My Unborn Baby Chose My Husband for Me novel Chapter 224

Bar none.

His own plot, on the other hand, was slated to have a new highway plow straight through it, slicing the property completely in half.

If that happened, his land would be rendered utterly worthless. No viable development could ever take place there.

Which meant his multi-billion-dollar investment was entirely down the drain.

He had been banking on this project to save his company.

Sebastian felt as if he had been struck by lightning. A deafening ringing filled his ears, paralyzing his ability to think.

Sienna's face was equally ashen.

She didn't know the first thing about real estate, but she understood money.

Sienna clenched her fists tightly.

Why?

Why did Seraphina get to hoard all the good luck in the world?

After the summit concluded, Sebastian didn't leave right away.

He stood outside the convention center, watching Lucian's car pull out of the parking lot.

Seraphina sat in the passenger seat with the window rolled halfway down, the breeze catching her hair.

Thanks to her pregnancy, she had a radiant complexion and looked a bit softer, much healthier than before.

Sebastian kept his eyes locked on the vehicle until it completely disappeared from sight.

Sienna walked up beside him, a hint of resentment lacing her tone.

"Let's go."

He didn't utter a word as he headed toward the parking lot.

In the car, Sienna wanted to say something multiple times but swallowed her words.

She could tell he was in a foul mood.

She didn't want to poke the bear at a time like this.

The car rolled to a stop outside The Simmons Estate, and she turned to look at him.

"Sebastian, don't let it get to you too much. Lucian just got a lucky break with that land."

His grip tight on the wheel, he replied flatly.

"No."

Sienna paused. "What?"

"It wasn't luck."

Taking a deep breath, she pushed the door open and stepped into the house.

Zelda Gates was in the living room arranging flowers. Hearing the noise, she looked up, her hands pausing as she took in her daughter's thunderous expression.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Sienna tossed her bag onto the sofa, her voice muffled with frustration. "The government released the zoning plans for the east side."

Zelda set down her shears. "And?"

Everyone had been closely monitoring that area's development.

"They're building a city park right next to Lucian's property. The value has quintupled, at the very least."

Zelda remained silent for a few seconds.

Her tone was completely collected. "And? What does that have to do with you?"

Sienna's eyes widened, and she sat up straight. "Mom, you—"

"Sienna," Zelda cut her off sharply. "How many millions Lucian makes or Sebastian loses is entirely out of your hands. What you need to be focusing on is how to get Sebastian to marry you as soon as possible."

Sienna pressed her lips together, staying quiet.

Zelda stared at her, her gaze so cold it bordered on cruel. "You've been stringing along with Sebastian for ages now. You either need to secure a ring, or cut your losses and walk away."

The brutal truth hit her right where it hurt, and the color drained from Sienna's face.