CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Mrs. Lucas smiled faintly, her voice steady. "As long as she treats us well, that's all that matters. After all these years, I've stopped chasing after perfection."

"Can love put food on the table?" Mrs. Hughes lowered her voice, leaning in. "It's always best to find someone equally matched. Take my daughter, for example. Raised in a family of scholars, educated in arts and literature, and now she's grown into a stunning young woman." "Really? I haven't had the chance to meet her yet, but if she's anything like her mother, I'm sure she's very beautiful." Mrs. Lucas responded with a polite compliment.

Mrs. Hughes seemed momentarily pleased, but when Mrs. Lucas didn't take the bait, she sighed inwardly, feeling a bit deflated. Just as she was about to push the conversation further, Jamie walked in from the hall.

"Oh, you're back already?" Mrs. Hughes said, trying to mask her disappointment with a polite smile.

"Ben's firm is busy," Jamie replied coolly as she gathered a few items from the table.

As Jamie headed out, she wasn't surprised when Mrs. Hughes followed her.

"Jamie, do you have a moment?" Mrs. Hughes asked, her tone suddenly sharper.

her. "Is there something you'd like

Hughes glanced around, then gestured toward her room. "Let's talk privately.

a moment's hesitation, Jamie nodded. Once inside, Mrs. Hughes dropped her polite facade, her eyes

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calm but sharp. "And what exactly are you

you can. I'll give you a generous sum of money to step aside and vacate the position. I promise, it'll be the best deal

just bargaining chips in your world?" Jamie shot back,

men for money. You can try to deny it, but I've seen too many times,"

asked, "Do you know why

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