She would never like him! "Oh?" George's tone suddenly cooled. "It seems that I've been too kind to you recently. You've become so arrogant." Sigrid suddenly got a bad feeling and smiled awkwardly. "Hubby, I was just joking with you. Oh no, my legs don't feel comfortable. They feel swollen. Can you massage them for me?" George's anger dissipated a lot after he heard her coquettish tone and her calling him "hubby". He looked at Sigrid and still helped her to massage her legs accordingly. "They're a bit thicker, but they're still nice to look at," he said. Sigrid held the pillow and covered the lower part of her face, only revealing her eyes. She looked at him seriously while he massaged her feet. She felt happy from the bottom of her heart. In the past, she never would've imagined a man like him, so bossy and domineering, to massage her legs for her. She felt like she was the king of the world! Sigrid asked curiously, "If I can't
The assistant said hesitantly, "By the way, Miss Loris. With regards to Miss Elizabeth..." "What's the matter with her?" As soon as she heard that it was about Elizabeth, Loris became more alert. The assistant frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Miss Elizabeth seems to be acting very strange recently. According to our investigation, she doesn't seem to be investigating you anymore. Instead, she has been locking herself in the room. But a few days ago, she came out again. So we are not sure... if she has begun to investigate on you again." Loris was so angry that her face turned red. Elizabeth, that b*stard. Didn't she lock herself up after she found out that she was pregnant and stopped investigating her? Why was she paying attention to her again? If she was still being investigated, then won't others find out what she did? At the thought of this, Loris's face suddenly became gloomy. There was no room for failure this time, and nobody could
Miley couldn't believe her ears. "What's the point of complaining only after he's done something? I would've been taken advantage of by then!" "I'll only have an excuse to berate him once you've been taken advantage of." Elizabeth frowned. "Anyway, my brother is a great guy. He may not say the nicest things, but he genuinely likes you." "Please, tell him not to!" Miley cried. "Take him away, please?" "Rather than finding a way to drive him away, why don't you go stay with Natasha or Lindsay? He won't be able to follow you there," suggested Elizabeth kindly. Miley's eyes lit up instantly. "You're the smartest!" After Elizabeth hung up the phone, she selected a few songs and sent the titles to her manager. She received a message from him. She wanted to take on a show before her belly showed, however, there were no good scripts for dramas or films recently. They offered roles she was not interested in, but there was one show that Elizabeth was suited
Based on this timeline, the actual term of Sigrid's pregnancy would be even shorter. Sigrid's real pregnancy term might be just seven and a half months. Sigrid touched her belly and said, "My belly is so big, I don't think I can take it anymore." "Did you buy a postpartum belly corset? I heard you need to use it to get back in shape and be thinner after giving birth!" As Rachel spoke, she looked disdainfully at George, who was pretending to be working hard but actually eavesdropping. "Men are visual creatures. Don't think that just because he treats you well now, he'll still be the same once you're fat and old! You have to quickly lose weight. Don't give him a reason to cheat!" George was speechless. Sigrid spoke softly, "Don't worry, I've already prepared everything! I'll definitely lose weight in the shortest time possible!" Unbeknownst to her, George heard everything. George was dumbfounded. Did that mean that she didn't trust him? George w
The nurse said, "Yes, you will affect her delivery if you stay here." Rachel was a little hesitant. "Rachel, don't go. She won't affect the delivery, please let her stay." "Well then, Madam, please come with me to get your clothes changed." The nurse brought Rachel away, and shot a look at the person next to Sigrid. Rachel was a little perplexed. Then she was taken away to change her clothes and asked to remove her makeup. She only thought that the doctor and the nurses were worried that something unhygienic on her would expose Sigrid and the newborn baby to infection. Thus, she didn't think too much and began to remove her makeup. However, halfway through removing her make-up, she heard Sigrid over there asked, "What is this?" "It's chocolate. You should have some so that you'll have strength to push later." Sigrid said, "There's no need. I'm already full. I'll eat it later." "It'll be too late if you eat it after you're hungry."
