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Chapter 355

Author: Murphy
last update Last Updated: 2024-04-29 18:00:00
"Right away!" Evander carefully closed the office door, his mind swirling with thoughts of Cedric's shocking day.

Cedric was drugged into fatherhood and now bore the stigma of a cuckold—his fate seemed exceptionally cruel today.

Alone in his office, Cedric set down his pen and approached the panoramic window. His typically stern face softened, a faint smile gracing his lips. 'Soph, just a little more time, and I'll resolve everything. No obstacles will hinder us again.'

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Not far off, Sophie sneezed, prompting Jeanna to jest, "Didn’t you just come back from the hospital? Why are you still sneezing?"

"Diseases arrive quickly but leave slowly. How could the medicine work instantly?" Sophie countered, wiping her nose. She was puzzled by her persistent sneezing despite feeling better after two days of treatment.

Suddenly, Linda burst into the office, her anxiety evident.

"What's wrong?"

"I just received a call from the hospital. Vivienne is bleeding."

"Did she miscarry?" Jeanna's
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    'All my money?' Vivienne thought and bit her lip.After a momentary silence, she shook her head and said, "I don't have any money."After uttering those words, a heavy slap landed on Vivienne's cheek. Despite her cast being removed, she hadn't fully recovered, and William was powerful. With that single blow, she tumbled onto the bed, a fresh red mark instantly marring her cheek."Even if you hit me, I won't give you the money," Vivienne declared, her hand now covering her burning cheek, unable to conceal the hatred in her eyes. This wretch had destroyed her life, and she vowed not to give him a single penny.William withdrew his hand and took another bite of the apple before disdainfully looking at Vivienne, "If you don't pay me, I'll tell Cedric that Tristan is my son. I'll also tell him about how you willingly climbed into my bed and asked me to take you away back then. Let's see if Cedric will still keep you here."The threat struck a chord, igniting Vivienne's fear. Her resolu

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