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.

like this before. It was genuinely

words shocked her even more, catching her

are you really that

talking about?" Celeste denied

Smith family shares? And why would you go so far as to harm Emily? Do you realize she's pregnant? What if something happens to her? Can you live with that? How could you do such

face went pale, her lips trembling. She hadn't expected Archibald to find out so quickly. But there was no point in asking how he knew. It was likely Michael, in his desperation, had used all his resources to seek help and suppress Celeste, leading Archibald to discover the

a surge of triumph. She knew she had no way back now, so she feigned calmness. "Archibald, what are you talking

is that naive? Their family's been around for decades, and the elders are still in charge. How

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bloodshot as

facade of family harmony was pointless now;

Michael. If he wants to save Emily, he has to

don't forget you're a Lancaster. You're my brother's son! How can you side with outsiders? Everything I do is for

sorrowful smile. "For the Lancaster family?

except for this one sentence, which hit her sensitive nerve, making

say it again, everything I do is for you all. I'm building our family fortune! You always wanted to

even tried to take her life."

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

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

Archibald's ears,