Last time it was Sharon. Who was it this time? She did not think that she was so hateful that someone wanted her dead. George pursed his lips and thought of another possibility. However, he did not say it out and just said, "Have some rest first. Don't think too much, I'll handle this." Sigrid nodded. "You must investigate it properly, I feel that you're always the one who puts me in danger!" George was a little speechless. But on second thought, what she said could really be possible. George arranged for two nutritionists to set up a regimented nutrition plan for Sigrid's recovery. Because of the previous incident, he had sent someone to do a renewed investigation of both the nutritionists to ensure that they were suited for the job. At this moment, George stood by the ward's door and looked at the investigation report that his subordinate had given him. He felt that what had happened was indeed what he had thought of. If this incident ha
Elizabeth asked, "What do you mean?" "Recently, Miss Loris has been really into that young, handsome tutor of hers. They've been having class in bed, and they've made their way through a lot of condoms..." Elizabeth was speechless. Elizabeth suddenly felt envious and jealous. Lucas, that idiot, how hard was it to deal with his family? He'd been gone for so long, and he still wasn't back! If he continued to take his own sweet time, her baby would probably already be born! Elizabeth frowned and thought about it for a while. Then she consolidated all the information and sent it to George. He would know what to do. That night, George was still accompanying Sigrid. After the babies were out of the incubator, they'd brought them home. They had not seen Tianna in a long time and she missed her parents very much. When Tianna learned from Alisa that her parents were coming back on this day, she stood by the door and waited. Af
Sigrid patted the baby's back while she said to Tianna, "You're a good child, we both know that, you don't have to worry." Tianna nodded and looked at her younger brother that was still crying loudly. She was relieved after she felt that she didn't fall out of favor due to the arrival of her younger siblings. Her younger brother, who was crying, still had his eyes closed. Tianna looked at him curiously. She didn't understand why he didn't open his eyes. It was normal for her younger sister to close her eyes because she was sleeping. However, why did her brother close his eyes even when he was awake? The way he looked when he cried... how ugly! Her sister was prettier! Tianna lowered her head and looked at her sister laying on the bed and frowning. Then she pointed at her and said, "She seems to be awake." Sigrid saw her baby daughter was woken up by her son's crying and immediately carried her further away, "We'll coax them separately." Ge
"Okay." Grace agreed and said, "I have something else to discuss with you." When he finally heard this sentence, Zaden knew that there must've been something going on. "What's the matter?" As they talked, they went into the lounge. Zaden also specifically told the secretaries that no one was allowed to come in and disturb him before work in the afternoon. These words made the secretaries' eyes turn red. Since he had ordered them to keep everyone out of his office while he was inside with a woman, it was hard to control their imaginations from running wild. "How's your investigation on my surrogacy?" Grace asked. Zaden had thought that Grace's patience was wearing thin, and so she had sought him out for an update on his progress. Feeling a little ashamed, he said, "I'm sorry. There hasn't been any progress so far. You know that information on surrogacy is highly secured. It won't be so easy for my subordinates to investigate it." "It's okay. You
"Stop!" Grace made a gesture and said, "I'm going to the Empire Group. Do you want to go with me?" "Oh?" Gentry was flustered for a moment and then realized that he had almost gotten himself in trouble. He quickly said goodbye. "Sorry, sorry for bothering you. It's my fault!" Grace shook her head helplessly. She went to the kitchen to bring the toiletries she had prepared for Zaden, and set off for the Empire Group. Grace took a cab, as she didn't have the nerve to ask her chauffeurs to give her a ride. This was the first time Grace had taken the initiative to go there. She didn't know whether she was going to meet Zaden or not, but the staff at the front desk had changed since the last time she had went to deliver food and she didn't know when it had happened. Hence, the new staff didn't know her at all. However, when she saw that Grace was dressed up very beautifully and elegantly, she guessed that Grace must be someone important. Naturally, she didn't d
This time, Grace took the initiative. She stood on tiptoe, hooked her arms around Zaden's neck, and took the initiative to plant her pink lips on his. The chaste kisses turned into lingering kisses. Zaden had always restrained himself very much. Every time he met Grace, he always felt that he was on the verge of losing control. "Well, I can't believe that you are so obedient today. Go to sleep. If you kiss me again, I might not remain chaste. You won't have a chance to sleep even if you want to," said Zaden. After going to bed, Grace took the initiative to cradle into Zaden's arms. Just like Dulcie acting like a spoiled child, Grace had also put all of her heart and soul into Zaden, like a spoiled child. The next day, there was still no sign of Zaden at breakfast in the Andrew household. "Oh? Dad's gone again..." Dulcie said regretfully. Douglas found that his sister was upset, thus he comforted her, "It doesn't matter, Dulcie. Daddy need
