Chapter 1407 Joseph Is in the Emergency Room

At first, Deirdre assumed that Ryker was lying to her, but it seemed there was more to the story. Wiping the sweat from her face, she walked toward the entrance of the resting area, supporting herself against the wall.

She opened the door and saw Ryker standing in his eye-catching white suit. Seeing Deirdre, Ryker appeared both surprised and expectant.

"I've been waiting for you, Ms. McKinnon," Ryker said. "Seems like it's not easy for a pregnant woman to escape from a closet, huh?"

Deirdre looked up at Ryker with mixed feelings.

Ryker continued. "The engagement party has already started. Don't forget what you promised me."

"What did I promise you?" Deirdre asked. "To ruin Emily and Brendan's engagement party?"

Ryker raised an eyebrow. "By the sound of your tone, are you backing out of our agreement, Ms. McKinnon?"

Deirdre's expression grew tense, and coldness emanated from her eyes, almost giving her a murderous look. "I won't back out of our agreement if you respect me. I will