Pamela nodded and said, “It’s good that Corinne is alright. Her pregnancy is almost at full term, and I’m worried she might give birth prematurely if she gets too emotional. After all, the entire process from pregnancy to childbirth is very risky. Oh, and by the way, don’t tell your Grandpa about today. I don’t want that old fool to have any sort of prejudice against Corinne!”

“I understand,” said Francine.

Meanwhile, at the hotel.

Sophia danced alone in the room while listening to some jazz. Her attendant, Kevin, came in to deliver wine to her. When he saw how much she enjoyed her dancing, he asked curiously, “Why do you look so happy, miss?”

Sophia slowed her movements down and chuckled. “Do I look happy?”

Kevin nodded and uncorked the red wine. He then said, “You do! You seem to be in a particularly good mood today. Did something special happen?”

dancing. “That Corinne woman finally showed up

your rival in

her! By showing

understand any of that, but he nonetheless poured the glass of red wine and gave it to Sophia. “Does that mean you’re about to win Mister Jeremy’s

won’t be that easy,” said Sophia after taking a sip. “There’s still a long way to go before I can win Jeremy’s heart. Jeremy treats me as a friend right now, but the position Corinne occupies in his heart will finally be free once he develops a seething hatred for Corinne. I’m in no rush, though, so he can take

“You’ve been secretly in love with him for so many years, and Corinne never would’ve happened if you confessed to him earlier! After all,

confess her love at the beginning and use emotional blackmail to try and win Jeremy’s heart? In the

be worth the gains! A mature man like Jeremy would have self-respect and strong self-control. He won’t

effective—I’ll be there for him in silence, let him get used to my presence, and slowly make it difficult for him to

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