The silent confrontation was still going on, and Zaden was waiting. When would Moira give in? Moira was also waiting. When would Zaden be gracious enough to let her go? However, perhaps these two people didn't know each other very well. They both had naive expectations that were absolutely wrong and impossible to achieve from the beginning. "It's so cold..." Moira murmured in a low voice. As she spoke, a puff of white vapor immediately appeared in front of her lips. Even though kneeling down like this was not a big deal, Moira had always been pampered and had grown up a spoiled child. She had never suffered this kind of hardship before. Her body could not bear it either. She only felt that her legs were on the verge of losing its strength and becoming numb. The rain grew heavier and heavier, and the wind and rain swayed. Flowers in the garden were beaten into a mess by the rain, as so was Moira. Moira's body had reached its limit, and she could not catch h
"Plop—" Moira's kneecaps hit the ground, the sound of it ringing crisp. Grace was dumbfounded. She looked at Moira, who was kneeling in front of her, and could not say anything for a while. As for Zaden, there was not even the slightest expression on his face. "What, what are you doing?" Grace asked. She instinctively stood up from her chair as she took in the scene before her, at a complete loss of what to do. Moira glanced at her. Sometimes, when one's ego was at one's feet, one becomes more able to take humiliation than usual. She replied with indifference, "Why are you so agitated? I'm not kneeling at you. Don't think too much of yourself." Moira looked at Zaden and said, "Zaden, I beg you, please have mercy on the Coulson family. No matter what you demand, as long as I can do it, you can demand it!" Zaden frowned and said, "Kneel further if you want to. You're an eyesore right now." Mercy? For someone like Zaden, mercy had always bee
"No, Mother, if Zaden takes over the Coulson Group, then we..." Moira could not continue speaking. She did not even want to imagine what would happen. "You understand now? I thought a donkey kicked you in the brain!" "That... That won't do. I'll go beg him right now!" Moira shouted. Now that things had come to this, it was obvious that Zaden's target was Moira. Although she was extremely unwilling, she would have to make a stand against him now. No matter what she would have to experience, she had to protect the company. She could not lose everything. She rushed to the Andrew family villa, but Moira was not even allowed through the main entrance. "Let me in!" Moira began making a scene outside. She made such a ruckus that it was difficult for the people inside to ignore her. "Mr. Andrew, Miss Coulson is causing a scene outside, this..." the butler informed Zaden "Let her be," Zaden said expressionlessly. This was not the first
Grace frowned before cutting Moira off. "Moira, there's no use in talking to me like that. I just want to know who it is. Tell me the truth!" "Do you think I'll tell you just because you want to know?" Moira scoffed before retorting, "Who do you think you are?" "Does this mean that you admit you used Mr. Yale's name to deceive me?" Grace quickly latched onto the loophole in Moira's words. "Hah, I didn't say that. You're just making things up." Moira was still as stubborn as a mule. She once again diverted the topic so that she could insult and ridicule Grace. All sorts of vulgarities came through the call, and each minute that passed only pushed a person's limits even further. Grace felt nothing at Moira's words. However, Zaden, who was next to her, did not want to hear any more of it. He was on his last straw, so he grabbed the phone to end the call. "Are you stupid? Just letting her scold you like that?" Zaden asked, his tone sour. "As long a
"Mr. Yale and his wife are quite old, so having children has been difficult for them. In the beginning, they contacted many surrogacy agencies. However, Mr. Yale was extremely cautious when it came to picking a surrogate mother. This caused a lot of trouble to the agencies since the surrogate mothers they suggested never met his standards." "Later, Mr. Yale thought about going abroad to find a surrogate mother. However, right at the critical moment, he suddenly found out that Mrs. Yale was already pregnant!" "The pleasant surprise caused them to give up their search for a surrogate mother. After all, Mrs. Yale wasn't getting any younger and they both went through a lot to get this son, so that's why the Yale family treats him so preciously." As Zaden listened to the report from his subordinate on the other end of the call, his mood grew complicated. The only way he could clear his mind was to focus on the fact that the night wind had blown his body cold. To be h
Mr. Yale's word of thanks was like a knife stabbing into Grace's heart. How could she be worthy of his gratitude? She could not take it anymore and felt like returning to the car to escape the situation. Mr. Yale withdrew his hand in embarrassment. Even he, who was usually slick and smooth, could not find the right words to say at this time. Zaden tried to smooth things over by saying, "I'm sorry, she was one of the victims too, so..." "I understand," Mr. Yale said with a nod. "We understand and more than anything else, we thank you, Mr. Andrew. You've worked hard today. We won't take up any more of your time. You should go back early and rest. We will definitely drop by next time to properly thank you." Zaden nodded and turned to get in the car. Dulcie was all worn out from crying too long, so she was curled up in her seat and fast asleep. Zaden asked softly, "What on earth happened before I arrived?" Grace suddenly turned teary-eyed. The tear