Chapter 81

“Oh, Ken, stop comparing my daughter to that whore. She has class and taste, unlike Iris.”

“Honey,” Mrs. Rose said, walking close to him and holding his hands, “we’re supposed to be happy and celebrate. We finally get what we wanted. You can finally release the empire to Ryan.

”Mr. Kendrick looked at his wife, not knowing what else to say. “This isn’t right, Rose,” he said finally, going back to his newspaper

.“Don’t worry, honey. Leave it to me,” she said, picking up her phone and walking out of the room.

Once she was outside, she dialed a number. “Hello, I have a job for you. Don’t fail me this time.”

Bella couldn’t shake her excitement as she drove home. Her plan was unfolding perfectly.

Later that evening, Mr. Kendrick sat alone in his study, his mind a storm of conflicting thoughts.

The news of Bella’s pregnancy had shaken him to his core. He couldn’t understand how his son could be so reckless, even within the confines of a contracted marriage.

Mrs. Rose entered the room quiet