Amanda casually dropped her bag to the side and crossed her legs, her gaze sharp enough to rival that of an executioner at the gallows.Bianca, who had arrived early, didn't even have the nerve to be late. She took a sip of her coffee, her expression flustered as she explained, "I don't know what happened either, but it seems like I was followed. And they had reporters there to catch me red-handed."Amanda rolled her eyes. "Are you really that desperate? You're still in your first trimester, and you're already out looking for men? And more importantly, you just had to choose such a critical time to go fooling around when everything is still up in the air? You've really crossed a line. Ugh!"Her grip on the coffee cup was so tight that her knuckles turned white. She desperately clenched her teeth, but she was still unable to swallow the rage boiling inside her."I didn't expect something like this to happen. I was all prepared to be Liam's wife, but now, all my efforts are wasted,"
Just then, Bianca found her excuse. She squeezed out tears and gave Lara a pitiful look. "It's true. You've always treated me the best. And I'm pregnant."But Lara wasn't buying it anymore. She didn't believe a word Bianca said.That was when Liam came rushing in. He'd already heard Bianca's words before he even stepped inside.He walked over slowly, not once looking at her, and asked coldly, "Was it really forced? I can go drag that guy here and ask him myself."Then, he walked over to Lara. "Mom, you see it now, right? This is who she really is."When Liam mentioned going to find Todd, Bianca froze like she'd been hit by lightning. She panicked and blurted, "No! You can't go to him!"Liam said nothing. He waited for Lara to speak.Seeing Bianca so frantic, Lara already knew the truth. Her anger didn't ease. She narrowed her eyes and asked, "Is the baby you're carrying even one of the Robertsons'?"Liam jumped in right away. "Of course not. I already told you I've got nothing
"What's going on?" Jacklyn asked.She turned just as the elevator doors opened and a crowd of reporters stepped out, moving silently, cameras and microphones at the ready. Leading them was a hotel staff."Jackie, it's going to get crowded here soon. Step aside for now. I'll find you once this is over," Liam said."Okay."He headed toward Bianca's room.The hotel staff knocked on the door with practiced ease. "Hello?""Who's there?" Bianca's voice came from inside, sharp and annoyed. Reluctantly, she got up.Had someone caught her red-handed?She went instantly on alert. Through the peephole, she saw a woman in a hotel uniform."Is something wrong?" Bianca asked, caution lacing her voice."Ma'am, sorry to bother you. We had a complaint from the guest in the room below about a leak. Could you open the door so we can take a look?"The words were calm and professional enough to ease most of Bianca's suspicion."Who's there, babe?" Todd called, moving toward the door after waiti
Theodore's cuts weren't serious, but Jacklyn took a few days off anyway to stay with him and make sure he got some rest. She put her work at Starborne Entertainment and Odore on hold and went to the set with him.Even though Theodore hadn't been there in a while, the kids remembered him fondly, grabbing at him and saying how much they'd missed him.With Jacklyn looking after him and the cast's warm welcome, his smile returned, and only then did Jacklyn feel completely at ease.…At the entrance to a private room in the steakhouse, Jacklyn spoke smoothly, "Mrs. Woodruff, your choice of Odore says a lot about the trust you place in us. With this emerald in our hands, we won't let you down."Next to her, socialite Dianne Jones looked genuinely pleased."Odore's work is always impressive. But remember. You'll be designing it yourself," she said warmly, giving Jacklyn a meaningful glance."Of course, Mrs. Woodruff. For a client like you, we'll give it everything we've got," Jacklyn r
When Jacklyn got to Rebecca's hospital room, Penelope was still inside. She hung back at the door, watching Penelope storm out, fury written all over her face, before finally stepping in herself."Jackie?" Rebecca was surprised, loosening her grip on the blanket.Instead of taking a seat, Jacklyn stayed by the door, her gaze sharp and cold on Rebecca in the bed. "If you knew it would end like this, why even do something like that in the first place?"Grief washed over Rebecca in waves. Penelope had come, unleashed her anger, and left. Now, Jacklyn was here to gloat."Are you here to gloat?" Rebecca asked weakly."Of course not," Jacklyn replied, a faint smile on her face. "I was just taking Theo in for a checkup and thought I'd stop by to see you."Rebecca sneered. "Don't worry. I wouldn't actually do anything to Theo."Jacklyn didn't buy it for a second. Back then, Rebecca and George had even arranged for her to be abducted.To them, Theodore was just a grandson without any re
Liam lunged forward, catching Theodore just as he came barreling toward him. Once Theodore was out of danger, Liam's bodyguards swung their focus to Rebecca, closing in fast.Rebecca stared at the blood on her hand, cursing Theodore under her breath. When she looked up, she found a group charging straight for her.This was bad. If Liam got his hands on her, there would be no mercy.She looked around for a way out and bolted. She tore across street after street. The bodyguards couldn't keep up. They had to obey traffic laws, while she didn't.Rebecca was still running when she suddenly found herself directly in front of a white car moving at a steady speed. It hit her, sending her tumbling across the pavement.An ambulance was called, and she was rushed to the hospital. The injuries were minor, only a few cuts and some lingering dizziness.…By the next day, Rebecca was far less dazed than she'd been yesterday. She got her phone back from the doctor and quickly sent a message to