Chapter 78
In a panic, Sebastian searched for his phone, only to realize he hadn't secured the contact details of the stock genius.
He cursed himself for his oversight.
Fate had delivered a goldmine right into his hands,and he had failed to secure it properly.
Amid his growing anxiety, his phone buzzed to life.
Instinctively, he answered the call, and Esme's worried voice filled his ear. "Sebastian, where are you?"
His patience worn thin, Sebastian retorted sharply,"Where do you think I am? There's only one place I could be."
"Sebastian!" Esme's voice cracked with emotion, her tears evident. She was well aware her brother was embroiled in his stock endeavors again. "Didn't you promise to accompany me to lreah today? Have you forgotten?"
Despite Evelina's resilience, she now needed to travel to lreah's southern suburbs to make amends at Landen's grave.
Sebastian had vowed not to let her undertake this alone, yet he had allowed the promise to slip from his mind completely.
"Why does that even matter? Leave me alone!"Frustrated by his sister's persistent sobbing,Sebastian ended the call abruptly.
Yet Esme persisted, her calls flooding in one after another.
Meanwhile, Sebastian's mind raced as he tried to devise a way to reconnect with the elusive stock genius.
Sebastian repeatedly ended calls from Esme until he finally said, "Stop it, Esme! Can't you see I'm busy with actual work? I don't have time to constantly cater to you!"
Just as he spat out those words, he realized he hadn't recognized the number he'd answered.
And then, the unmistakable voice of the stock market maven emerged from the phone. "Sebby, why all the fuss?"
Instantly, Sebastian's tone shifted fromn annoyance to sycophantic charm. "Where have you been? I've been scouring the stock exchange for you-l was afraid you'd left me. What would I do without you?"
On the other end, Evelina nearly choked.
Yet, she maintained her role.
"Wasn't it me who called? You're such afaithful soul -I couldn't possibly abandon you. Listen, I have an urgent matter that requires me to leave Aglonard for a few days. Use this number to reach me going forward."
Sebastian was indifferent to her reasons; his focus remained solely on the benefits she brought him from the stock market.
He promptly asked, "Now that you're leaving, will you be trading online during these next few days?"
With a subtly mischievous smile, Evelina set her strategy in motion. "Sadly, my vision isn't what it should be. Staring at a computer screen for too long is too taxing, so no online trading for me. Here's what we'll do-l'll let you use my VIP trading suite. You take over my trading duties while I'm away."
Sebastian was ecstatic, exactly what he had hoped for. Still, he feigned reluctance. "Doesn't this feel a bit improper?"
Evelina quickly squashed any objections. "It's settled then. We're friends; let's keep it simple."
Sebastian beamed, unable to hide his enthusiasm."Of course! I'll do exactly as you say. Teaming up with you is like winning the lottery."
She then detailed a list of stocks for him to monitor,instructing him to buy them aggressively once their prices hit her specified level.
Additionally, she handed over her stock market account credentials, instructing him to take good care of it.
Delighted by her trust, Sebastian pledged to handle it with utmost care.
As her flight was called over the airport loudspeaker,Evelina quickly replied, "I have to head out now. Get in touch if you need anything."
"Safe travels," Sebastian said.
Right after ending the call, Sebastian, reveling in his newfound status, started requesting the luxurious amenities of the VIP room.
He was all set to dive into the luxurious lifestyle.
Before long, he was relishing a selection of fine imported fruits and enjoying the services of a massage therapist. Sebastian felt so at ease, he almost lost track of his surroundings.
When another call from Esme interrupted his peace,he swiftly moved to add her number to the block list.
There was no way he was going to accompany his sister to lreah and face potential embarrassment.
His plan was to stay put, manage the affairs of the stock market savant, and accumulate vast wealth.
Over at the airport lounge, Esme was seething with anger to the point of tears after finding out Sebastian had blocked her.
While Cary being too preoccupied to escort her to Ireah was somewhat forgivable, her brother's outright abandonment was not.
What she didn't realize was that Cary had already boarded his flight to lreah in first class.
He had orchestrated a minor disruption at the airport via a friend, ensuring Kristina would miss her flight.
All these maneuvers were crafted to facilitate an unplanned meeting with Evelina.
As Evelina approached her seat, Cary cheerfully initiated a conversation from the seat beside hers."What a coincidence!" he said with a smile.