Chapter 325 Merciless

Vanessa caught the flicker of resolve in Sebastian's eyes, and her stomach churned. She had always relied on her charm, her ability to disarm with a glance or a touch. But here, with him, it was as if her carefully honed weapons had dulled. The realization hit her like a slap, leaving her feeling foolish and exposed. For a moment, her thoughts flashed to Sophie. Sophie had failed the same way, her attempts to sway Sebastian falling flat. The memory was enough to twist Vanessa's shame into something bitter.