Sebastian walked up to her and said flatly, "I'll send Liana overseas. She won't be a barrier between us."
Roxanne felt her chest rising and falling sharply from anger. Why did it feel like she and Sebastian were speaking two different languages? Was now the time to talk about sending Liana away? She had clearly said that she didn't want to get engaged!
Sebastian adjusted his clothes and told the others, "Make sure she tries on everything today."
Then, meeting Roxanne's furious glare, he returned to his usual noble, elegant demeanor. "I'm heading to the office."
With that, he turned and walked away with long strides.
"I'm not trying anything on! Tell them to leave!"
But all she got in return was Sebastian's retreating back. He didn't even spare her a glance.
She was furious! The dozen or so people left in the room were all under Sebastian's orders and forced her to try on dresses and jewelry. If she refused, they would hold her down and make her do it anyway. She was this close to cursing them out.
Roxanne fumed for a long time, but eventually, she gave in to reality. It was no use picking a fight with people just doing their jobs. She was the one who would suffer in the end.
So, she cooperated and tried on all the expensive jewelry and accessories. In the end, she deliberately picked a few of the ugliest ones.
Once they were done, the employees cleared everything and quickly left the villa.
Roxanne slung a bag over her shoulder, ready to head out too. But as soon as she reached the door, four professionally trained bodyguards stepped in front of her.
"Ms. Sawyer, please stay inside the villa. Until the engagement party, we kindly ask that you do not leave."
Roxanne actually laughed in disbelief. "So, Sebastian wants to keep me under house arrest now?"
The bodyguards respectfully replied, "Please don't make things difficult for us."
That made Roxanne laugh again—angrily this time.
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