Chapter 673 Threaten
'Is that all it takes? A pretty face and a cutesy act? She'll chew you up and spit you out, you know that,' Susan thought bitterly. She couldn't shake the image of Seb with that pop star, Esme. It made her stomach churn.
At that moment, the office door was pushed open, and Isabella walked in.
"Susan, don't be sad. That kind of man isn't worth your time. A few measly days, that's all it took for him to shack up with some singer. And the way he parades her around? Like he wants the whole world to know!" Isabella fumed.
"I'm not sad," Susan said, trying to keep her tone calm.
"We've been friends for so many years; you can't fool me. You still care about that jerk, Seb!" Isabella turned and sat at the desk opposite Susan.
Isabella was right; Susan couldn't fool someone who knew her so well.
Then, with a melancholic expression, she said, "I just need some time."
"Just thinking about Esme makes me angry," Isabella still hadn't calmed down.
"By the way, how did you end up arguing with her?" Susan suddenly looked up and asked.
"Well, I went to book a hair appointment, and guess who waltzes in? Seb and Esme, arm in arm! She was all over him, and it just… I don't know, it set me off. I accidentally bumped into her, and she went ballistic! Next thing I know, we're in a full-blown shouting match!" Isabella explained.
Hearing this, Susan laughed and said, "You really have a fiery temper."
"I was just trying to stand up for you, okay?" Isabella immediately retorted.
Susan knew Isabella was doing it for her, and feeling touched, she gently said, "Standing up for me without considering the situation will only get you into trouble. Luckily, Leon was there; otherwise, Esme, being so arrogant, wouldn't have let it go."
"I know I was a bit impulsive this time, but it felt good. And Leon was really supportive this time." Mentioning Leon brought a happy smile to Isabella's face.
"Speaking of which, Leon almost offended Seb for you," Susan said reproachfully.
"Let him be offended then. Honestly, if it weren't for the good salary, I wouldn't want Leon working for Seb. I'm afraid Seb will corrupt him, showing off his love with a singer every day!" Isabella said, pouting.
Hearing this, Susan felt a bit uncomfortable.
At this point, Isabella realized she had misspoken and quickly patted Susan's hand. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way."
"It's okay, I know you," Susan said with a smile.
Isabella smiled, then suddenly frowned, saying, "Something feels off about today."
"What's off?" Susan asked, frowning.
"There are plenty of salons in Maple Valley. Why did Seb and Esme come to the one right across from us?" Isabella asked, puzzled.
Isabella's words made Susan feel something was off too.
Logically, the salon across from them wasn't the best or most famous in Maple Valley. Although it was high-end, it wasn't enough for Seb to bring Esme there.
"Oh, I get it. Esme must have found out you have an accounting firm here and deliberately came to the salon across from us to let you know she's Seb's girlfriend now," Isabella suddenly realized.
"I've already divorced him. What's the point of Esme showing off to me?" Susan couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"This just shows Seb still has feelings for you. Otherwise, why would Esme do this?" Isabella said.
Hearing this, Susan's heart rippled with emotions.
To say Seb had no feelings for her at all wasn't entirely true, but now, he mostly felt hatred towards her, right?
"Oh, there's a client I've been meaning to visit these past few days but haven't had the chance. I won't talk to you anymore; I'll take this free time to visit them," Susan didn't want to continue this topic with Isabella, so she quickly grabbed her bag and left the office.
Susan walked out of the office with her bag, went to the elevator, and pressed the down button.
After a while, the elevator arrived. Susan walked in and was about to press the button for the first floor when someone suddenly walked in!
Seeing him, Susan's heart tightened.
Seb gave Susan a cold look and pressed the button for the first floor.
At this point, Susan retracted her hand.
Susan never expected he hadn't left yet. After the elevator doors closed, she didn't see anyone behind Seb.
Where was Esme? Weren't they together?
Since it was a chance encounter, Susan didn't speak and looked elsewhere. However, the elevator walls were like mirrors, and she could still see him from the reflective surface.
"Spring is sick." The next moment, Seb, with his hands in his pockets, suddenly said.
Hearing this, Susan's heart immediately twisted.
Almost instantly, Susan turned to Seb and asked, "What did you say? What's wrong with Spring? Is it serious? Did you take her to the doctor?"
Seb gave Susan a cold glance and said coldly, "I thought you had forgotten about the kids."
"Seb, please tell me what's wrong with Spring? What illness? I don't have time to argue with you!" Susan suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Seb's arm.
How could Spring be sick? It must be a cold, right? The weather was getting cooler in the fall, and kids often caught colds. Susan was very worried.
At this moment, the elevator reached the first floor, and the doors suddenly opened!
Seb frowned, shook off Susan's hand, and said, "I'm very busy; I don't have time to chat with you!"
After saying that, Seb turned and walked out of the elevator.
Susan wasn't willing to let it go and quickly ran after him!
"Seb, please tell me how Spring is doing, okay?" Susan said.
Seb often used the kids to threaten her, and she was really fed up with it.
But Seb seemed to know her vulnerability. Every time he mentioned the kids, she would comply. There was no way around it; she was a mother, after all.
Seb said nothing and continued walking quickly.
In a panic, Susan ran in front of Seb and blocked his way.
"If you don't tell me, I won't let you go!" Susan stretched out her hand to block his path.
"Do you think you can stop me?" Seb looked down at the woman, who was almost a head shorter than him.
At this point, Susan's momentum weakened because she knew Seb was right; she couldn't stop him.
"What do you want?" Susan frowned and stared at Seb.
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