True Love Deserves a Second Chance by Nox Shadow

Chapter 227

Chapter 227 Don't Kill Me

"Sebastian looked calm. ""Set the bait and wait for them to fall into the trap."" He wanted to see who could rally the four major families against the Winters Group.

After hanging up, Sebastian saw Joyce about to leave. ""Where are you going?"" he asked quickly.

Joyce turned back with a smile. ""I'm checking on Mrs. Guise. You and your dad can continue your discussion without me.""

Sebastian's eyes darkened, his voice tinged with grievance. ""Darling, your husband is in a vegetative state and needs you. Are you really leaving me to see another man?""

Joyce raised an eyebrow. ""You and your dad are discussing company stuff. I don't want to interrupt. I'll be back soon.""

Without waiting for a reply, she left.

Derek stood up and said bluntly, ""You don't need me here. Stay put. I'll go with Joyce to check on Elise.""

Sebastian watched Derek leave, grinding his teeth. He knew Derek's intentions towards Elise. Lately, Derek seemed to visit him, but spent more time in Elise's ward. Sebastian refused to believe there was no history between them. Sebastian quickly texted Dominic: [Check Leonard and my dad's DNA]

Ten minutes passed, and Joyce hadn't returned. Sebastian called her.

Joyce was on the sofa, eating a strawberry cake Leonard made. Seeing the caller ID, she answered.

Sebastian's low, hoarse voice came through. ""Joyce, how's Mrs. Guise? Is her wound healing well?""

well. The doctor said

""I thought something happened. You and

at the time. ""It's

longer to me. Maybe because you're not here, time drags. Joyce, I'm getting more dependent on you. What should I do?"" Usually strong and domineering, Sebastian now sounded

bought you

cake. It's great.

care for anything from Leonard. Be careful he

took the phone from Joyce, and said

I used top-quality ingredients for Joyce.

any cake she wants. Our housekeeper can make it. We

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haven't registered your

to do? Compete with me for her? Don't forget, she

I want to, I could win Joyce back in

""Leonard, don't you dare!""

treat her poorly, I

the call on the balcony, so the people inside didn't hear the conversation. After hanging up, he

happy. But now, Sebastian had caused her too much pain. Whether it was Isabella or Cordelia, they could

from behind him. ""Leo, let's go with Joyce to see

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