Fifteen minutes later.
At the hotel.
When Sylvia before Kendrix at the hotel.
It was not because he drove too slow, but because Claudia had contacted him a little later.
So when Sylvia arrived, Kendrix was not there yet.
The driver brought Sylvia up to the room and made sure Claudia was there before he dared to leave.
Sylvia said to the driver, "Wait for me downstairs. I'll come down in half an hour."
"All right. If you need anything, call me," the driver reminded her.
"All right."
Only then did the driver leave.
Sylvia looked at Claudia.
Claudia's eyes were slightly red and misty.
It seemed that she had been crying.
To be able to make Claudia cry, Sebastian sure was something else. Sylvia thought to herself.
Although Sylvia had not known Claudia for long, she knew enough to know that Claudia would not shed a tear that easily. As far as she knew, Claudia was strong and stubborn.
If Claudia cried, it must be over something serious.
Sylvia did not want to beat around the bush, so she asked frankly, "What did Sebastian say? Did he hurt you? Tell me. I'll get back at him for you."
Hearing that, Claudia laughed and shook her head. "I'm gratified and touched by your words, but he didn't do anything wrong."
"He didn't do anything wrong? Then why did you cry? Are you going to tell me something got in your eye? I won't believe you if you say that."
Sylvia's response put a stop to the excuse Claudia was about to give. Claudia sighed. "Couldn't you save me some face?"
"Then tell me the reason you cried."
Claudia pursed her lips. She did not want to let Sylvia know.
Sylvia seemed to realize that there were things she could not force Claudia to say.
Even as a very close friend, she could not cross that line.
She gazed at Claudia, sensing that Claudia was in a dilemma. Claudia looked hesitant, seeming as if there was something she did not want to reveal.
Sylvia finally said, "Forget it. If it's too much, I won't force you to tell me."
Claudia was stunned to hear her words. She could not help chuckling. "You're far more open-minded than I thought you were. Thank you for not forcing me."
It seemed that something terrible happened. Sylvia thought to herself.
Seeing the bitter smile on Claudia's face, Sylvia could not bear to pressure her for an answer. Therefore, she quickly changed the subject.
"Are you going to stay at the hotel?"
"For the time being. I'll find somewhere else later. I'm planning to rent an apartment. But before that, I'll be staying here."
"You can stay at my place with me," Sylvia offered.
Claudia immediately shook her head. "That's quite all right. It's the holidays, and I don't want to bother you."
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