Chapter 48 The Scheme

Sierra hesitated but ultimately set the knife down, her decision swayed solely by Vera's desperate, pleading eyes. "So when do you plan to call Benson?" William pressed. Sierra replied coolly, "I have my own plans." A sharp gleam flickered in William's eyes, but he didn't press further. Instead, he switched tactics. "It's getting late. Why don't you stay here tonight? Your mother hasn't seen you in a long time. She's missed you." Both Sierra and Vera were taken aback. Sierra frowned. William had never allowed her to stay at the Shaw residence. In fact, the grand villa didn't even have a room set aside for her. This was the first time he'd openly invited her to stay. Something was definitely off. She was about to refuse when Vera delightfully grasped her arm. "Sierra, please stay tonight. I really haven't seen you in so long." The joy and maternal love in Vera's eyes made Sierra's heart soften. She nodded in agreement. It was only for one night, after all. Deep down, Sierra lo