Her Precious Baby

Gordon’s temple throbbed with frustration. “Mr. Golding, the competition is over. How should we proceed?” he asked Evander in a respectful tone.

“So, is it against the rules or not? Do you really need to bother me with such trivial matters?”

“Ah, I understand. Well, Angeline’s action did not meet the—”

“There’s nothing in the contract that states that I couldn’t change the script,” Angeline retorted sharply. “Besides, even if it really is against the rules, it isn’t my fault!”

It seemed as if Angeline had something more to say. She glared meaningfully at Denise.

“What nonsense are you spouting?”

“Ms. Campbell, you’re accusing me of speaking nonsense, but I wouldn’t dare to make any false allegations in front of so many people. After all, I still want to be in this industry.” She turned to Evander and smiled lightly. “I have a friend who works in the publishing business. He sent me a video some time ago. I’d like to show it to you, Mr. Golding.”

Nancy handed Angeline’s phone to her. Angeline tapped a few buttons. Then she turned the screen to Evander.

It was a video of several screenshots of a WhatsApp conversation. It was evidence of Denise’s manager bribing several magazines to sabotage Angeline.

Evander gave the phone to Denise. “I need an explanation for this.”

“It’s not what it looks likes. Those screenshots are fake, Mr. Golding. Please don’t believe such lies,” Denise countered in her own defense. However, her face had drained of color, and her palms were damp with cold sweat.

She had not expected Angeline to investigate her. Didn’t I hide my tracks well enough?

“I have a recording as well. Would you like to watch it, Ms. Campbell?” Angeline pressed on in a calm voice. She would not allow Denise to get away with her lies.

Denise pursed her lips.

“There will be no need for that.” Evander threw Denise a disgusted look. “Angeline will be the ambassador of Starlight Jewelry.”

voice was

face turned pale. Her fists were clenched tightly by her side. She bit her

head hanging shamefully.

eyebrows, rejoicing in her victory,

grunted in reply. His face was an indecipherable mask devoid of any emotion as he turned

ideas. She tugged at her father’s arm coyly. “It’s already noon! I’m

have

clapped excitedly. She skipped toward Angeline and pulled her hand. Then, in a pleading voice, she said, “Let’s take Angel with us. She hasn’t had

after what had just happened. It became clear to him

Angeline said gently, declining the invitation to save Evander from having to refuse his daughter.

come

torn. She did not want to disappoint the young girl. However, before she could speak, the man piped up, “The restaurant is

glanced at Evander

did not expect Evander to extend the

a bad

events to Gordon. Then she nudged Angeline toward Evander’s car. During the car ride, she pulled out her phone. The news of Angeline landing the public service announcement had

Those who had spoken badly against her

shoulders finally lifted.

moment, her phone lit

text message from the mysterious stranger who

o’clock tomorrow at Black

would often buy her coffee from Black Forest Café. For this unknown person to specifically suggest that café

here!” Floretta called out excitedly, pulling Angeline away from

they

typical of a Jetroinian restaurant. What made it different was the attention to detail in its decoration

“This way, please.”

a table by the window. It was a quiet corner from which they could watch the busy city through