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
As expected, Mercer heard all about Calla's dinner date with Harlan.Mercer's grip tightened around his pen, and he wrote with heavy strokes on a document. His expression darkened immediately when he heard about it. Simon noticed Mercer's expression. So, he quickly said, "Mr. Garland, it's just a blind date. It's probably nothing…"Simon got tongue-tied halfway through his sentence because he knew Mercer was about to lose his temper. Mercer frowned and pondered for a moment. Then, he said, "Send the word. The company restructuring has to be completed by the end of this month, and the Riverford branch is to be dissolved at the same time!""Yes, sir." Simon went to work right away.After Simon left, Mercer pulled open his drawer and looked at the picture on the résumé. He grunted. "Woman, how dare you go on a blind date while carrying my child?"The blind date gave Mercer the urge to meet Calla again. It was time for him to show up. Initially, he was afraid that his true ident
It was almost the end of the month. Alicia went to the office and dragged Calla outside. "Where are we going?" Calla asked, puzzled. "The list of retained employees has been announced. Let's go take a look," Alicia said urgently.Calla replied, "You'll definitely get to stay."Alicia turned around and saw Calla's dejected expression. So, she comforted her, "You've always done a good job. Maybe you'll get to stay as well.""It'll be great if you get to stay. I'll be taking maternity leave soon anyway." The company found out about her out-of-wedlock pregnancy. She was definitely getting laid off. Not to mention, the manager of the HR department was in a relationship with Peggy, who would never allow her to stay.They arrived at the conference room where the list was shown. A lot of people were already there. The two of them were barely able to squeeze their way inside. Alicia searched for her name on the list anxiously, while Calla was not at all interested in the list. She r
Calla went to work at the headquarters of Atlas Enterprises for the first time on Monday. It was a new place, so she decided to have a makeover. She wore very formal attire that day—a black office dress with a red low-cut blouse underneath. Her shoes had a slight heel, and her hair cascaded neatly down her back.She looked very sharp and energetic. She really hoped to make a good impression on her new superior.But she'd had a stroke of bad luck. There was an accident that caused her to be stuck in traffic for 20 minutes.She got up early but ended up getting to the office late. She rushed into the office building urgently but saw a huge group of people waiting for the elevator. She looked at her watch and frowned. It was three minutes before 9:00 am. She was definitely going to be late. Being late on the first day of work would leave a bad impression. Her superior would definitely not take kindly to that.That wouldn't do. She couldn't be late. So, she turned around and head