Kathryn realized why Chris wanted to follow her to Albert Manor today. He had his plans. If everything went accordingly, he would soon have complete control. She would receive the 100 million dollars he'd promised upon achieving his goal. She couldn't believe she would be getting it soon. She had initially thought it might take years.Kathryn couldn't contain her excitement.Franco realized what had happened when he heard the grievance in Krista's tone. Displeased, he looked at Chris. He wanted to say something, but Chris seemed uninterested in furthering the conversation. "I'll announce the cancellation of the wedding ceremony once I take charge of the project.""You won't cancel the ceremony first?" Franco's face darkened even more. He was completely under his son's control. He was shocked at how ruthless Chris was.Years had passed since Franco had seen him last. He was taken aback by how much he had changed. Franco felt that control had slipped away upon his return. Fra
Franco knew his son all too well."Do you think he married that girl because he liked her?""Didn't he?""It was only a marriage of convenience," Franco said sullenly. He had carried out investigations as well. That was why he knew Chris and Kathryn's marriage was a marriage of convenience. It made things more difficult for him."Even if we got rid of her, he could still find someone else for another marriage. Do you think it can be settled?"Krista knew it as well. That was why she also knew that just getting rid of Kathryn wouldn't solve the problem. She was reluctant. She wasn't willing to give up all her hard work."Just give it to him first.""If Chris gets everything, what about Phineas, then?" Krista looked at Franco aggrievedly.Phineas Albert was Krista and Franco's son. He was still in senior high school. Krista wanted to safeguard the foreign subsidiary from Chris on his behalf. She had never shown any desire for assets in front of Franco, but she had no other
It was a common sentiment for a girl to place her family above all else. Despite her hatred for Krista, Emily believed that Krista had influenced Franco's demeanor. Even though Chris held authority over most of the family's assets, Emily harbored a fear. She was worried if Franco's anger escalated unchecked, it might inadvertently benefit Krista and Phineas. "Emily.""Yeah?""You don't have to worry about this, okay?" Chris' distress was palpable in his voice. He clearly understood how his younger sister had become like this. In her early years, she had been a pure and guileless girl. It had been years since she last smiled. Chris yearned to cosset and love his sister like any other loving brother would. But Emily wouldn't smile or even ask for anything. She would keep her agony to herself and never show it to anyone.Her concealed pain remained a misery to everyone, as did her intentions. She was young. Still, her looks hinted at a history of enduring hardships, much like
Chris thought Kathryn was reluctant to eat because he had told her she was fat. However, Kathryn replied, "They look tasteless."The furnishings and renovations of the eatery looked high-class. Yet, the food didn't look tasty to Kathryn.Chris frowned. He recalled that Kathryn's preferences for food had changed a lot recently. She was fond of spicy food at the moment."It's good for your health," Chris said seriously.Kathryn kept silent. She looked at Chris blankly. She couldn't believe he would interfere with what she ate. He usually wouldn't care about it. She felt aggrieved.Her pregnancy possibly made her irritable when she couldn't have the food she craved. That was how she felt at the moment. "You're still not eating?" Chris asked."Okay."The sternness in his tone made Kathryn's grievance grow. She wanted spicy food. The spicier, the better.Yet, Chris' preference had always been light food. She had to follow his preference since she was with him. Kathryn was sad.Sh
Kathryn's mood was about to improve, but her expression suddenly stiffened."What a despicable person," she thought, "Couldn't he just let me be in a good mood for longer?"She didn't even have the mood to eat after he mentioned the medical check-up.Chris asked, "What is it?""Nothing." Kathryn's mood immediately soured. She was having rapid mood swings. Chris knew the reason. He smiled. "The check-up is good for your body.""I know. It's for our own good."That type of concern was the last thing she needed.Kathryn wanted to phone Tally, but Chris was always with her. She had no chance to do it. She didn't even know what she should do.It was 1:00 pm. The lunch break had just ended.When they returned to the company, the medical team had already arrived. They were collecting samples from the staff members for the check-up.Kathryn rushed to her secret spot when she had the chance. She phoned Tally immediately."Tally, what should I do now? The medical team is here." Kath
"Y-You gave him your body?" Kathryn gasped upon hearing Tally's words, and her face paled. Kathryn silently prayed, "Please, don't let that be what happened."She'd never forgive herself if Tally had made such a big sacrifice because of her."What the heck are you thinking? Do I look like that kind of person?" Tally wished she could split Kathryn's skull open when she heard her doubtful reply.Kathryn breathed a sigh of relief. "So everything's alright now, like you said?" Kathryn asked again out of worry."Go. I'm busy, so I'm hanging up." After that, Tally actually hung up. Kathryn was still daydreaming, so she didn't notice. Her mind was still replaying what Tally said.She'd seemed like she was acting tough … was she really okay? Then again, Kathryn remembered Tally wouldn't screw her over, so she nervously went for the check-up.Meanwhile, in Chris' office, Markus watched Chris smoke cigarette after cigarette. "I'm certain now. It's Kathryn," Markus said. Markus still
Still, the things Chris already did to the Millers had probably scared Kathryn and Tally to death. If Markus hadn't found out about the truth, who knows how long they'd keep trying to hide it?Chris smiled when he thought of Kathryn's nervous attitude around him. "That brat …"Markus was rendered speechless, pondering, "That brat? Is Chris nicknaming Kathryn now? Is it meant to be derogatory?" He was grateful Kathryn was the mystery woman. Otherwise, all hell would have broken loose."What about Kathryn?" Markus asked, trying to gauge Chris' reaction."You've already arranged things with Tally, right?""Mm-hmm, yeah." Markus nodded."Forget about her for now," Chris said. He really had no plans to tell Kathryn for now.Markus nodded. "Got it!" Either way, Chris knew the truth, so his job was done. As for what the man had planned … Markus was about to leave when Chris spoke again. "Find out which hospital she's going to tomorrow. Then, bribe the doctor to tell her …""To tel
Chris nodded. "Don't let her find out.""What are you going to do?" Markus couldn't resist asking. He was really worried that Chris would scare Kathryn silly. After all, he knew just how timid she was. If Chris scared her too much, something could go wrong.However, Chris only laughed coldly. "I want to see just how far she'll take this."Markus didn't know what to say. Kathryn had already gone too far just by hiding the pregnancy from him. How much further did he want to see her go? Still, he trusted that Chris knew his limits. He didn't get angry when he found out about Kathryn's pregnancy, so that meant he still wanted the baby.On the other hand, Kathryn had been anxious for the whole afternoon. Chris wasn't angry yet, even though it had been half an hour since Markus left his office. So, she finally believed that Tally had taken care of things. On the way home from work, Kathryn studied Chris. "What are you looking at?" Chris pinched her petite face."You seem like