True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 76 She Had an Episode

Seeing her approach, Angie stepped back, her face twisted into a sinister smile.

"I want the rest of the money, or I'll jump. But before I do, I'll post everything online.

"I'll tell everyone Sebastian fired me to keep me away from his lover.

"I'll say I jumped because I lost my job and couldn't take it anymore.

"Joey, do you think today's Winters Group celebration will be a big deal for Sebastian?

"If you don't want that, get the money ready, or deal with the fallout."

As she spoke, she showed Joey a pre-written post.

It was filled with tragic images and words.

Joey knew if the media got hold of this, they'd blow it out of proportion.

Especially now, during the Winters Group anniversary celebration, with some family members keeping a close watch on Sebastian.

Any mishap at such an important event would have a huge impact on him.

She couldn't let that happen.

But her heart ached.

She never thought Angie would be so shameless.

Joey felt like she was being pushed to the brink of life and death.

She knew Angie wouldn't really jump. She just wanted to gain sympathy.

But Sebastian was the man she had loved for seven years, and she didn't want to jeopardize his hard-earned CEO position because of her.

Joey tried to stay calm, but her trembling voice betrayed her anxiety.

"Come down first. I'll give you however much money you want. Please, just come down."

Angie saw Joey's plea but felt no sympathy, only excitement.

"I didn't expect you to be so devoted. You love him so deeply. This makes things easier. Just give me the money, and I'll come down. I won't ruin today's event. Otherwise, I'll die at the Winters Group anniversary celebration." Joey glared at her with fury, nearly breaking down, "I'm begging you, okay? Come down first, and I'll get the money right away."

Angie sneered, "I don't believe you. If you don't have enough money, give me the necklace around your neck. It should be worth something."

Hearing this, Joey immediately covered her necklace.

It was a gift from Sebastian during a business trip abroad, very valuable.

She couldn't give it to her.

Joey felt a splitting headache, and her vision blurred.

Her instinct told her that jumping would end everything.

Just like seven years ago when she stood on the rooftop of the sanatorium.

That feeling of extreme helplessness had returned.

But a voice in her head kept calling out, "Give me your hand, and I'll take you away from here."

Joey forced herself to look at Angie. "Didn't I give you a card last time? I'll transfer the money to you now. Just come down."

Angie knew Joey was stalling, so she moved further out, compelling, "I don't want the money anymore. I want your necklace. Give it to me, or I'll post this and expose how Sebastian mistreats his employees." With that, she was about to send.

"Don't post it. I'll give you the necklace. Just delete it."

Joey immediately took off the necklace and handed over. Angie, seeing the glittering necklace, beamed with joy.

She snatched it from Joey's hand and looked at it under the light.

"The gemstone is good quality. Should fetch a nice price. To make sure you don't call the cops, toss your phone down, and I'll come down."

Joey had no choice but to comply.

The phone fell from the rooftop.

The building was so high that the sound of it hitting the ground couldn't be heard.

Joey glared at her, "Satisfied now? Get out of here!"

Angie climbed over the railing and walked to Joey, her face smug.

"Having a pretty daughter is great. She's an endless goldmine. I'm leaving now. You and Sebastian get along well and make money for me."

Angie left, but Joey collapsed to the ground, her body shaking uncontrollably.

Her mind was filled with terrible images.

Voices whispered in her ears, telling her that ending her life would stop all the torment.

Joey knew very well that her illness had flared up.

And it was severe.

She needed to see a doctor immediately.

Joey tried to stand up but failed, her legs giving out.

Her knees hit the gravel hard, instantly scraping and bleeding.

The rooftop door opened when she felt helpless.

A frantic voice called out from behind.

"Joey."

In the darkness, Joey saw a glimmer of light.

She looked up and saw Julian, her eyes filling with tears.

Choking back tears, she said, "Julian."

The choking sound made Julian's heart ache.

Just like the last time he saw her in the hospital.

He rushed to her side and helped her up.

He looked at her with concern, "Joey, what happened?"

Joey broke down.

Her voice was weak. "Julian, I think... I think my illness is acting up."

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He immediately patted her back to comfort her, "Don't be afraid. I'm here. I'll take you to the hospital right away."

At that moment, the rooftop door opened again.

Sebastian stood at the door, his face cold, staring at them.

Isabella was behind him.

Before Sebastian could speak, Isabella chimed in, "Ms. Blackwood, Sebastian has been looking for you. He wants to dance the first dance with you and announce your relationship. But here you are, having a tryst with Julian. How could you do this to him?"

She then turned to comfort Sebastian, "Sebastian, don't be angry. Ms. Blackwood just made a mistake. She betrayed you, but once she thought it through, she'll know that you're the best and come back to you. Don't be sad."

With a few words, she solidified Joey's betrayal of Sebastian.

Joey wanted to explain, but found herself voiceless, just like that night.

She looked at Sebastian in pain and helplessness.

She wanted to say, "Sebastian, hold me.

Sebastian, my illness is acting up. Take me to the doctor."

Only then did Joey realize she had always relied on Sebastian, seeing him as the person that could save her.

But Sebastian couldn't see her pain.

His gaze was like a knife, rubbing against her and Julian back and forth.

His ears were full of Joey's dream whispers of 'Nine'.

His fists clenched tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hands.

Seeing Sebastian like this, Joey felt a deep pain but still tried to explain.

But before she could speak, a cold voice interrupted. "Joey, well done!"

With that, before Joey could react, the rooftop door slammed shut. Watching him leave, Joey's mouth opened and closed a few times. Then, she fainted in Julian's arms.