A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo) novel Chapter 160

The dinner party ended in turmoil. Seething with rage, William stormed home. As soon as he stepped into the living room, he swept the glass cups off the table, sending them shattering across the floor.

Vera flinched at the violent outburst. She took a step forward, trying to intervene and calm him down.

But before she could say anything, he backhanded her across the face, the force of the blow sending her crashing to the ground.

"Mom!" Sierra rushed to her side, helping Vera up.

"I'm fine," Vera insisted, offering a shaky smile despite the redness in her eyes. The blow had already caused half of her face to swell.

Sierra's fury burned through her as she glared at William. "If you ever touch my mom again, I will call the police."

"Go ahead, let's see if the police have the guts to arrest me," William snapped, his face burning with rage. "Was today's whole mess part of your plan?"

She let out a bitter laugh. "What plan? If I could manipulate Uncle Theo into doing my bidding, I wouldn't be stuck dealing with you."

His eyes narrowed. He knew she didn't have that kind of power over Theo, but something didn't add up. Why had Theo intervened in her marriage to Benson?

Suspicion flickered in his gaze as he demanded, "Since when have you been close to Theo? Why is he helping you?"

For a split second, uncertainty flashed in Sierra's eyes, but she quickly masked it with indifference. "Grandpa Edward asked Uncle Theo to look after me," she replied coolly.

"And why have you never mentioned this before?"

"Why should I?" Sierra sneered, her voice thick with sarcasm.

William's expression darkened, his anger simmering beneath the surface. He hadn't expected her to have this kind of connection with Theo.

Despite his youth, Theo was not a man William could afford to offend.

"When Mr. Gray Senior calms down, you'll go to him and say you're willing to reconcile with Benson," he commanded in a low, firm voice.