Chapter 1228The call was over. The assistant felt that the air had obviously become depressing. "Mr... Mr. Atherton?" "Tell Noah to come here." Edwin gave an order in a deep tone. The assistant left in a hurry. Five minutes later, Noah, who still looked sexy even if she was dressed in a professional suit, showed up outside the president's office. Knowing that Edwin asked to see her, Noah took a deep breath, deliberately unbuttoned two buttons at the neck of her shirt, and sprayed a little jasmine perfume. Edwin once said that he liked the faint scent of jasmine on her body. “Knock, knock, knock.” "Come in." The cold voice came from the office. Noah kept her usual smile, pushed the door, and walked in. Edwin was leaning lazily on the chair, holding a signing pen in his hand and narrowing his eyes. Noah smiled and said, "Eddy, you want to see me?" Edwin raised his eyebrows, "How much did you and my father pay to buy Jaslene Hinton off?" ‘Jaslene Hinton...’ No
Chapter 1229He sat alone for a while. Then he opened the second drawer on the right with a key...When he pulled the drawer, a framed photo came into view.It was a photo of him and Joanne...At that time, Joanne was filming on the set, and Edwin went to visit her.Very afraid of getting into trouble, Joanne pretended not to know him. Even when others were infatuated with him, she deliberately said bad things about him, as if she had loathed him and had had nothing to do with him.He was so angry that he pulled her toward an old locust tree when nobody was watching...He pressed her against the tree.Unexpectedly, a reporter in the corner secretly took a photo of them, thinking that he had captured something sensational.Later, Edwin found the reporter and bought the photo at a high price. As he discovered that the photo looked very good, he developed it. This was probably one of the few photos in which he and Joanne were with each other harmoniously.Edwin smiled self-mocki
Chapter 1230"Don't keep talking about Ezekiel. I’ll feel unhappy." Cedrick asked to change the subject.Catelyn didn't want to mention that old bastard, Ezekiel, either. After checking the time, she suggested, "Miles and Ollie will get out of school two hours later. How about you go to work and I go to the hospital to see Grandpa?"Cedrick said, "I saw Grandpa yesterday. Yael advised us not to visit Grandpa these days, as he would receive traditional medical treatment.""Well..." Catelyn sighed.Catelyn was unsure whether it was her delusion that although Grandpa Mason looked hearty, he was weak actually.‘Since Yael said there was no problem, Grandpa is becoming healthy...’ Catelyn comforted herself.Squeezing the flesh around her abdomen, she planned to do yoga to lose weight after getting home.But Cedrick said to the driver, "Go to the nearest cinema."Catelyn looked at him in surprise. "Are you going to watch a movie with me? Didn't you say you were busy at work?""No m
Chapter 1231"I'll have more motivation to lose weight after eating," Catelyn argued.Cedrick was silent for two seconds and compromised."It's okay to eat popcorn, but don’t eat too much or drink anything cold."Catelyn sweetly took his arm. "Copy that, hubby!"Then, she flatteringly pointed to the bar. "Then go stand in line for popcorn. I'll wait for you in the lounge over there."Cedrick was speechless. His resigned expression disappeared, and his face immediately darkened.In the end, Cedrick dragged Catelyn to the line together. They interlocked their fingers, enjoying the rare good time.They booked tickets at the last minute, so the movie they chose was only a niche art film that had just been released. The film depicted a mother who lost her daughter in a natural disaster and subsequently established an elementary school in the disaster area to adopt orphans, and eventually, the mother was named one of the Top Ten Great Figures. The film was based on a real story.In
