Reading between the lines of what Naomi had just said, Sebastian had already pieced most of it together.
"What can I do to help?"
"No need, I've got this." Naomi waved Lily over. "Mr. Cole, order whatever else you want put it on my tab."
She took Lily's hand and headed out.
Sebastian watched them go, something dark and unreadable settling behind his eyes.
His phone buzzed on the table.
Miles.
Big development. Meet me at the usual spot.
Eight words, and Sebastian already sensed exactly how much was packed into them.
He glanced at the untouched food still sitting on the table and pressed his lips together.
Once outside, Naomi hailed a cab and headed straight for the Blackwood estate with Lily.
"Mom, I still think this is just Julian pulling something," Lily said, pouting, clearly
