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Chapter 132
What are you looking for?" Sebastian asked again, his voice cool and distant, as if he hadn't heard a word of Rose's explanation.
Rose felt a pang of frustration but kept her composure. "I thought I might have dropped a piece of jewelry the last time I was in your room," she replied, trying to sound casual. "And when I saw that the door was open, I decided to check if it was still there."
Sebastian's eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't respond. Rose couldn't help but notice that his hand was still bandaged, but the hem of his white sleeve was stained with blood. It was a perplexing sight, and she wondered why there was blood on his sleeve if his hand was clean.
Ignoring her observation, Sebastian turned away and entered the room, shutting the door behind him. Rose stood outside, her mind racing with questions and suspicion. She couldn't
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As Rose woke up from her unsettling dream, she couldn't shake off the lingering feeling of unease. Her mind was still reeling from what Sebastian had said the night before and the shocking discovery of Sebastian's surveillance cameras and secret files. She hadn't even had a chance to speak with her brother, Michael, and her mother, Emily, about the impending visit that Sebastian had planned for them.Just as she was lost in her thoughts, a soft knock on her bedroom door interrupted her reverie. Rose hesitated for a moment, unsure of who it might be. She opened the door cautiously, and to her surprise, it was Prisca, Sebastian's loyal assistant."Good morning, Rose," Prisca greeted her with a warm smile that felt unsettlingly forced. "Sebastian wants you ready and would like you to come to his room when you're done preparing."Rose furrowed her brows, still trying to make sense of everything that had happened. "Why does he want m
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Rose's heart raced as Sebastian attempted to kiss her, but she instinctively turned her head away, refusing to give in to his manipulative advances. His smile only served to make her feel more uneasy, as she knew that his mood could shift unpredictably.Suddenly, his grip tightened around her hands, and he demanded her attention, forcing her to look into his eyes. Tears welled up in Rose's eyes, threatening to ruin her carefully applied makeup, but she blinked them back, determined not to show him any weakness."Listen to me, Rose," Sebastian said, his voice low and commanding. "When your family arrives, you will act as if everything is perfect. You will smile, you will laugh, and you will do exactly as I say. Do you understand?"Rose nodded weakly, feeling trapped and powerless. She knew that she had no choice but to comply with his demands, at least
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"He's trying to be good," Rose whispered back, not wanting to say more in front of Sebastian. She glanced at him to see if he had overheard their conversation, but he seemed focused on Prisca, who was setting the table.Sebastian looked up at the sound of Prisca's footsteps, his smile widening as he noticed Rose and Michael whispering. He then looked at Rose, his gaze intense, sending shivers down her spine. It was a smile that made her uncomfortable, as if he knew more than he was letting on."Shall we all sit down?" Sebastian said, breaking the momentary silence. He gestured towards the table with a polite smile, as if everything was perfectly normal.Rose and Michael exchanged a quick glance before following Sebastian's lead, Emily and Maya also. They took their seats at the table, Prisca serving them with practiced efficiency. Rose tried to engage in light conversation, asking her mother and brother about their lives a
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As they stepped outside, the cool night air enveloped them, and Rose hugged her family one last time before standing beside Sebastian. Her brother, Michael, spoke up, breaking the silence."Rose, I'll be going back to school soon," Michael said, looking at her with a mix of excitement and longing. "I want you to come home and visit me, help me get settled in, and spend some time together."Rose glanced at Sebastian, unsure of how he would react to her brother's request. She knew that he often controlled their plans, and she felt a twinge of anxiety about going home without him.Sebastian smiled, but there was a hint of a frown on his face. "Of course, Michael, Rose can come and visit you," he replied, his tone amiable yet firm. "You can plan it for tomorrow if that works for both of you."Rose felt relieved that Sebastian didn't outright object to the idea, but she also sensed his underlying reluctance. She knew she had t
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