True Love Deserves a Second Chance

Sophia stepped out of the bathroom and spotted Alexander lounging on the bed, puffing away on a cigarette. His face was unusually serious, and his eyes were hard to read.

She marched over, snatched the phone from his hand, and snapped, "Who said you could use my phone?"

Alexander put out the cigarette and pulled her into his arms. The mix of tobacco and her fresh bath scent filled the air.

"Got a date lined up?" he asked.

Sophia shrugged. "This show's wrapping up next week. I'll break up with you and start going on blind dates my family sets up."

Alexander's eyes darkened at her words. He tightened his hold on her. "Sophia, you got me into bed, and now you're planning to date someone else? How did I not see you were so fickle?" Sophia shot him a glare. "I told you from the start, it was all an act. Don't take it too seriously."

"But I'm already in too deep. What now? Sophia, can you skip the date?"

For once, the usually carefree Alexander spoke to her so softly, it threw her off. She blinked. "If I don't go, should we be together?"

"Am I not good enough? I'm handsome, successful, great in bed, and versatile. If you pass on a guy like me for someone else, are you nuts?" He flicked her forehead.

Alexander had never been this serious before. They were always at odds; he thought she wasn't gentle enough, and she thought he was too wild. But now that she was really going to leave, he felt a pang of reluctance.

Maybe their physical relationship had stirred up some real feelings.

Sophia looked at him and gave a wry smile. "Alexander, I've had a problem since I was a kid: I hold grudges. If someone hurts me or looks down on me, I never forgive them."

Alexander looked puzzled. "But I haven't hurt you, right? We just bicker a bit. You're holding a grudge over that? You're too petty."

Seeing his innocent expression, Sophia bit her lip. "Then tell me again, why did you call off the engagement?"

"You're mad about that? I didn't even know that woman. She used to chase me around when we were kids, talking non-stop. If I married her, she'd drive me nuts."

Sophia suppressed her anger. "You found her that annoying? What if she chased you because she liked you?"

"That's her problem. Lots of people like me. Do I have to marry all of them? Even if my grandpa beat me to death, I wouldn't marry her. But at least she had the sense to cancel the engagement when she saw I wouldn't agree." Sophia nodded. "Alright, I get it."

Then she tapped a few times on her phone and sent a message to Felicia: [Mom, I think that bank manager is nice. I'll finish filming next week. If he's free, let's meet.]

She sent the message right in front of Alexander. He stared at her in shock. "So all my explanations were for nothing? Sophia, do you think I'm easy to push around?"

Sophia shot him a fierce look and pulled away from his arms. "Don't worry, I'll give you a breakup fee. From now on, we're done."

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Seeing her so cold, Alexander clenched his teeth in anger. "Fine, you're tough! Let's see if you can really leave me."

With that, he stormed off to the bathroom.

Meanwhile, Leonard walked into Sebastian's office as planned. Julian was already there, and a stack of documents was spread out on the table.noveldrama

Leonard's sharp eyes narrowed slightly, sensing that things were more complicated than he had anticipated.

Sebastian looked up slowly as Leonard entered and pointed to the chair opposite him. "Sit down."

He handed a document to Leonard. "These are Dad's and Grandma's shares in the company. They've agreed to transfer them to you. With these shares, you're now the second-largest shareholder in the Winters Group, and the new Vice President. Here's your appointment letter."

Leonard glanced at the documents and smirked. "Aren't you worried I'll take your job as President?"

Sebastian gave a faint smile. "If you want it, you don't have to take it. I'll give it to you."

With that one sentence, Sebastian erased all of Leonard's doubts.

Leonard said, "You want me to help you run the company so you can go off with Joyce, right? Sebastian, you're really something."

Sebastian replied, "You're part of the Winters Family too. The family is in trouble, and you should help out. I've always wanted to take Joyce somewhere safe to have the baby, but with all the issues the Winters Group is facing, I can't leave her. I feel terrible keeping her cooped up at home every day."

As he spoke, he pulled out three cigarettes and handed them to Leonard and Julian, keeping one for himself.

Sebastian's eyes, usually cold and ruthless, now held a hint of sadness.

Seeing Sebastian like this, Leonard felt a pang in his heart. He took out a lighter and lit Sebastian's cigarette.

Leonard looked deeply at Sebastian. "I went through all the international lists of the Black Wind Society members and found no one named Logan. So I suspect he not only changed his name but also had plastic surgery. More precisely, that car accident disfigured him, so we can't find him using AI imaging."

Sebastian squinted and took a deep drag, looking at Leonard with a complex expression. "How much do you know about Kevin?"

Leonard immediately caught on. "You think he's Logan?"

"He had a car accident and was disfigured. He was also the one who found you and your mother. Don't you find these coincidences strange?"

"If he's Logan, he should have killed my mom and me back then. Why would he bring us back to the Guise Family? After all, my mom is part of the Guise Family, and my grandfather's estate should also be inherited by her. This contradiction doesn't make sense."

Sebastian's eyes darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "I also hope it's not him, but you should still keep an eye on him. I always felt his feelings for Elise were not that simple."

Leonard was taken aback. "You think he likes my mother? He sees her as Cordelia's substitute?"

Sebastian said calmly, "What if Elise isn't a substitute?"