140. Picking the Moment

After swallowing hard, Sebastian immediately pointed his index finger at the dish table.

"I forget. I have something to discuss with Amber. So, excuse me. We'll talk again some other time," he said hastily.

Without waiting for a response, the man went towards the woman he had mentioned. The change in his attitude succeeded in making Max raise an eyebrow. "What's wrong with him?"

Before the host had time to find an answer, his attention was distracted by the approaching guest. The suspicion of Sebastian's panic suddenly faded.

"Good evening, Mr. Evans, and happy birthday, Mrs. Evans," the guest greeted with a big smile.

"Thank you, Rose. I really didn't think you could attend. Didn't you say you have started the new job?" Gabriella said warmly.

"It is true. But I am lucky because the new employer is also kind. She even wants to come to this event," the girl explained, making the questioner furrow her brows.

A second later, Gabriella's