Be frowned, confused by his words.

"Hurt me?" Be asked.

"Hmm," Sean said calmly, "I might take you with Dax and bring you somewhere that Tristan would never find us!"

Be was taken aback by his words. She considered whether Sean was joking, attempting to ease the tension between them.

However, her heart raced when she noticed the seriousness of his words.

’Heaven! Is he serious? Does he really n to kidnap me and Dax?’

She couldn’t help but ask, "Sean, are you joking, right?"

"I’m not joking. I’m serious, Be Donovan! Knowing that you’re returning to Tristan and he loves you back is killing me. My mind can’t be rational if I see you with him. So, it’s better that we’re not friends now, or I might do what I’m nning in my mind."

"Sean—" Be could only call his name; she didn’t know how to respond to his words.

She pressed her lips, not wanting to say anything, afraid she might hurt him even more.

"I want to meet Dax for thest time. I hope you will allow me to meet him," Sean suddenly broke the silence. When he saw Be looking at him, he continued, "Don’t worry; I won’t kidnap him. I just need to say a proper goodbye to him. Please—"

"There’s nost time, Sean. If you want, I won’t forbid you from meeting my son, Dax. He already knows you as my best friend; he calls you uncle. I hope you remember that and stop your thoughts about ending our friendship." Be sincerely said.

Even though Sean wants to cut ties with her as a friend, Be will not take his word seriously. She can see that what he said didn’te from his heart. He is just disappointed and angry, and she knows he will heal over time.

Sensing his silence, Be continued, her voice filled with hope and uncertainty, "I’m having a lunch party with friends and family this weekend at my house. I hope you can join us and meet Dax there. I’ll send you my home address..."

"Sure, I will definitelye," Sean replied before standing. "I will not take your time any longer, Bells." He excused himself in the most gentle tone possible.

Be stood up from her seat and followed him to the door, but she only took a few steps before she saw Sean stop and turn to look at her.

"Let me walk you out—"

"No. You don’t have to see me out, Bells..." Sean smiled as he gently patted her shoulder. She blinked and looked at him, surprised by his gesture.

Before she could say anything, Sean had left the room, closing the door behind him.

Be stood motionless in her ce, looking at the closed door with mixed emotions.

***

A few minutes earlier...

Three people stood before Be’s office: Leo, Dana, and the newly arrived Harper Reed.

They all felt tense waiting for the door to open.

Harper Reed hade to meet Sean Spencer in person. She had met Sean twice while visiting Be’s house in Northern Sweden and seemed eager to see him again this time.

"Leo, how long have they been chatting inside?" Harper asked curiously. It had been almost ten minutes since she joined Leo and Dana, but the door in front of them was tightly closed.

"I think it’s almost two hours," answered Dana after checking her watch. She and Leo had been standing almost two hours in front of Be’s office, curious to see Sean Spencer in person — luckily, she didn’t have much work now.

"Wow, they’ve talked for so long—" Harper turned her gaze back to Be’s office door.

"Yeah," Leo responds. He nced at Herper, "Since when did you know Be knew Sean Spencer?"

"Since I visit Be in Sweden. I met Sean there. And I met him twice. Oh right... I heard from Be that she has known Sean since her teens."

Leo and Dana were amazed to hear that.

"Wow. Looks like I’m the only one who didn’t know about Sean?" Leo nced at Harper.

"I think so because I believe Jack and Stefan know him," Harper chuckled when she saw Leo shake his head, his sulky expression clearly framed on his face.

"Boss, Miss Harper, look—" Dana eximed when she saw the door swing open after two hours.

Instantly, everyone looked at the door and was stunned to see Sean Spencer’s tall figure, with a sturdy posture, sleek ck hair, and all-ck clothes, step out from inside.

His handsome face looked calm; however, his cold aura made the air around him feel freezing.

As the trio saw him walking towards them, they felt mesmerized and unable to tear their gaze from him or say any words.

Seeing Sean nod slightly as he passed them without saying anything suddenly made Harper react first.

"Sean! Sean Spencer—" Harper Reed called out unexpectedly. She immediately regretted it when she saw Sean stop and turn to look at her.

"Hey…H-Hi..." Harper continued awkwardly while cursing herself in her heart. "It’s…it’s me. Uhmmm…do you remember me?" Inwardly, she scolded herself once more for her foolish question.

Sean frowned, trying to remember the woman before him. But after trying to recall, he couldn’t be sure if he ever knew this woman’s name. But he did remember seeing her before.

Harper felt her face turn hot when she saw Sean evidently struggle to recognize her.

"I’m sorry, who are you?" Sean asked, pretending to have never met her because he couldn’t recall her name.

"Pft!" Leo’s soft chuckle could be heard from behind, making Harper feel even more ashamed.

’Damn this man! How could he forget me, even though we’ve met twice!?’ Harper couldn’t help but vent her frustration inside.

Trying to save face, she could onlyugh while clenching her fists. "Hahaha, it’s okay if you don’t remember me, Sean. I guess it’s been a while since thest time I saw you….I…I mean, it’s..it’s been a while since we met…uhmmm, I’m Harper, by the way," she said awkwardly.

"Oh, Miss Reed?"