True Love Deserves a Second Chance
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?""

Joyce replied, ""The wound's healing well. The doctor said she could be discharged in two days.""

Sebastian said meaningfully, ""I thought something happened. You and my dad have been gone a while.""

Joyce glanced at the time. ""It's been just under ten minutes.""

"""Really? It feels 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 like a lonely puppy. Joyce laughed. She took another bite of cake. ""Sebastian, even Baxter isn't as clingy as you. I'll finish the cake and come back.""

Sebastian frowned. ""Who bought you the cake?""

Joyce replied, ""Leonard made me an ice cream strawberry cake. It's great. Want some? I'll save you a piece.""

Sebastian, usually calm, couldn't hide his emotions. ""I don't care for anything from Leonard. Be careful he didn't use expired cream, making you sick and harming our baby.""

Leonard, sitting next to Joyce, heard everything. He smiled slightly, took the phone from Joyce, and said gently, ""Hurry up and eat, or the ice cream will melt.""

He walked to the balcony with the phone. ""Don't worry, I used top-quality ingredients for Joyce. Everything's safe for pregnant women. She won't get sick.""

Hearing Leonard's voice, Sebastian clenched his teeth in frustration. ""Joyce can have any cake she wants. Our housekeeper can make it. We don't need your favors, Leonard. Joyce is my wife now. Remember your place.""

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Leonard chuckled. ""I remember you haven't registered your marriage yet. Legally, she's still single.""

"""What are you trying to do? Compete with me for her? Don't forget, she loves me. To her, you're just a childhood friend.""

"Feelings can change. If I want to, I could win Joyce back in a heartbeat. Don't test me.""

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

"""Whether I dare depends on your sincerity. If you treat her poorly, I can take her away from you anytime. Just wait and see!""

Leonard took the call on the balcony, so the people inside didn't hear the conversation. After hanging up, he stood there, quietly looking out the window.

Joyce was someone Leonard had wanted to protect since childhood. He hoped she would always be happy. But now, Sebastian had caused her too much pain. Whether it was Isabella or Cordelia, they could hurt her at any time. He couldn't imagine how Joyce would cope if Cordelia was indeed the one who killed Connie.

Just then, Elise's voice came from behind him. ""Leo, let's go with Joyce to see Sebastian.""

Leonard immediately walked over, took a jacket from the closet, and draped it over Elise's shoulders. Supporting her arm, he said, ""Your wound hasn't healed yet. Walk slowly.""

They walked to the elevator. When it reached the tenth floor, someone pushed a wheelchair in.

Elise instinctively stepped back but tripped over the wheelchair's wheel. She fell towards the elevator.

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Elise found herself enveloped in Derek's familiar scent, and tears welled up in her eyes. She always longed for him, wanted to see him, to be close to him.

Derek saw her slightly red eyes, and his heart ached. Even more troubling, a part of him he thought was non-functional had a noticeable reaction.

Derek looked at Elise in surprise. After more than twenty years, he felt this way again. 'Why is this happening?'

As their eyes met, a sinister voice came from the elevator. ""Derek, what are you doing? I'm not dead yet.""

Hearing this, Derek immediately let go of Elise. He looked up to see Cordelia in the wheelchair, glaring at them.

Derek wasn't guilty, just frowned at her. ""Who let you out?""

Cordelia sneered, ""I finally understand why you locked me in the room. You wanted to have an affair with this bitch. Derek, you're just as awful as before!"" ""Shut up!"" Derek scolded coldly, ""Cordelia, don't forget what you've done!""

Seeing Derek defend Elise, Cordelia felt like she was about to explode. She went crazy, standing up from the wheelchair and lunging at Elise. ""I'll kill you for seducing my husband!""

Elise, scared, hid behind Derek. When she saw Cordelia's face, her heart skipped a beat. She stared at Cordelia for a long time, then screamed, ""Don't kill me, don't kill me!"""