Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

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After hours of relentless questioning, Stephanie had spilled more than she meant to.

She was completely drained. It took everything in her to stay upright, but eventually, exhaustion won. She collapsed onto Sebastian’s lap, curling up and falling asleep in an instant.

The harsh lighting made everything feel unreal, but Sebastian’s touch was gentle as he brushed a strand of hair from her face, tucking it behind her ear.

He picked her up effortlessly, carrying her to the bedroom without a word.

When he returned to the living room, Elliot was waiting.

Elliot glanced around the modest apartment and asked, “You bringing her back to Whispering Bay tonight?”

Long Harbor City was massive, and the Shallow Bay Area held some of the city’s most expensive oceanfront properties.

spot in the area, was quiet and secluded. Years ago, a bunch of wealthy families had fought

Sebastian had managed to secure it after Stephanie casually mentioned how much she liked the place during a

tour.

to turn it into another luxury development had been outbid. Sebastian had

for her coming–of–age ceremony, but after the Giovanni mess, when

stepped out onto the balcony, lit a cigarette, and

his hand dismissively. “She need rest tonight. Let her sleep here. Bring

space when he

here?” Elliot asked, almost as if he had

him a cold look. “Is that

head. “No, no problem. I’ll get

he couldn’t help thinking, ‘As long as it’s for Stephanie,

willing to settle for a tiny apartment just so he wouldn’t disturb

luggage, and

making sure there wasn’t any sign of another man living

of worry, his

bath towel–clearly meant for Stephanie–and smiled, just

when the urgent need to use the bathroom pulled

the door, but the moment she stepped out of her