Chapter 265 Absurd and Ridiculous
Marvin didn't respond.
Jack pressed his lips and remained silent.
Isabella was utterly shocked.
This land was snatched by Charles from Seb, and it was Charles who buried Anna's body here. Now, it must be Charles who dug it up.
Such an outrageous and absurd thing; Charles could really do it!
"Who is that girl?" Isabella asked.
Marvin hesitated for a moment and said, "Her name is Siena Scott. For specifics, you'd better ask Mr. Landon yourself."
Isabella conjured the image of Seb in her mind. They had been through so much recently. Originally, Isabella thought these hardships had brought her and Seb closer together. But now, she felt that Seb had hidden too much from her.
The commotion over there was getting louder.
When she turned her head to look again, she saw the mage sprinkling a layer of gold powder on Siena and some on the skeleton.
Siena coughed twice, and her breathing suddenly became rapid. She straightened her chest, her eyes wide open, staring at the ceiling in terror.
Isabella felt breathless, clutching her fingers tightly, and asked, "What is Seb's plan?"
Marvin glanced at his watch and looked around. "Wait for Charles to show up."
Isabella understood.
Perhaps Seb had already set up a trap outside, just waiting for Charles to appear so they could capture him in one fell swoop.
But Isabella was unsettled. She always felt that Charles wouldn't show up!
As the seconds ticked by, Siena's complexion grew increasingly pale. But Charles did not appear still!
Suddenly, Siena changed direction, facing towards where Isabella and her companions were hiding, seeming to plead for help with intense urgency.
"She's asking for our help!" Isabella said.
No one responded.
Isabella waited for two minutes. Seeing that Siena was about to pass out, she gritted her teeth and rushed out.
"Isabella!" Marvin shouted, trying to grab her, but he couldn't.
By the time they had processed everything, Isabella had already rushed over to support Siena.
"Water!" Siena managed to croak out.
At that moment, Marvin, Jack, and Kelsey emerged from the shadows.
Jack moved swiftly, restraining the mage, while Marvin handed over a bottle of water, unscrewing the cap and pouring it over Siena's face.
The layer of gold powder on Siena's face was washed away, and her breathing gradually steadied.
She was safe!
The screech of police sirens pierced the night air, and several patrol cars appeared downstairs, quickly surrounding the area.
Isabella heard someone shout, "Mr. Landon," and looked up to see Seb, dressed in black, making his way through the crowd and walking directly toward them.
"Are you alright?" Seb crouched down in front of her.
Isabella opened her mouth to respond, but before she could say anything, Seb's sleeve was suddenly grabbed by a hand dusted with gold powder, accompanied by a weak voice, "Seb."
Seb glanced at Siena, then gently patted her hand and said, "It's okay now."
Siena bit her lip, her emotions raw from the ordeal. Seb's simple reassurance caused her tears to flow uncontrollably.
Soon, medical personnel arrived with a stretcher and carried Siena away.
The fake mage was taken into custody by the police.
Jack and Marvin approached, their faces serious. "Mr. Landon, we couldn't find Charles."
Seb pressed his lips together, clearly frustrated. "I see."
His gaze then shifted to the pile of white bones on the chair. His body stiffened slightly before he took a step closer.
"Mr. Landon, we've already examined the bones. They're just plastic models, not real human remains."
Seb's eyes flickered with a trace of disdain, but he remained silent as he watched the police gather the evidence.
He stood there for what seemed like ages, and when he turned around, he found Isabella watching him intently.
"Bella," Seb said, trying to approach her.
But Isabella instinctively took a step back, as if he were some sort of danger. Her eyes locked onto Seb's, her voice strained and raw, "Can you see now?"
"Yeah." Seb nodded and walked over, taking Isabella's hand. "Let's head home."
Isabella nodded and followed him out.
Jack took Kelsey home, and Marvin took over driving Seb's car.
Once they were in the car, Marvin promptly raised the partition between the front and back seats, giving them privacy to talk.
Isabella waited in silence, but Seb didn't say a word.
By the time they got home and Marvin had left, Seb retrieved some clothes from the wardrobe and handed them to her. "You should clean up. You're covered in gold powder."
Isabella stood still, not reaching for the clothes, and stared at Seb. "Seb, don't you have anything to explain?"
Seb's face showed signs of exhaustion, and his voice matched, "What do you want to know? Just ask."
A wave of sadness washed over Isabella, and she looked away. "Why didn't you tell me about tonight's events?"
"Knowing more means more danger, Bella. I didn't want to put you at risk."
"Why didn't you tell me about Siena? She's Charles's mistress, right? Was that your plan?"
"It was." Seb rubbed his temples. "I planned to tell you once everything was over."
"Oh really? Were you planning to tell me after it was all over, or did you just never intend to tell me at all?" Isabella's tone sharpened.
"Isabella, I don't want to argue about this. It's pointless."
"Pointless? You didn't even tell me about your eyesight returning, leaving me in constant fear. Everyone knew, except me. Is that what you call 'meaningful'?" Isabella's eyes reddened, her words growing more cutting.
Seb looked at Isabella, his eyes reflecting a cold calm. "And what about you?
"You've been hiding the pregnancy from me from the start, knowing Vanessa was impersonating you and not saying a word. You kept secrets about meeting the Landon family, and about rescuing Matthew. You said it was for Sweetie, and I believed you. But look where we are now. I waited with you at the airport for hours, witnessed firsthand the charade Charles orchestrated. Even now, you still don't trust me. You hopped into Leo's car easily, shared intimate moments with him, and wished him a happy birthday. Did you ever consider my feelings while you were doing all this?"
