Chapter 482
“I want to watch the sunrise!”
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Caitlin suddenly lit up with excitement. Thinking back, ever since they reunited, their days had been filled with chaos and responsibility. They never really got a chance to date like a normal couple.
She was in a good mood tonight. For once, she wanted to do something romantic–something ordinary couples did.
If his wife wanted to see the sunrise, Sebastian would absolutely make it happen. He immediately instructed the driver to change direction.
It was said that Bear Mountain offered the most breathtaking sunrise views. On clear days, people would gather there early just to watch the sun rise over
the horizon.
When the motorcade arrived at the base of Bear Mountain, Tyler and his team scouted the hillside ahead and found quite a few couples already
To give Mr. Vanderbilt and his lady some privacy, Tyler didn’t hesitate to throw money at the problem. Posing as a film crew in need of the space, they offered \$2,000 to each couple willing to leave.
Faced with that kind of luck, the couples happily took the cash and vacated the area.
With the spot cleared, Sebastian led Caitlin up the mountain.
Tyler’s team had already set up a tent for them. Afterward, everyone pulled back to a safe distance, hidden in the trees, maintaining a perimeter to guard them quietly.
“You even brought a tent?”
Caitlin sat down in front of it and looked up at the starry sky. “It’s beautiful tonight.”
“Not as beautiful as you,” Sebastian said, sitting beside her. He looked at her face glowing in the starlight–her eyes seemed to hold all the stars in the sky. She was absolutely mesmerizing.
Thinking back to her dancing earlier, Sebastian couldn’t help but say, “Baby, from now on, no more dancing in front of other men. They don’t deserve to see that side of you. I’m seriously at a disadvantage here.”
“And now you understand how it feels when your partner gets drunk in public, right?” Caitlin shot back.
“I get it. I’ll stay sober from now on–and you’re not allowed to get drunk either.”
“Okay. Deat,” she nodded.
As they admired the breathtaking night, Caitlin stood up, arms outstretched, taking in the fresh mountain air. She turned to him and smiled, “Sebastian, it’s such a beautiful night. Dance with me?”
“Of course.”
Sebastian pulled out a waltz from his phone and hit play.
The soft music floated through the mountain air. He wrapped his arms around her waist; she rested her hands on his shoulders. Slowly, they began to
dance.
By the time the waltz ended, they were already locked in a passionate kiss.
For a while, it felt like they were the only two people in the world. The stars above, the silence of the mountain, the love between them–it all blended into something perfect.
When the dance ended, Sebastian led her into the tent, pulling her into his arms.
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“Still a few hours till sunrise… we shouldn’t waste this time, should we?”
“Exactly. Tonight, you’re mine.”
“Not just tonight. I’m yours forever.”
Their eyes met again. And then came another kiss.
That night marked the beginning of something unforgettable.
While the couple enjoyed their romantic bubble, their bodyguards hidden in the woods weren’t quite so lucky.
The mountain mosquitoes were ruthless, leaving painful welts all over their arms and faces. They were smacking and scratching nonstop.
While their bosses were basking in love, they were being devoured alive.
True romance for one couple. Buffet night for the mosquitoes.
Meanwhile, after the party, Wendy was about to head home–until Benjamin stopped her.
“We need to talk.”
He pinned her against the wall, exuding that maddening alpha energy he always used to try and reel her in.
“There’s nothing to talk about. I need to go.”
She tried to leave, but Benjamin held her in place.
“Do you remember the first time we met–how you threw yourself at me?”
“What are you getting at?” Wendy immediately tensed. Nothing good ever came from that tone.
“Didn’t you say I was your type? That you wanted to sleep with me?” Before she could answer, he gave her a smug look. “Fine. I accept.”
“You’re insane.”
Wendy was speechless. Things were different now–he wasn’t even her type anymore. He was way too much to handle.
Tired of the nonsense, she shoved him aside and turned to leave, only for Benjamin to block her again.
When that didn’t work, he changed tactics.
“You think you can just walk away without paying what you owe me?”
“Owe you what?”
She thought about it, then remembered the clothes he lent her last time. She scowled, “I already washed them. I’ll return them.”
“I don’t want clothes someone else has worn. How about you repay me with something else?”
“Like what?”
“Your lips.”
Benjamin’s eyes zeroed in on her mouth, unable to look away. Ever since he tasted her the first time, he’d been hooked.
Before she could react, he kissed her again–harder than before—leaving no room to escape.
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Wendy struggled to breathe, furious, and finally shoved him off. She slapped him hard across the face.
“Pervert!”
And she stormed off, fuming.
Unfortunately for Benjamin, Nolan caught the whole thing.
“You think this is funny?” Benjamin growled.
“I think it’s hilarious. The heir of Jones Enterprises–reduced to a handsy creep. That slap looked like it hurt.”
“It did hurt. And it felt great. Slaps mean love, insults mean passion. You wouldn’t understand, single boy.”
Benjamin ran a hand through his hair, then took off after Wendy.
After all, they’d already shared more than a few intimate moments. In his mind, their relationship was no longer simple.
In fact, he was pretty sure he was officially off the market now. Compared to Nolan, he was doing great–he had Wendy. Nolan had nothing.
Bear Mountain.
Who knew how long the two had tangled in the tent. By the time dawn approached, they were still wrapped in each other’s arms.
They hadn’t really slept. But they didn’t need to.
As golden light crept across the eastern sky, Sebastian pulled Caitlin out of the tent. Together, they stood on the slope, looking eastward.
Gradually, the sun peeked over the horizon.
The golden rays pierced through the clouds in stunning beams of light–it was a breathtaking view.
“It’s incredible,” Caitlin whispered. “This sunrise is… just so beautiful.”
To stand hère with the person she loved, watching the sun rise together–it was the kind of memory that would last a lifetime.
“In my eyes,” Sebastian murmured behind her, “nothing in this world is more beautiful than you.”
His words struck her heart just right, as they always did.
He wrapped his arms around her from behind. She leaned against him, cheeks warm from the cold and from love.
They watched the full sunrise before finally making their way down the mountain.
At the base, the team was already packed and ready.
But their exposed arms and faces were covered in itchy, swollen welts–mosquito bites from the night before.
Sebastian gave them a glance and said, “Good work, everyone. Double bonus this month.”
“Thank you, Mr. Vanderbilt!”
Their misery was instantly forgiven. A few mosquito bites were nothing if it meant a fat paycheck.
Back in the city, Sebastian dropped Caitlin off at home to rest, then headed to the company, energized for the day ahead.
After the morning meeting, Tyler returned with news.
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“Mr. Vanderbilt, Viper’s finally awake.”
Sebastian raised an eyebrow. “Has he said anything about why he framed Yates?”
“He has—and you’re not going to believe it.”
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