Husband With Benefits
Chapter 501: The Perpetrator (2)

Chapter 501: The Perpetrator (2)

Detective Davis looked at Seb in surprise. The man had actually gone inside to question the woman because he did not believe that Vivienne Dempsey was the culprit. She could not help but look at him in wonder.

As he walked back outside, she could not help but ask," Mr Frost, isn’t Vivienne Dempsey your enemy?"

Seb paused and turned to look at the Detective in surprise. "Enemy? That is a quite a strong word, Detective."

"But I’ve done my research. She was the one responsible for your break up with Miss Olivia all those years ago. And even now, from what my sources tell me she returned to the country to take Miss Olivia away with her from here."

Seb smiled at that. "Detective Davis. Vivienne Dempsey is the only blood family my wife has left. Do you really think she came here herself? It was I who orchestrated her return. I did have to proceed with caution because she is as prejudiced against me as you were."

Detective Davis paused in shock at this revelation. How could that be... What was going on... As she followed after the man with a questioning look he directly sent her a gaze and raised an eyebrow," Detective, you’re quite curious. Then here it is. Vivienne stayed away as long as I and Olivia were not together. Once we were together, she would have come back, wanting to break us apart. But by bringing her to my territory, on my terms and revealing the things my way, I can control her."

"But how were you so sure that she was not..."

"Because she has a multitude of servants. If she wanted to do something like this, she would have sent one of them, and not done the dirty work herself. Look for the real culprit, Detective. The one who wanted to use Vivienne as the scape goat."

Once inside the car, Seb sighed and started to drive towards the office. On the passenger seat, Rosie sat stiffly, peering out of the window.

With a sigh, Seb cast a glance at the man and sighed again, questioning," Really, Rosie? Are you a masochist?"

Rosied stiffened and cast him a defensive glance before shaking his head," I don’t know what you mean, boss."

Seb rolled his eyes at that," Seriously? You’re going to pretend ignorance? What do you think I am? Blind? She stayed at your house for a night, you went out on one date and you handed her over your heart after that?"

Rosie snapped his mouth shut and glared at the boss but before he could defend himself, Seb continued," Did it not occur to you that she might be using you to keep an eye on me? Isn’t that why I put her up in your house? So that you’d keep an eye on her? And instead of gaining any information, I ended up losing my assistant? What will you do when she is done getting all the information from you?"

"She is not using me, alright! We have many other things to talk about other than you, Seb Frost!" Rosie snapped the answer, making Seb break out in laughter.

"So touchy. Really Rosie! You actually fell for Vivienne?"

Drake sighed," Look boss. I know that she is a suspect in this case. And I am also aware of the thin line I will have to walk to continue to be your assistant and having a relationship with someone who hates you. You do not have to worry that I will compromise anything related to work or the company."

Seb scoffed," Do I look worried to you Rosie. If the one thing I have to be worried about, it would be Vivienne chewing you and throwing you out to the sea. Just be careful."

Drake sent a sharp glance at Sebastian, unable to believe thw words he was listening to. Since when did Seb become so... unvindictive??

"Are you giving our relatioship your blessing?" he asked carefully.

Seb laughed at that and shook his head," Rosie. There has to be a relationship for a blessing! Lets see where you are really dating Vivienne. You’re going to need prayers instead of blessings."

Rosie was not intimidated as she simply shrugged his shoulders," Oh come on. If I can handle you, then everything else is a piece of cake! Also, you should be thanking me."

"Thanking you for dating someone who hates me?" Seb asked causally.

"No! Thanking me that I am trying to change her opinion of you."

"Really? And how are you trying to do that? By complaining about me? Or are we talking about my generosity towards your payscale. I assure you she won’t be impressed by that."

"Tch. I am telling her about how you are not as big a man wh*re as you make yourself out to be. While you’ve had your fair share of dalliances, the number of women you’ve actually been with is quite small."

"Really? And did she believe you?" Seb asked slowly.

Rosie shook his and sighed," Not at all! She firmly believes in her opinion of you as a man wh*re."

Seb chuckled at Rosie’s answer, shaking his head in amusement. "Well, good luck with her, Rosie. You’ll need it."

As they drove on, Seb couldn’t shake off the sense of unease that lingered within him. Even though he believed that Vivienne might not be involved, the fact that someone had wanted to frame her meant that they still believed her to be a threat to their plans. Which meant things could go either way.

"Rosie, I need you to keep an eye on Vivienne," Seb said, his tone serious. "I won’t comment on your personal feelings, but don’t let her manipulate you. We need to uncover the truth behind these threats and she may be involved."

"But didn’t you doubt that too? About the oils..."

"I believe that Vivienne won’t try to harm Olivia, but I am not willing to take chances, Rosie. Be very careful."

"Don’t worry, boss. I’ll make sure to tread carefully."

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