Chapter 1232Hearing this, Catelyn was swayed.Slowly tormenting Ezekiel would not get her much pleasure, and getting her daughter back was the most important thing. So, instead of tricking Ezekiel, Catelyn gave him an address, and they agreed to meet at 3 p.m.After hanging up the phone, Catelyn excitedly jumped into Cedrick's arms and gave him a kiss on the jaw."Ced, you're great! Ezekiel really fell for it. Next, we'll wait for the meeting at 3 p.m. He said he knew Mr. Denham's whereabouts.Cedrick didn't expect Catelyn to kiss him. He held the back of her head and gave her a long, deep kiss.As his chest heaved, he slightly raised his eyebrows. "He just said that it was probably this Mr. Denham who had stolen our daughter. He is not very sure.""In that case, his claim to have a clue about Mr. Denham is a trick."Cedrick mockingly curved the corners of his mouth. "He thinks you are the one who took the bait, but actually, it was someone else."After that, Cedrick called t
Chapter 1233On the one hand, it showed Ezekiel's importance. On the other hand, it was because the other side became restless.So Ezekiel couldn't just die like that no matter what.While Eason went to round up the killer, Cedrick and Catelyn quickly called the police and intended to rush Ezekiel to the hospital.The traffic police had not yet arrived, so the scene was chaotic. Ezekiel was hit by the van and then fell to the ground, blood spilling from his lips to the ground. The van might have leaked some gasoline, so the smells of blood and gasoline mixed, which smelled extremely unpleasant...Cedrick had Ezekiel carried into a car and was about to send him to the hospital.But just as she was getting into the car, Catelyn suddenly thought of the face of the driver who had just hit Ezekiel.Although he was sitting in the van and wearing a cap, Catelyn had an impression of the driver because she had been watching the situation on Ezekiel's side...She felt that she had seen t
Chapter 1234Catelyn, of course, knew what Granny Atherton meant. Catelyn assured her, "I will protect myself, and no one can hurt me until I get my daughter back.""But I'm afraid it's hard to avoid secret enemies..." Granny Atherton was deeply worried."Alright, let's not talk about these unhappy things. Granny, you haven't taken your blood pressure yet, right? Let me take your blood pressure!" Catelyn took the blood pressure cuff from Kelly, took Granny Atherton's arm, and started to measure her blood pressure.Granny Atherton sighed dotingly, "Every time I tell you this, you change the subject. I really don't know what Cedrick did to make you so devoted to him.""Granny, don't say that. I'm the one who owes him.""Nonsense! I only saw that he couldn't protect you and bullied you..." Granny Atherton's face tightened. She felt that her granddaughter was innocent.Catelyn stuck out her tongue and smiled.At that moment, there were noises of people playing by the outdoor pool o
Chapter 1235"I won't catch a cold... Ahchoo!" Sharon was speaking when a cool breeze tickled her nose and she couldn't help but sneeze.Everyone was quiet for two seconds. Sharon felt an icy gaze on her.Shuddering, she looked up at Edwin.Edwin's eyes flashed coldly. Sharon's smile froze, and she immediately took the bath towel from the sun lounger and wrapped it tightly around her."Kitty, why are you not at the hospital with Ezekiel but here to see me?"Catelyn shrugged. "I have too many bad memories at hospitals.""What would you like to drink?""Juice."Edwin turned his head and ordered Sharon, "Bring Kitty a glass of juice at room temperature with no ice."Sharon glared at Catelyn and squirmed in her sun lounger, not wanting to move. "Just tell the maid to do that. I'm a little cold. I don't feel like walking in the wind.""Didn't you just say that you were not afraid of the cold?" Edwin slightly raised his eyebrows, which made his eyes look even narrower and longer.
