Chapter 144. The Truth

CELINE's P O V

I heard the loud slap, but it didn't land on my cheek. Instead, I felt two arms wrap around me to protect me from the impact, and I saw how the palm of Olivia's hand landed on her son's back.

‘‘Sebastian, what in the world are you doing?!!’’ When she saw how her son guarded me, it made her extremely angry.

‘‘No, mom! What exactly are you doing?’’ As he turned around to face his mother, he posed the question in a frustrated tone.

‘‘What am I doing?’’ She retorted. ‘‘To what extent has she managed to cast her spell over you? She wanted to kill Brylee! And why didn't you tell me about it? I wouldn’t know about it if not for Sasha!’’

She was fuming, and her eyes were shooting a slicing glare back at me.

‘‘You knew about it, and you tolerated her!’’ she continued, her index finger pointing angrily at me. ‘‘You’re still letting her do whatever she wants! What if she killed Brylee? What would happen to Claire’s heart? My god, Sebastian! Are you e