Chapter 45: Father of Unborn Child

“Good, find out, she must be the one responsible” he passed the order to Butler Bass.

He nodded, and Mayor Lycan dismissed the servants, they discussed among themselves as they dispatched.

Pretty's face was ashen, Madam Vanessa got up and headed to her room, the atmosphere was gloomy, it felt like it has dropped some few degrees.

Mr. Chu sighed slightly, he realized the matter isn't as simple as it is “Pretty, try as much to contact the servant you gave it to personally, so she can return the box” he suggested.

Pretty shook her head stubbornly, “Dad, it is just a rotten box” she retorted.

Mayor Lycan bade her parents' goodnight and went up to his room “quick, follow your husband” Mrs. Chu urged, ignoring Mr. Chu whose face is creased with worry.

Pretty's face flushed, “mom!” she exclaimed, but still do as she was instructed.

She opened the door and saw Mayor Lycan with just a robe draped around his body.

“Do you want to shower?” she inquired.

“Yes,” he replied simply.

And walked into