Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest)
Chapter 2082

Sebastian Brenand was reluctant, but he still got up to brush his teeth. He didn't even bother changing his clothes before leaving the house.

He didn't trim his beard, and he didn't even brush his hair.

Sebastian only hoped that the girl wouldn't fall for him.

For the last few days, he had been drinking. So now, he looked like a sluggish drunkard.

He also lost some weight because he hadn't eaten much. On top of that, his beard had grown even longer, appearing much more fragile like a patient.

He could hear laughter when he walked into the Brenand family's house.

The woman his mother arranged for him to meet had arrived, now enjoying a conversation with his parents. They were seated by her side.

Sebastian recognized her as his classmate from high school. Her name was Yvette Houston.

After graduation, Yvette had gone abroad, and he hadn't seen her since.

When everyone in the house saw Sebastian, they were all shocked. Yvette's jaw dropped for a second, unable to believe that the handsome young man she used to know had become like this. Yet, she still smiled politely, standing up to walk over to Sebastian before extending a hand to him. "Hey, Sebastian. Do you still remember me?"

Wearing a deep frown, he glanced at her in annoyance before taking a seat next to his mother.

He didn't even greet Yvette's parents.

How could he be in the mood to entertain these people?

Seeing him acting like this, his mother laughed awkwardly before moving close to Sebastian's ear. "Don't forget what I said. Do you want what happened in the picture to continue?"

Her voice was deceivingly soft, smiling as she spoke. To others, it seemed as if she was concerned regarding her son.

His heart clenched when he heard what his mother said.

After that, he stood up and mechanically greeted Yvette's parents. "Mr. Houston, Mrs. Houston, it's nice to meet you."

The two of them nodded awkwardly.

Meanwhile, Yvette studied Sebastian and his mother as she went to sit directly next to her parents.

His mother gently ruffled his hair

before looking at the others. "Sebastian has been working overtime for the past two days. He hasn't had time to groom himself. Don't be bothered by what you see."

Yvette's father laughed with an awkward expression on his face. won't. However, young people. should still pay attention to their health no matter how busy they are

at work."

Sebastian reeked of alcohol. Even a fool would know he hadn't been working. However, the Houston family didn't want to blow his cover.

They needed to be on good terms with Sebastian for the marriage to happen.

After all, there were many benefits.

Sebastian's mother noticed

everyone's expression and promptly came up with a defense. "Sebastian had to entertain some clients last night. Then he went back to the office to work and didn't even come home. He doesn't have it easy at all."

Although the Houston family knew she was lying, they didn't burst her bubble and just continued to smile.

"It's good to work hard, but he still needs to take care of himself," Yvette said.

Sebastian nodded slightly. He forced a smile on his face, but it was tinged with exhaustion.

Yvette could sense that he was unhappy, but she didn't mind.

It didn't matter what happened and how he felt before coming here.

All she wanted was the status of being his wife.

She wanted the Brenand family to help her family's business, so everything else didn't matter.

"Sebastian, show Yvette around. Help her get used to our house," his mother suggested.

Sebastian nodded before standing up stoically to lead Yvette outside.

She followed behind him closely with a smile on her face.

After heading outside, Sebastian wordlessly showed her around.

Yvette remained polite throughout the process.