Sebastian got back from City C five dayster. As soon as he got in the car, Dominic started talking. "Mr. Winters, something weird''s going on. Mr. ckwood''s been telling his business buddies that he''s in bad health and wants to sell his newpany dirt cheap."


    Sebastian''s eyes widened. Benjamin''s newpany was in the photovoltaic industry, something he was really into.


    This industry was just starting out and had a bright future. Plus, it was right up his alley, making it easy to manage.


    Thepany was less than six months old and already worth hundreds of millions. If it kept growing, it could out-earn many establishedpanies in five years. Even if Benjamin was sick, he wouldn''t rush to sell unless he wanted to leave. Thinking about this, Sebastian''s heart raced. He quickly ordered, "Take me to Mr. ckwood''s house."


    Half an hourter, they arrived. Sebastian hurried into the hall.


    Seeing Benjamine out of the kitchen in an apron, he rxed a bit but still sounded urgent. "Dad, where''s Joey?"


    Benjamin pointed upstairs and smiled. "Upstairs. When did you get back?"


    "Just now. I brought gifts for you and Joey from City C and came straight here," Sebastian replied.


    Seeing Dominic holding a bunch of gift boxes, aplicated look shed in Benjamin''s eyes, but he quickly hid it. "Dinner''s almost ready. Go call Joey."


    "Okay," Sebastian said, rushing upstairs.


    He opened the door and saw Joey packing a suitcase, struggling to zip it up.


    Seeing this, Sebastian clenched his fists, feeling a wave of pain.


    He walked over, pressing down on the suitcase with a cold voice. "Where are you going?"


    Joey looked up, startled. Seeing Sebastian''s bloodshot eyes, she panicked.


    If he knew she was leaving, he''d never let her go. All her efforts would be wasted.


    Joey quickly masked her emotions with anger. "Don''t you know to knock? You almost scared me to death!"


    "Joey, answer me. Where are you going with this luggage?" Sebastian demanded, gripping her wrist tightly.


    He pulled her close, his breath hot on her face, eyes filled with anger.


    Joey red at him, feeling guilty. "Sebastian, you''re hurting me."


    Instead of letting go, he tightened his grip. His face leaned down, eyes locked on hers. "Why did Dad sell thepany, and why are you packing? Are you nning to leave?"


    Joey quickly shook her head. "No, I''m just packing some clothes for the apartment. My dad''s health is getting worse, so I asked him to retire early. Sebastian, don''t overreact. My career''s just starting; I''m not going anywher."


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    This was the best excuse Joey coulde up with. She was a topwyer in City B, with clients lining up to hire her. Her monthlymission was over a million dors. No one would leave a gig like that. But Sebastian wasn''t buying it. He grabbed her chin, his voice icy. "Joey, are you really going to leave me here alone? Have you thought about what I''d do if you left? Remember the promise you made, that we''d stick together no matter what?" His words cut deep, and his eyes reddened, misty with emotion.


    He lowered his head, his voice barely a whisper. "Joey, don''t leave me, okay?"


    Before she could respond, he kissed her hard, almost punishingly. Joey felt like she was drowning.


    He finally let her breathe, but then he pried her mouth open and kissed her even deeper.


    Joey''s mind went nk, her body weak. She let out a low moan. "Sebastian."


    The sound was a mix of panting and hoarseness, making Sebastian''s blood boil.


    He kissed her more fiercely, his hands roaming her body. Joey snapped out of it and pushed him away, her eyes red. "Sebastian, stop being ridiculous. I''m just packing some things." Sebastian looked at her tear-filled eyes and gently brushed her cheeks. His voice was hoarse but firm. "Joey, if you try to leave secretly, you''ll regret it."


    He still wasn''t satisfied and bit her lip hard. Joey punched his chest. "You''re crazy!"novelbin


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    Something felt off with Joey and Benjamin. They were hiding something.


    Since they wouldn''t talk, he''d find out himself. He called Dominic right in front of Joey. "Check if Joey and Benjamin have booked any international flights recently. Do it fast."


    Joey red at him but then went downstairs to eat.


    As she turned, her eyes welled up. She ced her hands on her lower abdomen, silently thinking, ''Baby, let''s have onest meal with your dad before we go, okay?''


    Dinner was pleasant andsted a long time. Afterward, Sebastian looked at Joey reluctantly. "There''s a big event in City B tomorrow. I''ll take you to see it." Joey nodded. "Okay, it''ste. You should head back."


    They stood at the door, eyes lingering on each other, both hiding their true feelings.


    As Sebastian''s car drove away, Joey''s tears finally fell.


    Sebastian hadn''t gone far when Dominic called. "Mr. Winters, we couldn''t find any ns for them to go abroad. Maybe you got it wrong."


    Sebastian replied, "Good. Keep an eye on Joey and Benjamin."


    The next morning, Sebastian was jolted awake by a phone call. Seeing the caller ID, he answered immediately. "Mr. Winters, Ms. ckwood is missing."