Chapter 192


    Leah arrived at the bar. Like his shadow, Leah had followed Sebastian Simons closely for two years


    now. She would not even need a cellphone if she wanted to locate Sebastian.


    Leah knew almost everything about Sebastian. Apart from Sebastian himself, she was the next


    person who truly understood him.


    "Are you in a bad mood? I see that you''re chugging liquor like water again."


    She sat down beside Sebastian and let out a long sigh.


    Sebastian was silent, he looked ahead and his gaze was inscrutable as if he was lost deeply into


    his own thoughts. Leah observed and reaffirmed herself, "Well, it seems like you''re really in a bad


    mood."


    "She''s back."


    Leah was shocked, "Who?" She suppressed her initial shock and probed further, "Is it Yasmine?"


    Sebastian nodded and said, "Yes."


    He took a sip of wine and smiled self-deprecatingly, "She''s living a good life now. I''m pleased to


    know that she has someone else in her life now, an excellent gentleman, no less."


    "But you still can''t forget about her."


    Sebastian did not speak. Leah immediately hugged andforted him, "You must be very sad now,


    right? I know you are. President Sebastian, let''s be together. Now that she belongs to someone


    else, then allow me to heal your broken heart. There''s no better person to do this with..."


    "Leah, you know that I can''t fall in love anymore. I have lost my will and ability to love someone


    again, I don''t want to hurt anyone."


    "I don''t mind, Sebastian, I really don''t. As long as I get to be by your side, even if we will always be


    like what we are now, it will be a decision I won''t regret..."


    Sebastian pushed her hand away from his waist and said, "But I do. I''m okay being alone like now,


    at least I don''t have to be ountable for another person''s happiness."


    After that, he put down his ss and left without looking back.


    The next morning, Gabriel took Yasmine to visit Yaslor Corporation to propose a business


    cooperation n.


    When Yasmine knew that she was going to meet Sebastian, she was extremely nervous. When she


    arrived at the destination, she could only stare dumbfounded at the gigantic banner that had ''Yaslor


    Corporation'' written in front of the building.


    Sebastian brought along a group of staff to greet Gabriel. Yasmine could see a youngdy with long


    hair and fair skin standing behind Sebastian. As if sensing that she was being observed, the young


    lady looked over at Yasmine and let out a slight grin.


    "Would you like to visit the Production Department first or the R&D Department?"


    Sebastian asked Gabriel. Gabriel thought for a moment and said, "Let''s take a look at the R&D


    Department."


    The group came to the R&D Department on the second floor. After the R&D Director patiently


    exined their research and findings to Gabriel, she smiled and said, "Do you know that thisdy


    behind me used to be an excellent employee of an R&D Department? Ourpany''s signature 3 +


    2bination products are her inspiration. She is a rare talent indeed!"


    The crowd burst into heartyughter. Yasmine exined humbly, "Director Smith, this is too


    ttering. That was an achievement made possible only by the contribution of the entire team."


    "Look, isn''t she excellent? She will never take credit for herself despite her achievements. When I


    became the general manager, I immediately promoted her to my special assistant on the first day."


    There was another burst of pleasantughter. The high- level executive who toasted to Yasmine


    yesterday apuded, "It seems that Miss Lorris is indeed a rare talent. I don''t know if she would


    consider an alternative offer, President Sebastian could surely use a passionate learner like you."


    "Hey, stop enticing my key employee in my face!"


    Gabriel joked. He looked at thedy standing behind Sebastian and asked, "It seems that President


    Sebastian already has a secretary."


    "She doesn''t have to be the president''s secretary. Talents can be ced just anywhere in this


    company. Haha!"


    Amidst the chatters andughter, the group arrived at the production department. Yasmine was


    curious about the mechanical sounds of the machinery in the department. While the rest were


    talking, she attempted to pick up one of the products on a machine out of curiosity. As soon as she


    extended her hand, someone grabbed and pulled her arm backward, "It''s dangerous."


    Sebastian gently cautioned her as he let go of her hand.


    "Leah, please guide Miss Lorris there to view thepleted products."


    Leah nodded, "Okay."


    She made an invitational gesture, "Miss Lorris, pleasee with me."


