Revenge After Prison Never Forgiven (Abigail) novel Chapter 281

Chapter 281

“You’re looking for a new place, right? Something that suits Ms. Gibson’s way of living?” Ivy asked.

Sebastian gave a thoughtful nod

“You know,” she continued, “this kind of thing, it’s best to talk to her directly. That’s the only way you’ll really get to know what the needs”

She understood that Sebastian was asking her because of Abigail. But house–hunting wasn’t just about one person’s preferences. It concerned both people who’d be living there. Naturally, the person involved should be part of the decision–making

And Sebastian had to admit what she said made perfect sense

“Pick a few places you really like, shoot some video, send it to her,” Ivy suggested. “Let her weigh in. Then you can pass her feedback along to the agentill save you a lot of trouble

I simply

“Alright,” he said si

After lunch, the two parted ways, and Sebastian went on with his search for a place.

Abigail had just wrapped up a meeting with her colleagues from the R&D department and returned to her office when her phone rang.

The number was unfamiliar. She was about to decline when a message flashed across the screen. [It’s Blair. Pick up ]

She sighed and accepted the call,

“Ms. Gibson, are you free this evening!” Blair asked without preamble,

Im not. I’ve got work. Truthfully, Abigail wasn’t sure whether she’d be pulling a late night. The R&D team’s project was floundering, and she had only just taken over operations at the company. Every day had been a whirlwind, barely time to catch her breath.

“I was hoping to invite you to a friend’s party. But I suppose now’s not a good time,” Blair said, her tone tinged with disappointment

Abigail was leafing through a contract, but her words pulled her focus back 1 don’t think we know each other well enough for that.”

“Well, friendships have to start somewhere, don’t they?” Blair replied with an easy laugh, her tone casual and composed.

“I’ve got a full plate, and I imagine you’ve done your homework on that,” Abigail said. “Maybe another time.” She wasn’t sure what Blair’s real intentions were, and she doubted they moved in the same circles.

“You know,” Blair said, unbothered by the rejection, ‘s CEO steering her company through a rough patch could really benefit from staying visible in certain social circles. These gatherings can be… strategic. I figured you were someone who played the long game.”

not wrong. But a CEO who’s stuck in back–to–back project meetings every night isn’t exactly tree to play

Abigail let out a soft laugh, You’re not

socialite

“Working late again?” Blair asked, her tone suddenly more intimate. “That sounds exhausting”

“I manage,” Abigail said. “Anyway, I’ve got things to take care of Let’s leave it here for now.”

Just then, Lila entered the office with a stack of files, and Hair ended the call.

Abigail tossed the phone aside and reached for the documents Lila handed her.

The rest of the afternoon passed quickly, and before she realized it, the end of th

She picked up her phone again, found Sebastian’s name, and dialed.

He answered almost instantly.

the workday was near

Trn about to get off work. Want to cour pick me up?” she asked. “It’s been such a hectic day I don’t even feel like moving”

It wasn’t so much that she was exhausted, more that, in that moment, he was the person she instinctively wanted to reach out to

“This is the first time you’ve actually asked me to pick you up.” Sebastian said with a smile in his voice “I’m already on my way”

“Perfect. I’ll finish up here. See you soon,” she said.

“See you”

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Chapter 281

When Sebastian arrived at Gibson Group, Abigail was already waiting, her things packed.

As they left the building, he spoke first. I saw a few apartments today. Took some videos. You can check them out

Let’s no