Sebastian red at the disheveled Julian, teeth clenched. "Julian, you think just ''cause your dad''s got your back, I won''t touch you?" Before Julian could react, Sebastian lunged at him like a wild beast.


    He pinned Julian to the ground and started pounding him.


    Sebastian''s mind was filled with the image of Joey lying on the bed in a bathrobe, her face flushed.


    Her hair was wet, and even her slender neck was red.


    He''d seen Joey like this before.


    Joey was his, but now she was in another man''s bed.


    Sebastian couldn''t handle the thought.


    His punches grew more tense, giving Julian no chance to fight back.


    Then, a weak voice interrupted his rage.


    "Sebastian, stop!"


    It was supposed to be a sternmand, but Joey, weakened, could only manage a feeble plea.


    Sebastian stopped, his eyes bloodshot as he looked at Joey.


    Her tear-filled eyes held a familiar longing.


    He gritted his teeth in anger, a mocking smile curling his lips.


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    With that, he shoved Julian to the ground and stalked toward the bed, radiating menace.


    He grabbed Joey''s chin, his face twisted with fury.


    The drug in Joey''s system was still active, and when Sebastian''s cold fingers touched her skin, her heart trembled.


    Under the influence of the drug, memories of their wild nights together shed in her mind.


    She wanted to tell him she had been drugged, that she was in pain, and to beg him to save her.


    But before she could speak, Sebastian''s chilling voice cut through.


    "Joey, you think I care who you''re with? You''re just a toy I kept for fun. Now I''m done with you. If Julian wants my leftovers, he can have you. From now on, we''re done!"


    With that, he red at Joey for a few seconds, then let go and stormed out.


    Joey watched Sebastian leave, her heart aching.


    But she had no time to dwell on it. Seeing Julian on the ground, she hoarsely called out, "Julian, are you okay?"


    Julian was covered in injuries, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.


    He endured the pain and got up.


    "Don''t talk, save your strength. I''ll get you to the hospital."


    By the time they reached the hospital, Joey had already passed out.


    A long time passed before she was wheeled out of the emergency room.


    Julian immediately ran over. "Doctor, how is she?"


    "She was given a strong aphrodisiac from the ck market. There''s no specific antidote here, but luckily, she bled a lot, which reduced the drug''s effect. She made it through. I''ve never seen anyone resist this drug before. She''s the first." Julian nodded. "Thank you, Doctor."


    When Joey woke up, she didn''t say a word.


    She just sat on the balcony, quietly looking out the window.


    Her mind was filled with Sebastian''sst words, each one stabbing her heart like a knife.


    She had always known Sebastian was ruthless, but it was the first time he had said to her face that she was just a toy he was tired of.


    How worthless must she be in his eyes for him to say such degrading words?


    Joey felt her eyes burning with pain. She leaned back in her chair and slowly closed her eyes.


    Hot tears rolled down her cheeks.


    They flowed into her sexy corbone.


    Her pale lips curled into an indescribable bitterness.


    She was finally free of him.


    No longer his caged bird. She was herself again.


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    Joey spent the night in silence.


    The next morning, when Julian arrived, she was hunched over herptop, busy with something.


    Julian called out, worried, "Joey."


    She looked up and gave him a faint smile.


    "Julian, just a sec. I''m finishing up this resignation letter."


    Julian stood in the living room, quietly watching her.


    There was no trace of reluctance on her face; she seemed unusually rxed and happy.


    He knew this was Joey''s best disguise.


    The more it hurt, the more she acted like nothing was wrong.


    He walked over, his voice gentle, "I have a golf game with Mr. Whitmore. He wants to challenge you." "Sure, I haven''t exercised in a while."


    She agreed readily, but her fingers kept typing on the keyboard.


    At that moment, Joey''s phone rang. Seeing it was her father, Benjamin, she immediately answered.


    "Joey, what happened between you and Sebastian?"


    Since her father was asking, he must already know something.


    She was silent for a few seconds, then said, "Dad, I broke up with him."


    Benjamin wasn''t surprised but calm, "If you two don''t get along, don''t force yourself. Don''t suffer because of me. If you break up, so be it. We don''t have to do business with them. I won''t let you starve." "Dad, did the project get halted?"


    "Yes, all our business with the Winters Family has stopped, but they paid some penalties, so we didn''t lose much. It''s better this way. Otherwise, I''d always feel like I sold my daughter for a business opportunity." Joey heard a hint of mncholy in her father''s voice.


    She immediatelyforted him, "Dad, your health isn''t good. Don''t work so hard anymore. I''ll take care of you."


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    Joey was touched by Benjamin''s words.


    Her eyes reddened as she replied, "Okay."


    At 9 AM, in the president''s office of the Winters Group, the atmosphere was tense.


    Dominic hesitated at the door for a long time before daring to enter.


    "Mr. Winters."


    He hesitated, looking at Sebastian''s grim face.


    Sebastian spoke coldly, "What is it?"


    "I just received an email. It''s a resignation letter from Secretary ckwood. She sent it to you and the HR director. How should we handle it?"


    The coldness in Sebastian''s eyes intensified, "What level of position is Chief Secretary?"


    "A mid-level position."


    "Since when can a mid-level resignation be handled with just an email?"


    Dominic immediately understood what he meant and tentatively asked, "Should I ask Secretary ckwood toe and resign in person?"


    Sebastian didn''t speak, which meant he agreed.


    Dominic quickly left the president''s office, wiping the sweat from his forehead.


    He took out his phone and called Joey.


    "Secretary ckwood, Mr. Winters said your resignation needs his personal approval. Can youe over?"


    Joey didn''t hesitate, "Okay, I''ll be right there."


    Half an hourter.


    Joey, wearing a beige silk blouse and a ck mermaid skirt, with her slightly curled tea-colored hair naturally draped over her shoulders, stood at the door of Sebastian''s office. She lookedposed and serene, without a trace of sadness.


    Joey gently knocked on the door.


    In a soft voice, she said, "Mr. Winters, I''m here to tender my resignation."