Theodore staggered backward violently , nearly losing his footing as he tried to plead on Sebastian's behalf . " Sebastian truly understands that it's all his fault , Claudia . Even if he can't be your husband , you can still keep him by your side . He'll do anything to make it up to you . " Sebastian's hand , which was outstretched to support him , froze . He clenched his fists and glared at me , looking utterly humiliated as he tried to say something . Yet , I was unfazed as I said , " The Schneiders do not need useless servants . " That sentence seemed to crush what was left of his pride . His eyes were bloodshot as he glared at me . " I've admitted my mistakes ! How far do you want to push me before you're happy ? " I glanced at him . " You're getting ahead of yourself , Mr. Lambert . I'm not humiliating you - I just find you revolting to even look at . " " How dare you- " He gritted his teeth , about to retort , but Theodore slapped him again . " Shut up ! How did your father raise such an idiot ? " Theodore took a few deep breaths to calm himself . He turned back to me as he continued begging, " Claudia , as long as you're willing to forgive him , all of the Lamberts ' assets will be under your name . Sighing , I shook my head . " Mr. Lambert Senior , why would I want a bankrupt company ? " He reached out to grab my hand , trying to flatter me . After I dodged his gesture , distress was written all over his face . " Claudia , it's all up to you to decide whether the Lambert family survives or falls . " Pointing to Mr. Zegler behind me , I calmly said , " You've gotten it wrong , Mr. Lambert Senior . I'm just following national regulations . I don't have the authority or the intention to intervene . Sebastian's an adult , and he deserves whatever sentence he gets . ' Theodore pressed his lips together . As if he had made up his mind , he flung his secretary's hand away before slowly getting on his knees . Sebastian's face fell . He stood up , pointing a finger at me as he roared , " I've already knelt to you , Claudia Schneider ! Why are you making Grandpa do this , too ? I've been keeping my eye on the Schneiders . Married or not , I have dirt on all of you ! Don't think you can walk away if the Lamberts go down ! " The color drained from Theodore's face . He pointed at Sebastian , lips trembling as he seethed , " You disgrace ! You monster ! " With a stiff expression , Sebastian helped him up . " Grandpa , she left me no choice . We're doomed if we don't fight back . " I raised an eyebrow . " Oh ? Enlighten me on what crimes we have committed , then . " Now that Sebastian had spoken up , he stopped holding back . He pointed at me and growled , " There's one right here ! You've been selling yourself to military officials for power ! " 1/3 Chapter 7 +25 Bonus Then , he pointed at Mr. Zegler . " You've taken bribes and abused your power. You deployed the military of your own accord and even imprisoned civilians ! There's no use killing me to shut me up . Many people are live - streaming this entire thing ! You can silence me , but not everyone ! " I finally snapped . I slapped him across the face , right where Theodore had already hit him . I grabbed his face as I hissed in his ear , " I filed formal requests with the military because of repeated abduction attempts . " Besides , I'm one of the researchers for the Schneiders ' classified government projects . Every step I've taken is legal and compliant . What about you ? Trying to seal me in a coffin is attempted murder . Don't you think you deserve the charges pressed against you ? " I didn't raise my voice , but I made sure every person present could hear it loud and clear . " Don't worry , Sebastian Lambert . As the victim , I'll bring the best lawyers to your trial . I'll be there to see you get sentenced . " Ruth , who had been in complete despair just now , spoke up . " I've had it all recorded . It was Sebastian who told me to teach this nobody a lesson . " Having realized the Lamberts had severed ties with her , she wasn't foolish enough to show mercy . " The Lamberts have also murdered their business rivals in cold blood . They've been engaging in vicious competition and have destroyed over a dozen families . " Sebastian stared at her in disbelief . " You bitch ! How dare you betray me after everything I've done for you ? " With that , he lunged at her, trying to tear her hair out . She wasn't one to back down either - her sharp nails went straight for his eyes . " You threw me away first ! Why the hell should I take the blame for you ? You're an asshole , Sebastian Lambert ! " With a blood - curdling scream , Sebastian no longer held back . The couple that had just flaunted their love earlier now looked like two rabid dogs at each other's throats . It was a complete bloodbath . Theodore watched the chaos , his wrinkled face full of hopelessness . Then , he turned to me as his kind facade vanished . " Don't think you can get away with this , Claudia Schneider ! You destroyed the Lamberts , and you're going down with us ! " The Lamberts had always believed the world was out to get them , so their fall was no surprise . I shrugged and said , " We'll see . " Soon , a special investigation team was established to examine the Lamberts ' crimes . The case ultimately involved numerous companies and over 200 victims . On the day of the trial , I kept my word and showed up to court . Sebastian was all skin and bones , and Ruth had lost the arrogance she once had . Even without my lawyers speaking , the countless crimes they had committed were enough to earn them life sentences . Later on , I heard that they were nearly beaten to a pulp by the victims ' families in prison . I snapped back to reality as Dad brought out yet another list of potential husbands . He wanted me to choose one for protection . 2/3 Chapter 7 I refused flatly as I updated my Instagram bio . " Marriage is risky . Be careful of who you choose . "