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

next words shocked her even more, catching

you really that desperate for

Celeste denied it, but

go so far as to harm Emily? Do you realize she's pregnant? What if something happens to her?

he knew. It was likely Michael, in his desperation, had

She knew she had no way back now, so she feigned calmness. "Archibald, what

really think the Smith Corporation is that naive? Their family's been around for decades, and the elders are still in charge. How dare you go after their shares! Michael would

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flared, his eyes bloodshot as he confronted

tightened, and she decided to drop the act. The facade of family harmony was pointless

save Emily, he has to meet my conditions. What's

brother's son! How can you side with outsiders? Everything I do is for the Lancaster family.

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

Archibald said, except for this one sentence, which hit her sensitive nerve, making her furious and her face turn

Dean! I'll say it again, everything I do is for you all. I'm building

voice icy. "Your actions only make Emily despise me more. You even tried to take her life." As Archibald was speaking, she suddenly caught sight of the Emerald City police, led by Murray,

You're sending the entire Lancaster family to the police! What good does

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

Archibald's ears, reaching deep