Female Novel
Chapter 1919
"Really?" Sabina joked with a playful smirk, "I thought the rumor mill would have it that it's my stellar
competence that keeps me by Mr. Lamont's side!"
Jonathan raised an eyebrow, sensing something different about Sabina today.
"Absolutely, absolutely!" Mr. Dalton chimed in promptly, "To be Mr. Lamont's executive assistant, one
must certainly possess extraordinary skills!"
The others joined in with their compliments, eager to flatter,
"Ms. Macclain's years of service by Mr. Lamont's side are a testament to her talent and fortitude!"
"Not only is Ms. Macclain capable, but she's also gorgeous. Mr. Lamont is one lucky man!"
"Only someone like Mr. Lamont could attract top talent like Ms. Macclain!"
A gentle smile graced Sabina's usually reserved face, her lips curving slightly at the edges.
Jonathan disliked attending these soirées, and so did Sabina, but today, she found the experience
surprisingly pleasant.
She didn't have to say a word for others to remind Jonathan of her worth.
She had been by his side for so long; perhaps he had taken her presence for granted.
She needed these people to jog his memory.
She refused to continue in this lukewarm existence by his side! Word had it that Estelle had left J City –
an opportunity from the heavens. She was determined to seize it!
All through the party, she stayed close to Jonathan, enduring a night full of praise.
At ten o'clock, Jonathan left the gathering, with Sabina following closely behind, asking with concern,
"Mr. Lamont, you've had quite a bit to drink. Are you feeling alright?"
Jonathan turned, his gaze on her was distant, "Why are you here?"
Quickly, Sabina responded, "Ms. Raye, the heiress to the President Raye's fortune, is a friend of mine.
She invited me."
He nodded absently and said no more.
In the elevator, just the two of them, Sabina's heart raced as she spoke softly, "Mr. Lamont, this past
weekend, I bumped into Mrs. Lamont at the mall. She helped me out and I didn't get the chance to
properly thank her. I was hoping to pay her a visit; would Mrs. Lamont be available?"
Hadn't Estelle gotten close to Jonathan by cozying up to the Lamont family?
She could do the same!
Jonathan's handsome face was expressionless, "The person you wish to visit is my mother; you should
ask her, not me."novelbin
His indifferent demeanor darkened Sabina's mood, and she replied awkwardly, "Alright, I'll give her a
call tomorrow."
Prideful by nature and not one to ingratiate herself with flattery, Sabina felt deflated after his cold
response and fell silent.
Exiting the hotel, Jonathan headed straight for his car, and Sabina followed, "Mr. Lamont, I've been
drinking and can't drive. May I catch a ride home with you?"
He glanced back, "You can take a cab; expense it to the office."
Sabina's face stiffened.
Millard had already stepped out, holding the car door open for Jonathan.
Jonathan got in, not sparing a glance for Sabina, left standing in the cold breeze.
As Millard drove off, he inquired, "Why was Sabina there?"
Jonathan, slightly inebriated, gazed out the window, his voice chilly, "She's overstepping her bounds,
becoming less and less astute."
Millard didn't pursue the topic of Sabina and instead asked, "Back to the family estate or the Royal
Mansion?"
Jonathan leaned back, feigning sleep, "The Royal Mansion."