Chapter 283 - Danny's end

"That is a good question. I mean, you pulled all your strings to rot me in the jail but here I am, standing in front of you—" Shrugging his shoulders, Danny added, "Well, I shouldn't take all the credit." 

Pointing his chin towards Ellie, he added, "Thanks to your secretary—girlfriend who unknowingly led me to you." 

Tightening her grip around Sebastian's sleeves, Ellie tried to pull him back. She didn't want Danny to harm Sebastian in any way. Last time, she had saved him but this time things were different. 

Understanding her anxiety and fear, he tightened his grip around her hand before giving her an assuring look.

Just then, Danny pulled out a pistol from his pocket and pointed it towards Sebastian. "You ruined my life Sebastian Stewart, you took everything away from me. Now I will take away something that is very dear to you right in front of your eyes." 

"Sebastian, El—" Noah stopped midway when he saw Danny standing right in front of his friends with a pistol in his hand. He then quickly gestured Calvin something before stopping the others from stepping forward. 

Looking at the crowd of familiar faces, Danny chuckled, "Oh look, seems like the entire family is here." 

Pushing Ellie back, Sebastian took a step forward. "I am the one you should have a problem with, Ellie has nothing to do with this situation or you. Just let her go—" 

Scrunching her brows, Ellie vigorously shook her head. "I am not going anywhere." 

Looking at her, Sebastian cupped her cheeks. "Babe, this isn't the right time to act stubborn, okay? You go away with Noah and I'll come back as soon as I finish dealing with this." 

"I am not acting stubborn, there is no way I am going to leave you alone and you know that very well." Before he could say anything, she added, "There is no point arguing with me over this." Grabbing his hand, she sighed, "Please don't force me to do something I don't want to." 

Laughing hysterically, Danny scoffed, "I wasn't expecting to witness such a lovely romantic play but it's also fascinating." Looking at Sebastian, he added, "Who would have thought that one day I will see you in such a helpless state." 

"Danny, you can't go against the law. There is still time, you can surrender yourself and skip the consequences," Noah remarked. 

"Against the law? Do you think what you people did wasn't against the law?" Gritting his teeth, he snapped, "You people ruined my life, Sebastian Stewart ruined my life. I lost everything, my family, the position in the company, everything. And all of this happened because of you people." 

Turning towards Sebastian and Ellie, he added, "You even turned my dad against me. My life is already ruined but I won't let you live in peace. You have to pay for what you have done Sebastian Stewart." Taking a step towards them, he smirked, "Or should I take away something that is dear to you and make your life a living hell." 

Slowly pushing Ellie behind him, Sebastian stated, "Don't even try to involve Ellie in this." 

"Why not? Didn't this start because of her?" Without waiting for his reply, Danny added, "You refused to do any kind of business with me because of her. If not for that woman you are trying to protect, I would never try to kill you and I wouldn't be in jail. Everything is happening because of her and now she has to pay the price." 

Before he could pull the trigger, a loud gunshot followed by a painful groan was heard. 

Holding his bleeding left foot, Danny groaned in pain before collapsing on the ground. 

Taking advantage of the situation, Noah quickly rushed forward and kicked the gun off his hand. 

Just then the policemen stepped forward and confiscated Danny. 

"Seb, Ellie, are you both okay?" Owen panic strickenly inquired. 

Pulling her into his embrace, Sebastian asked, "Are you okay?" When she nodded her head, he breathed a sigh of relief. "Everything is okay now, you don't have to worry."

"The police had already tracked Danny down. When they told me the location, I found out it was the same as yours. I tried to call you but you did not receive my call," Noah informed. 

When one of the police officers approached them, Arthur remarked, "Sebastian, take Ellie home, I'll take care of things here." 

"I'll stay and help him out, you all should go," Calvin stated before following Arthur. 

Looking at Ellie, Sebastian informed, "Your parents are worried for you, especially your mom. Let's go home quickly, okay?" When she nodded her head, he quickly guided her towards the exit. 

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Next day. 

Airport. 

"Here is your coffee." Sitting beside Ellie, Sebastian inquired, "You seem a bit lost babe, what happened?" 

Looking at him, she inquired, "Is that true? Did you really refuse to do business with him because of me?" Before he could say anything, she added, "Is this something related to what happened during the first meeting with Danny Hudson?" 

Gently caressing her hair, he sighed, "Why are you still thinking about that? Everything is over now, it doesn't matter how it started." 

Placing her head on his shoulder, she sighed, "I just feel bad and guilty." 

Intertwining their hands together, he kissed the back of her hand. "You don't have to feel guilty. Come on now cheer up honey, we are going to Seattle to have fun. Don't let anything spoil your mood." 

"You didn't have to come with me, I—" 

Cutting her off, he frowned, "Why wouldn't I come with you? Do you want to have all the fun without me? Don't you love me anymore?" 

"What if I say no?" she chuckled. 

"Hmm then I'll have to work harder and make you fall in love with me all over again." 

Keeping quiet for quite some time, she said, "Seb, your mom—" Stopping midway, she sighed in dejection. After whatever had happened, Ellie was sure that no matter what she did, Rebecca would never accept her. Though Sebastian always assured her that it didn't matter but she still felt very bad and disheartened about it. 

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