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Chapter 1

“Doesn’t she suspect anything?” a woman’s voice sounded gentle.A woman reflexively stood behind the main door. Her heart was pounding fast.She was Natalie Margaretha Cole. Yes, she had just arrived home after spending one week back in the village, her small suitcase had just touched the marble floor with a soft sound. In her hand, she held a white envelope—a pregnancy letter she intended to make into a surprise.It had been two months since she became Cristian Cooper’s wife. Although their marriage was only registered at the civil office, without a wedding party, without acknowledgment from the Cooper family, Natalie never demanded anything. For her, being able to marry the man she loved was more than enough.Cristian chuckled softly. “No. She’s too stupid.”Natalie’s chest tightened.“I’m just afraid,” the woman continued. “What if someday you end up loving her after she gives you a child?”“That won’t happen,” Cristian answered without hesitation. “After she gives birth to a child

Chapter 2

Natalie had just stepped outside when her hand was suddenly yanked harshly from behind. The grip was so strong that her body staggered, and her small suitcase almost slipped from her grasp.“You can’t leave!” Cristian’s voice rang out sharply, filled with pressure. “Don’t even think about it!”Natalie turned around. Her eyes met Cristian’s directly, without fear.“Let go of me,” she said coldly.Cristian did not loosen his grip. His gaze darkened. “What if you’re pregnant? Do you think I would allow that? You were the first woman I slept with, Natalie. So you are the one who must give birth to my child.”The tone of his voice made her skin crawl. It was not a request, but an order.Natalie yanked her hand away forcefully, then slapped Cristian’s hand aside until his grip broke free.Smack!The slap landed on Cristian’s cheek again, harder than before.“Don’t touch me again,” Natalie said firmly.Cristian froze for a moment, shocked. “You’ve really gone crazy!”Natalie instead let out

Chapter 3

Natalie had just reached the end of the road when the roar of engines was heard from a distance. One by one, high-end black cars stopped neatly in front of her. There were quite a few of them—more than ten units—all bearing special license plates that immediately drew attention.Natalie stopped. Her hand was still gripping her suitcase.The door of the foremost car opened. A bespectacled man stepped out quickly. His suit was neat, his face calm, but the look in his eyes clearly showed relief.“Young Miss,” the man greeted respectfully. “We finally found you.”Natalie turned quickly. “Glen.”Glen bowed slightly. “We apologize for being late.”Natalie shook her head lightly. “It’s all right.”Several other men got out of the cars behind. They stood neatly and saluted in unison.“Welcome back, Young Miss.”Natalie only nodded.Glen immediately signaled to the others. “All right. You may get back into the cars.”He then opened the door of the foremost car. “Please, Miss.”Natalie got in a

Chapter 4

Natalie had just crossed the street when the sound of a loud collision rang out right in front of her.Crash!A gray sedan slammed into the road barrier and spun before finally stopping at an angle. Several people screamed in shock. Natalie reflexively stopped, her heart pounding fast.“Was that an accident?” she murmured.But before anyone could react, a black car that had been right behind the sedan suddenly sped up, swerved sharply, and disappeared from sight.Natalie narrowed her eyes. “Strange.”She quickly turned her head, trying to remember the license plate number, but everything had happened too fast.“I couldn’t see the plate,” she hissed in frustration.Without thinking twice, Natalie ran toward the wrecked car. Thin smoke began to rise from the hood. The car doors would not open.“Hey! Is there anyone inside?” she shouted while knocking on the window.There was no response.Natalie peeked inside. A man was slumped in the driver’s seat, his head resting against the steering

Chapter 5

The pain came suddenly.Natalie was still sitting on the marble floor when her abdomen twisted sharply, as if being squeezed from the inside. The pain was dull at first, then turned into sharp cramps that radiated to her lower back. She held her breath, trying not to show anything.Not now. Please, not now.Natalie slowly stood up, leaning against the wall for support. Her hand reflexively brushed over her stomach, then she quickly pulled it back as if afraid someone might see.Hold on, she said silently to herself. Please hold on, my child.Cristian did not notice her at all. Instead, he gently stroked Jennifer’s hair—something Natalie had never received.“I already told you,” Cristian said coldly as he looked at Natalie. “Don’t touch my woman.”Jennifer leaned against Cristian’s chest, her face looking delicate. “She hurt me.”Cristian nodded. “I’ll teach her a lesson.”Natalie let out a small laugh. It was not loud, just a faint sound that escaped without her realizing it.Cristian

