Revenge Heiress: Bow To My Reborn

Logically speaking I couldn't reveal my plans so openly! Plus, he would have me kicked out if I gave even the slightest hint of having feelings for him.

So why the hell does he have such a dreadful expression?! I wouldn't be overstating it if I said he looked like the devil's incarnate!

"What is your type, Miss Lyla?"

His voice sounded calm but I could hear the lingering danger lurking underneath. Why was he reacting this way? By any chance is he an egocentric loner with an overinflated sense of self-worth?

I mean, that would be believable. He is literally the most eligible bachelor in the entire continent! And I'm not referring to his status alone? His face and body break the scale of handsomeness in every woman's head, so much that it rules out his nasty behavior!

To be honest, I was having a hard time thinking straight right now. With a man this irresistible sitting across me. Even the most devout would start reconsidering their vows! But I certainly couldn't keep quiet, I had to rack my brain and think of something, fast!

"My type… is simple. My type is my boyfriend, Mr. Sebastian"

I can only say this and bite the bullet. Hopefully, these words don't come and bite me in the ass instead.

He suddenly stood and approached me, taking delicate steps that made me withdraw subconsciously but I almost tripped and he swiftly caught my hand and pulled me like I weighed not more than a feather.

My breathing significantly slowed down, I couldn't let him hear the sound of my pounding heart! He let go of my hand and leaned in until his head rested beside my left ear.

"This boyfriend of yours, does he know whose maid you are?"

What? I couldn't understand the meaning behind his words but worst of all. His hot breaths on my neck left me feeling a certain way! I couldn't help but wonder, who was seducing who was here?!

He straightened his posture and tucked his hands into his pockets.

"Of course he does" I replied the minute I got a hold of my senses and I noticed a smirk leisurely drag his lips.

[ Did you really forget your mission today?!]

Oh shit! Finally, this voice in my head becomes useful for once. How could I forget my most important task? Operation making him fall in love with my face is still very much in motion. Sadly, my wig fell out. Still, the show must go on!

"Mr. Sebastian, I need to show you something"

My words successfully got his attention and I motioned for him to take a sit on the sofa. I must admit, his room was top-tier next-level shit! But the most shocking part was the portrait of a flower on the wall above the bed. The flower didn't seem to fit in the monochrome theme so it stood out quite a lot but that wasn't my concern.

I took out my phone and played a song before placing it on the shelf and facing Sebastian who obediently sat on the sofa.

Right! Let's not screw this up, Lyla.

And just as though I was possessed by a dancing monkey I started flowing with the beat. I barely did three steps as he spoke and it felt like the very air bent to his will, which included me as I paused in my tracks. I was yet to reach the best part of the dance! The highlight!

"What are you doing?"

It sounded like a question but it wasn't! He was practically telling me to stop my madness and get lost! I understood this but I still awkwardly laughed it off.

"What do you mean? The dance is for Suzy. I saw that she has a talent show coming up so I wanted to show you the dance I would be teaching her. Do you like it?"

How could he when he didn't even let me land my feet?

My words must've put him in a weird position because he cleared his throat and said.

"You should've told me that, it seems Suzy likes you a lot. She doesn't share her plans with just anyone…" He looked a little lost in thoughts and I grabbed this opportunity to say.

"In that case let me start all over"

The words were fresh out of my tongue when he spoke and froze my frame in place.

"There's no need. As long as Suzy likes it, it's fine"

At that moment there was a knock on the door and the butler reported something extensively shocking!

"Mr. Cornelius is here to see you, Master Sebastian"

Sebastian's father came to visit. I was lost in my dilemma as I followed him out. It's not like I could stay in his room even if I wanted to!

We reached the living room and there Mr. Cornelius was in all his glory. Looking just like how I remember seeing him on television. Influential, well groomed and he walked into the living room with an aura of quiet authority, the kind that doesn't demand attention but naturally commands it.

In person, he appeared taller, his broad shoulders and precise strides made him seem larger than life. His face, weathered just enough to add depth to his sharp features, carried the kind of confidence money can't buy but decades of power instill, and last but not least, his piercing cool eyes, calculative and dangerous. His gaze swept over the room with an air of ownership and landed on me before resting on Sebastian.

Is it too late for me to escape now?!

"My dear son, you made your dad come all the way here just to cordially invite you for dinner. Who would hear such a news and not scorn your behavior?"

Just as I expected, his voice carried a gravitational force that matched his unparalleled demeanor. I guess I no longer have to wonder where Sebastian gets his inspiration.

"That's quite the gesture, Mr. Cornelius. Though I'm sure the dinner would proceed just as fine without me, as it always does"

Wait, he calls his father by his name? The tension between them is quite suspicious. I better destroy my plans of escaping and keep an ear for any clues that could help me.

"You know damn well why you must attend tomorrow night's dinner! You must think the marriage alliance is a joke, or… is there something else that caught your attention?"

His gaze reverted back to me and I almost passed out. If I thought Regulus was scary then I was beyond terrified when faced with Mr. Cornelius' heated gaze!

What did he mean by looking at me?! I'm still in shock by his words. Marriage alliance?

Sebastian is getting married?! What the hell is happening? This is terribly bad for my plans.

I noticed Sebastian cast me a glance too and a weird feeling instantly enveloped my heart. This father and son duo were formidable when standing right next to each other.

"You're right, Father. Something has caught my attention. This girl right here is my girlfriend and I plan to put the ring on it!"

[What the f*cking hell?!]