A shiver ran down Shelia's spine like a drip of ice water.

She'd once pegged Edgar as a gentleman easy to push over. But she'd been dead wrong.

He was as ruthless as they came, and his so-called affection was nothing more than a smokescreen.

What he wanted was just the Blair family's support to boost his influence in Seamar City.

Edgar's voice cut through the air, cold as steel. "If you don't want to end up like her, you'll toe the line and stay on my good side."

"I won't make that mistake." Shelia shook her head fervently. "As long as I remain Jade and your fiancée, I'll do whatever you ask." "Excellent!" Edgar shrugged off his coat. "Tomorrow, you'll accompany me to the hospital. You'll apologize to Michael."

"You want me to bow

Debra too,"

face drained of color. "No. I can't do

and Shelia wilted. "Just

you

shuddered even at

settle this privately, you'll be arrested. I'm sure you know what life in jail is like." Shelia

do it. I'll do anything to

morphing back into the affectionate façade she knew so well. "That's what I'm talking about." Shelia held her tongue, her eyes wide with fear. Only when Edgar left did she

glanced down at her slightly rounded belly, a spark of relief igniting within her. She was glad she hadn't gotten rid of the baby. Now she still

the hospital by Edgar's men. She entered the room to find Shelia already on her knees. Her eyes were downcast, and her voice was filled with remorse. "Mr. Austin, I'm so sorry. Please, forgive me." Debra raised an eyebrow. This was a

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