Surprise Gifts

Vanessa's POV

I heard the chairman’s boisterous voice before I even caught sight of him. He was talking with the Chef, as well as one of the assistant nurses. I had no idea that she was still around the mansion even.

I paused behind a wall, and took in a deep breath. Then I stepped forward. The sound of my heels cut into their conversation, and three pairs of eyes moved in my direction. Four pairs of eyes actually, if I included those of the chairman’s bodyguard in a jet black suit standing in the corner.

I plastered a bright smile on my face as I approached, and once I was close enough, I lowered my head politely at him.

“Good afternoon, Mr. Darnell. I was told you wanted to see me.”

He stared at me with delight in his eyes, before he let out an impressed laugh and motioned for me to sit down.

“Miss Sterling! Of course, I want to see you, you’re carrying my grandchild and that makes you so precious to me.” He smiled kindly. “You look so radiant, does this mean you are happy with the