"Sebastian, you're just as despicable as your father. Both of you disgust me," Sydney said coldly.She was deliberately provoking Sebastian, wanting him to reveal his true nature.Sebastian narrowed his eyes, and clenched his fists. "I'm terribly sorry, but I've even forgotten my father. I don't remember what kind of person he was. However, if you insist on saying I'm as despicable as him, there's nothing I can do about it."It's a shame, really. After all, this is our first meeting, and you've already made such a judgment about me. It makes me wonder if you're impulsive, or if you have some grudge against my father, and you're just projecting that onto me. That's why you're finding fault with me in every way."Sebastian gave a polite smile and continued, "Would you like to share what happened? Were you an old friend of my him? Did something happen between you two? I see hatred in your eyes."Sydney had to admit that Sebastian wasn’t that simple. She even began to suspect whethe
After lunch, Sydney said she had something to attend to and needed to leave. Rosalie walked her to the door.Sydney mentioned that she wanted to speak to Rosalie privately, so Sebastian stood at a distance."Mom, what did you want to tell me?" Rosalie asked."Actually, it's nothing much. I see that you and Sebastian are getting along well. You trust him, right?"Rosalie nodded. "Yes, he treats me very well.""I already know about what happened in the restaurant yesterday," Sydney said. "Have you forgiven Sebastian?""Did Theodore tell you everything?" Rosalie asked.Sydney nodded."So, he sent you to persuade me?""He's worried about you, so I came to check on you. I don't have any other intentions.""Mom, at the end of the day, I have a new life. I hope he won't interfere anymore. Please tell him on my behalf that whatever happens from now on, it's my own choice and has nothing to do with him. Even if I make the wrong choice, I'll bear the consequences myself.""And what ab
"Mom, I know you're worried about me, but Seb has really been good to me. We've been through a lot together. Some things you weren't aware of, so you don't know about us...""Enough," Sydney interrupted her. "I know I wasn't involved in your matters, and I have no say in them. I'm just giving you a reminder. You can feel it out for yourself. Maybe what I'm saying is right, or maybe it's wrong. Who knows? But every word I've said to you is true. Even if you don't know what kind of person Sebastian is, you should at least know what kind of person his father is."Sydney gently patted Rosalie’s shoulder. "I'm leaving now."As Sydney opened the car door and was about to get in, Rosalie called out to her, "Mom, I trust Seb. He's a good man. It doesn't matter what kind of person his father is."Sydney smiled. "He's only a good man to you.""Mom, if what you said about his father is using me to threaten you is true, please don't do anything against your will because of me. I'll be fine.
Inside the car, Sydney was on the phone with Theodore."I saw Rose today, as well as Sebastian.""Mom, what did Rose say? Did she listen to you?""Listen to me?" Sydney let out a faint snort. "You make it sound like I demanded something of her. After all, I'm not her real mother. If I asked her to leave Sebastian, do you think she'd listen to me?""But Sebastian isn't a good person. Did you explain the seriousness of the situation to her?""It's only serious from your perspective," Sydney replied. "To Rose, it's not that serious.""How is this not serious? Sebastian is that kind of person...""What kind of person?" Sydney interrupted him. "No matter what, his feelings for Rosalie are real. He wouldn't hurt her. In that regard, he's better than you. Think about how many times you hurt Rosalie with your affair with Cynthia.""Mom, between Cindy and me..." At this point, Theodore suddenly stopped, unsure of what to say."What about you and Cynthia? You can't even finish your sent
Feeling guilty, Cynthia said, "I didn't do anything. Don't make baseless accusations if you don't have evidence.""Evidence?" Jennifer smirked. "Cynthia, if it wasn't you, then why did you run when the police came?""Did the police find any evidence?" Cynthia asked. "If they didn't, then it's slander.""Enough with the tough talk," Zac said impatiently. "You clearly know whether you did it or not. If it weren't for the fact that you're part of the Zellers, no one would have protected you. But now, you have the nerve to complain that we didn't contact you? If we really had reached out to you, would you have dared to come back? Now, you return without a word. What are you trying to do?""This is my home. Can't I come back?" Cynthia pulled out a chair and sat down. "Do you know what I've been through over the last two years? I had lung and heart transplant surgeries! Each time, it nearly cost me my life!""Your health was fine, so why did you need these surgeries?" Jennifer asked cur
Seeing that Cynthia was silent, Zac said, "I don't care who you've found outside, just don't embarrass the Zellers. If you've really found some useless man, that's your business. You can live your life with him, and we won't bother with you as long as you don't drag the Zellers down."Hearing Zac's words, Cynthia became furious. She subconsciously clenched her fists, struggling to suppress her anger. "Do you really think I'd only find someone worthless? Am I that stupid?"Jennifer said, "Cynthia, no one thinks you're stupid. You've been smart your whole life. Too smart, even. Everyone in this house has suffered at your hands. We wouldn't dare underestimate you."Hearing Jennifer's sarcastic tone, Cynthia snorted coldly. "That's right, don't underestimate me. Tomorrow, I'm marrying Theodore."When Theodore's name was mentioned, Zac and Jennifer exchanged glances. The name sounded familiar to them, but it was hard to believe."Theodore? Which Theodore are you talking about?""Who e
Even though Cynthia was marrying Theodore, Zac didn't seem to have the change in attitude toward his daughter that one might expect. He remained as indifferent as before.After Zac left, Cynthia said flatly, "Jen, is my room unoccupied?""Yes. No one's been in it. Come with me," Jennifer turned and went upstairs.Cynthia followed her up.Cynthia's room was exactly as it had been before, with servants regularly cleaning it. None of the belongings inside had been touched."See? No one's touched anything in your room," Jennifer said. Cynthia said, "That's good. I was worried that after I left, someone else might have taken this room.""There are plenty of rooms in this house. No one would take yours. Not everyone is out to get you or take your things. What belongs to you will always be yours. The Zellers won't shortchange you. But if you insist on wanting more, that's just being greedy."Cynthia frowned. "Jen, you're aware of my social status, right? After I marry Theodore, I'll
"So, you all hate me because of my mother? You think my mother caused your mother's death, so you transferred all that hatred onto me?""The reason we dislike you is because you're just like your mother," Jennifer said. "Cynthia, you've been greedy ever since you were young. You want everything, no matter if it belongs to you in the first place or not. When you can't get it by your own ability, you use despicable means."You were jealous when Dad bought me an expensive and beautiful dress, so you secretly ruined it. You're selfish and unreasonable, treating the servants like slaves. You do as you please just because you're the second young lady of the Zellers, and then you pretend to be innocent afterward. Dad let it go because you're the second young lady of the Zellers after all, but we've seen everything you've done."Over the years, with so many things happening, we know very well what kind of person you are. But you still manage to surprise us. Mrs. Tate took care of me ever si