Suddenly, Sebastian let out a bitter laugh.
The guests closest to him leaned back in their chairs like it was contagious.
He stood up straight, meeting Mom's gaze. All that polite, gentle act was gone.
Now, he was cold and ugly. His true colors were finally exposed.
"You know what, Clara? You're right. I did all of it. So what?"
He smirked arrogantly, like he still held all the cards.
"You can yell about embezzlement and assault all you want. I'm not scared. But let's get one thing straight—I'm the CEO and legal representative of Haleworth Holdings.
"My name is on the corporate filings. If I commit a crime, the White-Collar Crime Division will have to investigate, the prosecutor will have to charge me, and the court will have to judge.
"You don't get to stand here and declare me gu
