True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 174 Rival Confrontation

Sebastian's smile froze when he heard that. He leaned in and whispered to Leonard, "Who are you, and what's your deal with Joey?"

Leonard sipped his drink, smirking. "Take a guess."

Sebastian pressed his thigh against Leonard's leg, smiling but gritting his teeth. "I won't let you take Joey. She's mine."

"That depends if you can protect her. I promised her I'd always be there for her."

"Are you talking about those childhood promises? Joey's forgotten all about them. You're just fooling yourself." "Let's see if she remembers once I tell her who I really am."

Sebastian grabbed Leonard's wrist, eyes threatening. "Don't you dare."

They clinked glasses, tension thick in the air. Dinner seemed calm, but they were ready to rip each other apart.

Sebastian tried to get Leonard drunk, but Leonard could hold his liquor. Both drank a lot. Leonard was taken away by someone, and Joey helped Sebastian to his room.

The place was basic, no bath. Joey brought hot water to wipe Sebastian down. As she was about to leave, he grabbed her waist and pulled her onto the bed, kissing her fiercely.

Sebastian's breath was hot, giving Joey no time to react. The kiss was intense, with a strong scent of alcohol. Joey's breath was taken away, her mouth pried open. Her eyes became misty, and she felt a fiery heat, her consciousness fading. Sebastian's mind was filled with Leonard's words. He thought, 'She's my woman. Why does Leonard get to protect her?'

Thinking about the case involving Connie and possibly Cordelia, a sharp pain hit Sebastian's heart. He feared Joey would leave him when the truth came out.

'What will I do? I love her so much; I can't imagine life without her.' His actions became more intense.

Joey almost cried out, biting her lips. Her eyes were filled with desire, her voice hoarse. "Sebastian, be gentle. My dad and great-grandfather are next door."

Sebastian stopped, kissed her, his voice seductive. "Then call me darling."

Joey's cheeks turned even redder. Her eyes were shy. "We're not married yet. I won't call you that."

Sebastian grinned. "Then let them hear how I'm bullying you."

The old bed creaked louder as they moved. Frightened, Joey softly called, "Darling."

The word made Sebastian's blood boil. He kissed her deeply, wanting to freeze this moment.

The bed's creaking didn't stop; it got louder. Joey eventually gave in, letting Sebastian take her over and over.

The next morning, Joey woke up and looked beside her, but Sebastian was already gone.

Joey couldn't help but be amazed at Sebastian's stamina. After working overtime for days and last night's three rounds, he still got up early. Meanwhile, she was sore all over.

She got dressed and went out, replaceing Sebastian playing chess with Ernest.

Sebastian wore a black turtleneck and well-fitted trousers. His back was straight, and his legs were long. The rolled-up sleeves revealed his toned forearms.

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Seeing Joey, Ernest called out, "Joey, help me with this move. He's beaten me three times already."

Joey sat next to Ernest, looking at Sebastian with mild annoyance. "You don't know how to go easy on the elderly."

Sebastian smiled. "Great-grandfather is the town's chess king. Going easy on him would be an insult, right, Great-grandfather?"

Ernest laughed. "Sebastian gets me. The more I know you, the more I like you. He's better than the boys in our family."

As they chatted, a woman's sarcastic voice came from the doorway. "Why do you always belittle your own and praise others? If your great-grandson-in-law is so great, why hasn't he brought you any gifts?" The woman looked at Sebastian with disdain, followed by a group of Ernest's descendants.

Sebastian's smile faded, his eyes turning cold. His aura became intimidating.

He placed a chess piece on the board, his voice indifferent. "Are you here to mock me?"

Leading the group was Joey's aunt, Edith Blackwood. She sneered. "We heard Joey dated a good man and came to see. Turns out he's just a good-looking but poor guy, far inferior to my child." The people behind her gossiped about Joey.

"With a mother like that, who would want her? He's probably a gigolo after our inheritance."

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They said nasty things. Sebastian held Joey's hand, looking at her with pity. "Is this how they treated you?"

Joey nodded. "Because of my mom and me being a girl, my dad and I never fit in. Honestly, this is nothing compared to what I've heard."

Sebastian's eyes darkened. He patted her head. "Don't worry, I'm here."

He took out his phone and made a call.

Soon, several tall men in black suits entered the yard, each holding a high-end gift box.

Ernest's house was soon filled with various gifts.

Dominic introduced the items. "Mr. Blackwood, these are from Mr. Winters. Please take your time to check them out."

Seeing the high-end items, everyone was stunned.

Edith was driven mad with jealousy. She always bragged about her son Corey Blackwood but had never seen such items.

She snorted. "These are probably fake, meant to deceive us. My son is knowledgeable; I'll call him over."

Soon, a man in his thirties with a big belly, wearing a suitand chewing on a cigarette, walked into the yard.

Before he even entered, Corey's disdainful voice reached the house. "Who's showing off here? I'll kick his ass!"