Chapter 1697:

Brad wandered toward the refrigerator.

As he opened the door, the housekeeper quickly added, “Those fruits are reserved for Ms. Harper. Mr. Phillips brought them exclusively for her. They’re from his private garden—no one else should touch them. If you’d like fruit, I’ll take some from the secondary fridge and clean it for you shortly.”

Daniela’s pregnancy made her crave pomegranates.

Cedric peeled them for her daily, placing the ruby seeds into a dainty dish. Before shutting the fridge, Brad fixated on the vibrant pomegranates resting in the crisper drawer.

As Cedric came down the stairs, something felt off. His gaze landed on Brad, who was lounging in the living room, right in Daniela’s favorite spot. Cedric’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Then he noticed the apple Brad was casually holding, and his brows furrowed.

fruit, gave a quick explanation. “The housekeeper got it from

like apples,

It was the fact that Brad had been in

the full story. “The apple Mr. McCoy was holding came from the secondary fridge. I told him

was calm, his

Cedric doted on Daniela and how he personally handled even her

gave a short nod.


Cedric from the tree outside the villa. He also threw out

promised before leaving, “I swear, I won’t let anyone

dim evening light, Cedric’s sharp features seemed even more unforgiving. His voice was low and

as soon as her

Mr. Phillips said yesterday the kitchen is off-limits to guests. If you’re hungry or need anything,

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