1- Chapter 20 Sebastian , Benjamin and Elijah went quiet for a few days . During that time , Eloise successfully opened the second branch in Eidolen . The three of them sent over a flower basket . They saw Eloise so busy she barely had a moment to rest , while Colin skillfully greeted the guests . They went into the store and offered to help , but Eloise drove them out . Just as they were feeling frustrated , a tall and slender man with a cold , commanding presence brushed past them and entered the store . Sebastian instinctively frowned as he turned to look . , " The man called out , his cool voice laced with a trace of warmth . " Ellie , " Eloise looked up , and a hint of smile appeared in her eyes . " You came . " Brandon Gray walked over and took the stock from her hands . He would rearrange them for her . The two exchanged a smile before Eloise turned to greet a customer . When Colin saw Brandon , he ran over happily , hugging Brandon's leg affectionately . " Mr. Gray , I missed you so much ! " Eloise , Brandon , and Colin looked like a happy little family , which deeply unsettled Sebastian . His pupils contracted , and his fists clenched instinctively . Benjamin and Elijah's eyes reddened . They were about to charge in when Sebastian stopped them . They stayed in the car , not leaving . With Brandon helping out , things became much easier for Eloise . Colin had free time and stayed close by her side . He glanced at Brandon , who was still busy working , then pulled Eloise down and whispered into her ear , " Mom , when are you going to accept Mr. Gray and marry him ? " Eloise smiled and tapped his nose , not answering . But tenderness filled her eyes as she stared at Brandon . Today was Eloise's birthday . Brandon had booked a table at a restaurant and arranged a candlelit dinner . Colin had already been sent back to the Windsor residence ahead of time . Inside the private dining room , the two chatted about work and life , occasionally sharing a smile . It felt natural and sweet . Setting down his fork and knife , Brandon took out a delicate gift box , revealing a diamond necklace . " Ellie , today marks the third year since we met . It's also my third year of being in love with you . We understand each other well and share the same values . Will you become my girlfriend ?" Eloise smiled knowingly and was just about to respond when the door to the private room was suddenly thrown open . " I object ! " Sebastian burst in , his sharp eyes full of jealousy and rage . He grabbed Eloise's wrist , questioning her with bloodshot eyes , " Ellie , is he the reason you won't come home ? " Eloise was yanked to her feet . She slapped Sebastian hard across the face . " What the hell does it have to do with you ? Sebastian , are you out of your mind ? 11 Brandon immediately stepped forward and punched Sebastian in the face . Sebastian stumbled back a few steps and let go of her . Brandon then pulled Eloise behind him instantly . Seeing Eloise rely on and trust another man , Sebastian couldn't hold back his fury anymore . He clenched his fists before charging forward . The two started fighting in the private room , but Sebastian was quickly overwhelmed . Seeing Brandon gaining the upper hand , Eloise stood to the side and watched . She made no move to stop it . Only when Brandon finally stopped did she walk up and grab his hand , examining it with concern . Then , she blew on it gently . " Are you okay ? Does it hurt ? Let's go to the hospital and have it checked . " The moment triggered a memory in Sebastian's mind . It was shortly after they got married . One day , he came home with a small cut on the back of his hand . He hadn't even noticed it , but Eloise saw it right away . She cupped his hand carefully and blew on it , her eyes full of concern . But he acted as if she had burned him . Annoyed , he pushed her away coldly . " You're being childish . " Her eyes instantly dimmed , but he pretended not to see and walked off without looking back . What he used to dismiss without a second thought was now something he couldn't have even if he begged for it . Sebastian felt his heart was torn in half , making it hard for him to breathe . Eloise grabbed Brandon's hand and got ready to leave . At the door , she stopped and looked at Sebastian , her eyes cold and distant . " Sebastian , I'm with someone now , " she said . " Are you planning to do what Iris once did ? You two really are a perfect match . " Sebastian's face turned deathly pale as he watched Eloise walk away without looking back . The pain in his chest was unbearable . 675 Chapter 20 He knew , with painful clarity , that Eloise was never coming back .