PREGNANT BY CONTRACT
“Of course. I know that you need much money for your family. But don’t ever think that your sacrifice will make your self be valuable. We don’t need your heart, Bella. We only need your body.”
Bella didn’t respond. She walked away before her emotions erupted. She knew ..., if she was crying in front of a woman like Lucienne, would only be seen as a weakness.
As the door closed behind her, Lucienne looked out the window with a cold gaze.
"That machine must quickly produce an heir for the Lockwood family," She muttered.
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Lucie's front door closed behind her with a soft click, but it echoed loudly in Bella's chest. She walked slowly to the car waiting for her in front of the gate,