Semua Bab Pregnant For My Bestfriend’s Billionaire Husband : Bab 1 - Bab 6

Chapter One“Please, there has to be something you can do,” Emily pleaded, gripping the edge of the banker’s desk, whose attention remained focused on his computer.“No, ma’am. Nothing can be done,” he replied, eyes still glued to the screen.Frustration boiled inside her. She wanted to scream. Grab his neatly ironed banker’s shirt and shake him until he acknowledged her, but even if she had the courage, it wouldn’t change anything.“I don’t get it! The scammers took everything: my life savings. Why won’t the bank help me?” she shouted, her voice raw with desperation, finally making him look up at her.The banker sighed, finally meeting her gaze. “Ma’am, I’ve explained this to you,” he said, irritation in his tone. “Their account is frozen and under police investigation. Your money is tied up in the case.”“So that’s it?” Emily choked out, her chest tightening.“My money is gone. I can’t even access the building I paid for. No money, no building…” Tears welled up in her eyes.“I’m tru

Chapter ThreeInside the cab, just a few minutes from the café, Emily couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Thinking about the conversation she had with Becca that morning didn’t help at all.“I don’t trust that spoiled rich girl,” Becca had said with disdain after Emily told her about the text.“She just wants to meet up. It’s no biggie,” Emily said defensively.“Why couldn’t she just send you the money? That’s if she even wanted to help.”“I don’t know,” Emily shrugged.“See? That alone is suspicious. Why ask to meet at that overpriced café?”“Becca, please don’t be like this,” Emily said, suddenly feeling low, the highs and thrills leaving her.“I’m just trying to look out for you, Emily,” Becca responded, and Emily nodded.“I think I should go alone,” Emily said, not wanting any more of this sudden sense of doom.“Hey, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make you feel that way. I’m just trying to help,” Becca said with an apologetic pout.“It’s okay. I just figured it would be better that way. S

Chapter Five Richard woke up before the morning sun crept in. The faint glow of the city skyline seeped through the floor-to-ceiling windows of his master bedroom. The bedroom was spacious, masculine, and meticulously arranged, very different from Vanessa’s, just down the hall. Pushing Vanessa from his thoughts,he needed to be at the office earlier than usual. After his usual morning routine of showering now fully dressed Richard ssessed his reflection in the mirror. his navy Brioni suit, pair with plain black turtleneck longs sleeves instead of the usual tie-neck long sleeves did a fine job in emphasizing his stature. nodding in satisfaction His gaze landed on the final touch: his wedding band. A symbol of duty rather than devotion. When he reached the dining hall, Vanessa was already seated, elegantly dressed in an ivory pantsuit cinched at the waist. Her makeup was flawless, and her long nails tapped lightly against her coffee cup. She was always flamboyant but toda