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.

focus on the fruit, gave a quick explanation. “The housekeeper got it from a different fridge, not

be true. Daniela didn’t like apples,

apple. It was the fact that Brad had been in the

holding came from the secondary fridge. I told him the pomegranates were prepared specially for Ms. Harper.” Cedric paused as he

his voice was calm, his expression had

he personally handled even her food, felt a spike of

a short nod.


prepared for Daniela that day were freshly picked by Cedric from the

uneasy, the housekeeper promised before leaving, “I swear,

the dim evening light, Cedric’s sharp features seemed even more unforgiving. His

day, as soon as her back was turned, Brad slipped

immediately approached him. “Mr. McCoy, I’m sorry, but Mr. Phillips said yesterday the kitchen is off-limits to guests. If you’re hungry or need

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