True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 226 You Are So Heartless

"Sophia's eyes went wide. It took her a moment to realize Alexander had kissed her, and it was a deep one.

'This is my first kiss,' she thought, a furious wave washed her over. She bit down hard on his lip, making him let go in pain. "Sophia, why'd you bite me?""

"""I should ask you! Why'd you kiss me? How are you any different from that jerk earlier?""

Alexander wiped the blood from his lip and chuckled. ""I saved you. Can't I get a little reward?""

""Don't joke around! Just because you're the young master of Green Shadow Media doesn't mean I'll be scared of you. Believe it or not, I'll accuse you of harassment!"" """You're so heartless. Not only are you ungrateful, but you also want to sue me."" He grabbed her wrist and started walking out. They hadn't gone far when Edgar hurried over. "Sophia, why'd it take you so long in the restroom? I thought something happened."" Edgar looked up and saw Alexander, then pointed at him. ""Who is he? Did he bully you?"" Alexander, still holding Sophia's hand, smirked. ""Never seen a couple being affectionate? Get lost.""

Edgar's eyes widened. ""Sophia, is he your boyfriend?""

Sophia was about to deny it when Alexander stopped her. He whispered, ""If you deny it, I'll have Edgar blacklisted. Just try me.""

Sophia gritted her teeth and whispered, ""You're despicable!""

""A little despicable is just playful. Didn't you know?""

"""That's not playful! You want to be my boyfriend? Not in this lifetime!"" She turned to Edgar. ""Just a friend, Mr. Moore. Let's go; we have a press conference to attend."""

Without looking back, she walked straight into the banquet hall.

Alexander, frustrated, cursed with a laugh. ""Am I that bad? You can't even admit I'm your boyfriend? Just wait.""

He turned and left, rubbing the spot where Sophia had bitten him. 'Why did I kiss her? Why did it feel so good, making me want more?'

Alexander suddenly stopped. His heart felt like it had been hit hard. 'Could I really be falling for Sophia?'

Meanwhile, news of Sebastian's coma spread quickly. Derek took over as the group's president. Bianca returned to help. Joyce took on the task of caring for Sebastian. All signs pointed to Sebastian being in a vegetative state.

Cordelia sat on the hospital bed, watching the news with a hint of satisfaction, but soon went mad.

She threw her phone to the ground in a fit of rage. ""I want to go out and see Sebastian. I want to see my son. He's in a vegetative state, why won't you let me see him?""

She cried and screamed, stumbling to the door, trying to rush out. But the bodyguards stopped her. ""Sorry, Mrs. Winters, Mr. Winters has given strict orders. You are not to leave this room.""

Cordelia cursed at the bodyguards. ""Orders? I am his mother! What gives him the right to keep me from my own son? If he dies without seeing me, the guilt will be on your hands!""

Just then, Derek's cold voice echoed from the hallway. ""How dare you call him your son? If it weren't for you, would Sebastian be so badly injured?""

Derek grabbed Cordelia by the collar and threw her to the ground, eyes full of hatred. ""Cordelia, you better hope Sebastian wakes up. If he dies, you won't live either!""

Cordelia, shaking and crying, pleaded, ""Derek, I was wrong. I just wanted to scare you. I didn't expect the fire to get so big, or for Sebastian to get hurt. Please, let me see him. He's still my child. My heart feels like it's being stabbed."" Derek grabbed her throat, gritting his teeth. ""Does it hurt? Are you drowning in guilt? Good. My son is gravely injured, and his life is uncertain. Why should I let you off easy? I'll torture you slowly. For every day Sebastian is in a coma, you'll suffer.""

Cordelia's face turned purple-red as she choked. She had never seen Derek so angry. Despite her tears, a twisted sense of satisfaction flashed in her mind.

Just as she was about to suffocate, Derek let go and threw her to the ground, then turned and left.

When Derek opened the door to Sebastian's room, his anger vanished. His gaze softened as he looked at Joyce. ""Joyce, your grandmother made soup for you. Drink it while it's hot.""

He even served a bowl and handed it to Joyce.

Lying in bed, Sebastian sighed, ""Dad, your son is in a life-and-death situation, and you don't even care. You're just focused on your daughter-in-law and grandson.""

Derek glared at him. ""You're already in a vegetative state. What else is there to care about? I have to take care of Joyce and the child for the Winters Family's future."" """So you want me to die early so my son can take my place?""

""Pretty much. If you die early and the child isn't grown yet, Joyce taking charge is the same.""

Sebastian smiled and ruffled Joyce's hair. ""See, your father-in-law cares more about you than me. But don't worry, whether you take charge or not, all my assets and myself are yours, right, honey?"" Sebastian looked at Joyce with a suggestive gaze, gently wiping soup from Joyce's lips.

Seeing them so affectionate, Derek felt both comforted and envious. He remembered how he and Cordelia used to be so in love. But later... He sighed.

Sebastian looked up at him. ""Did you see Cordelia just now?""

Derek nodded. ""She wanted to see you and went crazy with the bodyguards.""

Sebastian's face darkened. ""Keep an eye on her. Don't let her out.""

If she got out and saw Joyce, she would definitely reveal Joyce's background.

Derek replied, ""I know.""

""How are things at home?""

"""The mole was found. It was a gardener at the Winters Mansion. His wife was kidnapped. If he didn't do as they said, they would kill his wife. He gave the gasoline to Cordelia and opened the gas pipe. He's been handed over to the police."" Sebastian's eyes narrowed. ""No rush. They're about to make a big move.""

Just then, Dominic called, ""Mr. Winters, someone has united the four major families to launch a commercial siege on the Winters Group."

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