Chapter 68

Sarah’s POV:

I opened my eyes wide open, and it was already daybreak. I didn't realise that I had slept for so long that it was almost afternoon. I instantly felt weak and nauseous. I slowly stretched my body and walked into the bathroom.

I smiled when I remembered the reason I was feeling nauseous. I had an intimate moment with Tyler, my lover, a day after I lured Nicklaus to bed with me. Even if he didn't touch me that night, he was too drunk, and now he couldn't remember if he did.

I turned on the shower and enjoyed the warm water as it cascaded down my body. I hummed and danced in the shower. I washed my hair and scrubbed my body before stepping out of the shower.

My door was swung open, and my mother walked in. She was already dressed and was ready to go out. “Did you sleep well, Sarah?” she asked while walking into my closet.

I turned to her and grinned widely. “Yes, I slept well.” I spoke and nodded my head.

She fixed her eyes on me and narrowed her eyes as if she were trying to scan through my body and read my thoughts. “You look different. I can't explain,” she said.

“You are right, Mother,” I responded while applying mascara to my eyelashes. “I have to visit the hospital for a pregnancy test,” I said.

My mother narrowed her eyes and gave me a daring look. “You suspect that you are pregnant?” she asked.

"Yes, mother,” I said.

She gave me a cold and calculative look. “Have you been having sex without protection?” she asked, crossing her hands on her chest.

“No way, Mother, my plan worked, so I have to pin this pregnancy on Nicklaus because he is badly in need of an heir.” I smiled and fixed my eyes on her. I lowered my voice. “Do you get the message already? Nicklaus will get married to me once he discovers that I am pregnant. I spoke excitedly.

My mother gave me a calculative look: “I know an heir is what Nicklaus needs now, and that's his weak point, but do you think he will accept you?” My mother asked.

“He doesn't have a choice,” I said, and immediately my phone started buzzing continuously, and the screen lit up.

I glanced at the screen and picked up the call: “Hi Matt, what’s new? Speak fast; I don't have all day,” I  said. Matt is among Nicklaus's legal team at Coleman Enterprises. He is my eyes and ears in that company.

“Hi, Miss Sarah, I've got the news,” he said.

“Say it,” I said while placing the call on the speaker and fixing my gaze on my mother.

“Mr. Coleman just found out about the shares, and I think he found out whose name was on them,” he said.

“Are you sure?” I asked,

“Yes, ma'am,” he replied.

“Keep up posted when Nicklaus leaves the office,” I said and hung up immediately.

My mother’s face lit up, and we both giggled, giving each other a high five.

“Yesss! We are this close mother,” I said. I stood up and brought out the document: “We have to forge Elena’s signature on this as soon as possible. I need to be at the house right now,” I said, dropping it on the table.

My mother quickly brought out her phone and brought a picture of a document with the signature of Elena on it. “I am good at forging signatures; hand the pen over.” I passed the pen to her, and she started writing.

“And... we're done,” she said excitedly.

“Let's look for a way to visit Elena and keep this in her possession,” I said, placing the document in my purse. “Nicklaus should be heading to Elena any moment from now, and we have to be two steps ahead,” I said.

I hurriedly changed into black denim trousers and a white shirt. I slipped into a pair of white sneakers and grabbed my purse.

“I have to be on my way, Mother; I will keep you posted,” I said, pecking her on the cheeks.

“Are you sure you can do this alone? Should I go with you?” my mother asked.

"No, Mom, do you want Elena to suspect us? I can handle this alone, and I won't leave any traces behind,” I said, and I walked into the hallways when I bumped into my dad.

“Where are you hurrying to, sweetheart?” He asked, and he was fully dressed as if he were also going out.

“Uhh…” I tried to look for an excuse. I just had to tell him my whereabouts. “I'm on my way to go see Elena,” I said.

“Perfect; I am also on my way there; I have to bring her to her senses before Nicklaus pulls away from my company,” he said.