True Love Deserves a Second Chance

Joey glared at him. "Then what? She tries to kill herself again, and you freak out and risk your life to save her? Sebastian, why do I have to suffer for your debts to her?"

"I won't, Joey. I won't care about her anymore, and I won't let her hurt you."

Sebastian saw Joey's shoulders shaking and pulled her into a hug, worried she might break down.

He'd never been this scared before.

Joey suddenly pushed him away with surprising strength.

Her eyes were full of pain and disappointment.

Pointing to the door, she said coldly, "Leave. I don't want to see you right now."

"Joey, I just want to be with you." Sebastian grabbed her hand, looking at her with deep affection.

Joey shook him off like he was something dirty.

"Sebastian, without you, I'd be better off. Stay away from me!"

She opened the door and stared at him until he left.

Once he was gone, tears streamed down her face.

She slid down the door, sitting on the floor.

Since Isabella came back, her life had been chaos.

Every time Isabella tried to kill herself and called Sebastian in the middle of the night, he would leave her alone. She kept telling herself Sebastian was just grateful to Isabella. His heart was still with her. But when she heard him say, "a game of love without romance," she realized how foolish she'd been.

In two months, she'd faced a breakup, rumors, slander, and kidnapping.

She'd even endured the torment of aphrodisiacs.

Now she was being accused of not supporting her mother.

Her life had been a mess because of Isabella.

Joey sat on the cold floor, her bloodshot eyes staring at the clock.

As time passed, her heart grew colder.

Then she heard a rapid knock on the door.

Thinking it was Sebastian, she shouted, "Go away!"

But then she heard Benjamin's concerned voice. "Joey, it's Dad. Open the door."

Joey quickly wiped her tears and opened the door with red eyes.

Seeing her, Benjamin's heart ached.

He pulled her into a hug, soothing her gently. "Don't be afraid. I'm here. I won't let her hurt you."

Joey nodded repeatedly.

Julian and Maxwell also came in.

The four of them sat on the couch, facing the situation calmly.

After crying, Joey wasn't fragile anymore.

She looked at Julian. "Julian, tell me what's going on at the law firm. Don't lie."

Julian hesitated. "Some clients are canceling contracts, especially yours. But don't worry, this won't affect the firm's operations much."

Joey smiled faintly.

The firm was new. These things would definitely affect it.

In this industry, reputation mattered more than ability.

She looked down, silent for a long time, then looked at Benjamin. "Dad, I don't want to run away this time."

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"I can handle it. Seven years ago, I was too young and fragile, so that incident really got to me. But now, I've grown up and won't let her affect me anymore."

"There's something I haven't told you. Angie already approached me. She even worked as a cleaner at Winters Group. She threatened to kill herself at the Winters Group anniversary celebration to get money from me." "She drove me back into depression. Dad, I don't want to be controlled by her anymore. Uncovering the scars is painful, but it's better than not daring to touch them."

Hearing this, Benjamin's eyes filled with tears.

He didn't know what his daughter had endured while he was sick.

He patted Joey's shoulder. "With me by your side, we fear nothing."

After leaving Joey, Sebastian drove straight to the Vale estate.

The black Cullinan sped into the Vale estate like a bolt of lightning.

A tall, imposing figure with a cold, oppressive aura stepped out of the car and headed straight for the first-floor hall.

Darren Vale was sitting on the couch reading a newspaper. Seeing Sebastian come in, he immediately greeted him with a smile. "Sebastian, why are you here so early?" Sebastian spoke coldly, "Where's Isabella?"

"Isabella? She should still be in bed. What's the matter?"

"Call her down. I need to talk to her."

His voice was devoid of warmth, filled with barely suppressed anger.

Darren waved to the maid, signaling her to go upstairs and call Isabella.

Then he smiled and asked, "Are you two having a fight? Isabella hasn't been in a good mood lately. You should be more understanding. After all, she injured her leg for your Winters Group."

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Sebastian sneered. "Mr. Vale, you should know me well. Anyone who crosses my line, I won't show any mercy. If Isabella continues to act recklessly, don't blame me for breaking ties despite our families' relationship." Darren caught the meaning in Sebastian's words and immediately frowned. "Has Isabella caused some trouble?"

"Whether she has or not, you can ask her yourself."

Just then, Isabella came downstairs in a light purple nightgown.

Seeing Sebastian, she ran towards him excitedly as if nothing had happened. "Sebastian, did you come to see me?"

Sebastian's cold eyes glanced at her injured leg, then he asked, "Your leg healed so quickly?"

Isabella's smile froze for a moment but quickly returned to normal. "It was Cordelia who found me a good doctor, so I recovered quickly."

Sebastian's eyes darkened, his voice icy. "Where's Angie?"

Isabella feigned ignorance. "Who's Angie? I don't know her. Sebastian, is she your friend?"

"Isabella, I gave you a chance and warned you not to hurt Joey, but you didn't listen. Don't blame me for being ruthless."

He threw a stack of photos on the table, showing her and Angie together.

"Not only did you bring her into Winters Group, but you also incited her to pressure Joey. Then you got her out of the mental hospital and into the evaluation team.

You recorded that video to attack Joey.

Isabella, don't think that just because I don't have evidence for the aphrodisiac and kidnapping incidents, I can't do anything to you.

There's no one in this world I'm afraid to teach a lesson!"

His voice was cold and merciless.

Isabella trembled in Darren's arms.

"Dad, save me. I didn't do those things. I don't know any Angie."

Just then, a gentle and calm voice came from the hall. "Do you recognize the woman hidden in the Old Mansion basement?"