Chapter 603
Stephanie nodded. “Yeah, it’s confirmed. What should we do? I can’t just ignore Ella’s situation.”
The former female leader of Dark Portal. Rumor had it that the current leader had quite a conflict with the former leader to claim the position. This situation was really messed up.
Sebastian smiled, “Call me hubby.”
Stephanie was taken aback.
Sebastian asked, “Not calling?”
“What are you doing?” Stephanie said. Her cheeks flushed bright red. They were having a serious conversation, and here he was, playing games.
“Just say it,” Sebastian insisted.
Stephanie thought, ‘Not now… We’re in the middle of something important.’
Sebastian smiled, “Say it, and I’ll tell you what to do.”
Although it wasn’t a good time for this, she was convinced. “Really?”
“Stefi, be good and get used to it,” Sebastian said. After all, he was not her brother, not anymore.
Stephanie squirmed awkwardly in his arms, trying to break free, but Sebastian had no intention of letting her go. Instead, his grip on her waist tightened just a bit.
In the end, Stephanie relented, her voice barely above a whisper. “Hubby.” Her already flushed face turned even redder.
Sebastian was totally amused. “Say it again.”
“Oh, come on…” she muttered, but repeated it. “Hubby.”
There was a moment of silence.
“Can you tell me now?” Stephanie asked, feeling a mix of embarrassment and curiosity. She had never realized how mischievous he could be.
Sebastian finally seemed satisfied. He playfully pinched her nose. “Actually, if she’s truly the former leader of Dark Portal, there’s really nothing to worry about.”
“What do you mean?” Stephanie asked, puzzled. If Andrea really was the previous leader of Dark Portal, she’d likely have issues with the current leader. Plus, she was taken away from Long Harbor by the current head of Dark Portal. This made it quite complicated.
But compared to Stephanie’s worries, Sebastian seemed to understand things more clearly. “After all, anyone who’s been a leader at Dark Portal isn’t just a rookie,” he said.
Stephanie was quiet for a moment. “When you put it like that, it does make sense,” she admitted reluctantly. “But still, she’s the ex-leader.”
How could an ex-leader compete with the current leader’s power? Although she wasn’t too willing to admit it, the saying “out of sight, out of mind” carried some truth.
“The current position, it’s been unstable in the organization for years,” Sebastian said, his tone serious.
“Unstable?” Stephanie echoed, frowning.
Sebastian nodded. “Unstable.”
Stephanie thought for a moment. “Is it because of Andrea?” If it was unstable… what could be the reason? But if it was because he got the position through questionable means, it made sense. Using dishonest ways to reach that position naturally led to instability.
Sebastian carried her to the sofa and sat down. “From what I know, the former female leader in the organization was highly respected. Someone like her can’t be easily replaced.”
“Doesn’t that make things more complicated?” Stephanie said, her voice filled with concern.
This raised the issue of stability. If, as Sebastian mentioned, the current leader hadn’t been secure for years, bringing back the former leader now seemed like a desperate move. Stephanie was even more worried about Andrea.
Sebastian seemed to read her mind, and his voice deepened with a hint of seriousness. “Given her position, what’s happening between her and the organization isn’t something you can really help with.”
Of course, Stephanie thought, her shoulders slumping in resignation. With the organization’s top leaders involved, what could a young girl like her possibly do? She felt a pang of helplessness.
But then Sebastian’s tone softened, almost as if he was about to reveal a secret. “But you might still be able to help her.”
“How can I help?” Stephanie’s eyes lit up with hope the moment she heard his words. She leaned forward, eager to hear more.
Sebastian met her hopeful gaze and chuckled softly, a teasing glint in his eyes. “Help ensure Ella’s safety.”
Stephanie was at a loss for words.