Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 272

Chapter 272: The Soren Family Auction

Within the confines of the private room, all eyes instinctively turned toward Cameron. The atmosphere shifted as the group awaited his next move.

It was then that Sebastian suddenly recalled the commitment he had made—to take everyone out for lunch earlier that day and dinner later that evening. Speaking softly into his phone, he said, “Go ahead without me. I won’t be joining tonight.”

Setting the phone aside, he scooped up another spoonful of soup and gently lifted it to Lillian’s lips. “Be good now, have a little more,” he urged in a tender, almost coaxing tone.

The warmth in his voice caught everyone listening off guard, leaving them silent for several long moments.

“Wait a second—was that Sebastian speaking?” one murmured.

“Man, that was a full-on love ambush if I’ve ever heard one,” another whispered, eyes wide.

Before Cameron could respond, Fawks swiftly grabbed the phone from his hand. “Sebastian, did you hear? The Soren family’s land is about to be auctioned off. Are you aware of this?”

Sebastian, still feeding Lillian, answered calmly, “Yes.”

“So, are you planning to attend?” Fawks asked thoughtfully.

The Sorens were a storied, old-money family in Kingston, known for their low-key lifestyle and refusal to conform to societal expectations. The announcement that a portion of their estate was going up for auction came as a shock to many. More than that, the land itself was highly coveted.

“I’m sending Foster in my place,” Sebastian replied flatly.

Fawks didn’t back down. “Mark my words—you don’t need the land, I get it, but it’s in the most strategic location in the entire state. Plus, the auction’s happening at the hot spring resort. You could bring Lillian along and turn it into a little getaway.”

Sebastian paused, considering the suggestion. “Alright, I hear you. I’ll think it over.” Then, without further discussion, he ended the call.

Lillian looked up at him, curiosity flickering in her eyes. “Something on your mind?”

Sebastian pulled a tissue and gently dabbed the corner of her lips. “There’s a land auction coming up. Means a few days at a resort.”

“An auction? The Soren Group’s?” she asked, testing him with a playful tone.

Cameron scanned the road ahead. “Where is Sebastian? It’s been over half an hour now.”

After the phone call the previous day, everyone had agreed to travel to the resort together, meeting at this very highway entrance.

Manny grinned lazily. “Why rush? He was with Lillian last night. Sleeping in makes perfect sense.” He raised an eyebrow and let out a suggestive chuckle.

Off to the side, Fawks stood with his phone pressed to his ear, focused on his conversation.

Noreen approached, her long white dress layered beneath a soft pink coat, the combination lending her an almost ethereal delicacy.

“Sebastian still hasn’t arrived?” she asked quietly.

Cameron checked his phone again and sighed. “Not yet. He used to be punctual down to the minute, but ever since Lillian came into the picture, he’s changed.”

Noreen nodded, her gentle voice tinged with a hint of reproach. “Exactly. Sebastian has never stood us up before.”