Revenge After Death

Chapter 68

“Hmph. Many big names in Huma will show up tonight.” Ignatius scoffed and led me downstairs. He offered, “I’ll introduce you to them later as you’ll be my granddaughter–in–law soon. It’s about time you bear a son for the Lincoln family as well.”

I was aghast at his remark. Why did he need me to produce a son? It wasn’t like the Lincolns had a throne to be passed to a male heir.

However, when I considered the Lincolns‘ wealth and status in Huma, it did seem that they had a significant amount of inheritance to pass on.

“Grandpa…” I put on a look of stress. “Sure, babies conceived naturally are healthy and smart, what if I give birth to a girl?”

but

“You’re still young. I have some years left in me as well. Don’t worry, you can keep making babies in the next few years until you get a son,” Ignatius suggested impassively.

My lips twitched. Did he see Stephany as merely a tool for childbirth?

Anyway, Steven would remain of use to the Lincolns as long as I hadn’t produced the male heir that Ignatius so wished to see. I started wishing that I’d give birth to a girl.

Steve… go mad?” I

Ignatius shot me a glance. I wondered if they addressed him

struck me that Steve was Steven Lincoln to the

a smart kid, even a genius. Too bad he was driven crazy…” After some silence, he looked at me

focus on producing an heir. That’s the best thing

me, I assumed that

rumors out there that Steven is a killer… A serial killer who targets women. Even the maids at home are gossiping about it.

I’m afraid that he’ll…” I put on an act to

be crazy, but he’s no killer. Take my word for it. The rumors are baseless. For the safety. of you and your child, you should keep a

at the crime scene, and what was he doing there? How was he connected

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business world to the Lincolns‘ dinner party. The Fords, just second to the Lincolns in power, were naturally present

he really treasure Yasmin so much that he’d rather keep her tucked away

your precious granddaughter–in–law?” a