Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 496



Edith's words seemed to tighten the grip of Herbert holding her hand, his palm burning against her wrist with an intensity that was almost unbearable. Already dressed in his suit, the grey stripes lent Herbert an air of solidity and formality, a stark contrast to the passion they shared in bed. With an earnest tone, he explained, "Edith, taking the morning-after pill can mess with your hormones. It's not good for you."

Edith couldn't help but laugh, "You do realize that getting an abortion is even worse for your health, don't you?"

"Then keep the baby."

"Excuse me?" She gave him a disbelieving look. "Herbert, you can't possibly think you're being responsible here? We're divorced, and you still want me to have your child? Sure, in exchange for thirty percent of the Taylor Group's shares."

She knew Herbert held sixty percent of the Taylor Group's shares. Having a child and taking half of his shares seemed like a bold move, but Edith stood her ground confidently.

offer you real estate equivalent to the value of the shares, but the shares themselves involve too

thirty percent of the shares of a conglomerate was unimaginable even one percent was a decision to be made with extreme caution, Since taking over the Taylor family business, Herbert had always put family interests first, relegating everything and everyone else to a

made flawlessly.

of disappointment in her voice, "Herbert, don't forget, I'm

and held idealistic views about love. This was the main reason why she agreed to an arranged marriage and then decided to

deal-breaker for Edith. Content

want? Are the shares that

not about