Chapter 363

Sebastian turned back to Macro, who instinctively tugged his shirt tighter across his chest. “What are you implying! I’m not like that. You’re not thinking of trying everything just because you’re indulging yourself, are you? I’m warning you, Jori, don’t give in.”

Sebastian’s eyes narrowed at Macro’s theatrics, and he delivered a solid kick to his thigh. The force of the blow nearly knocked Macro off his feet, and he winced in pain.

“You—” he started, but Sebastian cut him off by grabbing him and dragging him toward the edge of the golf course. Starr’s eyes widened in fear as he struggled. “Hey! Where are you taking me?”

“Your mouth’s been running away with you lately,” Sebastian said, his tone flat. “Time to burn off some of that energy.”

“No, I can’t…” Macro’s protest was cut short as he was thrown into the sea with a splash. He hated swimming, especially in the ocean, and he instinctively tried to climb out. But Sebastian’s hand pressed down on his head, submerging him.

The cold water hit Macro like a shock, and for a moment, he felt like his lungs were going to burst. Sebastian dragged him away from the yacht, swimming out into the open sea. Macro struggled, but Sebastian’s grip was relentless. When he finally surfaced, they were at least seventy feet from the yacht.

Macro’s eyes widened in disbelief. What the hell is Sebastian eating to have this kind of stamina? he thought to himself.

“Let go of me. I don’t want to swim,” Macro gasped, struggling to keep his head above water.

But Sebastian had made up his mind. He dragged Macro several miles out before finally releasing him.

Macro’s eyes widened in panic. “Wait. Isn’t he supposed to bring me back?”

“No way,” Macro replied, shaking his head. “I don’t have the strength for that. You—” Before he could finish, Sebastian dove underwater and disappeared from sight. By the time Macro saw him again, Sebastian was at least 150 feet away.

Macro’s mind raced. His stamina is insane. No wonder Stefi couldn’t handle him. With this kind of endurance, even ten women would be exhausted.

And to think she just left him here, he felt a surge of anger. ‘How ungrateful. I was standing up for her and she just left. And Sebastian must be insane. He just left like that. Two miles out here? This is gonna kill me.’

Stephanie followed the waiter down the hall, her mind elsewhere. But as they passed another room, chaos erupted. The door swung open with a bang, and the waiter was sent flying into the wall, passing out in an instant.

She instinctively tried to back away, but it was too late. A vice-like grip clamped down on her arm, yanking her into the room before she could react. The door slammed shut behind her, and in the next moment, she was pinned against it, a large hand muffling any sound she tried to make.

Her eyes darted upward, and there he was—a man with most of his face concealed by a black mask. But even in the dim light, she could see the sharp, perfect lines of his features. His eyes were piercing, cold as a winter pond.

It was Richard.

Stephanie struggled, her body twisting in a desperate attempt to break free. She mumbled, the words muffled against his hand, “L—Let go of me.”

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Chapter 363

“If you don’t want me to hit you, stay quiet,” Richard growled, his voice a low, menacing threat.

Stephanie’s body went still, but her eyes blazed with defiance. Richard knew her silence wouldn’t last long. He’d seen how clever and cunning she could be—especially after the Paginara incident. He pinched her cheek, hard enough to leave a mark. “Trick me with a dog? You’ve got some nerve, Stephanie.”

Her cheek stung, and he even pinched harder, enjoying her pain. She let out a muffled groan and thought bitterly, Jerk! Is there anyone who can stop him?

But before she could fully process the thought, Richard pressed something cold and metallic against her forehead. “Go ahead; scream if you dare.”

Stephanie glared at him, her eyes narrowing.

“You dare glare at me?” Richard sneered, his voice dripping with malice. “I’ll shoot your eyes out if you keep that up.”

She could only curse him inwardly, fury simmering beneath the surface.