A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 211 Shameless Demands

Sierra caught the smug look on William's face, his confidence practically radiating off him. She had a hunch-he must have threatened her mom again, forcing her to stay in the marriage.

When Vera saw the disappointment in her daughter's eyes, her head dropped. She couldn't even meet Sierra's gaze and her heart ached.

Sierra must be utterly disappointed in her.

Yet, Vera couldn't agree to a divorce. If she did, she'd ruin her children. Xavier and Sierra would never be able to hold their heads high again.

"You heard her," William said, grinning as he pulled Vera into his arms. "It's not that I won't agree-it's that your mother doesn't want to leave me. She can't."

He looked downright triumphant. As long as Vera stayed married to him, Sierra would always be held back. If Vera were willing to leave, Sierra would have the upper hand. She wouldn't even need Theo's help-she could take William to court herself and win.

But no matter how hard Sierra tried, if Vera refused, she'd still lose in the end.

noticed the shift in Sierra's expression-how she was starting to take him seriously. He chuckled and leaned back. "I know Theo's into you. I don't want to make this uglier than it

he was a shrewd bastard. There was no way he'd give in without getting something in return. She lifted

doesn't mess with the Shaw family or hurt the Shaw Company. Second, Theo has to invest in Shaw Corporation and become a business partner.

calculation as he sank

the moon. He wouldn't pass up a single chance to sell

cold laugh. "You really think highly

you. As a father, I'm looking out for you. If Theo truly likes you, the conditions I've set will be a piece of cake for him. But if he can't meet them, it just means you're not as important to him as

his face was as fake as ever. Sierra's fingers curled into

as ever, kept going. "Since you're set on marrying Theo, he should meet me and Vera. As long as he agrees to my conditions in person, I'll hand over

a test and a

time. Don't you dare lay a hand on my mom

well," William agreed, his tone

was gripping tightly. She turned to Sierra