The young servant got up from the ground in embarrassment and nodded repeatedly.Several burly bodyguards rushed over after receiving the order.The bodyguards stood at the door and cast dark shadows around them in their black uniform with a nameplate pinned to the neckline, sending off an oppressive aura.However, Maia had not taken these people seriously at all.The more her anger burned, the more she pretended to be casually fiddling with the ring on her middle finger. "I heard that Mr. Lewis invited Master Cedrick to a meal. Why am I, the real fiance, treated like I'm an outsider?"Mr. Lewis, who was originally boiling with anger, suddenly showed a startled face. "You… you are Master Cedrick's real fiance?"After a pause, he asked Catelyn in disbelief and asked, "Then who are you?""Mr. Lewis, don't you know her? She's my distant cousin, Catelyn Clark."Without waiting for Catelyn's explanation, Maia raised her eyebrows lazily and said calmly, "Master Cedrick, it looks like
Maia knew that Cedrick did not want to talk to her at all.However, she would not let them leave so easily.Maia's eyes rolled hastily, and she instantly cried miserably. She caught up to Catelyn in a few steps and grabbed her wrist. She said fiercely, "Wait a minute!"Her sharp nails dug into Catelyn's skin…"Let me go," Catelyn cried in pain and gritted her teeth.Maia's eyes slowly began to gather tears again. She put on a pitiful expression once more."Cat, don't you already have Jamie's son? Why are you still pestering Master Cedrick? You knew clearly that he would be your future cousin-in-law. I have loved him for four years. I gave him my youth. You can do whatever you want, just don't take him away…"Although she pretended to be miserable, she dug her nails deeper and deeper into Catelyn, like a poisonous snake sinking its fang."If he can be taken away, then he's never yours to begin with." Catelyn could feel her scalp tingle for a while at the resentful look in Maia's
"We will keep in touch because of some reasons at work. However, we are not considered close to each other.""You don't need to be humble. I've heard it all. For your sake, Ceddy even ignored the four-year relationship with Mai."Janice still had that indifferent and calm expression. There was no contempt in her tone.Catelyn was well aware of the warning in her words. She stared at Janice with intense sincerity, and a sense of stubbornness filled her eyes.She was not the kind of person Janice thought her to be!"I feel deeply sorry that the engagement between Master Cedrick and Ms. Clark was terminated, but I'm only an employee to Master Cedrick.""Alright, stop with those high-sounding words trying to fool people. Although I'm not wise, I'm a generation older than you. I've seen many young girls trying to rely on men to gain glory and fame with ease. I've never stopped these girls who want to get close to Ceddy. After all, it's always the girls who suffer from such things."J
Cedrick was then entrusted to Janice.Janice had been weak and sick since she was born. She could not have children of her own due to her medical condition, so she took care of Cedrick as if he was her own son.The two had a strong familial relationship for many years. Although they were not actually mother and son, they already saw each other like one."Aunt Janice, you should know my temper. I never said things for fun. Especially when I said I don't want to get married anymore," he explained in a soft voice.Janice was still unwilling to accept the fact, even though she knew very well that Cedrick would not change his mind on this."But Mai has been with you for four years...""I'll make it up to her. You're not in good health. The doctor said you'd better not go out so soon. I'll send you back to Nandose Villa." After saying that, Cedrick looked at the waiter and said, "Arrange a car for me."The waiter did not dare to hesitate and hurried to carry out the orders.Janice ha
Catelyn looked around in a panic.She glanced around and saw his shoes.Those doubts that he was making fun of her were gone in an instant. After a long time, Catelyn foolishly squeezed out the words, "Are you really not kidding?""I'm serious."Cedrick admitted that he was a little impulsive in the room just now, but when he thought of being with her, it seemed that it was not as unacceptable as he thought it would be.The feeling she gave him… She looked exactly like the woman four years ago.Thinking of this, a flash of gloom appeared in Cedrick's deep eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.Catelyn summoned up the courage to slowly raise her head and look into his eyes. Her heart beat fast. She carefully asked, "Then, does this mean that you want to be with me?"Cedrick said calmly, "Yes."Catelyn scratched her thigh.It hurt. This did not seem like a dream.All of a sudden, what had happened these days flashed through her mind.In the room in the Barricade Club, Cedric
Cedrick stared at her with a cold gaze."Why?"Catelyn was determined to cut clean from him. She could not afford to offend him because of his status."I just want an ordinary life and a relationship. Someone who can hold my hand and walk on the road with me, or watch a movie or go to a rundown diner with me.""The most important thing is that we have the same morals and opinions. I want someone that I can share the same thoughts with. You are superior, and every move of yours has attracted the attention of everyone. There is no way to cross this gap. What you said will only become a burden for me and my baby..."As soon as she finished speaking, the back of her hand, which was drooping beside her, was suddenly held by a warm hand.The skin on the back of her hand gradually warmed her up, which made her heart beat slower…Catelyn dared not look at Cedrick beside her. However, somehow, she looked up in panic…Cedrick narrowed his eyes dangerously. He was handsome, and there was
The man next to Maia was also very handsome. He looked a little familiar, and Catelyn seemed to have seen him somewhere.The two hugged each other intimately, and the man quickly kissed Maia on the cheek.Maia smacked the man on the chest light with a playful look. The man grabbed her hand and kissed her on the lips. They were flirting like a couple.Catelyn was flabbergasted.Was Maia having an affair?Did Cedrick break off the engagement with Maia because he had already discovered that Maia was cheating on him?She took out her phone and took a picture of the two hugging each other. When she was about to send it to Cedrick, she stopped as soon as she clicked on her messaging app.She was just rejecting Cedrick's advances a moment ago, and now she was sending him pictures like this as if she was going to give him some hints…Catelyn saved the photo and rolled up the window."Please drive, sir. Ocean Path Residence, thank you."...At the gate of the hotel, Maia was almost o
"Here, this is the information my subordinates found for you."After a pause, Edwin pointed at one of the thumb drives and explained, "By the way, this is the surveillance video that Charles sent. He said that it contained the videos of your office being damaged that day."Cedrick nodded slightly, picked up the thumb drive, and connected it to the computer.There was indeed a video in it.During the banquet, Cedrick suspected that Maia had gone through his confidential documents, but when he went to check the surveillance video afterward, he found out that the surveillance video was destroyed.Fortunately, the IT department of the Mason Group was completely useless.Cedrick clicked on the video. Sure enough, when Charles was making tea for him, Maia opened the documents on his desk in secret and stole a few of them!A haze of anger slowly crept up his eyes.How dare Maia steal from him.However, all this information only contained the surveillance video and information of that
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