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Nathan’s grip on my hand tightened,his breathing became a little heavier.
But he gave me a reassuring look,signaling trust.
Mrs.Sterling,gobsmacked,said,”There’s got to be a misunderstanding,right?”
Sophie with great certainty .”It’s true.I didn’t know Nathan liked Claire.We’d agreed I’d be the main wife,her the mistress…”
I stood,glaring at Sophie.”That’s all your fantasy.You trashed my dorm,and I haven’t even settled that score.”
Nathan backed me up,standing behind me like a fortress.
Sophie, felt a bit nervous and tugged at Ethan’s sleeve,but he ignored her,forcing her to press on:
“I saw Claire leaving from Ethan’s room. As his official girlfriend, it’s only natural for me to catch the mistress.”
Nathan didn’t spare her a glance,barking orders into his phone:
“Block all the information about my fiancée on the Internet ,especially today’s livestream.”
After dealing with it, he turned to Ethan.”This is the first and only time. Control your woman. If I hear her slandering your sister-in-law again, blame me for not considering our brotherhood.”
After saying that,he pulled me away.
Behind us came Sophie’s screams echoed.
Ethan kicked her to the ground,snarling,”You wretch, You made me be disgraced in front of my brother.I’ll kill you…”
Sophie’s whimpers faded.
That night at home,Nathan pressed his ear to my belly.
“I swear I hear the baby moving.”
Silly man—it was barely over a month. How could there possibly be fetal movement?
“You trust me?”
With his control issues,I thought he’d doubt me and lock me up again.
“Of course.My woman would never fall for that loser brother of mine.”
“Sweetheart,let’s get married tomorrow. Whether it’s a boy or girl, this baby will be my treasure.”
“But your dad said it has to be a grandson.”
Nathan scoffed.”He’s an old fossil.Ignore him.”
“But what about the inheritance?”
“Don’t worry,love.I’ve said it before—I could support you forever without you working a day.My overseas company’s already public.Just be my CEO’s wife.”
“But right now,the priority is…”
Suddenly,Nathan knelt,conjuring a bouquet and a sparkling ring.
“Dear Claire Everett,I swear to cherish you forever.Will you marry me?”
Flashes of our time together flooded my mind and I nodded with tears in my eyes.
“Yes, I do.”
At the moment, all I wanted was to give birth to the baby safely. As for dealing with Sophie, I could think about it later.
The next morning, Nathan eagerly dragged me to city hall for our marriage license.
Staring at the certificate,he beamed,the usually aloof CEO posting a rare photo to his socials.
My attention shifted to a nearby argument.
Sophie crouched on the ground,sobbing,while Ethan sat unmoved in his car.
“I can skip a wedding,forget a dowry—I just want a marriage license.Is that too much?”
Ethan snapped,”I told you,give me a son,and I’ll buy you a mansion.”
“It’s just a piece of paper.With our love,does it matter?”
Sophie murmured,”Just a piece of paper…”
Then she broke.”But that paper is all I want!”
Ethan lost patience.”If you insist on a license today, then you have to sign the prenuptial property notarization.But even if you have a son,you won’t get a cent.”
Sophie collapsed,sobbing,as Ethan closed the car door and drove away.
“Why?Why does Claire get everything effortlessly,while I scheme and still lose?”
She looked up and saw Nathan who was powerful and devoted.She gritted her teeth.
Out of his sight,she hissed,”If I’m miserable,you won’t be happy either…”
