasses, slowly letting the wine swirl as he poured; after glancing at Sebastian, he chuckled. “Nothing serious, just that his love rival finally showed up.” He picked up one of the glasses and walked toward Sebastian, handing it over.
Sebastian accepted the wine, lazily swirling it in his hand before muttering, “Janus made it very clear today that he’s challenging me. Is he declaring war p>
Fawks crossed the room, sank into the sofa opposite, and leaned back with his arm propping up his head. “That guy never plays by the rules.
Today’s little performance might’ve looked like he was just looking for an excuse to talk to Lillian, but really, it was aimed straight at you. What I can’t figure out is what his next move’s going to be p>
“What else could it be? He’s obviously planning to use Lillian to get what he wants.” Cameron descended from the second floor, hands shoved into his pockets.
“The moment Sebastian walked away, he drifted over to her; used the chance to strike up a conversation, waiting for the perfect moment to act. If anyone’s buying that he met Lillian by chance, it sure isn’t me p>
“Exactly. I think Cameron’s read on it is spot-on; I just don’t know what game Janus is playing this time.” Fawks nodded, agreeing without hesitation.
Janus and Sebastian had always been two of Kingston’s most talked-about figures. Both were brilliant in their own way but one was notorious for his reckless, indulgent lifestyle, while the other was feared for his cold ruthlessness.
There’s an old saying, two kings can’t rule the same castle.
Back when Sebastian still lived in Kingston, the two had been quietly at odds. Things only cooled off when Sebastian left for the States; now that he was back, there was no way Janus would let the chance to challenge him slip by.
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Cameron strolled over, plucked an apple from the fruit platter, and bit into it. “Whatever scheme he’s cooking up doesn’t really matter. What I can’t figure out is why Lillian even took his card p>
Fawks frowned slightly, sharing the confusion. By all logic, Lillian wasn’t naive enough to miss Janus’ intentions. And if she understood, then why accept the card? What was her angle?
Sebastian took a slow sip of wine, his eyes thoughtful. “She has her reasons. And honestly… when it’s all said and done, I’m not sure who’s going to be using who p>
The others didn’t understand, but he knew this much, that little fox was far too cunning to let herself take a loss.
Seeing Sebastian’s calm expression, Fawks didn’t press further. Something about Lillian had always struck him as more complicated than she appeared. He considered warning Sebastian, but in the end, he held his tongue; when the gods go to war, it’s best for mortals to keep out of the way.
Just then, the sharp click, click of heels echoed through the room. At the top of the staircase, Noreen appeared in a champagne-colored mermaid gown; lace traced the neckline, and the fitted cut sculpted her figure into perfect, elegant curves.
Cameron let out a low whistle, grinning. “Well, well, Noreen. Planning to steal the show tonight,
are we p>
Manny, never one to be left out, joined in the teasing. “Look at that figure, that face… tsk, tsk. Hard to believe the little girl who used to chase after us has grown into such a beauty. Bet there’s a line of guys circling Kingston by now p>
Noreen’s gaze darted shyly toward the man seated on the sofa; then she smiled, soft and sweet. “You two never stop teasing me. I don’t need a line of suitors, thank you very much p>
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