Chapter 48 Chapter 48 The Scheme

Sierra hesitated but ultimately set the knife down, her decision swayed solely by Vera's desperate, pleading eyes

So when do you plan to call Benson?" William pressed.

Sierra replied coolly, "I have my own plans."

A sharp gleam flickered in William's eyes, but he didn't press further.

Instead, he switched tactics. "It's getting late. Why don't you stay here tonight? Your mother hasn't seen you in a long time. She's missed you.

Both Sierra and Vera were taken aback. Siema frowned, william had never allowed her to stay at the Shaw residence. In fact, the grand villa didn't even have a room set aside for her. This was the first time he'd openly invited her to stay.

Something was definitely off.

She was about to refuse when Vera delightfully grasped her am. “Sierra, please stay tonight. I really haven't seen you in so long."

heart soften. She nodded in agreement. It was only for one

for Vera's affection. She was the only one who truly cared for her in this house. Williams had someone

that evening, Vera was carrying a cup of hot milk, ready to bring it to Sierra, when William stopped her. He dropped two white pills into the cup. Vera was taken aback,

glaring at her. He whispered, "It's just two sleeping

"William, why are you giving Sierra

in, whispering a few

out, she'll be furious." "she's devoted to you. You're her mother. Even

said quietly, “William,

then I'm helping her. Just do

speak again, but

me, or do you want to watch our company go bankrupt and see Xavier suffer?” he threatened in a

up. Don't let her figure it

room and gently knocked on the door.

"Mom."

heated up a cup

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