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Both Fathia and Sebastian choose not to talk during the ride back from Laras's residence. The file Laras gave her was carefully placed in Fathia's bag. She glanced briefly at Sebastian, who seemed incredibly focused on the road around him. Their destination was still the same as Sebastian had mentioned earlier in the morning. After visiting Laras's house, they would head to Ronald Nasution's office.

Only the music playing from the car's audio accompanied Fathia now. She actually wanted to ask, but in the end, she held back. Sebastian's face wasn't as relaxed as before. She wondered what was going on in his mind.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Sebastian felt that everything the middle-aged woman had said was true. How could he let his guard down and let Fathia end up like this? He had promised to Protect and take care of the girl beside him.

Sebastian was truly thankful to Laras for helping him look after Fathia. He hadn't prepared for Clara to be someone delibera