Chapter 282

Elara froze for a moment, clearly not expecting Sebastian's question. She set down her fork and met his deep gaze on the screen, pausing before replying. "Would you ever lie to me? Or betray me?"

"No," Sebastian answered without a trace of hesitation, his tone resolute and unwavering. "There will never be such a day."

A smile broke across Elara's face.

"Then I won't either. My ruthlessness is rese