Semua Bab The Billionaire Heiress's Contract Marriage: Bab 41 - Bab 50

While waiting for Victoria’s update, Julian moved to the kitchen to pour himself a cup of coffee, his mind replaying the events that had led him to this moment.Back then, his hatred for the Montgomerys had consumed him. Harrison Montgomery’s ruthless business tactics had driven the Devereux family company to the brink of bankruptcy. It was his mother’s connections that had saved them, but the scars of that time had never truly healed.Julian had vowed to make the Montgomerys pay, and Alexis had seemed like the perfect entry point.But now, as he stood in his kitchen sipping coffee, Julian felt a pang of guilt.Somewhere along the way, the line between vengeance and something deeper had blurred. He didn’t just enjoy Alexis’s company, he needed it.His phone buzzed, snapping him out of his thoughts. It was Victoria.“Sir, there’s a situation at the Montgomery Group. It appears a confidential design manuscript for their upcoming collection has been leaked online. It’s causing quite a st

Alexis gestured for Ethan to sit, her focus sharpening.Ethan placed his laptop on the desk and opened a detailed report. “We’ve been combing through the access logs for the design server. So far, there’s no evidence of an external breach, which strongly suggests this was an internal issue.”Alexis frowned, leaning over the screen. “So, someone from the company leaked the manuscript?”Ethan nodded grimly. “It’s looking that way. Only a select group had access to this particular design file, yourself, the head designers, and a few key members of the marketing team. We’ve narrowed down the list of activity during the suspected timeframe.”He tapped a few keys, bringing up a chart. “Here are the access records from the last 48 hours. You’ll see that most logins were routine, except for one unusual activity early yesterday morning.”Alexis’s eyes scanned the chart, her pulse quickening when she noticed the flagged entry. “Whose login is this?”Ethan hesitated before replying. “Sophia’s.”

The doctor looked between the two of them and then spoke calmly but firmly. “Miss Sophia, you’re pregnant. About eight weeks along, based on the results of your blood work.”The room fell silent, the words hanging heavily in the air. Sophia’s eyes widened in shock, her lips parting as if to say something, but no sound came out.Ryan’s expression shifted from confusion to disbelief. “Pregnant?” he echoed, his voice low and strained.Sophia finally managed to find her voice, though it was barely above a whisper. “That’s... that’s impossible. I mean... I...”The doctor raised a hand gently. “I understand this might be unexpected, but I recommend you start prenatal care as soon as possible. Rest is crucial, especially after today’s incident. I’ll give you some referrals for an OB GYN to follow up with.”He placed a pamphlet on the bedside table and left the room, leaving Ryan and Sophia to process the bombshell in stunned silence.Ryan ran a hand through his hair, pacing again. “Pregnant,

“Julian,” she finally said, her voice trembling slightly.He crossed the room in a few strides, pulling a chair close to sit in front of her. “I'm here.”Alexis looked down at her hands, her fingers twisting together nervously. “I didn’t push her, Julian. I swear I didn’t. She tripped, and I tried to catch her, but...” Her voice broke, and she shook her head. “It doesn’t matter what I say. No one’s going to believe me.”Julian reached out, taking her hands in his. “It matters to me,” he said firmly. “And I believe you.”Tears welled in her eyes, but she quickly blinked them away. “It’s a circus out there. Reporters are camped outside the gates, and social media is tearing me apart. My father is furious, my mother is worried, and I don’t know what to do.”“You’re not alone in this, Alexis,” Julian said, his tone gentle but resolute. “We’ll figure it out. I’ll make sure the truth comes out.”Alexis pulled her hands away, standing abruptly and walking to the other side of the room. “What

Julian paced the office, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts. His mother, Ryan, Sophia, they had all played a part in this mess. But Alexis was the one paying the price."Julian," Victoria said, her voice softer now. "If I may, are you sure this is just about protecting Alexis? Or is there more to it than that?"Julian paused, turning to face her.For a moment, he said nothing, his expression unreadable. Then, he sighed. "I don’t know," he admitted. "It started as a game. A way to settle old scores. But somewhere along the way, it became more. She became more."Victoria studied him for a moment before nodding. "Then you know what you need to do."Julian didn’t reply. Instead, he picked up his phone and dialed a number, his jaw set with determination.Meanwhile, at Montgomery Group, Alexis just got in her office when her sister Sarah burst through the door, her face flushed with urgency."Alexis," Sarah said, holding up her phone. "You’re not going to believe this."Alexis looked up from