All Chapters of One Night Stand With My Ex’s Uncle : Chapter 181 - Chapter 190

Anna's POV I allowed Elizabeth to guide me into her private tea room, her fingers gripping my wrist with surprising strength. The door clicked shut behind us, and she immediately whirled to face me, her eyes wide with concern. "Tell me the truth, Annie. Why is Marcus Murphy here? What's going on between you two?" Her voice was hushed but intense, as if she feared the walls might be listening. I took a deep breath, suddenly finding it difficult to meet her gaze. "It's exactly what you think, Mom." Elizabeth's hand flew to her mouth, her already wide eyes growing impossibly wider. "Oh my God. Does this mean I'll become in-laws with William Murphy?" A startled laugh escaped me. "Mom, is that seriously your main concern right now? Nothing else bothers you?" She straightened her shoulders, her expression growing serious. "I've had my suspicions from the very beginning. The way he looked at you that first night he drove you home, calling you 'Annie' in front of us all-I knew then

Anna's POV I smiled to myself. "TIl explain when I see you. I'm heading back now." After all, I still needed to complete the transaction paperwork. With Skylake District secured, there was no need to keep George driving in circles. I signaled to Daniel to make a call, instructing them to release George. I imagined George being unceremoniously dumped from the car —perhaps the most undignified moment he'd experienced in decades. He would immediately contact his assistant, only to learn that Skylake District had been won by our consortium. The mere thought of his apoplectic rage sent a warm satisfaction coursing through me. As my car made a U-turn and passed by, I caught sight of George on the sidewalk, practically vibrating with fury. The scene filled me with vindictive pleasure. Though I had no direct evidence, I was certain today's "accident" was no coincidence, and George Simpson had orchestrated it. Daniel looked at me with concern. "Ms. Shaw, what if George Simpson goe

"Ms. Shaw, you're here," Sean said excitedly. "Dad, this is my boss, Anna Shaw." Sean's father stood, eyes glistening with surprise and gratitude. "Ms. Shaw, I've wanted to thank you personally. You saved both our lives. Thank yougood deeds bring good returns." My chest tightened. I'd helped Sean out of basic human decency, not for future payback. His father's sincere gratitude made me uncomfortable. "Sir, what I did was insignificant. Sean risked his life for me today. I'm the one who should be grateful," I replied honestly. After Sean cleverly sent his father for drinks, he immediately asked, "Ms. Shaw, did we secure Skylake District?" Rachel slapped her forehead. "Right! I forgot to ask. Ms. Shaw, were we successful?" I nodded, warmth spreading through my chest. "Yes, Skylake District is ours now, thanks to both of you." I paused, choosing my words carefully. "You'll receive triple salary during your recovery leave, plus an additional twenty thousand each for rehabili

Catherine's POV I sprawled across my desk, chin propped on my palm, staring at the delivery tracking app on my phone. Twenty-three minutes and counting. My stomach growled in protest, but food wasn't what had me fidgeting in my ergonomic chair all day. The pregnancy test photo Anna sent me glowed on my screen, those two pink lines taunting me with their implications. I'd been wrestling with this dilemma since morning: should I tell Uncle Marcus? "Fuck it," I muttered, tossing my phone onto a stack of animation storyboards. "He needs to know so he can move on." Anna was pregnant. With someone else's baby. Any possibility of her becoming my aunt had just evaporated like morning dew in July. My fingers drummed against the polished surface of my desk as guilt twisted through my chest. I was the one who kept pushing Uncle Marcus toward her, convinced they were perfect for each other. _Maybe this is for the best. Uncle Marcus can finally stop pining after her._ I grabbed my

Anna released me, her eyes warm and sincere. "That's what best friends are for." Anna's POV The ultrasound image in my hand showed a tiny black circle-the pregnancy sac-nestled in the gray blur of my uterus. My finger traced the outline, a strange warmth spreading through my chest. "Everything looks perfect, Ms. Shaw," the doctor said, her smile professionally reassuring. "You have a healthy intrauterine pregnancy developing normally." I nodded, suddenly hit by a wave of dread as my mind wandered to the car accident. If I had been in that vehicle instead of Sean and Rachel... "If it hadn't been for you two switching places with me, I can't imagine the consequences," I murmured, passing the ultrasound image to Rachel. Rachel's face flickered with momentary concern before she smiled. "It's because you're always one step ahead, boss. You sensed someone might try something underhanded. This little one is already bringing you good fortune." I handed the prenatal documents to