    Yasmine followed Sebastian''s secretary to view thepleted products. She thought to herself,


    "Why did Sebastian change his career? Why did he establish Yaslor Corporation instead of working


    in his familypany?"


    "Miss Taylor, would you like to have some water?"


    The sudden call from behind made Yasmine''s body stiffen. She turned around and stared at the


    secretary''s face and asked in confusion, "What did you just call me?"


    "Miss Taylor."


    Leah smiled and exined, "You must be surprised. I know your real name. Not only do I know your


    name, but I am also aware of your rtionship with President Sebastian."


    "I have nothing to do with him. You must have mistaken me for someone else."


    Yasmine turned around and returned a product sample to its ce. She was eager to return to the


    group.


    "I''ve been wondering what kind of woman could force President Sebastian to the edge. I think I


    finally have an answer."


    Yasmine clearly heard what Leah said, but she did not look back at all.


    The visitsted for two hours, and Gabriel finally had a general understanding of the business


    model in Yaslor Corporation. The high-level executives who apanied the group all returned to


    their respective workstations while Yasmine and Gabriel entered Sebastian''s office.


    "President Sebastian, I''m very interested in your new product. Let''s talk about our cooperation now."


    Gabriel said to Yasmine, "Bring out the contract."


    Sebastian waved his hand and said, "Let''s not rush to the contract. Please take a look at our


    production n first."


    He retrieved a document from his desk and said, "This is a series of ns I came up with after


    conducting detailed research with the senior management of thepany. If Yaslor Corporation


    and Goldeap Corporation were to cooperate, we suggest that you send a trustworthy employee to


    ourpany before the product is released on the market. This is so that any opinions or ideas can


    bemunicated at any time. Otherwise, once the product design is finalized, it won''t be as easy to


    amend it anymore. Since we have established a mutual partnership, the product must be one that


    we both are satisfied with. I wouldn''t hope that a disagreement would drive a stake between us in


    the future. Director Smith, what do you think?"


    Gabriel considered for a few seconds and said, "President Sebastian, you are right. I''ve thought


    about it and I think the most trustworthy employee I have would be..." He slowly moved his eyes to


    Yasmine and said, "It would be you."


    "I can''t."


    "Why can''t you do it?"


    Yasmine panicked. She did not expect that Gabriel had intended to send her into Sebastian''s


    company. She would do anything to escape that arrangement.


    "My aunt needs me to take care of her."


    "I''ll take care of her for you."


    "Still, that won''t work."


    "Why won''t it work?"


    "Thepany needs me."


    "Does thepany not need me then?"


    Gabriel said, "Well, that''s enough excuses. Even if President Sebastian knows that I like you, you


    can''t be too disrespectful in front of him. After all, I am still your boss."


    Yasmine had run out of words. To be exact, she didn''t want to speak too much in front of Sebastian.


    So, she decided that she woulde up with another n at the hotelter. Bottom line was, she


    would never stay in B City. She would rather resign than to live there.


    "You both could discuss the arrangementter. If you don''t have any objections to this proposal, you


    can sign the contract here."


    There was no expression on Sebastian''s face from the beginning till the end. This made Yasmine


    remember the days when she first married him, he had also behaved simrly. But at that time, he


    would still smile from time to time. Had his face turned numb now? Could he not at least smile a bit


    at a business discussion?


    Gabriel nodded and took out a pen. At the end of the contract, he signed his name. Yasmine could


    only stare as it happened. She felt the rush to stop Gabriel from cooperating with Sebastian. This


    way, they could leave B City immediately and she would never meet Sebastian again.


    But she knew that it was impossible. Unless she told the truth, Gabriel would never terminate this


    partnership.


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    There were three contracts, with the first one already being signed. Gabriel stood up and said, "I''ll


    head to the washroom. Please wait for a moment."


    "Okay."


    Sebastian gestured with his hand, "Once you exit, turn right."


    When Gabriel went out, there was immediately a hint of awkwardness in the office. Yasmine


    hesitated for a few seconds and finally said, "It''s been a while since west met."


    "Indeed, it has." She looked at him and asked, "How are you doing?" Sebastian nodded and said,


    "I''m fine."


