The peace in the ward was immediately destroyed the moment Jill stepped through the door. Calla frowned in disdain. It was clear that Jill and her side of the family were there to fight for Cedric's inheritance. They never even visited him since he fell ill."Can't you just let Dad rest in peace in his final moments?" Maurice asked angrily. JIll immediately stopped acting sad and snapped, "Cedric is on his deathbed, Maurice. Shouldn't he tell us about the inheritance of the house and the reimbursement of funeral expenses by the government?""Dad isn't dead yet. Besides, the government will only reimburse us after Dad's passing." Maurice was an honest and straightforward man. He was no match for Jill when it came to arguing. Then, Rudy chimed in, "Maurice, you can't expect to take all the money for yourself. We're both Dad's sons.""You…" Maurice's face paled from anger.Tasha quickly went up to him and supported him. She said worriedly, "Are you having a heart attack?""Th
Tasha was a woman, after all. When she saw Rudy approaching menacingly, she grabbed Calla's arm in fright. Calla looked at Tasha, who was panicking, and Cedric, who was at death's door. Then, she glared at Rudy and yelled, "If you insist on causing trouble, I'll call the cops and tell them you were the ones that killed Grandpa!"Then, I will contact newspaper publishers and tell them we have news that will make the headlines. A veteran killed by his evil son's antics. He isn't even dead yet, but his son was already after his property. This will surely attract a lot of attention!"Calla had no respect for Rudy at all. He hadn't been a father to her all these years. One time, the situation got so hard that she asked for money from him. Not only did he refuse to give her any money, but he had also slapped her. Despite that, he provided Peggy with a pampered life. Calla swore to herself that she would never acknowledge Rudy as her father. She was able to intimidate Rudy and the o
"You're five weeks pregnant, but you don't know about it? What a careless parent you are. Get some rest, then get yourself checked into the hospital. It would be best if you can contact your family to come keep you company."The doctor shook her head and left. Pregnant? Five weeks? Calla only began to grasp what was happening to her after a few minutes. She felt an urge to cry as she looked at the report in her hands.That handsome gigolo brought so much bad luck. He caused her to lose 650 dollars a while back, and the examinations she just did cost over 1000 dollars. That wasn't even the worst part. He even left a little gigolo baby in her. She was about to become a gigolo baby's mother!She was extremely unwilling to accept the fact, but after pondering over it for several hours, she decided to give birth to the baby. She didn't have the heart to end the baby's life.She steeled herself and decided to stay at the hospital to keep the baby safe. Luckily, it was Saturday. She
After a while, Simon mustered his courage and said, "Mr. Garland, according to the investigation I've done over the past few days, Calla is definitely not planted by anyone."Initially, Mercer suspected that someone had arranged for him to sleep with Calla for the night. After all, that was too much of a coincidence. He had just arrived at Riverford, and someone managed to get in his bed already. The person was even an employee at the branch office. So, he had Simon investigate for two whole weeks. But it turned out to be a complete coincidence. It was like they were destined to spend the night together. Noticing that Mercer had not said anything for some time, Simon said worriedly, "Ms. Sherman is pregnant out of wedlock. I'm afraid she might opt for an abortion."Mercer frowned deeply when he heard that. He immediately said, "Go and make sure none of the hospitals in the city perform an abortion for her.""Yes, sir." Simon went to work immediately. "Also…" Mercer said.Si
A black Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase stopped on the side of the road, in front of a towering office building.The morning rush was in session. Everyone on the streets was rushing to work. The person in the backseat of the car was looking out the window. His gaze quickly fell on a silhouette before him.…Calla stopped wearing heels and makeup to work. She even started to walk slower. The doctor had said that during her first trimester, the risk of miscarriage was higher. So, she had to be more careful to prevent one from happening.Mercer's gaze shifted as Calla walked. When she passed the car, he finally got a good look at her face. He didn't even get to look at her clearly in the morning after their night together.He noticed that she looked prettier in person. Her skin was glowing, her hair was glossy, and her features were soft and lovely. Although she didn't possess an otherworldly beauty, she was still a sight for sore eyes. He pursed his lips slightly to express
Alicia looked at Calla and said tentatively, "The people in the office have been saying that the Iron Lady's chubby son has fallen for you and that she wants you to be her daughter-in-law. That explains her sudden change in attitude toward you."Calla was amused by what she heard."And you believe that? You know the situation I'm in. Would his son agree to be the father of my child?" Calla asked in a lowered voice."You're too good for him even if you're pregnant. I hear that her son is extremely overweight and mentally challenged. No woman in their right mind would want to marry him.""These people are crazy. They're actually spreading an empty lie like it's the truth." Calla shook her head with a smile."I bet they are just jealous that the Iron Lady is giving you preferential treatment, but they don't know why it's happening."Suddenly, Calla heard some people arguing behind her. She turned around and saw that Peggy was arguing with the chef."I want a serving of the soup sh
"Doesn't Calla have a boyfriend she has been dating for a few years? Maybe they're getting married soon," Jeanne said.Peggy shook her head immediately. "That guy broke up with her and went overseas a few months ago.""Then whose baby is she carrying?" Jeanne asked surprisedly.Peggy thought for a while. Then, an idea formed in her head."I dare say that the origin of her baby is probably quite suspicious. Getting pregnant out of wedlock is a serious issue for our company. "Besides, the company is being restructured. There's no way the company would keep a pregnant woman who might take maternity leave at any time and won't be able to focus on work." "You mean…" Jeanne frowned as she looked at Peggy.Peggy whispered in Jeanne's ear, "Aren't you in the finance department too? Find proof of her pregnancy as soon as possible. Then, report her to the HR department. I'll be able to get a reward for you with my connection with the HR manager.""I do not have a grudge against Calla.
On a quiet evening a few days later, Calla sat in a charming steakhouse as she waited for her blind date.Honestly, she didn't really feel for professors. She was just there to go through the motions. So, she thought long and hard for a plan.At 7:00 pm sharp, a man in a white shirt, gray slacks, and gold-framed glasses sat down in front of Calla."Hi. My name is Harlan Engler. I'm 31 years old and a local. I currently work as a lecturer at Southera University." Harlan's introduction was short and simple. Calla threw him a couple of glances. Then, she lifted her chin and said, "I have a few questions for you."Harlan was a very elegant man. He exuded the temperament of a scholar. He probably wasn't a snobbish academic.Calla really didn't want to agitate the man. But she wouldn't be able to break free if she didn't do so."I'll answer your questions to the best of my abilities." Harlan smiled, revealing his pearly whites."Do you have a house?" Calla glanced at him.While R