Draco took a seat, warning, "Don't even think about taking 30% of the shares!"Evan replied firmly, "Since it's non-negotiable, let's end this conversation."Draco slammed the desk in frustration and retorted, "What do you want then? Don't assume I can't find someone else to do your job!"Evan sneered and shot back, "I'm afraid MK will hit rock bottom long before you think about training a replacement for me."Draco questioned, "Do you doubt my ability to continue managing the company?"Leaning back, Evan challenged him, "After a decade away, how well do you know the company, industry needs, and the research and development of new products? How much can you catch up on?"Draco was rendered speechless.Evan continued. "And Casey's reputation will impact the company. How long do you think it can survive after the recent mess?"Draco felt the urgency to keep Evan at MK and clenched his fists, fearing the consequences.If he let Evan go, the latter could easily take over MK within
Caroline caressed Liora's face in guilt. "Sorry. I was thinking about something.""Are you thinking about him?" Liora asked. Caroline feigned her confusion. "Who are you referring to, Lia?""Scumbag Daddy," Tyler reminded her from the side. Two days had passed since Evan left, and Caroline realized he hadn't called or texted once. It felt like he was throwing a tantrum.Caroline sighed. "No, I was thinking about something else.""You're lying! You've constantly been staring at your phone for the past two days!" Liora accused.Caroline was at a loss for words. 'Is it that obvious…'Tyler chimed in. "Mommy, why do you like scumbag Daddy so much?"Caroline shifted the conversation. "Oh right, the weather's getting warm. Let me make you some outfits. What do you think?"Tyler said, "Mommy, it's not nice to change the topic of conversation.""No. I just want to focus my attention on all of you more," Caroline reassured.Liora cupped Caroline's face. "Can you stop frowning all
Meanwhile, Evan received Liora's text message while he was having lunch. He cracked a smile when he heard Liora's sweet voice, but his lips twitched when he heard the end of the voice clip. 'Boy? How did I transform from a man to a boy?' he thought.Evan sent a message.Evan: [What would you like me to say to your mom?]Liora: [Anything is fine.]Evan pondered. [Lia, was your mom very close with Scott previously?]Liora realized that Evan was trying to get information from her. Liora: [Yes. Papa Wilson takes good care of Mommy very much, and she treats him well, too.]Evan: [Did he do anything else other than taking care of her?]Liora pondered and wondered why Evan would ask this. 'Is he jealous of Mommy and Papa Wilson?'She knew what jealousy was and that one would only be jealous when one was in love. Moreover, the more jealous one was, the more one loved the other person. Kenny had told her that. 'If that is the case, let Daddy be jealous so he can love Mommy
"Where did you go, darling?" Alex sounded anxious. "I came home, but you were not here. Why did you leave without telling me?"Paige glanced at Caroline. "I have a prenatal checkup today, but I forgot to tell you yesterday. So, I asked Carol to come with me.""Ah, alright then. I'll pick you up from the hospital later!" Alex assured."It's fine! I want to go shopping with Carol later," Paige rejected Alex."Alright then. Be careful, and I'll wait for you at home," he said.After hanging up, Caroline asked, "Why won't you let Alex know that you're having a fever?""Better not. Alex has been really attentive to me during this period. He'll be anxious if I tell him everything. I don't want to make it too hard for him," Paige said, caressing her belly with a gentle gaze.Caroline placed her palm on Paige's slightly bulging belly. "The baby will certainly be attentive, considerate, and responsible like its father."Paige smiled at Caroline. "Carol, what do you think I should name it
Caroline thought about it as her phone rang once more. This time, it was Eira calling."Carol! Our yard is filled with supplements!" Eira exclaimed in panic.Caroline asked in astonishment, "What do you mean it's filled with supplements?"Eira replied, "I don't know! I just returned from grocery shopping and found a lot of supplements here!""How much is 'a lot'?" Caroline couldn't fathom Eira's shock."There are probably dozens of boxes at a glance!" Eira exclaimed.Caroline was rendered speechless.'What did Evan say about me finishing them all? How can I possibly finish dozens of boxes of supplements in a night? What is he thinking anyway?'"Get the bodyguards to move the supplement boxes into the warehouse. We shall distribute some to everyone tonight," Caroline decided."Alright… Carol," Eira agreed.Caroline sighed after ending the call and headed to the examination room. She opened the door and noticed it slightly ajar. The doctor was inside, but Paige was not."Docto
Dazed, Paige rested her chin on Caroline's shoulders. "You know, Carol, I was scared when I found out I was pregnant. But Alex's caring support after I told him helped me let go of my fear and fully embrace this child."Gradually, I felt a deep connection with the child, as if we were one and couldn't be separated. I also eagerly anticipated the childbirth. He is my precious darling, and I'll risk anything to protect him. But then, I didn't expect to contract this disease."What do I do about the child? What will happen to him... Carol, the doctor said he will get infected, too. He'll carry this virus for life if I give birth to him."But I couldn't bring myself to abort. I just couldn't... Besides, if people find out about my illness, they'll judge me unfairly. They might think I'm impure. But that's not who I am..."Paige poured her heart out, tears streaming down her face.Caroline also teared up. "Don't speak like that about yourself. I know the real you. Let's find a cure for
After that, Paige grabbed Caroline's hand and pleaded with the latter, "I'm begging you, Carol. Please don't tell Alex about this! Help me cover it up and stay with me when I get the abortion, okay? I can't let the child suffer in pain in the future!" Grief-stricken, Caroline looked at Paige. "Shouldn't you let Alex know about this?""No!" Paige refused firmly. "I'm begging you, Carol. Don't tell him!""He'll learn about your abortion sooner or later." Caroline didn't stop trying to persuade Paige. "Your misunderstanding with Alex will get worse if you keep it a secret from him and if he learns about it in the future.""Yes, I want that to happen!" Paige lost her mind and yelled, "What right do I have to be with him now? I'm infected with AIDS! I have AIDS! I'm afraid of disappointing and watching him get it with me!" Caroline felt sorry for Paige and asked, "Are you going to suffer through this alone?""I'm reaping what I've sown." Crying, Paige smiled helplessly. "I'm begging
Paige's belly was hit with excruciating pain, signaling the loss of her child. She suppressed her grief, looked at Alex, and called out, "Alex."Turning at the sound of Paige's weak voice, Alex rushed to her bedside and bent over. "Yes, I'm here. What's wrong, Paige? Tell me, okay?"Paige gnashed her teeth. "Alex...""Yes?""Let's stop seeing each other."A fatal blow struck Alex.Flabbergasted, he met Paige's eyes. "W-What did you say?"Paige repeated herself, "Let's stop seeing each other."Alex forced a smile. "Are you messing with me, Paige? It's not funny. Just tell me if you're ill, and don't worry about tiring me out. I'm willing to do anything for you and the baby. You—""The baby is gone," Paige interrupted Alex. "You don't have to do anything for me anymore because I've aborted the child."Alex's face stiffened upon hearing that. He stared at Paige in disbelief as blood drained from his face. "What did you say?""How many times do I have to repeat myself?" Paige so