Chapter 186

Sebastian's mother was hands down the most extraordinary woman in the whole family. She was like a warrior-invincible, unstoppable, basically a force of nature. When it came to contribution, she was the top contender to take over as head of the Derek family in her generation. But just because she was a woman, the men couldn't handle her being above them. So, they aimed all their daggers at her. She dodged assassination after assassination like a pro. Yet right before she was about to finally become the family head, she ran into the deadliest weapon of her life-Sebastian's father. That fierce, queen-like woman finally fell hard for love. His father had a calm and gentle vibe, full of that scholarly charm that quietly drew her in. But deep down, he was an old-school moralist, all about tradition and duty that couldn't be shaken. Romance aside, they were polar opposites. Like ice and fire-no matter how strong their feelings were, they just couldn't really mix. And honestly, their love was