Chapter 422

When Sebastian arrived, Yanis had just taken Allison away, Lilian had already slipped off, and Mayra, after taking a call, had also left. Therefore, when Sebastian showed up, the only person remaining at the scene was Stephanie.

Seeing Stephanie sitting on a rainbow bench in the mall corridor, sipping coffee, Sebastian walked straight over and sat next to her.

Not far away, Macro saw Stephanie standing alone and instinctively wanted to approach and ask what was happening. But then Elliot stopped him.

“What’s the deal?” Macro was confused.

Seeing Stephanie, Macro was sure she hadn’t been physically harmed. He was eager to ask for details and understand why she was acting like a victim.

Elliot said in a helpless tone, “Didn’t you notice her red eyes? What are you going to ask her?”

Macro blurted out, “Did she really cry?” Taking a closer look, he saw tears at the corners of Stephanie’s eyes. He had thought she was faking it, but she had actually cried.

“Why don’t you give your date a call and ask? There’s no chance this is over just like that.” Even though Sebastian hadn’t given any orders in the car, Elliot felt that this time, it was truly the end.

Macro looked at Elliot with a blank expression. “I don’t have her number.”

“Didn’t you two go on a blind date?”

Macro’s voice grew impatient. “I told you, I wasn’t interested in her. How could I have her number? Now, it feels like everyone thinks I’m at fault for a date that didn’t work out. What kind of situation is this?”

Sebastian gently tousled Stephanie’s soft hair. “Did you get into a fight?” His tone was warm and affectionate.

Stephanie gazed at him with tear-brimmed eyes but remained silent. He hugged her and had her sit down.

Stephanie stiffened. “We’re in a mall.”

Sebastian replied, “Yes, and it’s your mall.”

Stephanie was stunned. “What? Mine? No, this—”

“It was bought in your name a year ago,” Sebastian said nonchalantly, as if purchasing the mall was like buying a trinket for Stephanie.

Stephanie was completely unaware that she owned such assets in Long Harbor, including the Shallow Bay Area and the city’s top luxury mall.

Not far away, Macro heard that the mall had been bought for Stephanie a long time ago and was shocked. He mechanically glanced at Elliot beside him and said, “Who’s got the guts to handle such a grand show of affection?”

“Just how much has Sebastian bought for Stephanie? It’s not just about making sure she never goes hungry; it’s like she couldn’t spend this much in multiple lifetimes!”

Elliot said, “Looks like you still don’t get why she never had feelings for Mr. Ashford.”

Chapter 422

Chris was also one of the top guys in Long Harbor—good-looking, cool, and dignified. Even though everyone knew he had a first love, Olivia, many women had still tried to get close to him over the years.

However, Stephanie, as his fiancée, always acted like she couldn’t care less about it.

Macro asked, “Why?” Elliot glanced at him, and for some reason, Macro felt a hint of sympathy in Elliot’s eyes. Macro was even more confused.

Elliot replied, “Because Sebastian has spoiled her too much over the years. No one outside can win her over.”

Macro seconded that. “Yeah, that’s true.”