Charlene walked out of the kitchen the moment a maid was assisting Henrietta with the luggage. She looked toward the door to see who was coming. Puzzled, she had no idea who the luggage belonged to, and since Henrietta hadn't stepped inside she couldn't conclude. After all, Richard didn't inform her a guest was coming over to the mansion. She called back the maid with the luggage before she could walk past her. “Who does that belong to?” She asked curiously.She stopped walking. She whirled and bowed her head a little. “It's Ms Henrietta's.” She replied politely.Charlene was taken aback for a few seconds. She looked vaguely around as if she didn't understand what the maid divulged. “Henrietta?” Charlene wondered what could bring her to the mansion. The last time she had a conversation with Richard, he informed her everything would be over soon, and that was two weeks ago. That was the last time they talked about Miguel. Lately, everything conversation was about the baby she was carry
She seemed to be getting attention from everyone, only a few were badmouthing her but she wasn't affected at all. She looked perfectly fine, being the center of attention she didn't care about anything else. Greta walked in majestically toward the reception where Henrietta was with Dolly. Greta didn't bother to utter a word, she took a seat next to her manager.“Are you sure they're back together?” They kept murmuring to each other, secretly looking at Henrietta.“I don't think so.”“Then, the rumors are not true?”“Mr Sullivan hasn't divorced his wife. Henrietta is the one trying to separate the couples using his son.”“Huh? That's awful. She's selfish.” One of the ladies surly winked at her.“Everyone knows that. I personally know Henrietta will go any length if she needs something. It's her personality. She's a parasite that can't survive on its own.” Maggie scowled. “I think we should leave, Henri.” Dolly suggested since everyone was becoming annoying. Henrietta shrugged apathet
“Are you okay?” Richard reached out to her. He looked down at the food and saw that she barely ate her food. She blocked her mouth with a hand, breathing slowly. “My stomach feels upset. I think it's my morning sickness. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine.” She dropped the cutlery on the napkin. She smiled faintly.“Is there anything you crave for? You don't seem to have a healthy appetite.”She shook her head. “No. I'll be okay.” She pushed the chair back a little. “I'm going back to the room.” “All right.” He attempted to stand up, she lifted a brow and gestured to him not to bother himself coming with her. “I lost my appetite.” He explained. She figured he wouldn't listen to her even if stayed back at the diner. She shrugged off. “Okay.” She turned to a maid next to her. “You can clean up now.” She left the dining room with him. “Do you have a plan for today?” He asked, walking inside the roomShe walked over to the bed, she sat down and faced him, then nodded. “Yes, I promise
Henrietta stood on his way, stopping him from taking another step further. “I don't like the babysitter. Please fire her.” She said without minding the consequences of her action.Richard glared at her. “I'm not firing her. If you don't like her you should deal with it.” “Miguel hurts his ankle all because of her carelessness. I can't deal with my baby getting hurt. It hurts seeing him in pain.” Her eyes became red as her tears hovered her eyes.He flustered at her, simply didn't understand what she was talking about. “What happened to Miguel?” Worried about him, he inquired..“Why don't you come see for yourself.” He hesitated. He wanted to check Miguel in his room but there was part of him that made him restrict. When he locked eyes with her, there was no sincerity in her eyes. However, since Miguel was the one they were talking about he couldn't resist it. “I know you're not coming with me but my son is in pain because of her. Please Richard, even if you're not going to see our
“How's Miguel? I couldn't check on him because Henrietta won't let me in. Is he okay?” Charlene asked, changing into her nightdress, then walked up to the bed.Sitting up on the bed with his laptop next to him, he was working on it in total concentration. “He's getting better.” He answered her without looking up.Charlene climbed up from the bed and moved close to him, peeking into what he was doing. “Have you heard from Ariel? The maid told me she didn't come here today.”“I got a call from her, she won't be coming to the mansion for a while.” He answered calmly, not looking away from the laptop.Charlene looked at him sharply. “Did you fire her?”“No.”“So, what happened to her?”He stopped his finger halfway close to the keyboard. He closed his eyes briefly and sighed softly. “She just needs a break. And please, Charlene, enough questions. I have to work this out and if you keep asking questions, I won't be able to concentrate.” She blinked slowly, making a hilarious expression. “
“You're drinking alone at this hour.” Henrietta showed up behind him. She was in the home bar with him. It was already twelve o'clock at midnight. He couldn't get a wink of sleep after a teleconference with his clients. He exited the room to have some drinks. He thought everyone was sleeping, however Henrietta awoke like an early bird. “What are you doing here?” He asked without looking at her.“I've been having sleepless nights ever since I got here. I didn't expect to see you here, I usually come here every night.” She skipped a step closer to him.“Why can't you sleep?” He poured more champagne into the flute, then sipped.“Maybe because I have a lot in mind. Dolly broke up with me. I'm about to be kicked out of the industry, they're looking forward to mishaps from me and here I am, somewhere I'm not welcome. I felt like an intruder. May I sit?” She pointed at the chair opposite him. He nodded, giving her his permission. He faced her and lifted a brow curiously. “What have you do
Richard glanced up to know the person that stepped into his office, it was Devyn, He strides toward the chair around his desk and slumped onto it. “What brings you here?” He asked, writing something down on a note. “It's lunchtime. I came to ask if you'll like to join me.” Devyn chirped. He tilted forward to take a look at what he was scrambling down. Richard put down the pen and gazed at him squarely. “What?”“Nothing. Will you join me?”“As you can see I'm busy. Go ahead.” The door slid open and Henrietta casually sauntered in. The bright smile on Devyn's face instantly turned sore, his brow ceased as he twitched his lips, showing dislike. “Hey. What's she doing here?” He faced Richard and whispered to him.“Richard...” Henrietta walked up to them and stopped in front of his desk. She had a cup of coffee in her hand while she was carrying Miguel in her arm, she put the coffee on the desk and passed it over to him.Richard didn't have the time to answer him. He lifted a brow puzzl
“What did she tell you?” He inquired. His voice was calm as always. Richard couldn't get angry and make it worst for both of them. She was furious, and deep inside he also was but he had to conceal his anger so everything would work out perfectly for both of them.“What she told me? Do you think I'll right here asking you if I know about the contract both of you signed?” She yelled through gritted teeth, clenching her fists exasperatingly.He shut his eyes briefly, inhaling and exhaling deeply to calm his nerves. “Calm down, Charlene. I'm going to tell you everything you need to know, but you have to calm down.”“I am.” She snarled.“You are not.” She blinked rapidly, looking around the room she found her way toward the bed and sat down. She buried her face in her palm and cursed underneath. “Fuck you, Richard. You're making everything hard for us.” She gazed up at his face and peered into his eyes, waiting for him to start speaking.“Whatever Henrietta might've told is a lie. Don't