Semua Bab Why the Crocodile Tears?: Bab 371 - Bab 380

Gregory had said he would respect Anathea's choice, but he still couldn't bear to let her suffer like this. It was better to be in pain for a short time than a long time.But Anathea had just woken up, only to hear Gregory say something like that. Understandably, she couldn't stay calm."What did you say?" Anathea let go of his hand, completely in disbelief.Gregory forced out his hoarse voice and repeated, "Let's not keep the baby."Anathea froze as though her soul had suddenly been ripped away.Gregory couldn't bear to see her like that. He reached out to hold her hand again, but she suddenly pushed him away. Her eyes were full of wariness. "'Let's not'? As in the both of us? This is clearly just your decision."Gregory looked at his empty hand, feeling a sharp pain in his chest. After a pause, he still uttered, "Yes. I'm the one who doesn't want this baby."Anathea blinked, her brows furrowing. "Why?""Because I don't like it." Gregory clenched his fingers. He said somethi

This meant Eleanor and the other wealthy ladies' project was killed in the cradle.But none of these problems had existed before they decided to bid on that plot of land. Even the professional assessment determined that as long as they secured that land and developed it, the profit margin would be over 200%.Otherwise, she wouldn't have run around so actively, teaming up with those ladies to invest in the project. She'd only done that because it seemed profitable.The original plan was to build a 20-story luxury resort hotel—that was what convinced the other ladies to make an investment. After all, they could make money and enjoy it themselves."And Dominic Lancaster even raised the price to nearly double trying to get the land, which proves how valuable it is!" Eleanor roared.If Dominic hadn't suddenly gotten involved, she wouldn't have gritted her teeth and gone way over her budget to secure that land.Eleanor was so worked up that her carefully maintained face flushed red, he

Theo froze for a moment, then glanced at Gregory with confusion.He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but Gregory's words seemed to carry a hidden meaning. His expression gave nothing away, but the tension between him and Eleanor was unmistakable."Greg, what are you trying to say?" Theo asked.Gregory didn't respond. He lifted his eyes lazily and looked straight at Eleanor.Theo frowned. His confusion only deepened, so he turned to Eleanor as well. "Aunt Eleanor?"For a split second, a flicker of guilt crossed Eleanor's eyes. But she quickly masked it and let out a scoff. "All I did was suggest to your grandpa that he deal with Anathea and that bastard in her belly. Is that really worth cutting me off over?""I've told you, the baby she's carrying is mine. Not some bastard." Gregory's tone was ice-cold. "You better watch your words, Mom."Theo finally understood. Gregory was still furious about what Eleanor had done. That was why he'd said such words.Truth be told, Theo di

"Eleanor! Are you okay?"Natalie rushed in, trying to shove the bodyguard aside, but he was far too big for her to make him budge even an inch."Greg, how could you do this to Eleanor?"Natalie forced herself to stay calm as she walked up to Gregory. Softly, she said, "There are so many people watching outside. What will everyone think of you if you do this? At least consider your reputation in the company."Gregory didn't even blink. "Only people with a guilty conscience care about what others think."Natalie was rendered speechless by his cold response. A flicker of unease flashed in her eyes, but she quickly pushed it down. As far as she knew, she hadn't slipped up in front of him. She kept her expression pleasant."Still, people will talk whether you care or not. And Mr. Price is visiting today. He's on his way up right now. It won't look good if he sees this."Gregory frowned slightly at that."But don't worry. I already had an assistant take him to the lounge. He won't be

"Anathea!" Natalie snapped, her voice sharp with irritation.Subordinate? Anathea had the nerve to call her a subordinate? That smug, condescending tone, like she owned the place, made Natalie want to scream.But Anathea didn't spare a second glance at Natalie's flushed face. She simply turned and walked straight into the living room.The very next second, Natalie stepped in front of her, blocking her path. "What are you so smug about, huh? Greg hasn't even come back here the past few days, has he? That's because he doesn't want to see you!"She knew Gregory had been crashing in his office lately, buried in work, but she said that anyway just to get under Anathea's skin."You say that like I've been dying to see him." Anathea was unbothered by her provocation. "He's just a man. If you want him so badly, go ahead. He's all yours."Natalie blinked, caught off guard. She hadn't expected Anathea to be this indifferent, like she didn't care at all.But that was exactly what stung the