A Warm Marriage After Rebirth

In that moment, Seraphina Sterling was also stunned by the conviction in his voice! He wasn’t joking or just saying it for the sake of it—he truly wanted to be with her, and for a lifetime!

Justin Hale had brought her too much misery, taught her too harsh a lesson. She no longer dared to touch matters of the heart, nor did she dare to believe in them. A lifetime... it was too far away. Who could guarantee they would only love one person their entire life!

Seraphina Sterling avoided Terrence Grant’s insistent gaze. "Mr. Grant, I’m not even an adult yet. Aren’t your tastes a bit... extreme?"

Terrence Grant wasn’t fooled by her attempt to deflect. His eyes only grew more affectionate. "You’re still young, too young to be talking about love. I can wait. I’ll wait until you’re old enough to fall in love with someone. And when that time comes, I won’t let you run away again!"

’It was rare to see the arrogant Mr. Grant being so considerate! But for all his consideration, his domineering side hadn’t lessened one bit. What he meant was, if she were to fall in love, it could only be with him! No one else!’

Seraphina Sterling curled her lip. "Then you’ll probably be a bachelor for life! I have many more important things to do than waste my time on something so unproductive!"

Terrence Grant just smiled faintly. "Perfect. I also think that being in a relationship with anyone other than you would be a waste of time!"

...

Seraphina Sterling decided to end the conversation. She had discovered that whenever she discussed matters of the heart with Terrence Grant, she could only surrender.

There was nothing physically wrong with Seraphina Sterling. The main reasons she had fainted were mental exhaustion and that intense, passionate kiss from Terrence Grant. After Terrence Grant had forced her to stay in the hospital for a day, she finally couldn’t take it anymore and checked herself out. Of course, she did it secretly, while Terrence Grant was away! Because she had something important to do!

Back on the island, she had been negotiating a deal with Ronan Winters. Although Terrence Grant had interrupted them, she was the one who had won their competition! Now, she was in a position to do business with Ronan Winters.

With her connection to Terrence Grant, Ronan Winters probably wouldn’t go out of his way to cause trouble for her; Seraphina Sterling’s previous worries had completely vanished. However, if her entire relationship with Ronan Winters was built upon the fact that Terrence Grant was her teacher, she would feel insecure.

She was used to holding everything in her own hands. In this world, nothing was more complex than the human heart! Therefore, this deal with Ronan Winters was a must.

The moment she left the hospital, she rushed to the location she had arranged with Ronan Winters—the Stelluna Hotel.

The Stelluna Hotel was the most luxurious hotel in Sanford, and also the one most frequently visited by the city’s wealthy heirs! Anyone who could afford a meal here was of extraordinary means. And to be able to dine in a private room at The Summit? That made you one of Sanford’s true elites!

To show her respect and the importance she placed on this deal, Seraphina Sterling specifically booked the best private room at The Summit—the Starlight Pavilion. The minimum charge here was five thousand, but this time, Seraphina Sterling didn’t feel the sting at all, because the money was a tiny fraction of the compensation for "mental distress" that Ronan Winters had paid her not long ago.

Seraphina Sterling arrived ten minutes early. It was her first time here. When she saw the two words "Starlight Pavilion" written in flamboyant, cursive script, a strong sense of familiarity suddenly washed over her. But for the life of her, she couldn’t remember where she had seen it before!

Seraphina Sterling ordered a pot of chrysanthemum tea and waited quietly for Ronan Winters to arrive.

"Are you kidding me? What do you mean the Starlight Pavilion is already occupied?! We’re getting this room today, and that’s final!" an extremely arrogant, shrill voice rang out from the hallway.