Sebastian''s cold eyes flicked up. "Or what?"


    Alexander kicked him. "You useless piece of trash! Go get her back! What, you gonna wait for Joey to send you a wedding invite and then cry about it?" Those words hit Sebastian hard.


    The thought of Joey marrying someone else felt like his heart was being ripped apart by wild dogs.


    His eyes narrowed, a spark of determination lighting up his face. "Dominic, please bring me that bottle of wine from the cer."


    Dominic grinned. "Sure thing, Mr. Winters. Be right back."


    In less than five minutes, Dominic returned with the aged wine.


    Sebastian grabbed the bottle and stormed out of the private room, ignoring the shouts from the guys behind him. "Good luck, man! Hope you win her back!"


    Joey was listening to ine''s industry gossip, a gentle smile on her face.


    Just then, a waiter knocked and entered.


    The waiter smiled. "Mr. Knight, Mr. Winters is here with some wine for you."


    Sebastian stood at the door, broad-shouldered and confident, holding the bottle.


    He nodded at Jared and ine. "I heard Mr. and Mrs. Knight were dining here. Hope I''m not intruding. This is a bottle of fine wine I''ve been saving for years. Thought Mr. Knight might like to try it." Jared beamed and waved him over. "Mr. Winters, you''re too kind. Come, have a seat."


    Sebastian walked past Joey, his suit brushing against her arm.


    He nodded politely at her and Julian. "Didn''t expect to see you here, Ms. ckwood. What a coincidence."


    Mrs. Knight looked surprised. "You two know each other?"


    Sebastian nced at Joey. "Ms. ckwood used to be my secretary. Sheter joined Mr. Knight''sw firm."


    Joey, worried he might say something awkward, nodded politely. "Mr. Winters, long time no see."


    It was just a polite lie, but Sebastian took it seriously.


    He looked at Joey warmly. "Ms. ckwood, have you forgotten? We met just this morning."


    His words were loaded, and Julian caught the hint.


    Julian quickly changed the subject. "Since Mr. Winters brought wine, we should gratefully ept it. I''ll be the first to try it."


    He asked the waiter to open the wine and pour a ss for everyone.


    Raising his ss, he said, "Our smallw firm will rely on Mr. Winters'' support in the future. Let me express my gratitude first."


    Sebastian took a sip and smiled. "Didn''t Ms. ckwood tell you? We had a good talk yesterday, and I''ve agreed to sign a contract with you. Just have her bring the contract over for my signature." Jared, unaware of their past, smiled and patted Sebastian on the shoulder. "Mr. Winters, I didn''t expect you to be so helpful. We will definitely finish this bottle of wine."


    After a few rounds, Sebastian had several drinks.


    He hadn''t eaten much today, and drinking on an empty stomach made him more susceptible to intoxication.


    Plus, he was in a bad mood.


    Soon, he felt a burning pain in his stomach.


    With rare vulnerability, he nced across the table at Joey. "Joey, my stomach hurts."


    Joey was discussing a case with ine. Hearing this, both of them looked at Sebastian.


    They saw his pale face and furrowed brows, clearly in pain.


    ine spoke gently, "What''s wrong? Did you drink too fast?"


    Sebastian clutched his stomach, wincing. "I haven''t eaten all day and drank too fast. I might have a stomach issue. I''ve got medicine in my car. I''ll be fine after I take a pill." Jared quickly said, "Nino, help Mr. Winters get his medicine from the car."


    Julian started to get up, but Sebastian stopped him. "There are several bottles in the car, and I can''t tell which one it is. Ms. ckwood used to manage them. She shoulde with me." Joey knew what Sebastian was up to.


    But with the Knight couple there, she couldn''t call him out. She reluctantly said, "Mr. Knight, Mrs. Knight, excuse me for a moment. I''ll help Mr. Winters get his medicine." "Alright, go quickly."


    As she stood up, Sebastian grabbed her wrist.


    He nodded to the Knight couple. "I''m not feeling well, so I won''t disturb your dinner any longer. I''ll take my leave."novelbin


    With that, he clutched his stomach with one hand and held Joey''s hand with the other, looking pained as they walked out.


    Once the door closed, ine gave Julian a knowing look. "I''m not old-fashioned and don''t care about someone''s dating history, but Joey''s situation seems moreplicated than you think. I don''t think Sebastian treats her normally." A perfectly good meal ruined by Sebastian, and Julian''s face darkened.


    "They had a rtionship before, but they''ve broken up now," he said sullenly.


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    ine smiled and patted Julian''s shoulder. "I know you''ve liked her for years, but love needs to be mutual. It''s not enough for you to give without reciprocation. You need to gauge Joey''s feelings. I don''t think she loves you. You''re a bit self- absorbed right now. Try socializing with others. Perhaps you''ll gradually move on from this rtionship."


    Julian took a sip of wine, his face full of pain.


    "It''s not that I haven''t tried. In the first year abroad, I thought the same way, so I dated someone. We were together for six months, but we eventually broke up because I couldn''t forget Joey. So no matter what, I don''t want to give up on her easily this time, like I did three years ago."


    Seeing Julian''s determined eyes, ine smiled. "Whatever decision you make, we will support you. Just don''t make Joey ufortable, and don''t make yourself too miserable. Know when to advance and retreat." Julian, grateful for his understanding parents, nodded.


    Julian, initially pulled out of the room by Sebastian, managed to break free after a few steps.


    She looked at him coldly. "Mr. Winters, isn''t it time to end your performance?"


    Sebastian''s forehead was covered in sweat, and his eyes were filled with sorrow as he looked at Joey. "Joey, I''m not lying. My stomach really hurts. Please don''t leave me alone."


    Joey showed no concern. Instead, she took out her phone and called Dominic. "Dominic,e to the elevator on the third floor. Mr. Winters has a stomach problem and needs to be taken to the hospital immediately." Sebastian looked at Joey with disappointment.


    In the past, if he felt even a little unwell, Joey would be extremely worried.


    Once, Joey cried for a long time because he drank too much and caused a stomach bleed.


    Back then, shey in his arms, her tears soaking his shirt, looking both cute and fierce. "Sebastian, if you dare drink like this again, I won''t care about you anymore."


    Back then, Joey''s eyes were full of love and concern.


    But now, Joey''s eyes were only cold and unfeeling.


    Sebastian didn''t know if it was his stomach or his heart that hurt. He felt his eyes welling up, as if something was gathering more and more.


    His voice was weak. "Joey, what do I have to do for you to forgive me?"