Chapter 266
After what felt like an eternity, they finally let go, and both could see the awkwardness on each other’s faces.
Sienna Hart offered a smile. “Have a seat.”
Finn Eaton walked over. “I never thought we’d meet again like this. Honestly, I’m a bit ashamed.”
He wondered, “What was she thinking when she saw me locked up in that cage, being sold like that?” He just felt so humiliated, wishing he could find a place to hide for a while.
Just when he thought things couldn’t get any worse, fate decided to throw him another curveball. Of all times to run into the one he cared about most, it just had to be when he was at his lowest.
“I’m surprised too, Finn! Where have you been all these years?” Sienna asked. She’d been back for almost half a year now, but there hadn’t been any news about him at all.
Finn gave her a gentle smile as he poured her some tea. “I’ve been down south, just scraping by with some small business. Things got a little messy in Pyreson this past year, so I thought I’d come take a look. Didn’t expect to end up in trouble.”
Sienna let out a laugh. “The mighty young master of the Eaton family, talking about barely making a living?”
Catching the teasing in her tone, Finn was a little sheepish. “Thanks for helping me out this time, Sienna.”
Sienna looked up at him. He was just as gentle and noble as ever. Even dressed in nothing but a plain white shirt, he still couldn’t hide that refined aura.
“What about you? Where have you been all these years?” There was a hint of urgency in Finn’s voice, but before he could finish, an urgent knock sounded at the door.
Finn stood up. “That’s probably for me.”
Sienna shook her head. “No, it’s for me.”
Thorn Noir burst in and went straight to hug Sienna. “You vanished on me again without a word. Are you trying to scare me to death?”
Waves of sour, stifling pain crashed through Finn’s chest, making it almost impossible to breathe. ‘So this is what it feels like to fall from heaven to hell in a single moment?’ he thought bitterly.
He couldn’t tell if it was just his heart aching – all he knew was the pain. “So she already has a family!” he thought.
Sienna pushed Thorn away, her face turning cold. “What are you doing here?”
Thorn was about to answer when he caught sight of Finn standing nearby. He felt an intense sense of danger he’d never known before. He knew there was definitely something going on between this man and Sienna.
Just by standing there alone, Finn seemed absolutely flawless, making Thorn feel completely overshadowed.
“Who is he?” Thorn demanded, not backing down.
One of Finn’s men, Evan Ash, rushed in. He was about to call out to Finn. Finn quickly walked over to him. “I’m fine. Go on ahead.” His voice sounded as calm as ever, but only he could feel the tremor beneath the surface.
“Yes, sir.” Evan glanced at Sienna and was stunned for a moment. “Isn’t that the girl from the painting hanging in Mr. Eaton’s room?” he thought.
“She’s so beautiful. I always thought the young master just imagined her when he painted, but she actually exists," he thought.
Before Sienna could speak, Finn cut her off. “My guys will bring the money up in a bit. Sorry, I have to go.” He rushed out, leaving Sienna with the distinct impression that he was fleeing the scene – not because of any real emergency.
Once he was gone, Sienna turned to Thorn, her voice icy. “What are you doing here?”
Thorn looked at her with a pitiful pout. “I just missed you, alright?” he said, scooting closer to her.