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.

never seen Archibald like this

Archibald's next words shocked her even more, catching her completely

really

you talking about?" Celeste denied it, but Archibald's

so obsessed with the Smith family shares? And why would you go so far as to harm Emily? Do you realize she's pregnant?

quickly. But there was no point in asking how he knew. It was likely Michael, in his desperation, had used all his resources

had no way back now, so

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

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bloodshot as

drop the act. The facade of family harmony was pointless

I did threaten Michael. If he wants to save Emily, he has to meet my conditions. What's the

side with outsiders? Everything I do is for the Lancaster family. But your loyalty

cold, sorrowful smile. "For the Lancaster family? Do you

wasn't angered by anything Archibald said, except for this one sentence, which hit her sensitive nerve, making her furious and her face turn

who disgraced the Lancaster family is your worthless brother Dean! I'll say it again, everything I do is for you all. I'm building our family fortune! You always wanted to pursue Emily. If I drag Michael down, wouldn't

"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, hiding not

"You worthless brat! You're sending the entire Lancaster family to the police! What good does that do you?

to rage at Archibald. "When

Archibald's ears, reaching