Chapter 15

Vivian didn't recognize the man sitting across from her. This wasn't the Alistair who'd always had a soft spot for her, whose eyes would warm when they landed on her.

He'd dumped dozens of women without batting an eye, but never her. She'd always been his exception.

That special treatment had convinced her she was the one who truly mattered to him the one who'd eventually win.

Now, the arctic chill in his eyes made her blood run cold.

"I didn't mean to cause a scene," she backpedaled, her voice going small. "These pregnancy hormones have me spiraling whenever you're not around. I keep thinking you'll just... disappear."

On cue, tears spilled down her cheeks, the perfect picture of a vulnerable pregnant woman in distress.

He just stared at her with cold detachment, as if she were a stranger who'd wandered into his office.

"Go home, Vivian," he finally said, his tone flat. "Rest. Take your vitamins. Stop thinking more."

A knock saved him.

"Enter," he barked.

through the folder. "Also, Faerwyn Industries is in trouble since Mr. Faerwyn passed. Their stock's all over the place, partners bailing left and right. They're weeks away from a cash flow crisis. Looks like Miss Elaine flew to San Francisco

on the next plane to San

door closed, Vivian couldn't contain

to

nodded, jealousy surged through her. She boldly

go. Baby and I need

to stay

he did, he'd regret it for the rest of

of pain through her heart. Vivian clutched his sleeve desperately, panic

never considered divorce. Vivian didn't understand why, but she knew this

be destroyed. She'd be relegated to mistress status forever.How could she possibly accept

to stop

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