True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 297 Suspecting Logan

Leonard was floored. "Wait, are you saying the woman who dated your dad back then was my mom?"

Sebastian's eyes narrowed, and he gave a slight nod. "Yeah, that's the best explanation I can come up with. The woman who dated my dad was Elise, the real Cordelia. The one who married him and had kids was a fake. "Logan, trying to take down the Winters Family, found a woman who looked like Cordelia, gave her plastic surgery, and taught her all of Cordelia's habits. Then he sent her to my dad to mess with the Winters Group. "That's why my dad can't remember Elise because the woman he was with always had Cordelia's face. He couldn't tell the difference.

"Cordelia's parents died a long time ago. To figure out who's real, we just need to find my grandparents' stuff and do a DNA test."

Leonard quickly caught on. "So, the woman Kevin and Derek fought over back then was my mom. And you think Kevin knows my mom's real identity, right?"

Sebastian took a drag from his cigarette and said slowly, "These are just my theories. No proof. Even if you confront Kevin, he won't admit it. I think the reason he kept trying to kill you and your mom was partly because the fake Cordelia wanted to hide her identity, and partly because Kevin didn't want you to come back to the Guise Family and fight for the inheritance. As for why he later brought you back, I think he changed his strategy, but I haven't figured out what that is yet."

Leonard felt a chill run down his spine. If this was true, not only was Elise in danger, but Randall and the whole Guise Family were under Kevin's control.

Leonard clenched his fist and said in a low voice, "So you made me vice president to test Kevin's motives, to see if he's Logan."

Sebastian didn't dodge the question. "That's part of it. The other part is that Grandma and Dad want to make it up to you. This stuff will be yours eventually." Leonard was quiet for a moment, then said, "Alright, I'll help you, but you have to keep my mom safe."

"Don't worry. I won't do anything reckless. We're after the real mastermind, Logan."

They signed a contract and did a quick handover of the company's business. Then Sebastian took Leonard to the press conference.

The news of Leonard being named vice president of the Winters Group blew up online.

When Logan saw the news, a smug grin spread across his face. "Sebastian, just wait until you're kicked out of the Winters Family."

Joyce and Baxter were strolling in the garden. It was almost noon when a flashy blue sports car pulled into the yard. Sophia got out, looking tired and uncomfortable, not her usual excited self.

Joyce rushed over, concerned. "Sophia, are you okay? You look really out of it."

Sophia shot Alexander a glare and said through clenched teeth, "No, I just got bitten by a mad dog this morning."

Joyce caught on quickly but played dumb. "Oh no, is it bad? Do you need a rabies shot? Mr. Cross, how could you let Sophia get bitten by a dog?" Alexander gritted his teeth. "I am the mad dog."

Joyce blinked a few times, feigning innocence. "Why'd you bite her? Sophia's got delicate skin, she can't handle your bites. Come on, let me see, where did he bite you?" Alexander couldn't help but laugh. "They say women's IQ drops when they're pregnant. I guess it's true. You can't even figure this out. I like biting her, is that not allowed?" "Do you like biting her, or do you like her? Those are two different things. If you don't like her, then don't bite her randomly. If you hurt her, how's she supposed to get married?" Alexander finally got it. He licked his molars and said, "Joyce, don't learn Sebastian's scheming ways."

Joyce grinned. "My husband's cunning is for business. He's simple and dedicated to me. Unlike you, you're clueless and don't even know who you like. What a shame."

She took Sophia's hand and started walking inside, waving behind her. "Mr. Cross, you were in surgery all night, so I won't keep you for lunch. Thanks for bringing Sophia over. Bye."

Alexander watched them go, fuming. He lit a cigarette, still mad about Sophia's date and now Joyce's words. He pulled out his phone and called Sebastian. "Joyce, you're pregnant, so I can't argue with you, but I can argue with Sebastian." Sebastian had just wrapped up the press conference when he got Alexander's call. His voice was low. "What's up?"

Alexander took a deep drag. "Sebastian, Joyce and Sophia teamed up to piss me off, saying I'm stupid and don't know who I like. Has she been spoiled by you?"

Sebastian chuckled. "Joyce's smart. She pointed out your problem. You should thank her."

"Are you kidding me? She almost drove me nuts. Why she called me stupid? Explain it to me."

Sebastian walked into his office, loosened his tie, and said, "Then tell me, what's going on between you and Sophia? Are you just bed partners?"

"Of course not, I'm her boyfriend," Alexander replied without hesitation.

Sebastian laughed. "Do you even know if your boyfriend status is real? I bet once Sophia finishes this movie, she'll dump you. What will you do then? Keep being bed partners, or what?"

Alexander was speechless. He'd never really thought about his relationship with Sophia. He just figured being happy together was what mattered. He'd never asked himself what he wanted with her. Sebastian's voice cut through his thoughts. "Do you like Sophia?"