The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 523 Family or Justice

Archibald's headlights cut through the darkness, lighting up the grocery store sign.

He took a deep breath and strode toward the store, his eyes focused and his steps determined. Just then, Celeste noticed him coming and a smile spread across her face as she hurried over.

"Archibald, you finally made it!" Celeste called out, almost jogging to meet him.

She didn't really care for Archibald. When she first came to Emerald City, her plan was to use Archibald's connections to get close to Michael. Who would've thought Archibald had a thing for Michael's ex-wife? It was both laughable and pathetic.

Unexpectedly, Archibald grabbed her arm. "Hold up, Aunt Celeste."

Celeste wasn't in the mood for small talk; she needed to get in the car and charge her phone. Plus, the issue with the shares was still hanging over her, and it was stressing her out.

"What do you want?" Celeste snapped, her impatience clear.

But she quickly forced a smile. "Archibald, I've got urgent stuff to handle! I've been freezing out here forever. Let's talk in the car!"

She tried to head back to the car, but Archibald's cold stare and firm voice stopped her. "Aunt Celeste, we need to clear some things up right now."

Celeste reluctantly stayed put, thinking Archibald was being ridiculous. Was he so hung up on Emily that he'd lost his mind? It was beyond her.

But since she needed his help now, Celeste took a deep breath and asked, "What is it?" Archibald looked at her, his expression dark and intense, like a predator eyeing its prey. Celeste shivered at the sight.

seen Archibald like this before. It was

even more, catching her

are you really that desperate

about?" Celeste denied

not desperate for money, why are you so obsessed with the Smith family shares? And why would you go so far as to harm Emily? Do you realize she's pregnant? What if something happens

in asking how he knew. It was likely

of Michael's dire situation, Celeste felt a surge of triumph. She knew she had no way back now, so she feigned calmness. "Archibald, what are you talking

everything. Stop pretending! Do you really think the Smith Corporation is that naive? Their family's been around for decades, and the elders are still

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flared, his eyes bloodshot

to drop the act. The facade of family harmony was pointless now; she had to lay

threaten Michael. If he wants to save Emily, he

You're my brother's son! How can you side with outsiders? Everything I do is for the Lancaster

his eyes filled with a cold, sorrowful smile. "For the Lancaster family? Do you realize

sentence, which hit her sensitive nerve, making her furious and her

do is for you all. I'm building our family fortune! You always wanted to pursue Emily. If

me more. You even tried to take her life." As Archibald was speaking, she suddenly caught sight of the Emerald City police, led by

Archibald across the face, cursing him as she did. "You worthless brat! You're sending the entire Lancaster family to the police! What good does that do you?

into the police car, Celeste continued to rage at Archibald. "When the Lancaster family falls, you'll understand

ears, reaching deep into