"I guess there's nothing bad about surrendering. I misunderstood you, at least you aren't cruel with my daughter. I'm happy as long as my daughter gets to go to kindergarten and accept education like all the other kids. I don't want to overthink this anymore, I will do whatever you ask of me from now on, my life is in your hands," Sabrina drawled with a low voice, almost like she had given up on struggling, as she nestled into Sebastian's arms. In truth, she wanted to say that she had accepted her fate and would be the companion to anyone Sebastian sent her to. Se would follow the man for the rest of her life if that's what he wanted. She simply didn't have any fight left in her, when she was exhausted both spiritually and physically. If there was never a chance that she could escape the man to begin with, why would she wrestle with him? She might as well be the horrible woman everyone thought her to be and enjoy every moment of happiness as much as she could in Sebastian's arms.His c
She didn't care, as long as her daughter got to go to school and they were alive, nothing else mattered to Sabrina. She felt like an elephant had lifted its leg off her chest once she had made peace with the current situation. After Sebastian left, she laid around on the bed lazily in different positions until she simply couldn't sleep anymore, and got up to head towards the bathroom for a bath. The bathtub Sebastian had in his bathroom was absurdly enormous with every single function possible installed that made it likely more luxurious than any other bathtub that could be found in high-class spas.Sabrina sat alone in the bathtub on where Sebastian usually sits and indulged herself with the waves of lukewarm water that circulated from the bottom of the tub like a hot spring. She slowly closed her eyes as she sank into the wondrous experience, without realizing she was being watched.Over in his office, Sebastian observed every single movement from the surveillance cameras he had se
Sebastian's expression immediately darkened. He gritted out, "What did you say?" This woman never ceased to amaze him with her ability to infuriate him!"I said, Mr. Poole seemed to be a dignified man with standards. I could tell that he is probably from an upbringing that holds similar status to yours, wouldn't he be disgusted by someone like me?" Sabrina repeated calmly.Sebastian abruptly reached out and tightened his fingers around Sabrina's neck. "You will not speak of yourself like that ever again!"Sabrina choked and struggled with breath for a moment, she helplessly nodded. She shouldn't have mentioned it. After he had loosen his grip, she coughed like a fish out of water as she tried to breath in fresh air. It was then when someone knocked on the door."Come in," said Sebastian after clearing his throat.The top saleswoman of the shop stepped in. "Mr. Ford, this was tailor-made to those measurements you have provided us and the pattern was designed in accordance to your descri
Her beauty was beyond his expectation. She had always been cold, almost expressionless most of the time that he had known her. The only times that he had seen a smile on her face was when she was with his mother. It was the kind of smile that one would see on teenage girls, sweet and innocent. He had also seen the way Sabrina had distanced herself from everyone all the time like she didn't belong, but he had never seen her in such an indolent demeanor and was taken by surprise as to how alluring that had made her."How do I look?" Sabrina asked casually. No matter how hard life had been growing up, she had never imagined herself to one day earn a living by being a plaything for men. Even when she was trapped in prison for two years, she had never given up on life. She worked hard and studied architecture under Aunt Grace's wings and often dreamed of finding a designing job when she was released to make ends meet for her mother and herself. In her little fantasy, she would even find her
Sabrina sighed a breath of relief that Sebastian was finally satisfied and that she didn't have to try on anything else. Trying clothes on, especially clothes that were meant to please the eyes of beholders, was nerve-wracking."Tired?" Sebastian asked."I'm fine," she replied.Sebastian glanced over at the saleswoman. "Pack all the dresses I've picked so far.""Yes, Mr. Ford. I'll get to it right away," the saleswoman chirped cheerfully.Sebastian then lowered his gaze to look Sabrina in the eyes and asked, "These dresses, do you like them?" He had been the one to pick out every single one of the dresses specifically for her. Some of them were more mature in style and some were more innocent-looking. Regardless, they were all styles that matched Sabrina's unique demeanor."I don't really care," Sabrina lowered her eyes calmly and asked, "I am already wearing one now, would it be a waste to buy this many?" She couldn't help but worry that the expenses would be added into the debt she o
They had to be mindful of being appropriate."Alex, I'm only here today because you invited me. God knows if Sebastian is going to cut me some slack. I mean, you know better than I do just how merciless that guy is. I am more than happy to make peace with the man, I just don't know if he feels the same!" The man who spoke had a scar across his face and looked to be in his thirties. Despite his vicious looks, the woman seated next to him was an enchanting beauty.“Kelvin!" Alex was unforgiving in his tone. "Let me tell you, you don't really have the right to complain about how Sebastian wouldn't cut you some slack. Even me, who practically grew up with the guy, haven't been shown much mercy! He might be cruel, but he would never stab someone in the back. Think about what you did back then. If you hadn't set him up that day, Aunt Grace wouldn't have ended up in jail, not to mention dying from illness afterward. How could Sebastian overlook this and make peace with you?""I was forced int
Heated discussion immediately erupted across the room at Sabrina's words. Rumors had been circling the South City that Sebastian Ford had personally tracked down a woman from foreign land and brought her back, as though he had an unspeakable grudge against the woman. Judging from what Sabrina had said earlier, every person in the room had instantly reached the conclusion that she was the source of the rumor. So for Sebastian to take her here, is it possible that he wanted to present her as a gift to his friends?"So keen to announce who you are?" Sebastian whispered into Sabrina's ear with a stone-cold expression."Mm-hm." Sabrina did not bother to explain any further. After all, it was not her place to comment at the current situation she was in, neither would she know what to say. All she knew was that she had to do everything Sebastian asked of her.Sebastian glared wordlessly at the woman before him, desperately wanting to strangle her.Among the guests in this room, four of them w
With his confidantes penetrating the Ford Group, Sebastian was finally capable of turning the table on the Ford Family six years ago and removed every last member of the family from power overnight. Despite the shift of power, which should have caused chaos throughout the city or even the entire country, the Ford Group remained unwavering without being affected by the slightest. The first day Sebastian stepped in as the new Director of the Ford Group, all members of the upper management instantly greeted him as "Director Ford" like they had known him forever. That was precisely the moment when the old Master Ford and Sebastian's father Sean Ford finally discovered that they had underestimated him. Sebastian might have been sent away, but he had found a way to take charge of the Ford Group. The Ford Family had adhered to a rule to not pass on their legacy to illegitimate children, they would not be given any privilege or treated as one of the Ford Family's members, and Sebastian was the