Richest Mogul

Chapter 1701

Aiken's expression changed upon hearing Wendy's words. "Have you thought this through? This is the only call I'll make to you."

He could tolerate Wendy's little temper tantrums, but he wouldn't indulge her too much. He wouldn't change the rules for her.

"Aiken, thank you for everything you've done for me over the years. But please don't tell Simona about me. Let's just pretend we never knew each other. I wish you well.

"If it weren't for your help back then, I wouldn't be where I am today. From now on, we each go our separate ways," Wendy said with a smile.

Even though they were talking over the phone and couldn't see each other's faces, he still chose to smile while saying these words. It was time for them to move on.

Aiken was silent for a few seconds before ending the call.

After hanging up, Wendy immediately blocked Aiken's number. She knew that, given his personality, he wouldn't call or try to contact her again.

She lowered her head and gazed at the slight bulge of her abdomen, her face soft with tenderness.

Aiken sat alone in his study for a long time, all the way into the late hours of the night.

Simona hadn't come home today, and she rarely

am, Aiken dialed Zera's

the past few days. As soon as she received the call, she nearly jumped out of her seat. "You finally called me, Aiken! You have no idea how scared I've been these past few days. I thought you might not want

you?" Aiken asked

replied, "I'm staying in the apartment you gave

for me,"

up in bed, her heart

She hadn't

weight lift off her chest when she saw his name on the screen. She had always believed that Aiken wouldn't lose interest in her.

and took a shower. Then she stood

preparing, Aiken was just

Simona raised an eyebrow. She asked,

instead asked, "Why

and some karaoke," Simona replied, waving her

Zera, so don't worry about me.

it. Today it could be Zera by Aiken's side, and tomorrow, it might be someone else—just not