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"You're pregnant?"Though phrased as a question, her tone was certain.Yara had been there before. She could easily tell something was different about Nikita.However, Nikita wasn't ready to let her in on it yet. She immediately denied it. "No, Mom. It’s just that I haven't been eating on time lately, so my reflux is acting up.""Is that so?"Yara withdrew her gaze and suddenly threw off the blanket. She got out of bed.Alarmed, Nikita hurried forward to support her. "Mom, what are you doing?"With surprising strength, Yara grabbed Nikita and started hauling her outside. "If you're not pregnant, then come with me to get a check-up. You have nothing to hide."Nikita flew into a panic. She held her mother's hand and tried to explain herself.However, it seemed Yara wasn't interested at all. It wasn't until they reached the door that Nikita finally gave in."Yes, I'm pregnant!"Yara stopped abruptly mid-action, turning to stare at her in disbelief.Nikita couldn't bring hersel
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Once Nikita stepped down from her position as secretary, Regina no longer bothered hiding her true colors.While tapping on the screen of her phone, Nikita turned to face her. Her eyes were limpid, yet extremely oppressive."Ah, a university student who can't understand the simplest files yet has time to criticize others. Instead of wasting time, why don't you return to the office and try to figure things out on overtime? That way, others won't have to clean up after you."Regina's face changed instantly. Angrily, she retorted, "Mind your own business! Nathaniel's here; he'll teach me how to do it, of course. I'm not like you—you can't even get a glance from him!"At this, a smug expression crept onto her face.Nikita flashed her a smile that didn't reach her eyes. She felt immensely sorry for Regina.How pathetic it was to be ignorant, incapable, and yet complacent because she had a man who was willing to teach her. How tragic it was that all her worth was pinned on one man."I
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At that moment, she was hit by a wave of relief that she hadn't told him about the child.Regina asked him why he was there. Seeing Nikita's indifferent face, Nathaniel felt an increasing urge to provoke her just to see a different expression on her face.The words he uttered to Regina then were against his true feelings."I came to pick you up."Regina appeared shy upon hearing that. It turned out Nathaniel had been secretly paying attention to her all along. Otherwise, how would he have known she was here? This gave Regina more confidence as she hugged his arm and purred, "I'm a bit tired, Nathaniel. Let's go back."Nathaniel nodded and started to leave with her.However, Nikita called out to him just in time."Wait."Unnoticed by others, the corner of Nathaniel's mouth subtly curved into a slight smile.He turned around, still wearing that cold expression, and asked, "Is there something else I can help you with?"Nikita stepped forward. Just when Nathaniel thought sh
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Nathaniel couldn't help but sneer inwardly. Nikita was really something for having the guts to sell his apartment. Just how eager was she to cut ties with him?It wasn't just that she was selling the place—she was practically giving it away. Nathaniel had spent over ten million when he bought it, and now she was listing it for a mere seven million. Was this her way of telling him that his possessions were worth no more than that?After staring at the listing for a while, Nathaniel tossed the tablet back to Harvey and instructed, "Buy the apartment. Do it anonymously, and make sure my identity isn't revealed."Despite feeling both surprised and confused by the request, Harvey quickly nodded and set off to carry out the task.Once Harvey left, Nathaniel tried to focus on the documents in front of him.He couldn't read a single word. Frustrated, he yanked at his tie.A message from Dave popped up then. Dave was reminding him not to skip the gathering that evening. Nathaniel wa
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Nathaniel's silence started to unsettle Regina. Her intuition as a woman told her that Nathaniel had begun to care for Nikita.She had no idea when it started.…While Nikita was busy browsing job listings, she suddenly received a call from the hospital. Yara had contracted a virus and was now in the emergency room. Nikita's heart dropped. Without even changing her clothes, she rushed out the door.Yara was still receiving emergency treatment when Nikita arrived at the hospital.Linda, who was standing nearby, was in a panic. She quickly explained, "I only went home to grab a few things. The nurse was the one who noticed Madam wasn't doing well. Ms. Shea, it's my fault. I should have watched over Madam better.""It's not your fault. Don't blame yourself," Nikita reassured her. Yara's condition had little to do with Linda's absence; there was no need for self-recrimination.Nikita swiftly pulled out her phone and accessed the surveillance footage to understand what had triggere
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The overwhelming smell of disinfectant filled Nikita's nostrils when she woke up.Frowning in discomfort, she opened her eyes, only to find that she was still hooked up to an IV.Her face was pale. She sat up and reached to pull out the IV line. Linda noticed what she was doing and quickly rushed over to grab her hand."Ms. Shea, don't act impulsively! The doctor said your pregnancy was affected. You must continue with the IV. Even if you don't care about your health, think about the child you're carrying!"Nikita slowly moved her hand away from the IV line at those words. She parted her lips and, with difficulty, asked, "How's Mom now?"Linda's face darkened, and she shook her head gravely. She then let out a heavy sigh.Nikita's mind was flooded with the memory of Regina provoking Yara in the hospital room. She unknowingly balled her palms into tight fists. Even though her nails dug deep into her palm, she didn't feel any pain.She would not let Regina get away with it this
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Nikita continued, "I'll submit the video to the court. You don't believe Regina could do something so heartless, right? I'll let the court show you her true colors."With that, Nikita hailed a cab and left.She wasted no time contacting a well-known law firm and handed over the video of Regina provoking Yara.She also made her demands clear: she wanted Regina in jail. Blood for blood!After reviewing the video, the lawyers assured Nikita that the chances of winning the case were high. This gave her some reassurance. She had been running between the courthouse, the law firm, and the hospital. Exhausted, she collapsed into bed and slept the moment she returned home.The trial would begin in a few days. By now, the court summons should have already reached Regina.Even in her sleep, Nikita dreamed of Regina being sent to prison. Though exhausted, her sleep was restless. In the haze of her dreams, she heard the doorbell ring. Jolting awake, she realized the sound wasn't a dream—i
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Nikita didn't sleep at all that night. The next day, she finally gave in and called Ruby. She asked her to draft a contract for her to sign. Ruby quickly agreed to it.Nikita had her lawyer draft the contract and sent it to Ruby for signing. When she returned home with the contract, her steps were unsteady as if she were stepping into cotton.She didn't go to the hospital that day. She couldn't bear to, because seeing Yara made her feel guilty. For two days, Nikita stayed at home in a daze. The hospital never called again to remind her about the medical bills. The Foster family's efficiency was just as she expected.When Mason called, Nikita was flipping through her design textbooks from university. A familiar voice tinged with amusement greeted Nikita. "I heard you quit your job. Why not join my company? I'll double your salary!"That familiar way of trying to poach her…Nikita stopped flipping through her book and replied calmly, "No, I don't have plans for that right now.
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