All Chapters of Pregnant After The Contract Ended : Chapter 231 - Chapter 240

When the bright morning sun rose over the rolling hills of the countryside, it brought no real warmth or comfort to the vast, quiet grounds of Ashford Manor. The tall, ancient estate stood tall against the pale sky, silent as a giant grave, but the air inside was thick, cold, and heavy with an unbearable tension.Upstairs in the private rooms of the East Wing, Naomi stood close to the tall glass window. The white curtains were pulled back just a little bit, letting in a thin strip of cool morning light. She held a warm porcelain cup of tea between her hands, feeling the heat seep into her chilled fingers, though she hadn't taken a single sip. Her eyes were fixed entirely on the gravel driveway fifty feet below.Down on the driveway, a sleek silver car was parked near the wide marble steps. Lucas stepped out through the front doors of the mansion. He was wearing an expensive, dark navy suit, his dark hair neatly combed back, looking every bit like the cold, ruthless chief executive off

"I am asking you to stand up against a criminal who tried to kill a five-year-old child!" Lucas growled out, his hands clenching into tight fists on the marble surface."Yes, yes, of course that is a terrible thing!" Mr. Harrison pleaded, looking around at the other directors for support. "If it is true, it is the most evil act imaginable! But... but look at what you have actually brought to us today, Lucas! You have brought a small USB drive containing digital phone records and bank transfers from an offshore account!""That is proof!" Lucas shouted, his voice finally snapping, ringing out like thunder against the tall glass windows."It is circumstantial evidence, Lucas!" another director spoke up, courage finally returning to his voice as he realized the rest of the board was too scared to act. "Does Victor's legal name appear anywhere on those bank transfer papers? No! Does his personal signature appear on the contract that hired that driver? No! Offshore companies have hundreds o

While the cold afternoon rain pounded against the high glass windows of Ashford Manor, the vast house felt colder than the storm outside.In the master suite of the West Wing, Valentina stood near a full-length golden mirror. She stared at her own reflection with wide, dark eyes. Her hands were shaking, but her face was cold as marble. She picked up a small bottle of glass cleaner from her vanity and threw it across the room. It shattered against the wall with a sharp, terrifying crack, sending silver shards and sweet perfume spraying across the expensive velvet rug."He tried to throw me out," she hissed under her breath, her fingers digging deep into the palms of her hands until her skin turned red. "He told his security chief to throw my bags into the street!"Her heart was beating like a wild drum inside her chest. The news from her father, Victor, had saved her from total panic, but it had not cleared the thick dark terror in her soul. Victor had managed to stall Lucas at the boa

There she is, Valentina thought, her blood boiling as she looked at Naomi’s clear, unbothered face. The mountain girl who thinks she can walk back in here and take my crown.Naomi did not flinch. She did not lower her eyes. Five years ago, when Valentina had stood in this very hallway telling her that she was nothing more than a temporary distraction for Lucas, Naomi had cried. She had felt small, ashamed, and helpless.But today, Naomi stood tall. She looked at Valentina with a calm, steady gaze that held no fear, no anger, and no weakness.Naomi slowly walked down three steps, holding the storybooks firmly against her chest. She stopped on the wide landing, looking down at Valentina from a few feet above."You are still here," Naomi said softly. Her voice was quiet, but it echoed clearly through the vast, open space of the hallway.Valentina let out a cold, sharp laugh that sounded like cracking ice. She took two steps toward the stairs, her eyes fixed on Naomi."This is my home, Na

"Daddy!" Leo chirped, stopping three feet away from Lucas, suddenly feeling a little shy as he looked up at the tall man towering over him.Lucas’s heart did a strange, violent flip inside his chest. Hearing the word Daddy come from the little boy’s lips felt like a warm summer sun breaking through five years of freezing winter.Lucas slowly sank down onto his knees on the soft rug, bringing himself down to the child’s eye level. He didn't reach out to grab the boy, giving him space, his dark eyes filled with a deep, overwhelming tenderness."Hey, buddy," Lucas said, his voice soft, low, and raspy with emotion. "Did you have a good afternoon?""I built a giant castle!" Leo said excitedly, his shyness disappearing instantly as he pointed back toward the drawing room. "It has green blocks on top! But Mommy said you have big work to do."Lucas looked past the boy’s head and met Naomi’s eyes. She stood near the entrance of the drawing room, her arms folded quietly across her chest, watchi