Sebastian glanced down at Kourtney, his expression softening slightly and his anger slowly subsiding. Her gentle touch to his back just now made him feel some kind of electricity, and he felt a sweet tug in his heartstrings.

He reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.

"I understand how you feel, my dear. But these people need to learn their lesson. They can't treat you like this."

Kourtney nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you for standing up for me. I don't want to be here anymore. So can we just… go?"

Sebastian turned back to the crowd, his gaze sweeping over them with...