    Then, they stopped talking.


    After a long while, Yasmine broke the silence again. "Don''t you want to ask me if I''m doing well


    too?"


    "There''s no need to ask. It''s obvious that you''re holding up just fine."


    Yasmine''s heart wrenched as she looked at Sebastian. An air of mncholy surrounded her as she


    wrestled with how she should react. She did not know whether it was best to cry orugh it away.


    "Then, between the two of us, who do you feel is living a better life?"


    She asked sarcastically.


    "It''s probably you."


    "That''s great to hear. Nothing is more satisfying than letting you see that my life is better than


    yours!"


    "Well, I''m satisfied seeing that too."


    "What are you both talking about?"


    Gabriel came in and asked without knowing the context.


    "Nothing."


    Yasmine shook her head with a sullen face. She was mad about Sebastian''s attitude.


    After signing the contract, Gabriel did not intend to leave immediately. Instead, he began to make a


    bunch of small talks with Sebastian.


    "President Sebastian, I heard from your Vice Presidentst night that you had gotten close to a


    female celebrity recently. Is that true?"


    Sebastian did not deny it, "Yes."


    "Wouldn''t your wife have any problem with you mingling around like that?"


    "I''ve never thought to ask her."


    Gabriel''s eyes widened in surprise, "You didn''t ask her? Then, has she never argued with you about


    this before?"


    "She used to, but not anymore."


    "Why?"


    "Maybe she''s just tired."


    "Well, that''s not too surprising. Women could usually not tolerate men fooling around, but if they do,


    it''s mostly because they''re reluctant to leave an extravagant lifestyle."


    "She''s not that kind of woman. She tried her best to marry into our family, but it was not our wealth


    that she was after."


    "Huh!" Yasmine sneered inside. It seemed that Sebastian had rekindled his rtionship with Abigail


    over the past two years. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have defended her in such a considerate manner.


    "Oh? That''s a good woman. You shouldn''t have let her down then."


    "Maybe."


    Sebastian shrugged his shoulders and finally smiled. However, it looked even more unpleasant than


    a crying face. At least, that was what Yasmine thought.


    Gabriel looked at his wristwatch and said, "It''s gettingte. We shall make our move then."


    "Let''s have lunch together. I''ve already had someone to book a table at a restaurant."


    "Unfortunately, we still have an appointment at noon. Don''t worry, now that we are business


    partners, there are plenty of opportunities to have our meals together."


    Sebastian nodded and said, "Well, take care then."


    Yasmine and Gabriel went out of Sebastian''s office. Before leaving, Yasmine red at Sebastian


    with hatred.


    The more she thought about it, the angrier she felt. When she walked out of the lobby, she suddenly


    stopped and said, "Hold on."


    "What''s wrong?"


    Gabriel looked back in confusion.


    "I think I left my phone in the office. I''ll go back and get it."


    "Are you alright? Why are you always leaving something behind? Hurry up, I''ll wait for you in the


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    car.


    Gabriel teased.


    Yasmine turned around and ran back. In reality, she did not leave her phone. She just felt that she


    had to speak her mind before she could leave peacefully.


    When she returned to Sebastian''s office, Sebastian was standing in front of the French window with


    his back towards her. It was almost a forlorn sight to witness.


    When he heard the footsteps, he turned around and was mildly surprised. He asked, "Why are you


    back again?"


    Yasmine walked straight up to him with her eyes wide open and questioned him, "You were the one


    at fault, but why do I feel that I''m the one to be med? What rights do you even have to treat me


    so harshly?"


    Sebastian was startled for a moment, and asked in a cynical tone, "Are you disappointed that I did


    not hug you tightly or cry my heart out and told you how much I had missed you when we met? If


    that''s the case, you could just let me know, I''m more than happy to honor your request."


    Seeing that Sebastian was approaching her slowly, Yasmine suddenly recovered from her shock


    and pushed him angrily, "B*stard!"


    Tears had soaked her eyes. She turned around and ran out quickly. Sebastian could only stare at


    the door. Gradually, his indifferent facade faded away, and in its1 ce was now a face of


    hopelessness and sorrow.