Semua Bab The Lost Heiress's Glorious Return: Bab 81 - Bab 84

Arlene“How do you plan on handling the pregnancy after you give birth?” Art’s voice pierced through the quiet, bringing my thoughts to a screeching halt. “What if your stepmother causes trouble and demands a DNA test?”I froze, my heart dropping into my stomach.How come I never thought of that?A part of me wanted to dismiss the idea, but the reality of it hit me like a wave. I had been so focused on keeping my enemies at bay, on surviving the constant threat of Mirela, that I hadn’t even considered the possibility of her pushing things further.I forced a smile, trying to reassure myself. “Mirela won’t cross that line. She knows better than to challenge me on that front.” But even as the words left my mouth, doubt lingered in my chest.I knew Art had called for a reason, though. So, I took a deep breath and redirected the conversation.“Why did you call me, Art? What’s going on?”She was silent for a moment before answering.“Have you been able to find out who leaked the news of my

Cole“I’m sorry, but the news circulating the internet has already done more harm to the Martinez Group than we can ignore. It’s bad enough that the public had no idea who your wife was until after her death.” Mr. Williams, one of the men sitting at the table, spoke up. His voice was sharp, and his anger was palpable.Philip tried to calm them down, saying the situation had already been handled. The news had been pulled down, but that didn’t seem to matter to anyone in the room.The boardroom was erupting in chaos, everyone yelling about how this wasn’t what any of them had bargained for.I sat there, silent, as the stakeholders suggested that I step down to let my brother take over the company. Apparently, my health was too much of a risk for them.The constant headlines about my bar-hopping in Hawaii had stained my reputation far more than they were willing to accept.And now, without a wife by my side, they were sure I was no longer fit to hold the seat. I’d been in this position b