Devilish secretary - Chapter 39

Chapter 39: Chapter 39 Stay close Chapter 39: Chapter 39 Stay close Lilith sat quietly beside Sebastian, while Assistant Quinn took the front seat, scrolling through his tablet to finalize last-minute details.

When they arrived at the venue, Lilith’s eyes swept over the grand hotel towering before them.

The place was buzzing with media, cameras flashing everywhere.

Knowing Sebastian’s dislike for public appearances, Quinn had already arranged for bodyguards to ensure no photos were taken without consent.

Sebastian stepped out first, adjusting his cuffs with practiced ease.

Walking to the other side of the car, he opened the door for Lilith.

A pair of black heels stepped gracefully onto the pavement, and Lilith emerged, looking effortlessly stunning.

The moment they saw Sebastian, the girls in the crowd screamed in excitement, unable to contain their admiration for his striking looks.

Meanwhile, the men couldn’t tear their eyes away from Lilith, mesmerized by her elegance and beauty.

Sebastian’s gaze darkened as he noticed the attention on her.

Without hesitation, he wrapped an arm around her waist possessively.

Lilith’s expression briefly shifted, a flicker of discomfort crossing her face, but she quickly masked it with her calm, gergeous smile.

Together, they walked toward the entrance.

They made their way inside, with Assistant Quinn ensuring that no photos were taken by the persistent media.

As they entered the grand hall, they were quickly surrounded by prominent figures from the business world.

Some approached Sebastian for a brief chat, eager to make a connection.

Sebastian acknowledged them with a curt nod, his hand still firmly resting around Lilith’s waist, as if staking his claim.

His calm yet intimidating aura left little room for small talk.

Soon, their host, Mr.

Vance, approached them with a glass of wine in hand.

“Mr.

Sebastian, I’m so glad you could make it,” he said warmly, extending the drink as a gesture of welcome.

Sebastian nodded slightly, his grip on Lilith’s waist tightening just a fraction.

Lilith maintained a small smile as she calmly removed Sebastian’s hand from her waist.

However, before she could move away, he swiftly caught her other hand, his large, rough palm gripping hers firmly.

His jaw tightened as his sharp gaze scanned the room, irritation bubbling beneath the surface.

He couldn’t stand the way so many men looked at her, their eyes filled with a predatory hunger, as if she were some prize they wanted to claim.

After Mr.

Vance walked away, Sebastian leaned in, his voice low and smooth as he whispered into her ear, “Stay close.” His tone carried an unspoken authority, leaving little room for argument.

Lilith turned to him with a small, practiced smile, one that didn’t quite reach her eyes.

“Sir, I’m not a child,” she said, her voice calm but pointed as she met his dark gaze directly.

Sebastian stared back, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Most people would have looked away by now, intimidated by his intense stare, but not her.

Lilith’s boldness in holding his gaze intrigued him-she was fearless in a way no one else dared to be.

She was really…

different.

Sebastian released her hand reluctantly, his dark eyes still fixed on her as Lilith glanced at him briefly before turning her head away.

Her indifference stung more than he cared to admit, and his hand clenched into a tight fist at his side.

Just then, a sudden, overly cheerful voice interrupted his thoughts.

“Oh, Sebastian!

What are you doing here?” It was Sienna.

Lilith turned to look at the woman approaching them, and the moment Sienna’s gaze landed on Lilith beside Sebastian, her expression darkened.

Jealousy flickered across her face as she took in the sight of them together.

Sebastian’s expression turned icy.

His voice dropped to a dangerously low tone as he responded, “It’s Mr.

Carter to you.” The sharpness in his words made Sienna flinch, her confidence faltering instantly.

It was clear that Sebastian’s cold anger was not something she wanted to test further.

“What are you saying, Seb-” Sienna started but abruptly stopped when she felt the weight of his cold gaze.

Her tone shifted nervously before turning eager.

“I mean, our families know each other…

and your grandmother even mentioned we might marry someday since I’m compatible with you,” she said, her voice gaining excitement with every word.

Sebastian’s expression only grew colder as she spoke.

His jaw tightened, and his eyes flicked toward Lilith, who stood quietly by his side, her face completely emotionless as she observed Sienna.

The sight made him uneasy-not because of Sienna’s words, but because he didn’t want Lilith to misunderstand.

The last thing he wanted was for her to think he had any interest in Sienna or for it to tarnish his image in her eyes.

“Sienna,” he said sharply, cutting her off mid-sentence.

His voice was like ice, emotionless and cantrolling his Anger.

“Don’t make assumptions based on idle talks.

You’re embarrassing yourself.” Sienna’s smile faltered, and she looked away, her earlier confidence crumbling under his cold tone.

“What are you saying?” Sienna asked, her gaze fixed on Lilith as if assessing her.

She felt a wave of irritation rise; wasn’t this the same woman she had seen at the office last time?

Hmph, I’ll deal with her soon.

After all, thanks to Grandma Bria, I’ll be joining the office.

Lilith recognized her instantly.

Oh, it’s her.

That creepy human.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, but she stayed silent, letting Sienna squirm under her piercing gaze.

“Who is she, Seb- I mean, Mr.

Carter?” Sienna asked, trying to keep her voice calm and sweet.

She adjusted her posture, making sure she looked pretty and confident as she spoke.

Sebastian didn’t bother answering.

He gave her a cold glare, grabbed Lilith’s hand, and led her to a quiet corner without saying a word.

Sienna stood there, stunned.

Her face turned red with embarrassment as she noticed people glancing at her and whispering.

She clenched her fists, feeling humiliated.

Who does that woman think she is?

Sienna thought angrily, her eyes following Lilith.

I’ll make sure this doesn’t last for long.