A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo) novel Chapter 152

"I'll have you remember that I gave you the wealthy life you have now. I gave you pride when you had none.

"You're nothing without me. Anyone who wants to pick on you will still be able to do it as and when they want to. You will never have the life you have now.

"I'm the only person in the world you can truly rely on. I want Sierra to marry into the Gray family because I want a better life for you. You got that?"

William's words were as cold as they were sharp. They stabbed through Vera's heart, making her body turn stiff and snuffing out any thoughts of resistance.

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Sierra received the call from Vera at school. She got so mad that she clenched her fists tightly.

William was just despicable. He failed as a father, and he failed hard as a husband. She had seen with her own eyes how he beat Vera up. Once he swung his fists, he was merciless and cold-blooded.

Needless to say, Benson must've asked Sierra to go to Gray Manor because she wanted to discuss the marriage with her.

If she didn't show up, Vera would suffer. If she did, however, she'd play right into his hands. She was trapped between two cruel options, and her expression darkened.

There was a time when Sierra unconditionally placed her trust in Benson and told him absolutely everything about the ugly truth of her family.

Initially, she thought that he would be the person who pulled her out of the abyss. The last thing she had expected was for him to betray her trust and manipulate her with it.

Benson pulled a page out of William's playbook; he blackmailed Sierra with her mom.

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William wasn't surprised to see Sierra showing up at the Shaw residence in an unassuming white sweater and jeans. He had prepared a gown and a makeup artist just for her.