Chapter 211 Shameless Demands

Sierra caught the smug look on William's face, his confidence practically radiating off him. She had a hunch—he must have threatened her mom again, forcing her to stay in the marriage. When Vera saw the disappointment in her daughter's eyes, her head dropped. She couldn't even meet Sierra's gaze and her heart ached. Sierra must be utterly disappointed in her. Yet, Vera couldn't agree to a divorce. If she did, she'd ruin her children. Xavier and Sierra would never be able to hold their heads high again. "You heard her," William said, grinning as he pulled Vera into his arms. "It's not that I won't agree—it's that your mother doesn't want to leave me. She can't." He looked downright triumphant. As long as Vera stayed married to him, Sierra would always be held back. If Vera were willing to leave, Sierra would have the upper hand. She wouldn't even need Theo's help—she could take William to court herself and win. But no matter how hard Sierra tried, if Vera refused, she'd still lose