True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 16 Thorny Rose

"Sebastian resigned," Sebastian replied lightly, without much explanation.

The old lady expressed her disdain. "You can't even keep a well-behaved, sensible, and capable girl like her. You're useless! I even wanted her to be my daughter-in-law." It seemed that if she didn't act, this potential daughter-in-law would be gone.

Sebastian chuckled, seemingly unconcerned.

Joey, well-behaved and sensible? That was in the past. The current Joey was like a thorny rose; whenever he tried to get close, she pricked him with her thorns.

Thinking about this, Sebastian felt a wave of frustration.

Meanwhile, after careful investigation, Joey found out that Elizabeth had turned against her. She insisted that Elizabeth had instructed her to destroy the evidence. There was also a record of a one-million-dollar transaction between them, which Joey had lent to her.

Elizabeth needed the money to buy and renovate a house as she was planning to marry her boyfriend. Little did Joey know that this loan would turn into the proceeds of Elizabeth's crime. Joey couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

It was true what they say about being cautious even with your closest friends. She never expected that someone she trusted so much would turn against her at a critical moment. She looked up at Julian and said, "Julian, this matter seems quite tricky. All the evidence is against me, and I'm afraid it will tarnish your reputation."

Julian smiled dismissively. "I've said it before, as long as I'm here, no one will bully you. I'll replace the evidence. For now, you just focus on resting. Take care of yourself, alright?"

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"I'll help you look for it. Elizabeth wouldn't have turned against us for no reason; there must be someone behind all this," Joey said.

As they discussed the matter, Joey's phone suddenly rang. Seeing the caller ID, she furrowed her brows impatiently. As soon as she answered the call, a harsh voice came from the other end. "Joey, come back immediately!"

It was her grandmother calling, and it usually meant trouble whenever she called. Joey had just entered the Blackwood family's hall when a teacup came flying toward her. She couldn't dodge it in time, and the teacup hit her forehead, causing blood to trickle down instantly.

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"How dare you ask! The major project between the Blackwood family and the Winters family has been halted. Isn't it all because of you? Why did you have to resign instead of doing your job as a secretary? Now Sebastian is targeting the Blackwood family, and we will be ruined because of you," Mrs. Blackwood Sr. said angrily, slamming her hand on the coffee table.

She was imposing and stern, showing no hint of affection. Joey couldn't care less about the wound on her forehead as she slowly processed the words the old lady had just said. The collaboration between the Winters family and the Blackwood family had indeed been terminated.

Sebastian had followed through with his threat. Joey smiled bitterly and asked, "So, what are you suggesting? Should I continue to stay by Sebastian's side, without any recognition, just being his outlet for desire?"

Mrs. Blackwood Sr. sneered, "You have quite the audacity. You climbed into Sebastian's bed and still want recognition. If it weren't for my help back then, you wouldn't even have had such a good opportunity!" Upon hearing these words, Joey's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at the old lady.