Kate pouted, “Don’t chase me away, Ivy. I know you’re pregnant. I came specially to congratulate you.”
Ivy curled her red lips slightly. “Thanks. You can leave now.”
Kate continued, “Honestly, I really didn’t expect you to actually get pregnant. I had someone look into It. For the past three years, you and Nate never consummated the marriage. Nate doesn’t have feelings for you, and you don’t like Nate either. You’re just a couple in name only.”
Ivy raised a slender brow. “What are you trying to say?”
Kate stepped closer.
“You don’t love Nate at all, do you? Three years ago, Grandpa forced you into this marriage with Nathan. Three years later, his grandfather teamed up with Grandpa to pressure you into getting pregnant as soon as possible. “The two promised you that as long as you got pregnant, I’d never be allowed to step through the Quinn family’s door again, and I’d never be allowed anywhere near Quinn Corporation. That was why you decided to get pregnant. “I didn’t expect you to succeed so quickly. How did you trick Nathan into having a child with you? You don’t even love him! He, and even the baby in your belly, are just tools to you.”
Kate laid out all her suspicions, then glanced toward the doorway.
Nathan wasn’t there.
She couldn’t tell whether Nathan had come to listen or not. In her heart, she prayed that Nathan had.
Ivy let out a cold laugh. “Looks like you planted quite a few spies around me. As for your questions, I’m not answering a single one. You can stay curious.”
Kate’s expression fell. “What…”
Ivy stood up. “And don’t come looking for me again. Otherwise, I’ll call Grandpa. You know consequences will be.”
actly what the
Kate’s hands, which were hanging at her sides, clenched into fists. She knew Roger was Ivy’s strongest backer, and that existed because of Nathan.
As long as Nathan didn’t want Ivy anymore, everything would fall apart on its own.
“Fine. I’ll leave,” Kate said with a dark look.
With that, she walked out.
She noticed the hallway was empty. Nathan wasn’t there.
Had he really not come to listen?
Kate stomped her foot in frustration and could only leave.
Ivy didn’t want to see Kate at all. She put away her design drafts, but Nathan still hadn’t shown up.
Why wasn’t he here yet?
Ivy took out her phone and dialed Nathan’s number.
The pleasant ringtone rang once before the call was answered. Nathan’s low, magnetic voice came through. “Hello.
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Ivy curved her lips. “Weren’t you coming to pick me up after work? Why aren’t your fiere yet
Nathan replied, “I’ve arrived.”
Ivy paused. “You’re here?”
Nathan said, “Turn around.”
Ivy turned and saw Nathan walking in.
Her lashes trembled. “When did you get here?”
Nathan held his phone to his ear and looked at her calmly. “I came with Kate.”
What?
Ivy’s expression changed. “Then everything Kate and I just said… You heard it all?”
Nathan lowered his phone and strode toward her with long steps. “You talked about a lot of things. Which part are you asking about?”
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
