The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 522 Another Capture

"How you holding up? You okay?" Candice, despite her youth, had plenty of experience running her family's business.

As the future heir to the family empire, she knew exactly what was on Archibald's mind.

Archibald's aunt, Celeste, had done some pretty awful things, even blackmailing Michael for half of Smith Corporation's shares.

If this got out, Archibald and the whole Lancaster family would be humiliated.

But what had Archibald done wrong? He didn't even know what was going on.

Thinking about this, Candice tried to comfort Archibald from her own perspective. "I'm a family heir too. I've been pressured by my family to study finance, go on arranged dates, marry for the family's benefit, all that stuff."

"So, from your point of view, you haven't done anything wrong. She's just your aunt, not your mom. Since she doesn't care about you, you don't need to worry about her.

"Even though you both share the Lancaster name, she married abroad a long time ago. Everything she's doing now is for her family overseas, not for you or your brother. So why should you be upset about it?"

Archibald looked up, a hint of gratitude in his eyes. After a moment of silence, he spoke slowly. "Maybe you're right, but she was my dad's favorite sister. She..."

"But no matter what, you shouldn't have to bear all this," Candice said seriously. "Your dad, up in heaven, wouldn't want you to pay for your aunt's mistakes, right?

"It's not fair, and it's not something you should have to do, Archibald. Wake up. You have a bright future ahead of you, and your aunt is an adult. She has to face the consequences of her actions.

"If you feel guilty, you can find her for Michael and personally take her to the Emerald City police. Maybe then you'll feel better."

Archibald knew Candice was right.

But it was hard to accept.

were gone, his beloved brother Dean had been led astray,

felt powerless, unable to

kept in the dark, having to send

thoughts swirled in Archibald's mind. He took a deep breath, struggling internally, but ultimately decided

to Candice, a flicker of gratitude

stood up, ready to leave. Before he did, he glanced

he was worried

of her child,

of this, Candice stepped forward, lowering her voice. "I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, I'll take care of Emily. I'll let

nodded, feeling a bit relieved. He hadn't expected this friend he met

but a warmth filled his heart. Now, all

like her

went wrong. Her phone died, she couldn't reach Michael, and her car broke

every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on

this unfamiliar place, what was she supposed

darker, and the deserted area felt even more silent. She gritted her teeth and thought of one person: her kind-hearted

had happened

If she called for help, Archibald would surely come to her

borrowed a phone from a nearby convenience store

enough, Archibald answered

I need you to come get me!"

right away. "Don't worry, Aunt

and easiest to fool. A simple excuse was enough to deceive him. Celeste sighed in relief

Celeste suddenly thought of Archibald's tone when he answered

but there

Could he know?