Chapter 77

Several six-tiered shelves had been placed against the wall, and each shelf was adorned with colorful baskets filled with various snacks. Among them was Isabella's favorite sour plum. The setup resembled a well-stocked mini supermarket.

Isabella peeled a sour plum and popped it into her mouth. The tangy sweetness immediately spread across her taste buds, pushing away any feelings of nausea, making her feeling much more comfortable.

"Looks like I don't need to buy snacks anymore!" Isabella muttered.

The Landon Group had unknowingly saved her some money, bringing a smile to Isabella's face and lifting her spirits.

At this moment, the surveillance camera above her flickered, capturing Isabella on screen, while Sebastian, miles away, couldn't help but smile as he watched her.

"Mr. Landon." Laura approached him. "It's time to leave."

Sebastian turned off his phone and got up to depart.

It was nine o'clock in the evening.

After the social engagement, Sebastian returned to the car, loosening his collar, exuding a sense of weariness.

"Where's Laura?" Sebastian noticed her absence.

Jack replied, "She went to the duty-free store next door. She made a big deal and treated herself to some high-quality skincare products as a reward."

With that, Jack started the car.

From the backseat, Sebastian said, "Stop the car, let's go check it out too."

"Alright."

The two men entered the duty-free store, catching Laura just as she was about to pay.

Laura was taken aback when she saw them. "Mr. Landon, Jack, what brings you here?"

"Mr. Landon wanted to take a look..." Sebastian had already stepped into a specific section before Jack finished his sentence.

Sebastian was dazzled by the array of skincare products as he stood in front of the display. He casually picked up a brown essence bottle, examining the words on the label.

"Mr. Landon." Laura approached him. "Are you looking for men's or women's products? I have some knowledge about these brands, would you like me to recommend something?"

"Women's products."

Laura nodded. "What kind of skin type are we talking about?"

Isabella's face flashed through Sebastian's mind. "She looks fair and flawless. I'm not sure about her skin type."

Assuming he was referring to Vanessa, Laura suggested, "It's probably normal skin, for skin like that, hydration is key. You should probably stick to basic skincare. This brown set should be suitable."

Sebastian glanced at the ingredient list, asking, "Is it suitable for pregnant women?"

"Pregnant?" Laura was surprised. 'Vanessa is pregnant already, so soon.'

A hint of jealousy flashed in Laura's eyes, then she pointed to a nearby counter. "You should get that set, although it's a bit pricey."

Sebastian walked over to take a look. The set was priced at around fifteen thousand dollars.

It looked quite refreshing with its light blue bottle and semi-transparent design.

In the end, Sebastian chose the fifteen-thousand-dollar set. When the staff heard it was a gift, they brought out an exquisite packaging box, the elaborate presentation sparking Laura's jealousy once again.

Back at the hotel, Laura immediately called Vanessa.

Sebastian wanted to surprise Vanessa, so she would spill the beans about the surprise gift in advance, hoping it would help soothe her feelings of imbalance, she thought.

Vanessa was delighted when she learned that Sebastian had bought her a gift, especially since it was from a prestigious brand.

Laura couldn't help but express her jealousy since she was unhappy with the situation. "Vanessa, you're so lucky to have a child so soon."

Vanessa was taken aback. "What?"

"Vanessa, are we really friends?" Laura's growing sense of unease was palpable as she held the phone.

"Of course. You've always been my best friend, Laura."

"If that's the case, why didn't you tell me about your pregnancy?"

Vanessa was puzzled. "Who told you I was pregnant?"

Laura scoffed. "Stop lying. Mr. Landon bought you skincare products for pregnant women today. Why would he do that if you weren't pregnant?"

At this point, Vanessa understood what was going on and realized that the skincare set was meant for Isabella.

The doorbell rang.

Laura said, "Someone's at the door. Jack probably wants to see me. I'll talk to you later."

Laura ended the call and hurried to open the door.

Jack was standing at the doorstep.

"Jack, what brings you here?"

"I'm here to tell you to get ready, we have a flight in half an hour."

Laura was taken aback. "Where are we going?"

"Back to Lakina."

Even more puzzled, Laura asked, "Wasn't it planned for the day after tomorrow? And it took more than half an hour to get to the airport from here."

Jack simply replied, "Everything has been arranged by Mr. Landon, we just need to follow his lead."

"Alright."

Twenty minutes later, the three entered the elevator.

Jack pressed a button, and Laura casually glanced at the panel, realizing the elevator was going up, not down.

Her confusion deepened.

If they were supposed to go to the airport, why were they going up to the rooftop?

A few minutes later, the elevator reached the rooftop. A gust of wind blew as they walked out. Sebastian and Jack were unfazed in their coats and pants, but Laura, who was wearing a sleeveless emerald green dress, shivered in the wind.

A loud noise overhead signaled the approach of a helicopter.

It wasn't until the helicopter landed in front of them that Laura realized they were chartering a flight back to Lakina overnight!

Laura glanced at Sebastian, and although he remained composed, Laura couldn't shake the feeling that he really wanted to go home.

Only Vanessa could evoke such a response from Sebastian.

Vanessa was truly fortunate!

Early in the morning, Isabella woke up hungry.

When she opened her eyes, she saw a gray sky outside. It was still very early.

But Isabella was already famished.

She got up, washed up, grabbed a thermos, and headed downstairs to the cafeteria for breakfast.

The campus was shrouded in a thin mist in the early morning. It was really quiet around the dormitory area, only a few people were passing by.

As Isabella stepped out of the dormitory building, she spotted a black car parked in the mist. Isabella thought she was mistaken at first, but when she checked the license plate, she realized it was Sebastian's car.

Yet Sebastian was away on a business trip.

According to the plan, Sebastian would not be back for at least two more days. Seeing Sebastian's car here left Isabella puzzled.

As Isabella was wondering about it, the car door opened, revealing a tall and slender figure.

Sebastian was in a suit with slightly tousled hair. He appeared before her as if he had made a great effort to reach her. Despite a hint of weariness in his eyes, a gentle smile graced his lips as he looked at Isabella.