Chapter 227

After that meal, Isabella felt that Sebastian wasn't so unapproachable.

Isabella was aware that Charles had been causing trouble covertly, stealing a significant amount of business from the Landon Group. She didn't know the specifics, but now it seemed that the Northhaven land had also become Charles' possession.

Although Isabella didn't know what Sebastian wanted with that land, the fact that Sebastian personally went to inspect it showed that he valued it highly.

Now that Charles had taken it, Sebastian must be frustrated.

Isabella looked at Sebastian with concern.

Because he was blind, Sebastian couldn't see her gaze.

While Charles and Leo were talking, Sebastian just sat quietly, eating whatever Emily fed him.

He was obedient, like a lifeless puppet.

Perhaps it was telepathy; Sebastian suddenly turned his head and looked in Isabella's direction.

Although he couldn't see anything, Sebastian smiled at her.

That smile made Isabella's heartache. Sebastian was telling her not to worry, and he was fine.

"Sebastian," Emily called out to him, holding food up to his lips.

As the food touched his lips, Sebastian opened his mouth but accidentally brushed against Emily's finger.

Emily blushed, her cheeks quickly turning a deep red. She nervously pressed her lips together.

Before the blush could fully bloom, Sebastian leaned forward and spat the food out of his mouth in one swift motion. He hadn't even chewed it.

It was clear he was unsettled by the contact with Emily's finger.

Emily was stunned and asked, "What's wrong? Is it not to your taste?"

Sebastian took a napkin to wipe his mouth and said indifferently, "Please don't feed me with your hands next time. It's dirty!"

In front of everyone, Sebastian embarrassed her.

Emily felt her face burning with embarrassment.

After that, she never fed Sebastian again.

Charles withdrew his gaze and said, "In two days, it's your wedding. Tonight, I've arranged for you to go to Springfield Hot Springs. I've already made arrangements there and cleared the place, because I know young people nowadays have pre-wedding anxiety. After dinner, the four of you can head over there, soak in the hot springs, and relax."

Leo nodded.

Emily had no objections either.

Isabella and Sebastian didn't need to express their opinions, since they were already arranged to go anyway.

Isabella stood up. "I'm going to the restroom."

Charles immediately arranged for someone to take her.

In the restroom, Isabella said to the servant, "My period just started. Could you please get me a sanitary pad?"

The servant was taken aback, nodded, and left.

Isabella closed the restroom door, crossed the hall, and went upstairs.

She reached the master bedroom and knocked on the door. "Emma, are you in there?"

No one responded.

Isabella waited for a moment and then reached for the doorknob.

But just as her fingers touched the handle and she was about to turn it, a voice suddenly came from behind. "Isabella!"

Isabella was startled and quickly turned around to see Charles, who had appeared out of nowhere.

She was shocked, a flash of panic crossing her face, but Isabella quickly smiled, "Charles, I came up to check on Emma."

Charles walked over, scrutinizing her and saying with a tone full of authority. "Isabella, I know exactly what you're up to."

Isabella frowned.

Charles went on to say, "A touch of cleverness is commendable; however, excessive wit or misapplied intelligence can be detrimental."

"Charles, the photo frame was cut!" Isabella said.

Charles glanced at her, his eyes filled with malice. "What are you trying to say?"

"I just want to know if it was you or Emma who did it!" Isabella came to find Emma to confirm this.

Charles was silent for a moment and then said, "What's the difference?"

Isabella was taken aback, then laughed. "Right. I forgot, you and Emma are interdependant. Whether it was you or her, you all want to harm Sebastian. Indeed, there's no difference!"

Charles frowned in displeasure. "For Leo's sake, I won't argue with you. Isabella, if anyone in this game disobeys, I can't guarantee your daughter's life!"

Isabella gritted her teeth and sneered. "If I were you, I wouldn't use a baby as a shield. After all, if word gets out, it would be laughable!"

"You!" Charles was infuriated.

But Isabella didn't give him a chance to speak further and walked away.

Charles watched her leave, snorted coldly, and entered the bedroom.

Locking the door, Charles walked step by step to the bed.

Emma lay on the bed, eyes open but looking weak.

She spoke, her voice also weak. "Charles, I was wrong. Please forgive me this time. I won't dare again."

Charles stood by the bed, looking at her expressionlessly. "Did you hear what was just said?"

Emma nodded weakly. The drug was still affecting her, and she could only blink to show she had heard.

Charles said, "Isabella was wrong about one thing. In everything, you and I are interdependant. But not when it comes to Anna!"

Emma's eyes were wide open, but she said nothing.

Charles' cold gaze fell on her. "Emma, since you dare ruin Anna's photos, you'll have to face the consequences. Spend these next couple of days in bed reflecting on your actions. You can come out on the wedding day."

"Charles," Emma called weakly.

But Charles didn't look back and left the bedroom.

The sound of the door locking echoed, and the footsteps faded away.

Emma closed her eyes in despair.

Regarding these two weddings, the Landon family made a big splash. The news went viral in just half a day.

According to tradition, the best man and maid of honor must be unmarried.

Isabella didn't have many friends, so she called Miley and Kelsey.

For convenience, Miley temporarily stayed at the Jose family's residence for the next two days.

The place had plenty of rooms. Margaret specifically had a room cleared for Isabella and another room for storing items.

When Isabella came back to pack, Miley had just come out of Zaire's room.

Miley's lips were a bit red, and her hair was slightly messy. She straightened her collar and walked over. "Bella, where are you going?"

"Springfield Hot Springs." Isabella looked at Miley's reddened eyes. "Are you and Zaire back together?"

A while ago, Miley and Zaire had a falling out over Susan.

Isabella didn't know the details. Miley had complained to her a few times on WhatsApp.