Rebirth: Love me Again

Chapter 138 The Chill Before the Storm

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"A study session?" Victor glanced at me over breakfast, brow furrowing slightly.

"Yep," I nodded, taking a sip of my coffee. "We're meeting up at 8 AM, then it's about an hour drive to Lily's vacation house by the lake."

His worry was almost instant. "You mean the Michill family's only daughter?"

Victor shot a quick glance at Sinclair, who was busy playfully teasing Sebastian, poking the big old dog's nose with a treats like a kid. "Heh, who's your owner now, you spoiled old mutt?"

I tried not to laugh as Sebastian let out a low growl of protest.

Victor, still concerned, turned back to me with a forced smile. "Do you want me to drive you there?"

"You have a meeting later, Victor," Sinclair chimed in, giving him a knowing look. "And besides, it's just a study session. Eve will be fine."

Victor sighed deeply, his expression tightening. "It could be dangerous. I'm worried about you."

Before I could respond, Cole intervened casually, still lounging at the table like he owned the place. "Don't worry, I'll be there with her."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Victor shot him a sharp look. "I wasn't talking to you, Mr. Fay."

would have been enough," I said dryly. "No need to list every one of Sebastian's winter ailments like he's got a personal file at the vet."

Sebastian barked in response, his tail wagging so hard that the brooch I made for him jiggled on his collar. I chuckled and bent down to scratch behind his ears.

"Alright, buddy, maybe we'll go next time when it's warmer. Deal?"

Sebastian gave a little whimper, almost as if he understood. He leaned into my hand, his eyes wide and pleading like he was saying,

please, keep me with you.

Our conversation was cut short when Victor's phone rang. I glanced over, surprised to see my face pop up on his screen as his background.

The image was from a photoshoot I had done for Élysée Luxe magazine not too long ago—one of my more glamorous moments, captured in high fashion.

I frowned, puzzled by it. Why would he use a picture of me?

Before I could ask, Victor quickly snatched up his phone and answered the call with a smooth, business-like tone, turning his back to me as if he didn't want me to notice.

Cole, sitting beside me, let out a loud, disdainful scoff. He was munching on his breakfast, but I could hear him muttering under his breath. "That's not even her best picture. I have something way better saved . . ."

I glanced at him with a raised eyebrow. "What on earth are you muttering about?"

He simply smirked, taking another bite of his toast, refusing to elaborate.

After breakfast, Cole helped me with my luggage as we made our way to his luxury customized van. There were supposed to be two vans waiting to take us all to the school, where we'd meet up with the rest of the group before heading out for the weekend trip.

However, I had no interest in riding with Sophie, Lily, and their gaggle of friends. It was better to have our own ride, giving us the freedom to leave whenever we wanted without being trapped with them.

When we arrived at the school parking lot, Daniel and Riri were already there, leaning against Daniel's sleek car.

The moment Sophie and Lily spotted us, they made a beeline toward me, fake smiles plastered on their faces.