everything alright? You said you weren't feeling we

second choice h

ou to the Laurents, but you weren't aro

roduced Blanche to that prominent family before, so why did I also have to be

rest suddenly. I'm sorry." I lied and continued ea

e any potential investors,

pression softened as his gaze

th several major investors last night. Includin

so it's easy for me to close a deal with

proud of you, dear,"

nd irritated. I had just mentioned feeling unwell, and here he

ith Mr. Brady? How did it

remembered that perverted old man and

se moments. I tried clearing my throat. I took a sip of wat

find out soon enough, especially once he spoke

during our meeting. He backed out for some

sted in our business for months?" My stepmo

advances towards me, asking for inappropriate private time

expression is cold and angry. "Are you serious?

I'm serious

was about to say, he cut me o

reful, more vigilant! Our future was at stake!" His voice ec

the room. Dad's face contorted with anger, disappointm

ess. Believe me. I tried convincing him to close a deal with us, but he was persistent. He was asking fo

nly had a problem with Mr. Brady after disappearing last night. Maybe you're lying to

eyes as she pleaded my case. Frustration and desperat

out something like this!" I almost yelled at them for

d, and voices rose i

ing it up to cover up your failure to acqui

o–

can close that deal with him. And then what now? You're trying to make a

ul words at me as if I don't have any

" Tension hung thick in the air as he looked at me with his furious expression. His face conto

ess, so reckless? So... Stupid!" His voice th

Tears welled up in my eyes as I fought to maintain m

ough of your reasons

ded once again, but he

at? You are just like your mother! Unable

g down on me, I felt my world crumble. Betrayed and cast aside by t

Mom into this?" I couldn't believ

I couldn't understand him either. Why did Mom suddenly become part of th

d been lifeless in his presence since earlier. I could clearly see the hat

, Natasha." He threatened me. I felt cold and numb. "I don't w

ps, I left behind the opulent mansion that had once been my home, carrying the w

_

ontinued to tremble uncontrollably. I couldn't fathom what my reaction would be

T-this can't be

he door of my condo unit sw

kit I was holding. I saw how her eye

sha! You're pregn

I am indeed pregnant. There was no doubt about it. Tw

asked and sat

cked eyes for a while, and her jaw dropped when she discovered t

Oh, my God! You di

d why I suddenly disappeared. At first, they couldn't believe it because this wasn't really me. I alw

e gone wrong. I can't believe this happ

o? Your dad will surely

ven recovered from what happened last week with Mr. Brady, and n

n't k

e guy is?" She asked while r

week, during the night of th

e until I decided to go home. He also asked for my number, but I didn't allow him to have it. I made up my mind that we c

getting involved with him. I don't even know his name! I don't have time

t interest

Why? Wh

e. That prominent family. Fuck me." I uttered and stood up

d. I think she likes him. I'm fucked