Chapter 1943"Just 999 dollars! It will bring you a long, happy life together."The vendor stared at Catelyn with eager eyes, frantically trying to sell his products.Cedrick looked down at Catelyn tenderly and asked, "Do you like it?"Catelyn picked up a charm to take a look, smiling, "It's not bad, but is it too expensive?"The charm was a good symbol. However, it was just casually made, not worth that much. This vendor was clearly trying to rip them off."As long as you like it, it has value."Cedrick raised his chin. Eason immediately handed over 10 hundred-dollar bills.The vendor gazed at the dollar bills with glowing eyes, took them with trembling hands, and chose a perfect charm for Catelyn and Cedrick.Cedrick took the charm and connected Catelyn's hand and his with it.His long, slender fingers moved. Even the slightest movement was very pleasant. Coupled with the romantic atmosphere, it was so beautiful.Joanne got excited as she watched them, clamoring, "I want o
Chapter 1942"Oh my, Evelyn made the shop assistant kneel to put her shoes on? That was too much! Does she think she's a noble princess?""Check out this video. Evelyn framed Mrs. Mason at the mall with a big belly.""Even a beast won't harm its children. Evelyn risked her child's life! How can she be so cruel?""Bah! Mr. Mason is handsome and rich. Evelyn actually cheated on him!""Her lover is too ugly. Evelyn has terrible taste.""Ahhh, Evelyn moaned so lewdly in the video. How can this man compare to Mr. Mason? I want to vomit..."As people online questioned and criticized Evelyn, her reputation completely collapsed, and she quickly became notorious.Cedrick became the victim of this incident.Cedrick sat in the car, looking at the responses on the Internet. He nodded and said, "You did a good job."To create the illusion that Evelyn cheated on Cedrick, Eason used AI technology to change Ralph's face into a stranger's in the videos of Evelyn and him having sex. "Thank
Chapter 1941Evelyn's voice paused, and her eyes were vicious and angry as she questioned hysterically, "But I did everything out of love for you!"Cedrick wanted to laugh. "Thank you, Ms. Swan. Although your love makes me sick, I have kindly prepared a gift for you."Evelyn looked at him in fear and confusion when she saw a familiar figure walk in through the door.The visitor was just as tall, straight, and handsome as Cedrick. It was amazing to see any difference in their appearance."It's you? You're Ralph?" exclaimed Evelyn, her stomach lurching.For so many nights, she had sex with Ralph, the imposter. No wonder the baby she gave birth to was so disgusting too."Little bitch, long time no see. I missed you so much."Ralph grinned and walked toward Evelyn with lustful eyes."Go away! Go away!"Evelyn frantically waved her pillow, trying to repel Ralph, but these attacks were like a kitten's playing in Ralph's eyes.Ralph smiled evilly, dragged Evelyn down from the hospi
Chapter 1940A few seconds later, she tore up the piece of paper regardless and looked at Cedrick with crazy eyes, "I'm your wife! It's Mrs. Mason in name only! All of this is a lie. My daughter is your child! And could only be your child!"Cedrick sneered, his deep eyes icy, "Think what you want, as long as you're happy."His voice was deep, pleasant, and charming, but what he said sent chills down Evelyn's spine.Evelyn looked at him incredulously. The smile on Cedrick's lips became even more fascinating. "There's something I forgot to mention. Are you sure the person you married is me? My wife is Catelyn from the beginning."Previous images flashed through Evelyn's mind. She thought of Cedrick's different attitudes. His passion, his impatience... Scene by scene, frame by frame, it was like a horrible movie, making her shiver."Cedrick, you indeed lied to me..."Evelyn stared at Cedrick with hatred, her eyes paranoid and mad."Even if my child is not yours and I didn't marry
