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Chapter 119

In the underground car park

Sebastian slid into the passenger seat of the Cullinan, bringing a blast of cold air with him. “Mate, everything’s sorted. Thalia accepted the bags and the car.

Asher’s long fingers rested on the steering wheel as his Adam’s apple bobbed. “Did she suspect anything?”

Sebastian answered honestly: “She did ask if your’d bought the car. I coordinated with Victoria to smooth it over. Thalia trusts Victoria completely, so she shouldn’t question it further.”

Asher responded with a heavy “Mim.”

For a while, Sebastian wasn’t sure what to say. Asher stared blankly into space, and the car was so quiet that the soft whoosh of the heating was clearly audible,

Sebastian knew Asher was thinking about Thalia again and tactfully remained silent, not wanting to disturb his thoughts.

After a long moment, Asher spoke: “I miss her so much.”

Sebastian: “…”

“Hang on.” Sebastian pulled out his phone. “Let me see what I can do.”

Sebastian called Victoria,

“Hello, Victoria. I just delivered the car to Thalia and she seemed rather down–like a deflated balloon, really. I think she’s still hurting inside. I’m worried she’ll make herself ill bottling it all up. Tomorrow’s Saturday and she’s not working–why don’t you take her out tonight, try to cheer her up?”

Victoria complained from the other end: “Well of course she’s not over it yet! She was completely smitten with Asher. How is it fair that she’s suffering while he’s gallivanting around with some actress like nothing happened? You men are such cold–hearted bastards!”

Sebastian instinctively glanced sideways at Asher.

He had visibly lost weight over the past few weeks.

There were dark circles under his eyes, clear evidence that he hadn’t been sleeping properly for several nights.

Sebastian knew exactly how deeply Asher loved Thalia. In all their years of friendship, he’d never seen Asher so devoted to a woman. This typically composed, self–controlled man was practically falling into depression over their breakup.

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had forced him to bear the labels of “heartless bastard” and “cheating scoundrel.” Even as

mentioned she was planning to take Thalia out

drinks.

casual interest: “Which bar are you heading to? I’ll

about it and easily took the bait, telling him the

Thalia company tonight. I’ll come get you later. Don’t drink too much–you’ll end up with another headache

I know. Stop fussing,” Victoria replied.

In twenty minutes,

evening originally. She’d intended to eat dinner, watch some television, and go to

she received Victoria’s

Thalia had thrown herself into work, keeping herself busy to avoid thinking about Asher.

grew uncontrollably, making her chest so

was like a serious illness with no cure–only alcohol

release her

white McLaren moved through the winter

park at The Connaught Bar was filled with luxury

valet and walked up the steps in her lambskin heels, heading

night, the nightlife was just beginning. The bar was packed, lights flashing, music blaring. In the central dance floor, a

was a breeding ground for ambiguity and

the cacophony of voices

enjoy such settings.

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Victoria waved, with

led her to the bar counter, sitting

smiled and nodded, skillfully beginning to mix

to Thalia’s ear and whispered: “This bartender,

What do you think? Rather fit, isn’t he

man. He wasn’t very tall, perhaps around 59, with delicate features and an attractive face. His slightly curly hairstyle gave him the appearance of

her gaze and

fancy this type? This is what I meant by a ‘cute puppy. Many girls come to the

him.”

young woman approached Leo, flirting openly

shook her head. “Too many women around him. Not suitable.”

bit of fun, not marriage,” Victoria said, raising an eyebrow. “Why should men be the only ones who get to play? Asher’s already

“I’m… I’m not

you haven’t experienced the pleasure of it.”

three Mojitos in front of them.

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