It was fine if Minerva didn't ask her, but Vera felt guilty when she was asked. She shook her head and answered, "Nothing."

Upon hearing this, Minerva couldn't help but frown. Just as she was about to say something, Juliette smiled and interrupted, "Since you're here, I have some matters to attend to. I'll leave Minerva in your care." Vera stared at her gratefully and nodded, "Don't worry, leave it to me."

After Juliette left, she walked up to Minerva and asked, "Minerva, do you want some water? I'll pour some for you." Hearing this, Minerva couldn't help but frown. She looked at her thoughtfully. Vera felt guilty, thus she lowered her head.

"I'm fine. In fact, you don't have to take care of me here all the time. I am not a patient nor a child. I can take care of myself."

"What? No!" Vera shook her head vigorously. "Although you are neither a patient nor a child, you are a fragile pregnant woman. How can I let a pregnant woman stay here all alone?"

A pregnant woman...

Minerva lowered her head and caressed her lower abdomen.

She really didn't expect that she would have another life in her belly but at this very moment...

She closed her eyes and let out a heavy sigh.

She hoped that Maddox would return soon.

Back in the country.

Not long after the news regarding Maddox being involved in a plane crash was spread, the shareholders of the company all found out about this. However, the strange thing was that they were all calm and composed. It seemed like they didn't even know Maddox was involved in a crash.

Everyone was at ease.

Benedict waited in his own company for a few days, but he didn't receive any news nor even a single phone call.

assistant was so anxious that he went directly to the Yardley Corporation. Who would have expected that after he had expressed his thoughts, the board of directors ignored him and

so furious

went back

men have gone too far. They threw me out of the

but after hearing what he said,

regained his composure.

not to worry?" There was a hint of displeasure

so many days, none of them came to us. Young Master Benedict, you are also the son of the Yardley family. Why is it that Maddox can take over

words stopped in time. He saw that the aura around Benedict had become terrifying

say another word.

child? For Benedict, this word

an illegitimate child, and because Maddox was born earlier than him, he would never be able to inherit the family property. Even if he was born earlier, he was still considered an illegitimate child. Even though his mother had become a legal wife, everyone in the family knew that his mother was actually

if things

he had enough strength, he could have

he was the vice president. He had to listen to all of Maddox's commands. As long as Maddox didn't agree, there was nothing that he could proceed without his consent. The two of them were born rivals and he wanted to replace him. Maddox would naturally not be polite

between the two had lasted for

want to see you, then you'd better not go anymore. Just

assistant. Even Benedict was not anxious, so

night, Benedict received a

you know

in Yardley Corporation, Mr. Lowell had been very optimistic about him, but...

over the company, he

it was obvious

but he pretended to be polite and said, "Mr. Lowell, what can I

let out a dry chuckle at the other end and said directly, "Your assistant came here this afternoon. I've heard from the board of directors that Maddox is not found yet. However, I've already sent people to check

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