Chapter 55
A faint smile touched Sebastian Evans's lips.
His gaze rested on her face.
"I'll pursue you my way."
"Don't feel pressured."
Sophia Sullivan frowned. "Even if you're destined to be disappointed?"
Sebastian's eyes were deep and intense.
"I accept that."
Sophia pressed her lips together, silent.
The sea breeze brushed through her hair.
Sebastian said no more.
They stood quietly, listening to the waves.
He didn't leave until late into the night.
Sophia thought about his persistence.
Sebastian always knew his boundaries.
His pursuit was gentle and measured.
It never made her feel uncomfortable.
Unlike Ethan Roscente.
He had been relentlessly persistent before.
Now it was even worse.
He lost control and acted crazy at the slightest provocation.
Sophia sighed softly.
She turned to walk back.
A figure suddenly emerged from the shadows.
Silent and ghostlike.
Sophia stepped back, startled.
The man stepped out of the darkness.
The light illuminated his face.
"Ethan Roscente!"
Her heart was still racing.
"What are you doing standing here?"
Ethan had followed her out.
The ball had lost all meaning for him.
But Isabella Langley kept clinging to him.
He completely lost his patience.
He finally managed to find her room number.
Only to see the two of them standing side by side on the balcony.
Sophia's long dress flowed gracefully.
Sebastian stood tall and straight.
The sight was painfully sharp.
He stood there for a long time.
Waiting until Sebastian left.
Then he approached.
His eyes beneath the mask were dark and unreadable.
Sophia's brow furrowed.
"I've said all I need to say…"
Her wrist was suddenly gripped with force.
"Why is he allowed?"
Ethan's eyes were red-rimmed.
Sophia tried to pull away without success.
"What's wrong with you now?"
"I saw Sebastian Evans."
Ethan's voice was low and tense.
"Do you even know what kind of man he is?"
Sophia took half a step back.
"What are you trying to say?"
Her distance made him lose control.
"He isn't sincere at all!"
"Don't be fooled by him."
Sebastian was raised as the heir.
His mind was deep and hard to read.
His sudden change must have an ulterior motive.
He might even be using Sophia.
Sophia's expression remained indifferent.
"Whatever his motives are."
"It's none of my business."
Ethan's expression softened slightly.
But then she continued.
"You are also none of my business."
"It's very late now."
"If you don't leave, I'll call security."
Ethan wanted to say more.
But Sophia already had her phone out.
"Three, two…"
He could only leave, unwilling.
On the restaurant balcony.
Isabella Langley watched everything quietly.
Her expression was unreadable in the darkness.
Early the next morning.
Olivia Lopez finally returned to the room.
Sophia was having breakfast.
Simple and tasty milk and bread.
The electronic lock beeped softly.
Olivia was wearing a new dress.
She hummed a tune as she entered.
She picked up a sandwich and took a bite.
The bread was perfectly toasted.
Sophia looked at her radiant face.
"Did you have a good time last night?"
Olivia's eyes curved into smiles.
"Met a little sunshine."
"Great abs and everything."
"An absolute specimen."
The young man was from Korea.
Handsome with a great body.
He was still there when she woke up.
His milky skin marked with red traces.
His damp eyes looked like a puppy's.
She almost lost control again.
Luckily, she remembered the diving appointment.
And rushed back in time.
"Remember the deep dive today."
"We leave at ten."
The Maldives waters were brilliantly blue.
Famous for its deep-sea diving.
Fish and coral visible a hundred meters down.
Sophia felt both excited and afraid.
Curiosity ultimately overcame fear.
The instructor had excellent local reviews.
He was especially enthusiastic seeing two beautiful women.
He patiently explained the precautions.
Hand signals and equipment use underwater.
Olivia had experience and listened easily.
Sophia carefully memorized every detail.
She was a bit nervous practicing the hand signals.
The instructor patted her arm gently.
"Just relax."
"Imagine the underwater world."
"It will be beautiful."