Chapter 1939"I'm satisfied," Cedrick smiled dangerously, his eyes emotional.It was a smile that made Evelyn feel extremely alarmed."Then ... show me the baby."Cedrick looked at Evelyn condescendingly, his deep eyes full of coldness. "Eason."Eason respectfully carried the baby over to the hospital bed. "Mrs. Mason, please."Evelyn took the child in surprise and lifted the swaddling blanket on the baby.Although it was a girl, Evelyn gave birth to her. Naturally, Evelyn loved her.Yet the moment she saw the baby's face, Evelyn's face suddenly changed, and she quickly threw the baby away, leaning down and vomiting."No, it's not my baby! It's not my baby!"'How can she possibly be my child?' The baby was deformed. Her little face was bruised. Her eyes, nose, and mouth were all tightly grown together. She looked extraordinarily horrible..."Mrs. Mason, this is your baby!"Eason nimbly caught the baby that almost fell to the floor and brought it back to Evelyn."Take her a
Chapter 1938"Now, all of you, stop talking nonsense and do your job. We'll have an easy time when she has given birth."The doctor reprimanded and turned to go back to his office.Inside the room, Evelyn scrolled through the videos and news with a bitter smile.These days after she came back, Cedrick visited her every day and was photographed by many reporters and media. Now the news was all about her and Cedrick being in love.Yet only she knew that Cedrick always left soon after he came, never staying longer than fifteen minutes.'Is it really because he's too busy working?'When she thought of Summer and Braylon, who came in and out together affectionately, a glint of jealousy flashed in Evelyn's eyes.If only Cedrick could always stay by her side as Braylon did to Summer.Soon, it was Evelyn's due date."Cedrick, I'm so scared..."Evelyn grabbed Cedrick's sleeve, sweating in pain. "I can't take it anymore. I want a C-section with general anesthesia..."With a cold ligh
Chapter 1937The nurse rushed to support Evelyn.Evelyn looked flustered and headed back to the ward."Has anyone touched my things?"Evelyn came back like a different person. The condescension she had when she first arrived disappeared.'Braylon is no ordinary man. What if he really wants to help Summer get back at me?'Evelyn subconsciously rubbed her belly. She mustn't let anything happen to her child. She called the nurse and said coldly, "Ask the doctor to come here! I suspect someone has poisoned me."The nurse gave her a frightened look and murmured, "Mrs. Mason, how is this possible?""I don't care! Go get the doctor to check everything in the room. I will not allow anyone to hurt my child!" Evelyn yelled in a stern voice as her eyes went crazy.The nurse called the doctor in fear, and the doctor came, checked everything, and said resignedly, "Mrs. Mason, we assure you that everything here is qualified and absolutely free of any harmful substances. You can relax."Eve
Chapter 1936Evelyn nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Did Cedrick arrange this for me?"Eason thought to himself, 'Mr. Mason has no time for her.' Yet he smiled, "Of course, Mrs. Mason. If there's nothing else, I'll go back now."Evelyn smiled and nodded, "Go ahead. There are so many nurses here. They can take care of me."Cedrick had arranged the best labor and delivery room for Evelyn. Three nurses worked 24-hour shifts, so she would have someone to serve her at any time.Evelyn walked into the glass corridor, looking out at the sunshine and green grass. Suddenly, she saw a familiar figure."Who's that woman on the bench?"Evelyn's eyes went cold as she frowned and asked the young nurse next to her.The young nurse came over and asked with a puzzled look, "Mrs. Mason, which one do you mean?" "The old woman on the bench."A sneer appeared on Evelyn's lips, and her tone was acerbic.The nurse gave Evelyn a surprised look. "This lady is Mrs. Hensley, who live
Chapter 1935Cedrick was silent for a moment, counting the time. Indeed, Evelyn's due date was approaching.The smile on his mouth grew colder as he thought about what was going to happen."I'll have Eason pick you up.""I know you're busy. It's okay to have Eason pick me up, but I want to see you as soon as I get back."Evelyn smiled sweetly, not bothering with these details.As long as Cedrick cared about her, it was the same whoever came to pick her up.Evelyn touched her round belly, and her expectant face gradually became worried.'It's said that a sharp belly predicts a son and that a round belly predicts a daughter. My belly is so round. Will I have a daughter?'Meanwhile, Cedrick hung up the phone, casually threw it to the bedside, lay back down, and pulled the soft Catelyn into his arms.Half asleep, Catelyn heard Evelyn speaking arrogantly on the phone and slumped against Cedrick's chest."Evelyn's coming back?"Cedrick nodded slightly, a little impatient. "She's