Chapter 136

But it wouldn't change anything whether Vanessa spoke up or not.

In the end, the officers still took Vanessa away.

At the company entrance, as Vanessa was about to get into the police car, Laura and a few other girls who were usually close to her chased after them.

"Vanessa, was it really you who poisoned us that time when we got food poisoning?"

"We've been colleagues and got along well. How could you harm us over your personal issues?"

"We always thought you were a good person, but it turns out you were just pretending!"

"Vanessa, we're really disappointed at you!"

Everyone started accusing her, still furious about what had happened.

After all, who would have thought that someone as nice as Vanessa would secretly poison their food?

Vanessa glanced at them indifferently and said, "Bunch of idiots!"

"You!"

"All you do is suck up to people. How many of you have ever genuinely wished me well? Now that I'm in trouble, you come to kick me when I'm down. Is this what you call friendship? You just haven't been in my shoes. If you were, who among you would be any better than me?" Knowing that things were already settled, Vanessa didn't even bother to pretend anymore and revealed her true colors.

"Vanessa, you're really too outrageous!" Laura said angrily.

If the officers hadn't been there, she would have wanted to slap Vanessa.

Vanessa remained unmoved, just looking at her with a cold smile. "Laura, stop pretending. Ever since I got together with Mr. Landon, you've been jealous of me. Now that you see me like this, you must be really happy inside, right?"

"I have been jealous of you, but I always tried to help you and Mr. Landon."

Vanessa turned her head away and coldly interrupted, "It would be the same even without your help."

Laura gritted her teeth and said, "Vanessa, if you really poisoned us, we will definitely pursue this to the end!"

Vanessa smiled indifferently, as if she didn't care about them at all.

Isabella never thought things would turn out this way.

After Vanessa was taken away, Sebastian asked Marvin and Jack to leave as well and closed the office door.

Sebastian applied ointment to her swollen cheek and said, "Next time if someone hits you, you can hit them back!"

Isabella looked up at him.

Sebastian's handsome face was close, his dark eyes filled with concern. Isabella could even see her reflection in his eyes clearly.

"Did you hear me?" Sebastian gently brushed the hair from her forehead, his tone softening unconsciously. "With me backing you up, don't be afraid of anything."

"When did you and Vanessa break up?" She asked the question she most wanted to know.

"This morning."

Sebastian paused and then said, "It was just a matter of time. Vanessa and I weren't right for each other. Breaking up was inevitable. Even without you, it would have happened."

Isabella was just a catalyst that made Sebastian realize his true feelings sooner.

Being with Isabella gave Sebastian a feeling that he never had with Vanessa.

If it weren't for that unexpected night during the camping trip, he wouldn't have let Vanessa move into his house, and things wouldn't have developed to this point.

Isabella bit her lip and said, "If you weren't right for each other, why did you get together in the first place?"

Sebastian was silent for a moment and said, "It was an accident."

But he didn't elaborate it.

He reached out and patted Isabella's head, saying, "I have to attend a meeting. I'll come back early in the afternoon to take you home, change clothes, and visit Grandma."

Sebastian got up to leave, but Isabella grabbed his hand.

"Then what should I do now? Aren't you going to give me some tasks?"

Sebastian smiled indulgently and said, "Do whatever you want. If you have nothing to do, go to the inner room and take a nap."

After saying that, Sebastian bent down slightly and kissed her forehead.

Then he left.

Isabella was speechless, because Sebastian was treating her like a pet.

Sebastian kept his promise. He finished his work early in the afternoon and took Isabella back to Cuihu District.

They had planned to take a shower, change clothes, and then visit Zoe.

But before they could shower, Sebastian kept Isabella busy for over two hours.

Isabella had experienced Sebastian's stamina in this regard.

But he seemed tireless every time, with endless endurance.

Finally, Isabella was exhausted, Sebastian carried her into the bathroom.

After putting Isabella in the bathtub, he felt like doing it again.

Isabella was so scared that she kicked him out.

Sebastian looked at her terrified face and just smiled. He kissed her twice, and then left the bathroom.

After all this, it was nearly dark by the time they drove back home.

The lights in the villa were on, but it was very quiet.

Zoe was sitting alone at the dining table, looking very displeased.

When she heard someone come in, she didn't even turn around. She just snorted and turned her head away, not looking at the two people who entered.

"Grandma." Sebastian was the first to call out.

Zoe snorted and said, "How rare is it for you to come back? Glad you still remember me, huh?"

Sebastian smiled helplessly and said, "Come on. See who I brought home for you."

"No. It's just another woman after Vanessa. I'm not interested."

It seemed Zoe was really angry.

Sebastian chuckled and gently pushed Isabella's waist.

Isabella took two steps forward and called out, "Zoe."

Zoe was quiet for a couple of seconds and then suddenly turned around. When she saw Isabella, her cold face instantly melted into a smile. She said, "It's Bella?"

Zoe pulled Isabella's hand and glared at Sebastian, scolding, "You should have told me you were bringing Bella. I was angry for so long!"

"Wasn't I trying to surprise you?" Sebastian pulled out a chair for Isabella to sit down.

Zoe genuinely liked Isabella.

But when Zoe heard that Isabella and Sebastian were officially dating, she was a bit stunned.

Isabella saw a hint of hesitation in Zoe's eyes.

"What's wrong, Grandma?" Sebastian also noticed that Zoe didn't seem as happy as expected.

He cotinued,"Didn't you always talk about Isabella? Now I've brought her back to be your granddaughter-in-law, and you're not happy?"

"I'm happy actually." Zoe said twice.

But both Isabella and Sebastian could tell she seemed to have something on her mind.

After dinner.

Zoe invited Isabella to her bedroom for a chat.

Sebastian wanted to follow, but Zoe shooed him away.

Isabella knew Zoe probably had something to say to her alone.

Once in the bedroom, they sat down, and Zoe held Isabella's hand, looking at her for a moment before speaking with a smile. "I never thought  you would be the best match for Sebastian in the end."

"The first time when I saw you at the hospital, I thought if you could be with Sebastian, you might warm his heart. Now that it's come true, I should be happy. But..."

With Zoe's "but", Isabella's heart tightened, and she looked at Zoe.

Zoe asked, "Bella, what about your child?"