As Cedric desperately tried to correct his mistakes, all he had done was make things worse.He subconsciously gripped the steering wheel tightly. Because of the excessive force, the veins on the back of his hands faintly bulged. He then loosened his grip, closed the car door, and slumped back in the chair, exhausted.'Soph, is it true that if I make one mistake, God won't give me another chance?'-The news of Vivienne's suicide attempt had stirred up a storm.In the hospital, she had already regained consciousness.Moving her body, she realized only her right calf was in a cast, which relieved her. 'That was close!'The moment she jumped off the building, she genuinely feared she might end up partially disabled. Thankfully, it was only her calf that got injured.Her pale lips formed a faint smirk. 'Even though Cedric doesn't love me, I still understand him after all these years of loving him.'She had intentionally brought out an unopened bottle of red wine to dispel his doub
The fervor surrounding Vivienne's suicide attempt gradually subsided after half a month.Sophie continued her work as usual, maintaining a calm demeanor as if the suicide attempt was the act of a stranger. Apart from standard reports from the company's perspective, she seemed completely detached from the incident.Jeanna propped her arms against the desk, her eyes fixed on Sophie, who was engrossed in her work. "Sophie, what's on your mind? I'm almost dying of anxiety here."Every time she wanted to ask for clarity, Linda would vehemently discourage her. But there must be an explanation for this matter, mustn't it?What was more frustrating was Cedric. It had been so long, and he still had not made any statement. Before this, he had even come to Luxford Group to deliver Sophie's phone or ask her out in the evening. But now, he was nowhere to be seen."What do you need to think about?" Sophie lifted her head and closed the contract she had been reviewing. Her gaze was so crystal cl
"You're indeed very punctual, Ms. Luxford," Vivienne said with a faint smile.If Sophie did not know what she had done, she would have been deceived by the harmless and gentle expression.Sophie took the empty seat across from her, elegantly crossed her legs, and got to the point indifferently, "What do you want from me?""It's something very important. Do you know why I attempted suicide two weeks ago?" Vivienne asked."That's your business," Sophie replied, not bothering to glance at Vivienne's pretentious face. She had only come to let Vivienne know she was not afraid of anyone and did not need to avoid anything.Whether Vivienne jumped off the building or not, and whether she lived or died, it did not matter much to her."That's true. It's indeed my business. However, I think I must tell you what happened two weeks ago to spare you from deception and prevent you from repeating the same mistakes of over five years ago."I attempted suicide because when I was about to leave th
Vivienne's smile froze momentarily, and it soon returned to normal. "It doesn't matter if Grandpa doesn't like Tristan. I still have this one in my womb. As long as Cedric is by my side, I'll just give birth to more grandchildren and eventually win his heart.""Then I wish you good luck." Sophie did not want to waste more time with her, so she got up, unzipped her purse, pulled out a few hundred-dollar bills, and placed them on the corner of the table. "Raising children is already expensive enough, let alone the hassle of getting them recognized by the Carlsons. I'll treat you to today's coffee."Vivienne stared at the bills on the table, her face contorted with rage. She gnashed her teeth and glared at the figure who had already left gracefully. 'Sophie, who do you think you are, being so proud? If I'm not destined to get Cedric, then you won't either."-Sophie stepped out of the cafe and walked steadily to her car, only to suddenly twist her ankle, causing her to wince in pain.
Sophie was lost in Austin's perpetually gentle gaze, speechless. Whenever she was hurt or in pain, he was the one who comforted her. However, his constant kindness now felt like a heavy burden on her heart.Noticing her silence, Austin offered support with a gentle touch and a reassuring smile."You should take it easy at home until your foot is better. Try not to walk too much," he advised.Sophie managed a faint smile, though sleep remained elusive.Sophie's intuition had always been keen. Upon leaving the hospital, she was immediately surrounded by a swarm of aggressive journalists, none from Paramount."Mrs. Carlson, Ms. Kerrigan is pregnant with Mr. Carlson's child. How do you plan to handle this?""Mrs. Carlson, do you hope that both the children lose their father and the warmth of a family?"Question after question was hurled at her, causing Sophie's brows to furrow. She wasn't accountable for Vivienne's condition, yet the journalists pursued her with clearly malicious in
As Evander drove, he frequently glanced at Cedric through the rearview mirror. He had been worried that Cedric might impulsively leap out of the car and confront Austin after his public declaration of love for Sophie. Fortunately, Cedric had managed to control himself at the last moment.Cedric was aware of Evander’s concerns. His stern expression gradually softened to its usual reserve. He had been tempted to intervene and reclaim Sophie but questioned what good it would do.Instead, Cedric knew he needed to provide Sophie with a stable future, not just grand declarations."Head back to the hospital," he commanded curtly."Right away," Evander replied, making a U-turn.When they returned to the hospital, Sophie and Austin had already left.Cedric stepped out of the car and entered the building.-Vivienne was in a ward, watching the unfolding drama on TV with glee. She caressed her belly and smiled, only to be overcome by sudden nausea and vomit next to the bed.Cedric walked
Vivienne was stunned by Cedric's blunt and ruthless reply. Recoiling in shock, she exclaimed, "Everyone knows I'm carrying your child. If something were to happen to me, the gossip alone would prevent you and Sophie from ever being together again in this lifetime.""You might even jog Sophie's memory about how you once considered aborting her own child!"Cedric lashed out, grabbing her throat as his voice echoed menacingly. "Are you reminding me of what you did behind my back all those years?"Had it not been for Vivienne's schemes, his relationship with Sophie might not have suffered so much. While he despised her enough to consider murder, he despised himself more for ever doubting Sophie.Reflecting on this, he looked at Vivienne, who was nearly suffocating, her face turning purple. Slowly, his grip on her neck loosened, and even his fierce expression softened into a smirk. "If you want this child so much, I'll grant you that wish."Air rushed back into Vivienne's lungs, caus
"I bet you secretly enjoy her scolding," Cedric said casually as he pulled up a chair in the bustling club, clearly annoyed by the loud music. "Why are you just standing there? Aren't you interested in making a sale today?""Absolutely!" Sean signaled to a waiter in a way that blatantly suggested 'overcharge him'. Soon, they were presented with a bottle of wine so expensive it was out of reach for most."Here, let me pour you a drink. You’re on the verge of becoming a father again, so we should celebrate. Just the thought of you holding one child, guiding another by the hand, and balancing another on your shoulders fills me with envy. Why don’t I receive such blessings?"Cedric instantly kicked out at Sean's leg in a swift motion, narrowly missing him."Cut it out. It’s because of you I get scolded every day, and now I get kicked while congratulating you? Don't you have a conscience?"Sean's attempt at humor failed to lift Cedric’s somber mood as he continued to drink heavily. E