Chapter 266 I Was Already Drawn to You
The sudden, glaring lights drew everyone's attention away from Lawrence, who was standing on the steps and instantly lost the spotlight, awkwardly frozen in place.
'Who is so bold as to steal the show at Lawrence's birthday party? This isn't just embarrassing; it is downright humiliating for the Turner family.' everyone present thought.
However, a few seconds later, the appearance of a limited edition stretch Lincoln silenced everyone!
It was Sebastian's car.
But what puzzled everyone was why Sebastian would make such a move.
Not to mention others, even Brooklyn didn't know what he intended.
Under the curious, astonished, and admiring gazes of the crowd, the black Lincoln car drove into the courtyard. The extravagant and luxurious car became a symbol of the owner's certain power and status, drawing discussions and admiration from the crowd.
Dario parked the car right under the lights, the matte finish shimmering with understated luxury under the neon lights, making it hard for anyone to look away.
Lawrence and his family exchanged glances. Jennifer uneasily looked at the expressionless Brian, then at the proud Sebastian standing in the crowd.
'What on earth is he going on tonight?' Jennifer thought.
Before the crowd could finish their murmurs, the trunk of the Lincoln car was remotely opened, and the black panel lifted, revealing a dazzling array of roses and camellias inside!
The female guests covered their mouths in amazement! With flowers and luxury cars, it was simply the most perfect dream scene in a woman's mind!
But tonight was Lawrence's birthday party.
Brooklyn raised her chin in confusion, looking at Sebastian. His deep eyes were inscrutable; no one could predict what he was thinking before he chose to reveal his emotions.
Brandon leaned against a white jade sculpture, swirling the wine glass in his hand, his other hand naturally resting on Kelly's shoulder. He smirked wickedly as he took a sip of the red liquid.
The room fell silent for thirty seconds before Lawrence broke the ice with a smile, "Sebastian, I don't quite understand."
Sebastian stood bathed in a spotlight, his commanding presence radiating an unmistakable aura of authority. Even from a dozen feet away, his intense gaze met that of Lawrence's, a silent and fierce duel of wills.
Sebastian frowned, as if acknowledging a mistake on his part. "Mr. Turner, it appears my subordinate has not handled things as well as hoped, and it might have dampened the celebratory mood."
All eyes were fixed on Sebastian. Though his words were polite, his unyielding demeanor showed no trace of regret.
Megan spoke, her voice gentle and refined, "Sebastian, the gift you prepared for my father is truly special. On behalf of him, I thank you."
Brooklyn remained silent, her gaze cold as she observed from the side. Sebastian had presented over a thousand roses at Lawrence's birthday party. It was clear those flowers weren't intended for Lawrence. Megan's attempt to shift the focus onto herself seemed more like a subtle hint for everyone to make assumptions.
Sebastian and Megan's relationship was clearly more than cordial. A strategic gesture of goodwill at Lawrence's party was bound to draw applause.
Brooklyn downed her glass of wine in one go, the fiery alcohol scorching her mouth and nearly bringing tears to her eyes.
Quietly, Brooklyn turned away and slipped out of the crowd, her heart heavy.
Kelly grabbed her hand, "Brooklyn, don't let Sebastian get to you. It's not worth it, especially with everything that's happening."
Megan's comment sparked murmurs among the guests.
They thought, 'Is Sebastian trying to profess his love to Megan tonight? Such a bold move is undeniably in line with Sebastian's style.'
Indeed, he had once filled an entire hospital room with thousands of roses.
Quinn smirked with disdain, thinking, 'Sebastian isn't one to make such obvious missteps. Megan and Brooklyn are worlds apart.'
As the buzz of conversation quieted, Sebastian slowly spoke, "These flowers weren't meant for your father."
Megan thought, 'Could it be, then, that they are for me?'
Megan wore a coy smile as she murmured, "Sebastian."
Brooklyn's eyes closed in pain.
She thought, 'Is this why I have come, to be subjected to such a display? Sebastian, you are heartless!'
Sebastian moved against the tide of people, making his way forward with deliberate steps. Everywhere he went, people parted to let him through, their eyes wide with astonishment at his formidable presence.
Finally, he reached the back of the car, standing beneath the spotlight that bathed him in a silver radiance, perfectly complementing the sea of flowers around him and capturing everyone's attention.
"Tonight is special for me too, Mr. Turner. I hope you don't mind if I make use of your venue?" Sebastian's deep, enigmatic gaze locked onto Lawrence's, revealing emotions no one could decipher.
Lawrence smiled graciously and nodded, "Of course, you're welcome to."
Karen patted Megan on the shoulder, "Megan, remember what I said? Sebastian's no fool. He knows how to make choices. Brooklyn's just a bankrupt, down-and-out mess compared to you."
Megan straightened up, her hand protectively resting on her stomach, ready for the romantic moment she expected.
Sebastian, bathed in the spotlight, scanned the crowd with the precision of a hawk, his eyes landing on a splash of red hidden among the people, like a deserter.
His brow furrowed. He thought, 'What happened to the boldness she displayed earlier?'
"Do you remember the first time we met? It was summer then too."
Megan thought, 'Who is he talking to? Summer?'
Megan's smile grew more self-satisfied. She thought, 'Indeed, I've saved Sebastian during the summer.'
Kelly clutched Brooklyn's arm, "Is it you?"
Sebastian's voice, rich and smooth like a fine wine, flowed effortlessly, capturing the attention of everyone in the room.
"That day, you said my heartbeat was too fast. You thought either I was feeling guilty or had developed feelings for someone." Megan was bewildered! But Brooklyn lifted her chin, her eyes wide with shock as she stared at Sebastian, her lips slightly parted.
Sebastian wore a faint smile. "You were right. From the very first time I saw you, I was already drawn to you. I had feelings for you."
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