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Before I could answer, Claire continued, “I hope you’ll both take me with you everywhere once I’m better. We should be together like this every day-one happy family!”
Blake’s expression softened. “Of course. As soon as the doctor clears you, we’ll go wherever you want.”
Claire’s eyes found mine in the rearview mirror. “Don’t you agree, Anna?”
The expectation in her voice left no room for refusal. “Sure,” I managed.
I used to think she was just an exhausting princess. Now I see she’s a master manipulator.
Caroline and William were waiting at the entrance when we arrived at the Wright Estate. Caroline embraced me first. “Anna, darling! You look stunning.”
She moved to Claire next, pressing a kiss to her daughter’s forehead. “How are you feeling, sweetheart?”
Claire immediately looped her arm through her mother’s. “Still a little weak,” she murmured, her voice suddenly fragile.
William beckoned to me. “Anna, come see the new painting in the study. Just arrived from
Christie’s.”
As we walked, William’s voice dropped. “You know, you’ve always had excellent taste. Caroline would have adored you.”
The compliment warmed me unexpectedly. Whatever was happening in my marriage, William had always treated me with genuine affection.
After dinner, Caroline found me alone and drew me into the kitchen. Her eyes fell to my wrist, where Blake’s fingerprints had left faint bruises.
“What happened here?” she asked gently.
“Just an accident,” I replied, pulling down my sleeve.
Caroline handed me a cup of tea. “Alright, darling, you need to take better care of yourself. By the way, have you and Blake discussed children? William would love a grandchild before…”
Her eyes drifted meaningfully to my abdomen. I sipped the tea to avoid answering immediately. Would a child be the anchor that saves a marriage or the chain that binds you to a sinking ship?
“Alright, darling, I won’t push you anymore. After all, this is between you two. Would you take this to Blake?” Caroline asked, preparing another cup. “It’s his favorite.”
I nodded, suddenly grateful for her kindness.
Blake and Claire were huddled by the fireplace in the living room, speaking in low voices. As I approached with the tea, Claire’s smile faltered.
“Darling, Caroline’s fruit tea. They’re quite eager for grandchildren, you know. Perhaps we should give it serious thought,” I said.
Blake’s surprise was momentary, but he recovered quickly, accepting the cup with a nod. “I see.”
Claire’s fingers began twisting nervously in her hair, her expression hardening as she watched our exchange.
Blake took a sip of tea and commented, “It’s good.”
I leaned down and pressed a kiss to his cheek. “That makes it sweeter.”
Blake, watching William’s approving smile, surprised me by taking my hand and pressing his lips to my knuckles.
Claire’s face froze, her knuckles white where she gripped the armrest.
“I just remembered something!” she exclaimed abruptly, rushing toward a storage cabinet in the corner. “Anna, you’ve got to see this!”
“Who? Who’s getting engaged?” Jason sounded completely baffled.
I closed my eyes, the name almost too painful to speak. “Olivia.”
“What?!” Jason’s shock exploded through the phone. “Olivia? She’s engaged? With who?”
My fingers tightened around the phone until the plastic creaked in protest. “It doesn’t matter who,” I growled, a dark obsession creeping into my voice. “I won’t let her marry that man. She belongs only to me! I will get her back!”
The silence on the other end stretched for several seconds. Finally, Jason spoke, his tone cautious. “Um… brother, isn’t that kind of… unethical?”
“Ethics?” I let out a bitter laugh. “I don’t care about ethics. I only care that she stays by my side.”
Jason seemed at a loss for words. After a moment, he muttered, “Bro, I’ve never snatched someone else’s fiancée before, so I won’t pretend to understand. Good luck with that.”
(Olivia’s POV)
The break room at Moonlaw Legal Services buzzed with excited whispers as I approached. I slowed my steps, listening to the latest office gossip.
“Did you hear? Supervisor Phillips from Litigation resigned!” one of the junior lawyers whispered excitedly.
“For real? That’s so sudden. Why’d she quit?” Marcus Wilson leaned forward eagerly, always hungry for office drama.
“Heard she offended someone powerful and had no choice but to resign,” Valerie
Pierce added with a knowing look, clearly enjoying being the bearer of juicy news.
“Who did she offend?” Marcus pressed, his eyes wide with curiosity.
Valerie shrugged dramatically. “No idea…”
I walked past them without changing my expression, though inwardly I felt a small spark of satisfaction. Connor had worked quickly after that phone call from Heather.
Back in my office, I had just settled at my desk when the door was violently kicked open. Kenneth Westfield stormed in, his face contorted with rage.
“Olivia Winters, what do you mean by this? You dared to sue me?” he roared, waving a legal document in his hand.
Without sparing him a glance, I continued working on my computer. “Yes. You spread slander and defamation. Isn’t it normal to sue you? What’s so surprising?”
Kenneth’s eyes grew vicious as he slammed his palms on my desk. “What slander? Defamation requires fabricating facts and spreading lies. Everything I said was true. How is that defamation?”
“Tell it to the judge,” I replied indifferently, my eyes never leaving my computer screen.
His face turned an alarming shade of red. “You better withdraw the lawsuit or you’ll regret it!” he threatened through gritted teeth.
I suppressed a smile. Since defamation is a private prosecution, I had personally filed the complaint. But once convicted under law, Kenneth faced not just penalties but also disbarment-ending his legal career permanently.
“Why so anxious?” I asked with a hint of amusement. “The real drama has yet to come.”
“What do you mean?” Kenneth asked warily, his anger momentarily replaced by confusion.
Just then, Valerie Pierce barged in as well, her face flushed with anger. “Olivia
Winters, you actually sued me? I was just gossiping a bit. Was that necessary?”
Looking at my two furious colleagues, I finally raised my eyes from the computer.
“You two are lawyers, yet you indulge in slander against me daily. Don’t you know the consequences? Since you enjoy ruining your own futures, I’ll gladly help.”
“You-” Valerie started to curse but stopped herself mid-word. The realization that a conviction would destroy her career seemed to finally sink in.
She swallowed visibly and changed her tone. “Lawyer Winters, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have gossiped behind your back. Please withdraw the lawsuit, I beg you. I promise it won’t happen again.”
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