"Thank you for offering me this opportunity."The supervisor complimented Catelyn out of formality for a little bit before introducing her to the company strategy and reorganization. Catelyn was hired as the Assistant Architect.Meanwhile, on the top floor, in the CEO's office…Charles was having a hard time. Cedrick had very drastic mood swings today.He could appear to be normal, but within the next second, he would be interrogating a person until they could not answer.Charles checked the time and figured that it should be about time."Cedrick, Miss Clark should be on the twelfth floor for her interview already."Cedrick did not say anything but merely continued working on his documents. When he finally finished the last document in his hand, he waved, signaling that Charles could leave already.Charles felt relieved and fled immediately.Cedrick fell silent for a brief moment before he turned on his computer and worked on it. Suddenly, a window popped up, showing the surve
It was a toy robot model, which was the dream toy of every kid.Catelyn grew nervous when she heard Cedrick's response. "You're waiting for my son?""We've been together for some time, and you've been to Mason Estate as well. However, I don't recall meeting your son in person." Cedrick studied her panicked expression and frowned. "Is it too abrupt for me to suddenly visit today?""Of course it is! My son—""No worries, he won't mind. I came with a present."Catelyn wanted to argue, but Cedrick did not give her a chance to decline as he pulled her into the premises.Catelyn's temples were suddenly pulsing.Drats! She never expected Cedrick to suddenly visit.She then tried to make excuses to stop Cedrick from going up to her apartment, even using her body to impede his progress."I haven't cleaned my place the past few days, and it's horrendous now. I'll help give your gift to Miles. How about we go out for some good food?"In the lift, Catelyn coquettishly held Cedrick by his
Catelyn's long hair was natural; it was not dyed nor was it permed.Cedrick's long finger twined around strands of her hair slowly, the interaction downright intimate like actual lovers. However, his gaze was cold and distant.Deal?So, Catelyn only defined what was between them as a deal.All the good and bad things he had done for her had never won her over.Catelyn lost her words. Her hair was in his hands, and he was sniffing lightly on it. His low and deep voice was heard again, dripping with an ominous undertone, "Unless you're in someone else's bed right after you left mine?"Catelyn's eyes widened as it all dawned on her.She shook her head furiously.The elevator door opened, and Catelyn was forced to the door of her apartment.What should she do? Miles was already home after school.Everything she had treasured would be gone if he saw this!Catelyn slowly fumbled through her pockets for her keys.Just when she was going to lie that she did not bring her keys, Cedr
Cedrick's sharp gaze scanned everything around the apartment carefully, from the coffee table and cups to the laundry hanging by the balcony.Everything looked normal.Other than some feminine products, all he saw were children's clothes and toys. There was no sign of another man living in this space.If that was it, why did she refuse to let him visit?He did not buy Catelyn's excuse of the apartment being 'too messy'. He remembered that the other day after coming back from the amusement park, he had already sent her to her doorstep, but she insisted that he took a detour to the hotel.She was avoiding him…or, perhaps, was instead hiding something from him.Catelyn was thinking about how to answer when all of a sudden, her phone buzzed.She slid her finger across the screen to answer the call. It was Joanne.She knew that Catelyn was busy, so she took Miles out for a walk. The bags and clothes on the couch were all brand new, mostly still with their tags on. They were all gift
Catelyn's expression froze as she hastily pushed Joanne out. "Why are you here? Go, go! I'm a little caught up right now.""Don't worry. Miles has told me that you're very busy right now." Joanne then winked at her and pushed the luggage to her. "Here, this is your present. I'll get going!"Catelyn did not think too much about it. After all, Joanne frequently gifted her presents from time to time.She took the luggage in and threw her a glance, signaling she should leave.She was in such a hurry that she did not notice the cunning look on Joanne's face, how her eyes curved into crescents as she said, "I won't disturb your precious time with the mysterious man. Though, I am quite curious who this 'Big Demon' is that Miles keeps talking about."What answered her was Catelyn's door slamming shut.Catelyn felt something was off when she dragged the luggage into the room.Why was the luggage so heavy? It did not feel like clothes or the likes.Finally, she dragged the luggage across
Catelyn flinched.She was only caring about him. Why did Cedrick look at her so sharply?Cedrick pulled his tie open elegantly and placed his coat over the back of the chair, then rolled his sleeves up his elbow, exposing a small section of his muscular wrist. "Get me some medicine first," he spoke, his voice sounding rather husky.Could he have gotten the flu because of her?If it were not for her, would he be pestered by Lola at the Barricade Club and caught a cold after?Catelyn could not understand him.She nodded and glanced at the suitcase from the corner of her eye before she went to get the medicine from the first-aid box under her television cabinet.She had a few types of flu medicine ready at home, ranging from ordinary ones to super-effective ones.Her fingertip hovered over the regular flu medicine before she settled for the super-effective one. This one would make the consumer drowsy, though.Since Cedrick did not seem to be leaving anytime soon, she decided to l
Catelyn and Jamie must have been madly in love back then. Why else would she give birth to his child in secret?When Cedrick finished his food, Catelyn cleaned up the table and brought the dishes to the sink, all while she sneaked a peek at the suitcase.The luggage stood still and showed no signs of movement.Catelyn could not help but felt a little worried that her son might be suffocated."You just had your medicine. Would you like to take a rest in my room?" Catelyn suggested, thinking of getting an opportunity for her son to have a breather.Cedrick paused his motion of tidying his collar. He raised his eyebrows in interest. "Do you know what it means when you ask a man to go to your room at night?""I'm…just concerned to see you unwell."Miles was still in the living room, too. What kind of adult conversation was he trying to have?Cedrick scooched her into his arms and bit on her ear lightly."What do you think I'd do?" Cedrick deliberately exhaled into her ear, and his
While Cedrick was taking a shower, Miles took the opportunity to pull open the zipper of the luggage.His tiny eyes first scanned the living room.He saw that Catelyn was alone in the living room and let his guard down immediately. He climbed out of the suitcase.Catelyn could not care much either. She knew that it was bad for his blood circulation that he had spent such a long time in such a small space. She massaged Miles' tiny hands and feet.Miles scrutinized his mother. Good, she was alright."I'm hungry, Mommy." He pointed at his small belly.Catelyn immediately washed an apple and cut it into small pieces, then served it to him. "Here, have some apples.""Feed me." The boy became a little demanding at that point, his eyelashes fluttering as he did.Catelyn, instead of getting mad, took one look at him and grabbed a fork, sending one apple slice to his mouth."Now you feel bad. Did you regret not staying at Joanne's?""No." Miles enjoyed being served with the apple, but
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