Chapter 74

Veronica’s POV

“What is happening here?” Sebastian repeated when no one answered for a long time.

It was obvious that he didn't like that, his aura was domineering, everyone flinched under his gaze.

He turned to me for a reply, “Veronica?”

I was cornered.

I knew it would be bad for me to be the one to respond because of how the situation looks like. But Driselle continued her little sorry act.

Even if I try to act like I care about Driselle now, it would seem that I was only doing it since Sebastian was here. Ignoring her would mean I was secretly mistreating her and was keeping it from Sebastian but it was the easier choice right now.

Going in blind, I’m not sure if she has other aces up her sleeves if I prolong our current encounter. I have to step back first and think about this thoroughly.

I gritted my teeth.

I guess she won this round.

With a neutral dismissive expression, I told Sebastian, “Nothing.”

His stare lingered for a second. His reaction is very important too. If he rea