Chapter 167

Inside her apartment, Suzan stared at the pregnancy test in her hand, heart pounding with excitement. Two bold red lines. She could hardly contain her joy.

Finally. She had done it.

After all her careful planning and anxious anticipation, her dream was coming true at last.

At first, Suzan wanted to call Mitchell right away and share the news. But almost immediately, she forced herself to calm down. She wasn't sure how Mitchell would react to her pregnancy.

Lately, Mitchell's attitude toward her had been hot and cold. Still, thanks to some subtle maneuvers on her part, things between them had improved somewhat.

But Suzan wasn't taking any chances. She needed everything to go perfectly. Her thoughts quickly turned to Adeline.

Suzan knew Adeline had always wanted a grandchild. If she found out Suzan was pregnant, she'd be over the moon.

a way to let Adeline know-casually, of course. But for now, she glanced at the clock. It was

Suzan had stepped away from the spotlight, but with a new collection in the works, her schedule was packed.

feedback and suggestions, asserting her authority with

boss's wife. After Effie's resignation, Suzan all but

staff treated her with respect, partly because Mitchell seemed to accept Suzan's takeover without protest. Naturally, everyone

had little understanding of design, and Suzan was hardly an expert herself. Worse, she liked to act superior, pretending to know more

everything lately, no

with her secret ace up her sleeve, she felt more confident

into what had once been Effie's office-she'd claimed it on purpose, a

supposed talents. The company was still

basking in her triumph, waiting for the designers to come in

wasn't long before her commanding voice rang out from her office. Outside, employees exchanged weary glances and shook

bear. How they missed having

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