Sophie was reviewing the latest product progress in her office when Jeanna barged in with her phone, startling her. Clutching her chest, Sophie frowned. "I'm your boss and a pregnant woman at that. No more startling surprises.""I'm just so furious about those adulterers. I should have done more yesterday," Jeanna half-confessed, cutting herself off, wary of revealing too much to Sophie.The mention of the "adulterers" deepened Sophie's frown. She desperately wanted to stay clear of any gossip about Cedric and Vivienne, but Jeanna seemed determined to fill her in."That scumbag Cedric, not only did he cheat, but he actually held a press conference declaring Vivienne as his fiancée. Can you believe it? Disgusting! She's nothing but a mistress!"Sophie's hand tightened around her pen, betraying her inner turmoil at the mention of the press conference. She masked her pain professionally and said, "Let's keep private matters out of office hours, Jeanna. And next time, please knock."T
"You don't have to go in with me. Just wait for me here," he interrupted before Vivienne could finish her sentence.With a somewhat embarrassed smile, she nodded. "I'll wait for you here then."After killing the engine, Cedric exited the car, pushed open the gate, and casually walked into the villa.The TV in the living room was broadcasting his recent press conference. When Melissa saw him come in, she immediately winked at him while briefly glancing at Jeff sitting on the couch.However, Cedric seemed oblivious to the unusual atmosphere. "Grandpa.""Don't call me your Grandpa, Mr. Carlson. Since you think you've grown too powerful to be restrained within the Carlsons, what are you doing back here?" Jeff snorted coldly, his voice trembling as if trying to suppress his inner rage.'This bastard actually held a press conference to acknowledge his fiancée. He even accepted that child into the family on my behalf! I really don't know how to face Soph in the future anymore.' Jeff cou
The Carlsons fell into complete chaos and quickly rushed Jeff to the hospital.All the way, Vivienne followed closely beside Cedric, and her gaze filled with worry. "Cedric, will Grandpa be okay?"Cedric's gaze remained fixed on the emergency room doors before he finally shifted his attention to Vivienne. His face had no reassurance, only a faint hint of detachment. "You should just grab a cab back first.""I'm sorry. It's because of me that Grandpa ended up in the hospital." Vivienne said with a guilty tone."It has nothing to do with you. Do you want me to call you a cab?" Cedric asked.His gaze looked slightly impatient as it shifted toward the elevator a few feet away.His cold attitude inevitably made Vivienne feel embarrassed. She tried to muster a smile, but her fingernails sank into her palms as she clenched her hands behind her back. "It's okay. I'll call it myself."Her aggrieved look made Matthew feel a pang of guilt. "Cedric, Grandpa is still in the emergency ward. W
"Please don't tell me you're thinking of going to the hospital?" Jeanna huddled on the couch, her expression filled with wariness as she watched Sophie pacing back and forth uneasily in the house.Although Cedric could not represent the entire Carlsons, she still harbored a strong aversion toward the family.Jeanna's speculation hit a nerve, causing a slight change in Sophie's expression. Since childhood, Jeff had always showered her with a special fondness. Not to mention how he had been treating her like his biological granddaughter after she married into the Carlsons. Even when she requested a divorce, Jeff respected her decision without causing her any trouble."It seems like you really want to go, but what if you run into Cedric?" Jeanna asked calmly.Jeanna's reminder caused Sophie to frown. She hesitated exactly because she did not want to run into Cedric again."Jean, can you help me?" Sophie asked with an almost begging tone."Sophie Luxford, you're really driving me cra
"You and Cedric parting ways is his loss. He'll surely regret it for the rest of his life for missing out on you." Jeff tightened his grip on Sophie's hand as he spoke, yet still asked unwillingly, "But, Soph, please be honest with me. Do you really not love Cedric anymore?"Sophie lowered her head, tears streaming down her cheeks.From taking a fancy to him to deeply loving him, her gaze had been fixed on Cedric for over 20 years. How could she suddenly claim not to love him anymore? But her reason told her that she at least should not love him anymore.Memories that had gone on for 20 years would probably take another two decades to forget, but she could not continue to drown in her mistakes and the pain."Soph?""I don't and won't love him anymore." Jeff's soft call pulled her back to reality, and she raised her head. She tried her best to put forward a firm gaze, but the tears that had not completely dried up blurred her vision, preventing her from seeing the figure that flash
Vivienne frowned at the closed door, and her grip on the utensils gradually tightened. 'I might've been publicly acknowledged as Cedric's fiancée, but this is nowhere near enough. I want to become the official Mrs. Carlson—the object of envy and jealousy of all women.'"Sophie, you're in my way and still insist on lingering around Cedric. So, don't blame me for not playing nice," she muttered.-Jeff was under observation in the hospital for a week, and he was discharged after all indicators had returned to normal.Upon seeing that Jeff was not as annoyed as before, Melissa could not help but feel satisfied.'That bitch has lost her child and won't be able to stir up any more waves in the future without Father's support. After a while more, I'll get Cedric to bring Tristan back home, and then I'll be able to enjoy some quality time with my family.'"Father, you must take good care of yourself. You still have to attend your great-grandson's wedding in the future!" Melissa expresse
Austin's brows raised. 'Why would Grandpa suddenly decide to allocate 40% of his shares as a fund for his great-grandson? Could it be that he knows about Sophie's...'"Cedric, look how thoughtful your grandfather is. You should bring Tristan back tomorrow and get him to spend some time with his great-grandfather," Melissa suggested with a cheerful tone.Cedric stood by the couch, his face revealing little emotion, making it difficult for others to gauge what he was thinking. It was not until he heard Melissa's words that he snapped out of his reverie, but he frowned, and his voice turned cold. "We'll talk about that later."He clearly understood Jeff's attitude toward Sophie after the years, so he could not help but think, 'Why would Grandpa suddenly turn into a completely different person and make such an unconventional will? What else did they talk about that day besides what I heard?'-"Sophie, do you know that impulsiveness might get you into trouble? You actually told Cedric
"Hello, you're the owner of a jewelry company. Nowadays, it's all about selling concepts and gimmicks. What can a single ring represent?" Jeanna immediately smacked the warm hands off her shoulders and resumed a carefree smirk. "I'm going to go send these samples for inspection, then I'll wait for my first design in the country to make a big splash."Her bewitching laughter dissipated into the air as she briskly left the room. The corners of Sophie's lips twitched, but she could not muster a smile. 'Jean has been enduring this nightmare quietly for five years. Who would be able to rescue her from this pit?'Jeanna dropped the samples off at the company's laboratory for testing. She then snuck off work and found herself in a bar near the company."One whisky, thanks," she ordered.There were very few people in the bar in broad daylight. Many seats were empty, but Jeanna still chose the high stool by the bar counter.The whiskey was quickly served, but Jeanna only stared at it, not