Chapter 398
Chapter 398 An Unexpected Encounter
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Sebastian snapped his laptop shut and set it aside, pulling the girl into his arms with a low chuckle. “Of course I have to be this high-profile. How else will people know my fiancée already belongs to me? If some fool dares to covet you, I’d have to cut him down myself p>
He had caught sight of a post on her school forum earlier, and jealousy burned hot. He trusted her, but he couldn’t trust the thoughts of everyone else.
Lillian caught the glint in his eyes and hesitated. “You… saw the posts on our forum p>
“Mhm.” Sebastian smirked. “Why? Afraid I’ll see something I shouldn’t? Or is there already some little plan brewing in that head of yours p>
She rolled her eyes at him. “There’s nothing inappropriate. It’s just rumors. Jeremy and I are just classmates, and we only met that one time p>
Sebastian pinched her cheek gently, his voice soft. “You don’t need to explain. I told you I trust you, and I do. Besides, I know what I’m worth. With me here, there’s no way you’d fall for anyone else p>
“You’re so full of yourself,” Lillian said with a laugh.
The car soon pulled up to an exclusive club. Lillian blinked. “We’re not going home p>
Sebastian laced his fingers with hers and led her out. “Million Corp’s film anniversary is tomorrow. You said you wanted to meet the people from the Phillips family, didn’t you? Then we’ll need to get you something proper to wear p>
Inside, the venue gleamed with glass cases and mannequins draped in dazzling gowns. Under the lights, the fabrics shimmered like constellations,
The manager hurried over at once. “Mr. Whitmore p>
“Everything ready?” Sebastian asked.
“Yes, sir. Just as you requested. This way, please p>
At the center of the showroom hung a black gown. From the bodice to the hem, tiny diamonds glittered like scattered stars, glistening under the crystal chandelier.
Sebastian’s gaze softened as he looked at Lillian, “Do you like it p>
She nodded. “It’s beautiful p>
Seeing her pleased made his lips curve. He turned to the manager. “We’ll take this one p>
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The manager beamed. “Excellent choice, Mr. Whitmore. When this dress was flown in, we were all stunned. And on such a beautiful young lady, she’s certain to outshine the whole room p>
He was about to take the dress down when a childish voice piped up. “Wow, Triny, that dress is so pretty p>
A little girl in a pale yellow tutu dress bounded in, an elephant-shaped bag bouncing at her side, white sneakers on her feet, and twin pigtails swaying with each step. She was a picture of innocence.
Behind her trailed a woman with heavy makeup that couldn’t hide the weariness in her face. The floral dress she wore only made her seem more fragile.
Lillian’s hand curled into a fist, knuckles whitening. Of all places, they had to meet here. Memories of the banquet came crashing back, and her chest tightened.
“Sebastian.” The woman’s soft, wavering voice carried across the hall.
Sebastian’s brows knitted. “Ms. Triny, you’d better call me Mr. Whitmore. Otherwise, my fiancée might misunderstand p>
Triny’s eyes clouded with hurt. “Do you really have to speak to me this way p>
“I don’t recall us being that close. And given the current state between our families, this is already more courtesy than you deserve.” His tone was sharp, unyielding.
Her lips trembled. “Then I must’ve been fooling myself p>
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