Chapter 146
Sebastian's lips quirked into a half-smile as he murmured, "Hello, boss. It's been too long. I've missed you."
Before Evelyn could respond, Cassandra's voice cut through the air behind her. "Who's this?"
The playful glint in Sebastian's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by professional politeness. "Good afternoon. I'm Sebastian Monroe, Vice President of Newmoon Group."
Cassandra froze when she saw the striking man at the door. Her pulse quickened when she processed his impressive title.
With exaggerated enthusiasm, she shoved Evelyn aside and stepped forward. "Oh my! They sent the VP to pick me up? How extravagant!"
Sebastian offered a polite smile. "Only the best for the person who assisted Miss Montgomery and her sister."
Cassandra's smile faltered. She hadn't planned on Evelyn getting any credit, but the connection was undeniable. Grabbing Evelyn's arm in a show of false sisterly affection, she chirped, "My sister just happened to find Miss Montgomery's phone. Our family believes in returning what doesn't belong to us. Our parents raised us right - honesty above all!"
Gregory and Victoria emerged just in time to hear this declaration.
Sebastian's gaze flickered between them. "Clearly, your parents are remarkable people to have raised such principled daughters."
Gregory puffed up with pride but waved a modest hand. "You flatter us!"
"Please, come inside for tea," Victoria insisted, her eyes raking over the handsome executive with undisguised calculation. This was exactly the caliber of man she wanted for her daughter - powerful, wealthy, and devastatingly attractive.
"I'm afraid Miss Montgomery is expecting us at headquarters," Sebastian declined smoothly. "Miss Cassandra, Miss Evelyn, shall we go?"
"Absolutely!" Cassandra beamed, practically bouncing on her designer heels in her eagerness to leave.
Evelyn stifled a yawn and trailed after them.
The vintage Bentley waiting outside made Cassandra's eyes gleam. She'd ridden in countless luxury cars, but this rare classic was something else entirely. Her fingers itched to document the moment for social media.
With Sebastian watching, she settled for a discreet video - just a quick pan of the luxurious interior and the iconic hood ornament. Her caption read: [Another day of changing the world! #BossBabe #LivingTheDream]
Within seconds, notifications flooded in:
[IS THAT A 1950s BENTLEY?!]
[Who actually drives those? The maintenance costs must be insane!]
[Take me with you next time!]
Cassandra basked in the envy, her ego thoroughly stroked. Then she noticed Evelyn sprawled across the leather seat like she owned the place - eyes closed, completely at ease.
What Cassandra didn't know was that the Bentley actually did belong to Evelyn.