True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 306 His Biological Mother

When Leonard dropped that bombshell, everyone was floored.

Sebastian chimed in, "He's got you cornered. Whether today's stunt is legit or not, he's got leverage over you now. From here on out, you gotta play by his rules. So, to keep Ms. Guise and Mr. Guise safe, we gotta keep this charade going. You and I need to act like we're at each other's throats over the Winters Family. That's the only way Kevin will buy it and leave them alone."

Leonard's fists tightened, his eyes burning with rage. "My grandpa spent a fortune saving him and always treated him like family. He even handed over the whole Guise Group to him. I never thought he'd stab us in the back after all these years."

Thinking about how Kevin had wrecked Elise's life and now had her under his thumb, Leonard felt his anger hit a boiling point.

He'd hoped that uncovering the truth would clear Elise's name. But he never imagined the real villain was right under his nose.

Seeing Leonard in such agony, Derek gave him a heavy pat on the shoulder, his eyes red. "Don't worry, I won't let anything bad happen to Elise. Kevin, that monster, will get what's coming to him."

They hashed out their next moves and then split up.

News of Sebastian and Leonard's battle for the CEO spot blew up online.

Kevin saw the headlines on his phone and smirked. He dialed Leonard.

Leonard picked up fast. "Uncle Kevin, how's my grandpa?"

Kevin's voice was rough. "Not good. He got bit by a dog while out walking. The dog had some virus, and the hospital's scrambling for a cure. He's out cold right now."

Leonard's fist clenched tighter. He tried to stay calm. "Uncle Kevin, you gotta save my grandpa. My mom can't lose him. I'll come by soon."

Kevin's smile widened. "Your mom and I are here, so don't stress. What's going on with you? I saw the news. You and Sebastian had a blowout? What's the deal?"

Leonard's eyes flashed coldly, but he kept his voice steady. "I found out my mom's the real mistress of the Winters Family. Cordelia's a fake. She had plastic surgery and was sent to replace my mom. So, I'm the rightful heir to the Winters Family, and Sebastian's just Cordelia and Derek's illegitimate kid. Because of Cordelia, my mom and I have been through hell. I want payback."

Kevin's face lit up, but he sounded concerned. "But Sebastian's tough. He won't let go of the Winters Group without a fight. What's your plan?"

"I want to use the Guise Family's power to crush him. The Winters Group's finances are shaky because of this mess, so I want to swoop in with an investment from the Guise Group. It'll boost my rep and increase my shares. What do you think, Uncle Kevin?"

Kevin chuckled. "That's the drive I like to see. Without ambition, you'll never get anywhere. How much do you need?"

"Seven million dollars."

"Alright, I'll have it sent over. Once you take over the Winters Group, our families together will be unstoppable."

"Thanks for the support, Uncle Kevin. Don't tell my mom about this. She's still got a soft spot for the Winters Family and wouldn't go along with my plan."

Kevin chuckled. "Alright, I'll keep it under wraps."

After hanging up, Kevin's grin widened. Whether Leonard was being straight with him or not, with Elise and Randall under his thumb, he wasn't worried about Leonard stepping out of line.

As long as Leonard helped him snag the Winters Group, everything would be golden.

Joyce was dabbing medicine on Sebastian's wounds. "Will Ms. Guise be okay? I'm scared Kevin might hurt her."

Sebastian gently touched her cheek, his voice deep and reassuring. "Don't worry. To keep Leonard in check, he won't touch her. As long as we play our cards right, she'll be safe."

"Sebastian, if Ms. Guise really is your and Bianca's biological mom, she must go through hell back then. Watching her husband and kids get taken away, powerless to stop it. If she wasn't pregnant with Leonard, she might've wanted to end it all."

Sebastian's face showed pain too. Nothing hurt more than seeing her loved ones ripped away. Cordelia must've used that to break Elise, driving her to a mental breakdown.

Elise lost her husband, kids, home, and even her looks, all while fearing for her life and the baby she was carrying. He couldn't fathom how she held on. That kind of agony must've kept her up at night.

As Sebastian thought about it, his eyes filled with tears. He pulled Joyce close, his voice tinged with exhaustion. "Joyce, I'm sorry. I married you but never gave you a stable home. Now, you're about to give birth, and I'm still making you worry about our family. Do you know how scared I was when I saw you in that conference room? If Kevin found out you left the house and did something to you, I'd have nothing left. Joyce, I'm terrified something will happen to you and our baby." Joyce gently stroked his head, her voice soft and comforting. "I'm fine now. I was just so worried about you and found out something huge, so I rushed to tell you. I didn't mean to scare you. I promise, no more impulsive moves. I'll stay home and take care of myself, okay?"

She leaned down and kissed his forehead. Despite everything going on with the Winters Family, she couldn't help but worry.

'Kevin's a monster who'll do anything. And he's got the Black Wind Society backing him. Those guys run major financial groups. If they gang up on the Winters Family, Sebastian can't handle it alone. If Kevin goes off the deep end and crushes the Winters Family, what'll happen to Sebastian? Will our baby be caught in the crossfire?' The thought made Joyce even more anxious.

They held each other until dawn, neither of them sleeping. Seeing her tired eyes, Sebastian kissed her gently. "Don't worry, things will get better. Just focus on our baby."

Joyce nodded slightly. "I'm just anxious about the test results. It's been over ten hours. Shouldn't they be out by now?"

"Almost. I'll go downstairs and call Alexander."

Just as he said that, they heard Alexander's voice from downstairs. "Sebastian, the results are in."

Sebastian and Joyce jumped out of bed and opened the door to see Alexander, who was panting and holding the test report.

He gasped. "We were right. You and Ms. Guise are indeed mother and son."