Chapter 6

Chapter 6The lights in the treatment room shone brightly. The sharp scent of antiseptic stung the air. Natalie lay on the hospital bed with an IV line attached to her hand. Her face was still pale, but her breathing had become slightly steadier.A doctor stepped out from behind the curtain, removed his mask, and looked at the man standing restlessly beside the bed.“Her condition is quite serious,” the doctor said bluntly. “The patient experienced severe cramps due to exhaustion and emotional pressure. For now, she must undergo intensive care and close observation.”“What about… my pregnancy?” Natalie asked.The doctor glanced briefly at Natalie. “The fetus is still holding on. The heartbeat is normal. But if the patient had been even slightly late, the risk would have been significant.”Natalie let out a relieved breath even though her chest still felt tight. “So… my child is okay?”“For now, yes,” the doctor replied. “But you must get plenty of rest. You are not allowed to be under

Chapter 7

Chapter 7The clock on the wall showed nine o’clock at night. The treatment area had grown quieter. The sound of nurses’ footsteps was only occasionally heard in the corridor.Natalie slowly opened her eyes. Her chest felt lighter, although her stomach still carried a trace of discomfort. She turned her head toward the door, making sure there was no one outside.“Just for a moment,” she murmured softly to herself.Her hand moved to the IV line. She stared at it for a few seconds, hesitant, then slowly pulled it out. A brief sting made her frown, but she endured it. Natalie immediately pressed the needle mark with a tissue from the small table.“I can’t stay here any longer,” she whispered.Cristian’s face flashed through her mind. The image of the Cooper mansion. The image of Jennifer standing under that man’s protection. Natalie’s heart began to race.If they find out.If Cristian finds out about this pregnancy.Natalie shook her head firmly. “No. It can’t happen.”She carefully clim

Chapter 8

Athan Alexander Styles’s office felt quieter than usual that morning. The large glass curtains displayed the city view, but Athan’s attention was not directed outside at all. He stood in front of his desk, arms crossed, his jaw hardened.“It’s been a month,” he said coldly.Jemy, his assistant, stood straight in front of the desk. “We have combed through hospitals, rental apartments, terminals, even overseas departure records, Sir.”Athan turned sharply. “And?”“There’s nothing,” Jemy answered honestly. “That woman is as if she vanished.”Athan clicked his tongue. “It’s impossible for someone to just disappear like that.”“We also checked the names of pregnant female patients who were hospitalized that night,” Jemy continued. “There is no matching data. It seems her identity was deliberately concealed.”Athan fell silent. He recalled that pale face, the steadfast gaze that endured even in pain.“She didn’t even leave her name,” Athan muttered.Jemy hesitated briefly before speaking ag

Chapter 9

Chapter 9Athan stared at the tablet screen in his hand for quite some time. His office was silent, broken only by the hum of the air conditioner. Jemy stood in front of him, his expression serious, as if the information he had just delivered was far from trivial.“Repeat it,” Athan said at last.Jemy took a breath. “Her full name is Natalie Margaretha. She previously worked as a domestic helper at the Cooper residence.”Athan leaned back in his chair. “Continue.”“According to our sources, there was a one-night stand incident between Miss Natalie and Cristian Cooper,” Jemy continued carefully. “Not long after that, they officially got married.”Athan raised an eyebrow. “Married?”“Yes, Sir. However, the marriage didn’t last long. They are already divorced.”“The reason?” Athan asked flatly.Jemy looked at his notes. “Miss Natalie discovered that she had been deceived. She was merely used as a tool to give birth to an heir.”Athan clicked his tongue. “A tool?”“Jennifer,” Jemy went on

Chapter 10

Chapter 10The aroma of coffee filled the café. Cristian sat near the window, his suit still neat, but the look on his face was clearly restless. He glanced at his watch for the umpteenth time.“Why is she taking so long,” he muttered.Not long after, Jennifer arrived with confident steps. Her sunglasses were still on even though she was indoors. She sat across from Cristian without any pleasantries.“You look impatient,” Jennifer said casually.Cristian looked at her flatly. “You said there was something important.”Jennifer smiled faintly. “I’ve found the right woman.”Cristian frowned. “What woman?”“A woman who’s willing to give birth to a child for you,” Jennifer replied lightly, as if she were talking about something trivial. “You don’t need to marry her. Just a contract. Clean and neat.”Cristian fell silent for a few seconds. His jaw tightened. “You arranged this without asking me?”Jennifer shrugged. “I’m just helping you. Isn’t that what you want?”Cristian clenched his fist

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