Bye-bye Trash! Hello Queen! novel Chapter 342

She knew Sebastian was slipping away, and the feeling of losing his favor was unbearable. No, this couldn't happen. Sebastian had to marry her. It was the only way their plan to quietly replace him as the Griffith family heir would succeed.

"Take me to Sebastian's villa," she ordered.

Sean complied without a word, knowing full well Sebastian wouldn't be there.

Meanwhile, Natalie and Matthew were heading home; as it turned out, they lived in the same complex. Sebastian followed them in his car. Matthew noticed the tail and deliberately started weaving through the city. "Mr. Monroe, what's wrong?" Natalie asked, confused. "Why are we heading back downtown?"

Matthew glanced at the rearview mirror, a flicker of anger in his eyes. "Sebastian's car is behind us."

Natalie was taken aback. Why was Sebastian following her? His warning to be home tonight echoed in her mind. Her fingers twisted together in her lap. "Mr. Monroe, please lose him," she said softly. "I can't let him follow me home."

She knew she had to keep her distance from Matthew. Sebastian could be ruthless, and she couldn't let him target Matthew, whose position was still precarious. Sebastian had grown up in a family devoid of love, where even his own father plotted against him. His mother had been driven to madness. Only his grandfather's protection had allowed him to grow up relatively unscathed. Through all those dark times, Joanna had been by his side—a beacon of light in his life. Natalie understood how important Joanna was to him. She had no right to question his affection for her. What she didn't understand was why he wouldn't just grant her a divorce. She had no leverage left, nothing to force his hand. Her only option was to wait two years and file for divorce herself.

Matthew shot her a quick glance. "Don't worry, Natalie," he said with a smile. "I'll shake him. He won't be bothering you."

Sean shook his head. "I wouldn't know, Ms. Scott."

Joanna's face twisted into a sneer. "Sean, I know you don't like me. Every word you say is dripping with sarcasm. But let me remind you: you're just a dog at Sebastian's heel, and I am his future wife. If you want to keep your job, you'll open this door for me." The changed password had caught her completely off guard. Before, she could come and go as she pleased, and even Natalie had been powerless to stop her. Sebastian had doted on her unconditionally. But now, it seemed everything had changed. A wave of panic washed over her.

A cold light glinted in Sean's eyes. "You think so highly of yourself, Ms. Scott," he said, his tone mocking. "Surely you don't need my help to open a simple door. Go on, open it yourself. I truly don't know the password."