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"You're still here.." Gael said to Kim."Do you want her to go Gael? Do you want the Mother of your unborn child out of this house?" Mrs Edgar said to Gael, walking into the dining room majestically."Mother, that wasn't what I meant." Gael said, trying to maintain his composure as he took his seat."It's never what you meant," Mrs Edgar responded with a hint of sarcasm, her eyes fixed on Kim.There was a palpable silence in the room, the tension between Gael and his mother was almost tangible. The silence spoke a thousand words until Mrs Edgar broke it."Linda," she called out.Linda came out of the kitchen almost immediately, her eyes darting between Gael and Mrs Edgar, sensing the underlying tension in the room."Yes ma'am, you called for me." She said, trying to maintain a neutral tone."Yes I did, pack these other plates from the table, we're complete already on the table." Mrs Edgar said, her tone dismissive.Linda was about to obediently pack the plates when Gael stopped her.
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"Mrs Edgar," Kim called after Mrs Edgar.Mrs Edgar turned around to face Kim, her expression curious. "Kim.. we didn't discuss you coming over today, did something come up?" She asked."Yes Mrs Edgar, can we talk in your room? It's somewhat discreet," Kim said, trying to sound composed.Mrs Edgar raised an eyebrow, a hint of suspicion in her eyes. "Alright then," she said, heading for the stairs, Kim following right behind her.As they entered Mrs Edgar's room, Kim closed the door behind her, ensuring their conversation remained private."What's going on, Kim? Why the need for such secrecy?" Mrs Edgar asked, folding her arms."Mrs Edgar, I got here this morning to confront Elma," Kim said, trying to choose her words carefully.Mrs Edgar looked intrigued but also apprehensive. "Go on," she said, gesturing for Kim to continue."Well, Gael and Elma... they had a moment last night," Kim said, watching Mrs Edgar's reaction closely."A moment? What kind of moment?" Mrs Edgar asked, her voic
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"It's alright. I've learned not to take everything to heart," she said, taking a deep breath and feeling the gentle breeze on her face.Gael reached out and gently took her hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "You're strong, Elma. Stronger than you think," he said sincerely."Thank you, Gael. Your support means a lot to me," Elma said, feeling a warmth in her heart."You're welcome," Gael said, a hint of tenderness in his eyes. "And I meant what I said earlier, I'll always be here for you."Elma smiled, feeling a sense of comfort in Gael's presence. "I know, and I'm grateful for that," she said.Trying not to sound accusatory, Gael decided to ask Elma about what Kim told him."Elma, can we talk?" Gael said, his voice calm and composed.Elma looked up at him, her eyes reflecting confusion. "Of course, Gael. What's on your mind?" she asked, her voice tender."I had a strange conversation with Kim earlier, and she mentioned something about you being at the same eatery she was yesterday
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"I can't believe Gael just walked out on me, how dare he!" Mrs. Edgar stated, frustration evident in her voice."Not to worry, Mrs. Edgar. He'll come around. Give it time. For now, let's focus on making sure that blogger doesn't get paid a higher fee to take the news down," Kim replied, trying to calm her down."You're right, dear," Mrs. Edgar said, regaining her composure."We need to act fast and handle this situation strategically," Kim suggested."Yes dear, you focus on that while I figure out how to make Gael see Elma for who she truly is." Mrs Edgar said and left the living room. *******Gael, on his way to his car, his phone rang again. He checked the caller ID and saw it was his personal assistant.He quickly answered,"Sir, the matter at the office requires your immediate attention," his assistant informed him."I'll be there right away," Gael replied and ended the call.With a quick nod to his bodyguards, they understood the situation without him saying a word. One of them
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"Kim in her apartment settled on a couch and dialed her contact's number."Hello Kim?" The voice responded."Hi, so I was thinking.. why don't we reschedule in a more discreet place and talk better," Kim said."The last one was a disaster, what's the guarantee you won't be followed this time around. I'm risking my career in this and I hope you know," he said."I know, the last time wasn't a total disaster. Although Elma was there, she wasn't following me. It was a coincidence.. but fortunately, I was able to implant in Gael's head that Elma could have been the one behind the news of my pregnancy," Kim said."That was a smart move, but I doubt Gael would buy that. He's way more in love with her than you could think," Kim's contact said."And how do you know that?" Kim asked, irritated by what her contact said."Leave that to me. What do you need us to do next?" he said."When we see, we'll discuss. I'll text you the address later," Kim said and immediately hung up.Kim groaned in annoy
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Mrs Edgar arrived at the office to see her son, Gael. "Is my son in the office?" Mrs Edgar asked the receptionist."Ma'am, you're welcome ma. Yes he is, he just got out of a meeting with the Investors." The receptionist said."Alright, thank you." She said and walked majestically to the lift to Gael's office.She entered and pressed the button for the last floor.As the elevator got to the last floor and the doors opened, she was greeted by the busy and professional atmosphere of his office. The PA led her through the sleek and modern space, passing by dedicated employees engrossed in their work.As she approached Gael's office, she could hear the muffled sounds of phone calls and the click of keyboards. She took a deep breath, mentally preparing herself to have a meaningful conversation with her son about Elma."Gael's PA knocked on the door before opening it slightly, announcing, "Mrs. Edgar is here to see you, Mr. Gael.""Oh, thank you. Let her in," Gael said.Mrs. Edgar entered
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Kim spent her day in her apartment, desperately trying to erase all traces that led to her spreading the false news of her pregnancy. It was all a scam, a desperate attempt to keep Gael from leaving her completely.Exhausted from her efforts, she fell fast asleep. However, her slumber was short-lived as her phone rang, jolting her awake."Hello, who's this?" She asked, checking the caller ID, but there was no name displayed."It's me, the blogger. The news has been taken down because we received a bigger offer," the voice on the other end said."What do you mean by a bigger offer? Do you know how much I paid you the last time??" Kim asked, irritation creeping into her voice."Yes, ma'am, but there's nothing we can do. It's the highest bidder or nothing, and this time around, the highest bidder came with a warning that if we were to put it up again, we'd be sued," the blogger explained.Kim sighed, frustration evident in her tone, "I can't believe this!""That's why I called. It was n
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Gael got down to the ground floor from the elevator, and as soon as the doors opened, he was greeted by a swarm of reporters. Flashing cameras and microphones surrounded him, all eager to get a statement about the rumors circulating in the media."Mr. Gael, Mr. Gael!" one of the reporters called out, pushing forward to get closer to him.Gael took a deep breath, trying to remain composed despite the overwhelming attention. He knew he couldn't avoid the questions, so he approached the reporters, maintaining a professional demeanor."I understand that there are rumors circulating about my personal life," Gael began, his voice steady and firm. "I want to assure everyone that I take my responsibilities seriously, and any allegations being made are false.""But Mr. Gael, is it true that Kim is pregnant?" another reporter pressed, trying to get a direct answer.Gael remained poised, carefully choosing his words. "My private life is just that - private. And I would appreciate it if you wou
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