Billionaire's Regret Finding Her (Caitlin and Sebastian) novel Chapter 424

Chapter 424

*He came back earlier, said hello, and then went out again,” Eliza replied. “Why don’t you call him? Ask if he’s coming back for dinner?”

“Alright, I’ll give him a call.”

Caitlin dialed Sebastian’s number. It connected, but no one picked up.

She had no choice but to send him a text message, asking if he was coming back for dinner.

The message was sent, but there was no reply. That unsettled her a little. She tried reaching out to Xavi, who told her Sebastian was currently

at Club No. 8 drinking with Yates and a few of the other guys. He wouldn’t be coming back to the Vanderbilt estate tonight.

“Eliza, Sebastian’s with some friends. He’s not coming for dinner. Let’s just start without him.”

“Alright.”

Club No. 8

Sebastian was drinking in a private room with Nolan, Yates, Benjamin, and Louis–the owner of the Lisson Gallery.

Also present was a stylish young woman, Jillian, Nolan’s younger sister.

Jillian had just returned from studying fashion design in France. Nolan had arranged a private room to welcome her back and had invited his

circle of friends, including Sebastian.

Jillian, the cherished daughter of the Mitchell family, had always gotten whatever she wanted. She had once liked Sebastian, but her brother had stopped her from pursuing him–especially since, at the time, Sebastian was deeply involved with Camellia.

“What are your plans now that you’re back?” Nolan asked. “Do you want to work at the company? I can set something up for you.”

“I studied fashion design. I don’t need your help–I want to find a job on my own.”

“Alright, suit yourself.”

Nolan didn’t push further. Jillian cast a glance at Wendy, the chubby girl sitting beside Benjamin, and wrinkled her nose in visible disdain.

In a lowered voice, she asked, “What does Benjamin see in *that*?”

“Everyone’s got their taste. It’s none of your business.”

Nolan gave a mild warning.

“She has *no* sense of appeal,” Jillian muttered.

Her gaze shifted to Sebastian, who was seated alone on a separate couch, looking more handsome and captivating than anyone else in the

room.

If the saying “close to the water, close to the moon” ever applied, this was it.

Among her brother’s group of friends: Benjamin had already been scooped up by that chubby girl; Yates was attractive but too moody and cold toward her; Louis was too artsy and boring. The one she truly wanted was Sebastian–rich, handsome, masculine, and born into a

powerful elite family. The perfect husband material.

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She’d liked him before, but Nolan had stopped her. Now that Sebastian was divorced and she was a graduate, surely her brother wouldn’t interfere anymore?

Sebastian sat with a brooding expression, drinking glass after glass of strong liquor.

His phone buzzed repeatedly in his pocket. He knew who it was–he just didn’t answer.

Let that woman know what it feels like when he ignores ‘her*.

Jillian noticed his mood and asked Nolan, “Is Sebastian upset? Did he get into a fight with his girlfriend?”

“I don’t know.”

Ever since Nolan invited Sebastian, the man had been drinking quietly, radiating a “don’t bother me” vibe. No one dared to ask.

Jillian couldn’t stop staring at Sebastian’s perfect side profile. Her heart skipped a beat.

She grabbed a glass of wine and walked over, her tone sugary sweet. “Sebastian, is something bothering you?”

He glanced at her but said nothing.

“We haven’t seen each other in what, three years?” she continued. “I studied abroad in France and missed home. And all of you, of course.”

Whether he responded or not, she pressed on. “I heard while I was away that you found a girlfriend–Caitlin, right? And that she gave you three kids. Wow, I never expected that.”

“Not three,” Sebastian finally spoke. “Four.”

“Oh–right, four. You’re so lucky,” she said awkwardly.

Not far away, Wendy noticed Jillian chatting with Sebastian. She frowned. “Why didn’t Caitlin come?*

If Benjamin hadn’t said Caitlin would be there, she wouldn’t have let herself be dragged here.

“She’s not coming? I’m leaving.”

Wendy grabbed her bag and stood up, but Benjamin pulled her back–causing her to stumble right into his lap.

The full weight of her body practically knocked the air out of him.

Wendy panicked and scrambled to get off, but in the flustered moment, her hand landed somewhere it shouldn’t have.

“Ahh-!”

Benjamin sucked in a sharp breath. “Wendy, you-”

“I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to–”

Wendy’s face turned crimson as she bolted for the door, fleeing in embarrassment.

“Hey! Get back here!”

Benjamin yelled after her, but she didn’t stop. Despite her size, she was surprisingly fast.

He had no choice but to leave the group and chase after her.

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The room quieted down. Jillian bounced between the remaining guys, probing for attention. She seemed intent on flirting with every eligible man who wasn’t her brother.

Sebastian had no idea how many drinks he’d had. Eventually, staggering with a drunken sway, he stood up.

Nolan caught him by the arm. “You alright? Going home now?”

“Not going back.”

Sebastian’s tone was sharp, like a defiant child.

“Alright, then sleep it off in the upstairs suite. I’ll take you.”

Nolan guessed Sebastian must’ve had a fight with Caitlin. Since the man didn’t want to go home, he’d have to stay at the club for the night.

Outside the private room, Xavi approached when he saw Sebastian exiting.

“Mr. Vanderbilt, are we heading home now?”

“Go home? Who said anything about going home? Get out of my sight!”

At that moment, Sebastian saw Xavi’s face and, fueled by liquor and frustration, it seemed to morph into Zeke’s.

All his pent–up anger surged.

“You! Why are you always hanging around? You look so damn weak–it pisses me off! Stop pretending! Just stop pretending!”

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