Joseph teased, saying, "You may not know, but the nurse wouldn't leave her post unless Mr. Brighthall specifically requested it. It shows how much he cares for Deirdre."Josie held her cheeks and sighed. "When will I receive such special treatment? I envy you, Deirdre. I never thought much of it before, but now I can't help but feel envious."She shot Joseph a glare, and he was unsure whether to laugh or be concerned. "Don't be like that, my dear. You can't compare me to Mr. Brighthall. No matter how hard I try, I will never have the same status as him. You're making things difficult for me."Josie pretended to be upset. "Fine then. It's my fault for falling in love with you. We're destined for different lives, and I'm stuck with you forever."Deirdre felt a pang of envy as she listened to Josie's playful complaints mixed with love. She lowered her eyes, concealing her own feelings of disappointment.Joining the conversation, she said, "You have a better life, Josie. If a man is t
Yet, Deirdre was still there. Why would he merge with Collins Pharmaceuticals, which was not considered a huge enterprise, for Deirdre's future?The woman came to understand the situation after seeing Josie's puzzled expression. She looked around and said, "You really have no idea, huh?"Josie was completely clueless. The woman chuckled and covered her mouth, saying, "No wonder. Today's announcement is about the merger of their two companies, but they haven't revealed any other details. However, I have some insider information."Lowering her voice as if sharing a secret, the woman said, "I can tell you if you want to know, but you can't tell anyone else."Josie eagerly nodded. The woman continued. "Brendan and the Collins heiress have feelings for each other and will have their engagement party in three days."Josie was stunned by the news.The woman went on. "Due to the circumstances, they keep a low profile and organized a simple engagement ceremony. They will make everything p
The woman's satisfaction grew upon hearing Josie's response. "Alright, I'll show you. Just so you know, I'm not making this up."She retrieved the photo from her phone and enlarged it to show Josie. "Take a look. The person hugging Emily in the photo is Brendan."Josie examined the man in the photo closely, noticing his dark eyes filled with affection under the warm lighting. He embraced the woman in the presence of onlookers, his handsome face defined by well-structured features. He had a captivating presence that made it hard to look away.Josie's shock intensified because the man in the photo was indeed Brendan!The woman felt a sense of pride as she observed Josie's stunned reaction. "What do you think? Brendan is incredibly handsome, isn't he? He embodies both business genius and good looks. It's a privilege for those of us who get to marry him. It's a shame that only a woman like Emily is a suitable match for him."Josie's eyes widened in surprise. "W-When was this photo tak
"Is your mind not thinking straight because you're pregnant? Why would I show you the photo? Who do you think you are?" The woman's words dripped with contempt.Josie could no longer bear to listen and interjected softly, "Please speak respectfully. My friend is acting impulsively, but there's no need for such harshness.""Harshness? That's laughable!" The woman scoffed. "Is it excusable to act like a lunatic? What excuse does she have? She can't possibly know Brendan, right?"Josie gnashed her teeth. "You're wrong. Deirdre not only knows Brendan, but they also have a close relationship. Do you understand?"The woman sneered. "Stop teasing me. Do you even know who Brendan is? Who do you think you are, mere commoners? He is destined to be with Emily, understand?"There will always be a barrier between people like you and the upper class. Don't delude yourselves into thinking you'll ever be associated with the owner of the Brighthall Group. He will only marry someone of equal wealth
Deirdre, unable to accept the outcome, began making excuses for Brendan's behavior."Deirdre, you need to clear your head," Josie urged, trying to reason with her. "You have your baby and us. Brendan has chosen to marry Emily, which means he has no intention of making you his wife."Even now, Josie found it hard to believe. She had witnessed firsthand how much Brendan loved Deirdre. Could it be that he was just skilled at deception?Deirdre vigorously shook her head. "Don't try to persuade me, Josie. I will find out the truth. I know deep down that Brendan would never betray me. Our relationship is genuine, and he would never want to marry Emily or anyone else."With that, Deirdre pushed Josie away and hurriedly made her way outside, her steps unsteady.Joseph had been waiting in the private room for a long time and grew impatient. As he walked out with the baby in his arms, he encountered Deirdre, who was stumbling out of the restroom due to her impaired vision."Deirdre!" Josep
Joseph patted his chest to reassure Josie. "Don't worry. Leave this matter to me, and everything will be fine. I'll manage my emotions properly."After completing the necessary procedures, they returned to the car to find Deirdre leaning against the window, lost in thought. Her gaze was distant, and it was hard to tell what she was thinking.Feeling sorry for her, Joseph spoke softly. "Deirdre, let's first take Josie and the baby back to the village. Then, I'll take you to Neve. Is that alright?"Deirdre nodded gently, her voice hoarse as she replied, "Thank you for going through all this trouble."Joseph and Josie exchanged a glance. Josie quickly spoke up. "You're a wonderful woman, Deirdre. Besides, you've been friends with Joseph since childhood, so you're almost like a sister to him. And if you're like a sister, that makes us family. There's no need to thank us."Joseph chimed in, saying, "That's right. Don't burden yourself too much. We're going on this trip to confront Bren
Joseph and Deirdre had little rest during their journey to Neve. Joseph had only slept for three hours on the first night. After their arrival, he went to the hotel to catch up on sleep while Deirdre struggled to sleep well at night.When Joseph rested enough the next afternoon, he asked Deirdre about their next plan."Do we go and find Brendan in person? Where is he now?" he inquired.Deirdre pursed her lips slightly and replied, "He's at the company."Joseph was aware of the renowned Brighthall Group, so he drove them to the company's entrance. However, as they were about to enter, they were stopped by the receptionist."Sorry, sir and miss, you can't enter at the moment. May I ask the purpose of your visit?" the receptionist asked.Deirdre responded urgently, "I'm looking for Brendan."Usually, those who came to visit Brendan referred to him as 'Mr. Brighthall'. The receptionist took a second look at Deirdre and then asked, "Do you have an appointment?"Deirdre shook her hea
"But why are you in such a mess? Didn't he come to pick you up?"Deirdre's fist clenched in anger and desperation, almost piercing the skin of her palm.The receptionist was taken aback. "Ms. Collins... Do you know this woman?"Emily's voice was gentle as she spoke. "This is Ms. Deirdre McKinnon, the woman whom Brendan enjoys the most when I'm not around. And what she said is true. She is pregnant with Brendan's child. If she comes again next time, don't stop her from coming in."Emily's tone was soft, yet her words carried a sense of superiority and cynicism.The woman Bren enjoyed the most? Don't stop her next time she comes over? Wasn't she speaking as if she was the legal wife of Brendan being disdainful of the mistress? The receptionist immediately understood her words and looked at Deirdre with a look of disgust."So, she's that kind of woman. She should mind her behavior and stay at home. She shouldn't have come to the company. Mr. Brighthall hasn't been teaching her prope