Nolan's POV.The bidding had just ended not long ago, and news of JW Kingston Corporation's loss spread all over social media; there were even articles published about it.After Martin received a call from a member of the board of directors, he and I immediately returned to the company and held an emergency meeting. This news was completely contrary to the expectations of the shareholders as we had committed to an important project about to be launched, leading to the continuous decline in the company's stock price in just over an hour.As I sat down at the desk, I rubbed my temples tiredly and tapped my fingers on the table. My voice was steady as I addressed Martin, "How's the stock?""At the end of today's trading session, it suffered the most significant drop in the past 5 years." Martin paused as he looked at the iPad screen."Have the board of directors and shareholders arrived?"The room fell silent, and I felt frustrated not receiving Martin's answer. "I'm asking you!""Sir, I
Rosalynn’s POV.At the hospital.As soon as the car stopped, I clutched my pregnant belly and rushed inside the hospital so quickly that Anne and Alex couldn't catch up. When I received the call from Martin, I dropped the water cup in my hand and hurried out of the house out of fear.Nolan had passed out in his office after the shareholders' meeting ended.He was coughing up blood.And now he was still in the operating room.Every word from Martin seemed to crush my heart. Throughout the journey, I blamed myself for neglecting Nolan for so many days. Since the company faced turmoil, every time I came home, Nolan seemed exhausted, but I always pushed him away and kicked him out of the room, even though he tried his best to please me.Oh, Rosalynn Carter, you were such a fool then. I should have been more of a spiritual support for him rather than being jealous of Christine."Martin, how is he? What did the doctor say? Could it be that the outcome isn't as predicted?" I clung to Martin
Rosalynn’s POV."Did you dare splash water on me?" Christine, soaked from head to toe, stood up with an extremely disdainful look.My actions had attracted many other customers in the café, and some even started recording with their phones.Instinctively, I hugged my pregnant belly and slammed it onto the table, my voice dripping with anger, "Do you think I'll be weak, crying and afraid of you? Who taught you this cowardly threatening tactic to provoke me? Kristen, your sister, huh? I believe Nolan has explained everything clearly to you about us, so please stop these meaningless actions, Christine.""Even with the pregnancy result, you still don't believe me?" Christine grabbed a towel from the server and wiped the orange juice off her.I spoke firmly, "I don't believe you. Unless Nolan tells me directly, I won't trust anyone."Though I was shaken by the pregnancy test result, I still denied what she said. I didn't show fear to the enemy because that was a weakness she could exploit
Rosalynn’s POV.A FEW HOURS AGO.The scene before my eyes was the familiar piano classroom with Liam's gentle face. He gathered up the music sheets and helped me stand, his gaze shifting to my pregnant belly with a voice full of concern.“How's the baby doing? Your belly is getting bigger, so we can schedule your piano lessons at your home. I don’t mind driving a bit further.”I unconsciously rubbed my belly and a happy smile spread across my face, “The baby is developing very well. The doctor said I need to be more active as the due date approaches, so the delivery will be easier.”Liam opened the door for me and followed after locking the classroom door. Adjusting the scarf around his neck, he said, “After you give birth, I'll arrange a meeting for you with Uncle Philippe. He’ll be coming to Las Vegas soon.”“Mr. Wilson? Really? I’d be thrilled to see him again.” I couldn’t hide the joy in my eyes as I turned to grab Liam’s arm.I almost jumped up in excitement.“Careful, Rosa. You’
Rosalynn’s POV.The police station had been filled with the sound of my heart-wrenching cries for half an hour. By the time my throat was raw and dry, I weakly leaned against the female officer, my eyes red and still streaming with tears.The more I looked towards Liam’s desk, the more I felt a pain as if my heart had been ruthlessly crushed.Just yesterday, we were playing the piano together, laughing and having fun. No, even in my dream just now, I saw his gentle face.Liam was the only person in this world who truly cared for me. The pain suffocating me now was the agony of losing my family.“Officer, is there really no other clue about the accident? What about the driver who hit him? How is he now?” I slowly sat up, wiping away my tears, and asked the officer.She probably wasn’t in charge of the case and didn’t know the details. While she was still searching for Michael, he appeared behind me and handed me the entire case file, saying, “Take a look.”Michael sat down and pushed a
Rosalynn’s POV.“Why did you come back here? Quickly answer me! Why do you dare appear before me again?”The man's voice, as fierce as a demon, was growling on top of my head. His hand covered with blue veins was squeezing my neck tightly, causing my face to turn pale, and I could only make a few coughing sounds in pain.“Nolan… Ack! I want… to see my daughter.” I choked out each word, looking at him with teary eyes but determined not to shed a single tear.But the response I got was the icy indifference that seemed to penetrate to the bone. I could see the corner of his mouth curling up into a mocking and nonchalant smile, just like the first time we met.This man squeezed my neck even tighter to the point where I thought I was going to die of suffocation when he suddenly stuffed a pistol into my palm. This cold contact made my spine tremble for a while, my heart was choked with fear and sadness after hearing him speak.“Didn't you always want to kill me five years ago? Kill me, I wi
Rosalynn’s POV.“You whore, we have raised you for 10 years, and now you are so ungrateful. Knowing that from the beginning, I should have let you die in the orphanage. Who would have thought that taking you in and raising you would lead to such trouble?"The person I called mother was still not satisfied after slapping me. She grabbed my hair and pushed my whole body to the ground for a beating. My thin strands of hair were pulled taut, causing my scalp to ache and bring tears to my eyes. Even though my face was red and swollen, I still silently endured the beatings and those vile words.Whore, ungrateful, damn girl. I didn't understand why I had to endure such insults.My mother, tired after beating me, sat down on the ground, ruffled her curly hair, and growled, "Now where will I get the money to pay off your father's debt? If we can't pay in full today, they'll come here and kill me too.""Why? Why... Dad lost money gambling, so I had to marry that old man? Can't you have a little
Rosalynn’s POV.The next day.Just as previously agreed, the Bentley Rapier took me in front of a villa. It was the first time I sat in a luxury car and witnessed such a magnificent building. But covering it was the dull gray color of the sky pouring rain.Nolan Kingston - CEO of JW Kingston Group.I muttered this name in my mind.The Kingston family was especially unique in this city. There was no other family that overlapped with them, and there was also no other member of the Kingston family.The whole city knew that the Kingston family had only one son left who survived the fire that took the lives of his entire family 20 years ago. Now, he was running the most powerful JW Kingston Group in the country. His position in this city was so formidable that even the mayor didn't want to get involved.Bending down to look at the clothes I was wearing, I clutched the simple pair of jeans tightly, my eyes gradually becoming confused. Was I going to live in a splendid and luxurious place li