Chapter 408

Stephanie was chatting with Ella when the call suddenly dropped. She tried calling back, but no one answered. After two more attempts, there was still no answer.

Sebastian approached, quickly taking the phone from her hand and popping a pill into her mouth. “This is your pre-meal medication.”

Stephanie put the pill in her mouth and grimaced. “It’s so bitter. The doctors around Sebastian always prescribe the most bitter medicine.”

Sebastian handed her a glass of water, and she quickly swallowed the pill. Then he popped a piece of candy into her mouth. The sweet orange flavor spread through her, making her feel a little better.

“How is it?” Sebastian asked.

“It’s sweet,” Stephanie replied. The bitterness was gone.

Sebastian playfully ruffled her soft hair. “You’re pretty brave to spread rumors about Lorenzo.”

“We were just guessing,” Stephanie said, her cheeks turning red. Sofia had said it before, and Stephanie had her own suspicions too. After all, why did Lorenzo always look but never take action?

“We? You and who?”

“Sofia.”

Sebastian’s eyebrows raised in surprise.

Stephanie quickly covered her mouth. She shouldn’t talk about this anymore; it would definitely reach Lorenzo’s ears, and she’d be in serious trouble along with Sofia.

Sebastian handed her some clothes to put on and said, “Your sharp tongue must be influenced by Macro.”

Stephanie didn’t think so. Macro had the guts to speak both behind someone’s back and to their face, while she only whispered behind backs—though that wasn’t much better.

There was no snow in Long Harbor today, but it was still freezing outside due to the strong wind. Inside, however, it felt nice and warm.

After getting ready, Stephanie and Sebastian went downstairs together. Henry approached respectfully and said, “Mr. Giovanni, someone from the Hart family is waiting at the front gate.”

The front gate was about 3,000 feet from the main castle building.

Sebastian glanced at Stephanie, his voice holding a clear threat. “Stefi, if those people upset you, why not just…”

Stephanie’s brow furrowed slightly. “Who is it?”

“It’s Mrs. Hart,” Henry replied.

It was just as Stephanie had expected. Chad was now completely focused on the twins. Tyler was injured and wouldn’t be coming. Plus, with Amber around, if Chad continued to devote himself to Olivia, Amber would definitely cause a huge scene.

Since it was Catlin, Stephanie squinted slightly. “If she wants to wait, let her wait.” She had no plans to meet Catlin. It was all about Olivia anyway, and someone like Catlin shouldn’t be given any hope.

Upon hearing what Stephanie said, Sebastian shot Henry a significant look, his eyes deep and unreadable.

Henry instantly grasped Sebastian’s meaning and echoed to Stephanie, “Yes.”

Sebastian then took Stephanie directly to the restaurant for breakfast, while Henry quietly left the castle with some people.

At the front gate, Catlin was furious. “Why are you stopping me? I just came to see my daughter. As her mother, don’t I have the right to see her?”

The security guards remained silent, blocking Catlin’s way with cold stares. No matter how much Catlin raged, she got no response, which only pushed her closer to breaking down. “Let me in. You must let me in!”

The cold wind howled through the Shallow Bay Area, feeling like a knife slicing across Catlin’s face. She had rushed out in a hurry, barely dressed warmly, and now she was shivering from the cold.

Just then, Henry came out with two servants.

Seeing him, Catlin quickly called out in distress, “Henry, could you please call Stephanie for me? I need to see her.”

Henry gave her a cold stare and then signaled to the two servants behind him. The servants nodded in understanding and approached Catlin.

Since the previous incidents, even the servants in the Shallow Bay Area were all from Sebastian’s team over in Fiorenza. They were specially trained, and their demeanor radiated intimidation.

When Catlin met their eyes, a strong sense of danger washed over her. As the two approached, she instinctively stepped back. “W-what are you going to do? I’m just here to find my daughter.”