Chapter 303

That indeed did not happen.

That indeed did not happen. Even when Vanessa tried her best to seduce Sebastian, he gently pushed her away.

Sebastian sharply pointed out the key issue, "As you said, if it was because of that night, why didn't I touch you in the mistaken situation? Vanessa, do you really think that men are creatures who can't control their sexual desires?"

Sebastian said, "I developed feelings for Isabella over time. Even without knowing she was the one from that night, I already liked her. During this period, you've been taking her place.'

Sebastian continued, "Vanessa, a man's feelings for a woman are not just physical, but more psychological. If you don't understand that, then I can only say you don't even know what love is."

Vanessa's expression changed dramatically, and she became somewhat emotional, 'I know, of course I know. Love is being willing to do anything for that person! Mr. Landon, even if you asked me to die for you now, I would do it willingly. Isn't that love?'

"That is certainly not love!" Sebastian said calmly.

Vanessa was stunned.

Sebastian said, "That's obsession. To put it bluntly, it's a kind of sickness!

"Love isn't about dying for someone; it's about fulfillment, consideration, and respect. Vanessa, if I were Peter, would you still have this obsession with me?

"I have looked into your family and asked Laura. Laura said you have never been in a relationship, and your biggest ambition is to make a name for yourself. Initially, you wanted to achieve this through your own efforts, which is why you worked so hard after joining the company, trying to make a mark. But you gradually realized that society is harsher than you thought, and making a name for yourself is too difficult. So you changed your mind. You told Laura you wanted to marry into a wealthy family. Find a rich and excellent man to marry and have children with, so no one would look down on you anymore.

"Zaire said you once tried to seduce him, but he rejected you. Thereafter, the episode involving Isabella and me unfolded, and for you, it fortuitously presented a pivotal opportunity. You astutely capitalized on Isabella's fragile disposition, cognizant of her overbearing sense of morality, thus impersonating her, making her withdraw willingly.

"Your plan would have been perfect, if I hadn't fallen for Isabella.

"So, from the beginning to the end, you never loved me. You were just looking for a shortcut to success, and I was that shortcut. You could have continued down this shortcut, but because of Bella, your dream was shattered. Vanessa, you don't love anyone. You only love yourself!"

The final word hit like a hammer, shattering Vanessa's composure. She shook her head frantically. "No, it's not like that, it's not like that!"

"Vanessa!" Suddenly, a voice came from the side.

The voice jolted Vanessa like an electric shock. She turned her head to see a middle-aged woman walking quickly towards her, and she slapped Vanessa in the face.

Vanessa's head tilted from the slap, and before she could react, she was met with a flurry of punches and kicks.

Athena Sullivan, while hitting her, kept scolding, 'You shameless bitch, who told you to do such shameless things? Shameless, disgraceful!'

Vanessa held her head, whimpering, "Don't hit me. Don't hit me anymore!"

"Not hit you? You did such disgraceful things, and I shouldn't hit you? What else should I do with you?"Athena grew increasingly furious as she spoke, the force in her hands intensifying with each blow, a few of which struck Vanessa's head with alarming severity.

Strangely, Vanessa, who was usually so strong-willed, willingly took the beating, not even fighting back. Beaten down, she slowly crouched, merely clutching her head in a manner that belied her usual strength.

Athena's beating became more intense. She even raised her foot high, about to kick Vanessa.

"Enough!" Peter rushed out in time and pulled Athena away.

He took off his coat and draped it over Vanessa. "What gives you the right to hit her?"

"What gives me the right?" Athena steadied herself, glaring with a face full of malice. "She's my flesh and blood! I gave her life, and I can take it away. She'll do as I say, or else!"

Peter was stunned. "You are Vanessa's mother?"

Athena spat harshly, hands on her hips. "I wish I had never given birth to such a disgusting bitch. Disgusting!"

Peter was momentarily speechless.

Even Isabella showed a look of disbelief. She had never seen a mother like Athena, so harsh and vicious to her own child, with every word dripping with deep-seated insult. A mother like Athena was suffocating!

As the police prepared to take Vanessa away, her hat had already been slapped to the ground by Athena, leaving her hair disheveled and unkempt. In front of Athena, Vanessa cowered, not even daring to make eye contact.

Seeing Vanessa about to be taken to the police car, Isabella stepped forward. 'Vanessa.'

Vanessa stopped and looked back at her.

"Vanessa, where is my daughter?Please return her to me. I really miss her." Isabella looked at Vanessa with tearful eyes, willing to set aside her hatred for a moment for Sweetie.

Vanessa pressed her lips tightly, not answering.

Seeing this, Sebastian signaled to Athena.

Athena immediately stepped forward, grabbing Vanessa's hair and yanking it back hard.

Vanessa screamed, instinctively covering her head with her hands.

Athena showed no mercy, pulling even harder, almost tearing off a layer of Vanessa's scalp. 'I asked you, where did you hide the child?'

Vanessa gritted her teeth, remaining silent.

Seeing this, Athena became even more furious. She raised her knee and slammed it into Vanessa's lower back, shouting, "Speak!"

Peter tried to intervene but was stopped by Sebastian's men.

Vanessa, in excruciating pain, finally couldn't take it anymore and said, " She wasunder the bridge at Riverside Park."

As soon as she spoke, Athena let go.

Vanessa was taken away by the police, and Peter, as a family member, went with them.

"Sweetie was at Riverside Park." Isabella grabbed Sebastian's hand, tears welling up in her eyes.

Sebastian held Isabella's hand, comforting her. "Don't worry. We'll go there right away. Sweetie is definitely waiting for us."

"Okay."Isabella nodded withanxious expression.

As the car started, someone knocked on the window.

It was Athena standing outside. When the window rolled down, she showed a fawning smile. "Mr. Landon, I did as you asked, so..."

Sebastian glanced at Athena's greedy, ugly face and threw a check at her. "Get lost."

Athena caught the check with both hands, her eyes lighting up at the string of numbers. "Thank you, Mr. Landon. Thank you, Mr. Landon."