Richard frowned even deeper. His gaze swept past Maia's belly and said, "What do you want me to do?"Maia's lips curved upward, and her smile looked more sinister than ever. …The next day, Catelyn had not hesitated and went straight to the airport as promised. After all, nothing could be worse.So what if she became Missus Mason? She would only return to the social hierarchy from her 'bankrupt socialite' status. She should just see it as an act that she needed to put together with Cedrick.Catelyn leaned against the window and zoned out in the cab. She was too focused on her thoughts and did not notice that sinister flashed on the driver's face. When Catelyn realized the driver had gone the wrong way, the car was already in a quiet alley. There were only a few cars scattered in the alley. Catelyn was a little scared. The economy and social situation were not optimistic recently. She heard stories of cab drivers deliberately bringing their passengers to secluded areas and
At the airport, Cedrick was sitting in the VIP lounge, expressionless. He had arrived at the airport at seven thirty in the morning. He cared more about his image and changed into a pair of casual blue suits. He wore a matching pair of pants, minimalist but fashionable. He looked tall and handsome. It was slightly past eight. Charles noticed Cedrick was frequently checking his watch. He was secretly praying in his heart for Miss Clark not to be late or absent. However, as time ticked by, more and more noises were heard from outside the VIP lounge. Catelyn was still nowhere to be seen.Charles secretly observed Cedrick's expression, and his forehead was starting to sweat. "Perhaps, Miss Clark ran into bad traffic. We shall wait for a little while more. She will certainly turn up."Cedrick pursed his lips and did not say anything.Charles was sweating even more profusely. He said carefully, "Miss Clark cares so much about the two young masters. She would turn up for them."
"Master Cedrick, good news! Miss Clark has been kidnapped!" Charles shouted excitedly.Cedrick narrowed his eyes coldly. "What did you say?""The reason Miss Clark isn't here at the airport is that she's been kidnapped, not because she wants to refuse you!" Charles handed the video and screenshots of the surveillance footage.Cedrick stared at the screen on the phone intently and saw Catelyn getting into a taxi, but the driver started to drive further away from her destination and eventually turned to direct an evil smile at her.'A taxi?' He thought to himself, 'Was she on her way here to the airport?'For a moment, he felt as though he had ascended from hell to heaven. Of course, he quickly got over his relief and excitement and became concerned with Catelyn's safety. He could not allow her to get hurt again.Cedrick looked away from the phone and commanded coldly, "Find out where this taxi has headed to!"20 minutes later, his subordinate came back and reported that they had
"Wakey, wakey." Scarface crouched to stare at Catelyn as though he was looking at a dead person.Catelyn's shoulders trembled in fear as she stuttered, "Who... Who are you people? I'm just an ordinary office lady! You've got the wrong person if you want money!"Scarface sneered and grabbed a fistful of her hair before shoving a phone to her face. "Quit playing around! Call Cedrick Mason now and tell him that if he wants you safe and sound, he's going to donate all his assets to charity in public."Catelyn's scalp burned as though it was being ripped off of her head. However, she smiled bitterly through the pain and said, "So this is all because of Cedrick Mason? He won't possibly donate all his money for my sake. You've really gotten the wrong person...""Go," Scarface commanded another obscene-looking man.The man grinned, showing his yellow teeth, and rubbed his hands while his eyes glittered with lust. "Alright. I was just concerned that you wouldn't approve, Brother..."In th
A bitter smile appeared on Catelyn's lips.She should have known. No man would willingly give up their wealth to save a woman, let alone for a couple with so much left to overcome like her and Cedrick."If I can't make it back, take care of the boys for me," she feebly mumbled, muttering a silent goodbye with what little strength she had left."Who said you won't make it back?" Cedrick retorted, interrupting her thoughts. "You'll be out of there safe and sound!""Miles might argue with you a lot, but he's a kind child, so do be patient with him. Ollie is very understanding, but he tends to keep his feelings bottled up inside, so talk to him whenever you have the time...""What's all this nonsense, Catelyn?!"She sounded as though she was already dying when he had not given her permission to leave him.She forced a smile, but before she could say anything else, Scarface grew impatient and snatched the phone away from her before walking to the other side, cursing the entire time.
"I'm not that stupid." Cedrick's lips curled into a cold sneer. "This whole thing is plotted against me, not her. They want to use her to make me give up on everything I have, do they? Let's see if they have what it takes."Charles was shocked at first, but he soon realized what he meant. "You're trying to buy more time?""Record a short video of me, and if the kidnapper calls again, just tell him that I'm summing up my assets. The rest will follow me into the forest.""Master Cedrick, let me do that!" volunteered Alex.He had been given the cold shoulder for the past few days, and he had to help, seeing as Catelyn was caught in a dangerous predicament.Cedrick glanced emotionlessly at him. "If I need you to rescue my woman, what kind of a man would I be?""But it's dangerous, and we don't know who the kidnappers are!" Alex's face flushed with frustration as he tried to convince Cedrick. "Please let me make up for the mistake I made. I'll bring Miss Clark back!""Don't worry. It
Time froze as Catelyn stared at him in awe.Cedrick was right next to her.She profusely blinked, struggling to believe what she saw.Cedrick was observing her closely at the same time, and when their eyes met, Catelyn felt a little prick on her chest and looked away frantically.Once he was certain that she would not scream, he slowly let go.Her hands and her body were cold, so he swiftly moved to take off his jacket and placed it over her shoulders. He rubbed her dirt-stained cheek endearingly before lowering his head to kiss her on her lips, the tip of her nose, her eyes, and her temples. His lips moved across her face as his heart finally settled down from concern.Catelyn, meanwhile, was still mentally caught up by the dangerous situation she was in and Cedrick's sudden appearance, so she could not react in time to push him away.A storm gathered, and shadows loomed over the forest.The kidnappers followed Catelyn's trail to the edge of the cliff and stopped."There's no
The kidnapper held his head and begged, "Please spare me! I really don't know who it was. Our boss was the one who accepted the mission, and we're only working for him to carry out the kidnapping!"Catelyn did not believe a word he said, however. Even if he did not know who hired them, he must have known something else.She gritted her teeth and paced around when she accidentally came across a sharp dagger in the hand of the kidnapper who lost consciousness. She stumbled toward it and walked back to the other kidnapper, waving the dagger all the while."You won't spill? Fine. Since you both wanted to kill me, I might as well play along, right?" She chuckled. The sunlight shone on the blade and reflected onto her face in a horrifying manner.Frightened, the kidnapper failed to conjure his words."I heard that there's a surgery where they can sew your bits back even when it's been cut off. Do you want to try it?" Catelyn batted her eyes innocently.Cedrick paled.There were plenty
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