True Love Deserves a Second Chance by Nox Shadow

Chapter 174 Rival Confrontation

Sebastian's smile froze when he heard that. He leaned in and whispered to Leonard, "Who are you, and what's your deal with Joey?"

Leonard sipped his drink, smirking. "Take a guess."

Sebastian pressed his thigh against Leonard's leg, smiling but gritting his teeth. "I won't let you take Joey. She's mine."

"That depends if you can protect her. I promised her I'd always be there for her."

"Are you talking about those childhood promises? Joey's forgotten all about them. You're just fooling yourself." "Let's see if she remembers once I tell her who I really am."

Sebastian grabbed Leonard's wrist, eyes threatening. "Don't you dare."

They clinked glasses, tension thick in the air. Dinner seemed calm, but they were ready to rip each other apart.

Sebastian tried to get Leonard drunk, but Leonard could hold his liquor. Both drank a lot. Leonard was taken away by someone, and Joey helped Sebastian to his room.

The place was basic, no bath. Joey brought hot water to wipe Sebastian down. As she was about to leave, he grabbed her waist and pulled her onto the bed, kissing her fiercely.

Sebastian's breath was hot, giving Joey no time to react. The kiss was intense, with a strong scent of alcohol. Joey's breath was taken away, her mouth pried open. Her eyes became misty, and she felt a fiery heat, her consciousness fading. Sebastian's mind was filled with Leonard's words. He thought, 'She's my woman. Why does Leonard get to protect her?'

Thinking about the case involving Connie and possibly Cordelia, a sharp pain hit Sebastian's heart. He feared Joey would leave him when the truth came out.

love her so much; I can't imagine life without her.' His

out, biting her lips. Her eyes were filled with desire, her

his voice seductive. "Then call me

redder. Her eyes were shy. "We're not

grinned. "Then let them

old bed creaked louder as they moved. Frightened, Joey

word made Sebastian's blood boil. He kissed her

stop; it got louder. Joey eventually gave

looked beside

amazed at Sebastian's stamina. After working overtime for days and last night's three rounds, he still

dressed and went out, finding Sebastian playing chess with

and well-fitted trousers. His back was straight, and his legs

with others and spread

out, "Joey, help me with this

mild annoyance. "You don't know how to go easy

king. Going easy on him would

the more I like you. He's better

"Why do you always belittle your own and praise others? If your great-grandson-in-law is so great, why hasn't he brought you any

his eyes turning cold.

chess piece on the board, his voice indifferent.

Edith Blackwood. She sneered. "We heard Joey dated a good man and came to see. Turns out he's just a good-looking but poor guy, far inferior