LILA'S POV
I looked at Sebastian with the fierce, protective gaze I usually reserved only for thieves trying to steal my meager belongings.
He had just transferred a huge amount of money to me, claiming it was payment for my services, and now he was immediately questioning my capacity to perform the job.
It felt like a setup. He wanted to collect the money back, but I was absolutely not going to give it to him.
I watched Sebastian's face, which was annoyingly neutral. He just stared back at me, no flicker of amusement or anger in his eyes, just an empty calm.
"When did I say anything about getting the money back from you?" he finally asked. His voice was smooth and even, not the voice of someone caught in a lie.
