Chapter 1434Eli praised Joanne's acting skills and was very positive about her career, but then he said that he was sorry he couldn't continue working with her. Eli also said he would recommend her to some other suitable drama crews.Hearing this, Joanne thought it was because of her haters."Mr. Freddie, don't say that. I'm sorry for putting you in an awkward situation. I will announce my withdrawal from Story in Rosch."Eli knew Joanne had misunderstood as soon as he heard it. He smiled wryly."No, you don't have to announce anything because this project is doomed. Someone banned it. This project can't be restarted in a short time. The investors pulled back. Sharon is targeting not only you but also me. At that time, when she warned me that the drama might be halted, I should have been prepared. I dragged you down. If I had the ability to save the project..."Eli choked up. The first drama he shot won him an award. He put a lot of effort into Story in Rosch. However, it was do
Chapter 1435At once, a strong uneasiness came over Joanne, and she could not sleep well all night.The next morning, Joanne went to the Atherton Group, wearing a mask, to ask Edwin for a clear explanation.Yet the receptionist stopped her."Miss, do you have an appointment with Mr. Atherton?""No," Joanne answered honestly. She had just called Edwin, but he didn't answer."Then I'm sorry. Mr. Atherton is not available now," the receptionist replied with a hint of contempt on her face.Ever since Edwin came to the Atherton Group from Eclipse Worldwide Entertainment Co., many women wanted to take the opportunity to approach him.The receptionist had to deal with a lot of women every day.Sensing the receptionist's suspicion, Joanne waved her phone to show the call history on it."Although there is no appointment, I talked to Edwin on the phone last night..."The receptionist froze at the words. Under Joanne's gaze, she called the security office. "There's another woman preten
Chapter 1436Lucas gave an embarrassed look."Mr. Atherton is meeting his friends at Barricade Club. He's not in the office right now."Joanne was so angry that she almost cursed. She waited here all morning for nothing.After saying thank you to Lucas, Joanne took a taxi and went straight to Barricade Club.Lucas stared at her back and gave a sly smile....The car braked in front of Barricade Club.Joanne had often come here with Edwin before, so she went straight to Edwin's exclusive private room on the top floor.Edwin was sitting in the middle of a dozen people, leaning back on the sofa, and his loose casual shirt was pulled half open, revealing his sexy chest.Edwin looked relaxed, occasionally saying a few words. The two women around him showed shy expressions.Joanne saw this as soon as she came in, feeling sad and angry. Edwin ruined others' hard work easily.However, he was enjoying himself here.In a huff, Joanne shouted, "Edwin!"The men and women in the ro
Chapter 1437'He's humiliating me!'Joanne had suppressed her anger all the time. At that moment, she finally lost her temper.She raised her fist and swung it towards Edwin's face...Edwin noticed that. It was too late for him to withdraw his hands to block her slap. He could only tilt his head. However, he still failed to avoid it. She left light red bruises on his handsome face.All the men and women in the private room widened their eyes in surprise!'How dare the woman slap Mr. Atherton's face?'What was more surprising, Edwin didn't get angry. He stuck his tongue out and licked the left corner of his mouth where Joanne slapped at. Under the ambiguous lights, he looked evilly bewitching."You're the first woman who has the guts to hit me."She glared at him with red eyes. "You're the manipulator who caused the shooting team of Story in Rosch to be dissolved, right? If you blame me for snatching the dress with your sweetheart, just vent your anger on me and don't take it o
Chapter 1438When Joanne heard Edwin's pitiful tone, her heart beat fast.His collar was messy, and his tanned chest was exposed.She took a deep breath secretly.'His shirt is opened so easily?!'She met his deep gaze involuntarily. Her heart beat violently, and her mind went blank.Her face turned scarlet. "You wretch! Get away…""You wretch! You abandoned me and eloped with Patrick. Do you know that I even had the impulse to strangle you at that time?! I'm Mr. Atherton. Except for you, no women have ever trodden my love! Why? Why did you treat me like that?!"As he said the last word, his tone was filled with anger.Her heart did a flip-flop.'He… has recognized me?'He knows that I'm Joanne?'"Joanne." His deep voice resounded beside her ear. She tensed up tightly.He lowered his head to kiss her collarbone, chin and beautiful lips…He said fitfully, "I miss you so much."He was afraid that his love for her would be trodden by her again and had suppressed his expecta
Chapter 1439Edwin suddenly forced his tongue into Joanne's mouth. He kissed her passionately...She tasted pungent alcohol and trembled violently. She felt disgusted.'He arranged for killers to kill me four years ago, but now he says that he misses me.'She scratched and kicked him. She used all the means to beat him. His face was streaked with blood. She slapped him several times in a row. However, he acted as if he didn't feel pain at all.'Although she wasn't docile in the past, she had never beat me fiercely like now.'Have I missed something?'Why does she hate my guts after four years?'Besides, I just saw the scars on her neck before and didn't think much about it. However, after I lift the hem of her clothes, I find that her back is covered with scars. It seems that she hasn't lived a good life in the past four years!'He felt heartbroken and kissed the light scars on her shoulder...She felt more disgusted!'The scars are the price that I believed him blindly!'S
Chapter 1440Edwin was bending over to examine Joanne's wound. However, she abruptly pushed him away, and he fell to the floor.His thin lips were compressed into a line. His hair fell over his forehead and blocked his eyes, so Joanne couldn’t see the look in his eyes. Although Joanne had just slapped him in the face, Edwin didn't mind it. He hurriedly took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders. Her shirt had been tugged by him and some buttons were open. "You're hurt. I just want to check your wound." He was drunk. His voice was hoarse. "Who got me hurt?" Joanne burst into tears in pain. Her ankle was in severe pain. It was engorged and numb. She braced herself against the wall and slowly rose from the floor. She ripped his jacket off, threw it at him, and hissed, "Don't pretend to be kind to me!" Then Joanne limped on her way out. She didn't pay attention to whether Edwin took the jacket or not. But her right foot was really hurting. After taking a few st
Chapter 1441Joanne was taken to have an X-ray. Her sprained ankle was caught in the door again. Although it did not hurt her bone, it severely injured her ankle. And her fair ankle was covered in bruises. It looked awful. She had to take some time to recover. As the doctor bandaged her, she couldn't help but huff as he wrapped her ankle in gauze. Her forehead was covered with sweat. She clenched her teeth and didn't make a sound. Edwin remembered Joanne couldn’t bear the slightest bit of pain in the past. She used to close her eyes tightly and moan when the doctor gave her a shot. Now she was hurting so badly, but she didn't make a sound. What had happened to her in the past four years? What had changed her so drastically? Edwin put his arm to her mouth and said, "You can bite my arm if you can't stand the pain." Joanne snorted, "Get away from me. You're dirty." Edwin's hand paused in the air, and his eyes darkened. His handsome face clouded over, but he wasn't an
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