The two families continued to discuss the matter, but it was evident that the Qualls wanted to call off the engagement, no matter what the Johnsons said.Sabrina didn't say anything from beginning to end. She kept her head bowed. Just then, she raised her head and looked at Lincoln and Ophelia tearfully.They looked at her as well and were taken aback when they saw the aggrieved look on her face. Then, they heard her say softly, "Mr. and Mrs. Quall, I… I'm pregnant.""What?"…The news of Sabrina's pregnancy suddenly became a trending topic.Bailey had been sprawled on the couch in Lucas' office, scrolling through her phone when she received a push notification on the latest trending topics. It read, "Ms. Sabrina Johnson is pregnant and will soon marry the CEO of Quall Group!"She shot up from the couch and exclaimed, "What the hell? That fake bitch is pregnant?"Lucas was seated behind his desk and busy with work. Bailey's outburst made him jolt. Since they'd started dating, h
Which aspect was Bailey talking about, and what the hell was there to share?Lucille placed a palm to her forehead upon listening to Bailey's unfiltered words. She knew that if she didn't hang up, Bailey's next sentence would only be more outrageous. Besides, Spencer was right beside her. His gaze was so intent and warm that it was making her spine tingle."Uh, Bailey, I have something to do. I'm hanging up," she said."Wait, I—" She wasn't done! But it was too late. She'd yet to even finish her sentence when all she heard was the dial tone.Bailey looked at her phone, feeling a little disgruntled. Then, she frowned slightly and wondered whether Spencer had been beside Lucille.While she was deep in thought, Lucas suddenly wrapped an arm around her waist and leaned close to her to whisper huskily, "Do you want to elevate your status, too? Giving birth to the Forrest family's child is quite a good thing, you know."Bailey turned to look up at him. She narrowed her eyes and raised
The early morning sunlight filtered in through the window and landed on the hotel's pristine white sheets. A muffled noise tore through the silence.It was amidst that soft yet familiar sound that Lucille woke up. Spencer was no longer in bed with her, but his side of the bed was still warm. It meant he hadn't been away for long. She shot up in bed and sat there dazedly for a while.Then, she lowered her eyes, her expression grim. Why had there been a gunshot? If she hadn't been imagining anything, she'd heard two gunshots outside the hotel room. Yet, oddly enough, it was silent now.She was pondering this when Spencer entered the room, already fully dressed."You're awake." His voice was gentle and affectionate. "Get up for breakfast, then."He strode over to the bed and reached up to tidy her mussed-up hair a little. Lucille's gaze landed on his handsome face, her voice a little hoarse after just waking up as she asked, "What happened outside?"Her tone was firm. Spencer falter
It hadn't been easy for Phantom to finally find something on Lucille, yet his foolish subordinates had brought him someone he didn't even know. Lucille had taken six million dollars from him, and he wasn't going to take that lying down!Bethany was already awake at this point, and she watched Phantom coldly as he raged. She didn't remember ever offending someone like him.It was part of the job to step on toes when working for Spencer, but it wasn't her style to give her opponents the chance to get revenge. Moreover, judging from his words, it looked like she'd been abducted by mistake.Still, she didn't exactly have a common, nondescript appearance. How could they get the wrong person?She shut her eyes and took a deep breath, trying to recall how she'd ended up in his clutches. She and the other assistants were always vigilant because of their proximity to Spencer—it was a basic requirement. She didn't think she'd missed anything out.There'd been a faint scent in her hotel room
Mack and Flynn led four men to Ghosthorn and charged into Phantom's territory."Sir, we're in trouble!" Phantom had been trying to be nice as he'd pressed Bethany for information when he heard his subordinate screaming his head off while running into the room.He snapped irritably, "What trouble can we be in? Don't tell me you've seen a ghost!"Honestly, when had the people of Ghosthorn become such cowards?"Someone's broken in here, sir! They took out our men keeping guard upstairs, and they've already reached the hall on the basement floor." This time, Phantom's subordinate got his sentence out in one go.A trace of anger flashed in Phantom's eyes when he heard that. He pressed his lips together and gnashed his teeth. "Who's the fool who dares cause trouble on my turf?"Bethany's first thought was that Spencer's men had arrived.When Phantom got to the hall at the basement floor, the scene that greeted him was rather horrific. There were men sprawled all over the floor, and th
Six million dollars?Mack was surprised to hear that. It sounded like a familiar sum of money…Spencer stood tall behind Lucille. He looked like an unshakeable mountain; he was the strongest supporter and shield she'd ever have. He raised an eyebrow while lowering his eyes to look at the back of her head. He smiled faintly.To Phantom's frustration, Lucille said, "I didn't trick you out of anything. I took your money openly."Phantom had never been subject to such frustration in the 28 years of his life, nor had he ever met someone as thick-skinned as her. She sounded so matter-of-fact and calm, too!He glared at her. "You were open about it? That's called stealing! What do you think I am, an ATM?""If I hadn't told you what I'd done, you would've still been in the dark about this." Lucille's attitude was leisurely and flippant from beginning to end, but her words were so arrogant that it made one want to rip one's hair out."So, should I fucking thank you for telling me the t
Phantom felt like he'd encountered his first real obstacle in life, and it was none other than Lucille. She didn't take his words seriously at all.To make matters worse, one of his subordinates couldn't read the room and said, "Why do I feel like she isn't scared of us, sir? Does she think we're pushovers?"Phantom glared at him. Lucille wasn't the only one who wasn't scared of them—the people she'd brought with her hadn't even batted their eyes despite his men filling the hall.After a moment, Spencer tucked his free hand into his pocket while keeping one arm around Lucille's waist. He turned slightly to look imperiously at Phantom and the others.For a split second, Phantom found his figure rather familiar. He knew he didn't recognize that face, though. Many men in the world had good figures, so it was only normal for people to have similar figures. He soon used this as an excuse to deny the guess that had formed in his mind.Still, the air of nobility Spencer exuded was stro
As everyone watched, Phantom's expression changed from a lifeless one to an ingratiating one. His subordinates couldn't help thinking that it was such a waste that he wasn't an actor. He said, "Get back to what you were doing, guys. This is all a misunderstanding. We're all family here."He waved a hand. His subordinates exchanged looks before leaving. They weren't fools, and they'd heard the earlier conversation. Spencer was their actual boss—when was the best time to leave if not now?They'd stood tall and proud earlier, but now, they scurried away, their backs bent.Phantom led the others to a lavishly decorated room. He looked at Spencer and Lucille, who sat across from him. They were a perfect match, whether in terms of appearance or bearing. He'd never expected to have something so humiliating happen to him one day."Uh, boss, you two are…" he started tentatively. He was no longer as arrogant as before, and his gaze traveled between Lucille and Spencer."She's my wife,"