CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

"You sent that girl away? I honestly thought you'd keep her around, maybe even adopt her," Yvette teased.

Karina choked on her water, launching into a series of startled coughs. "Adopt her? What nonsense are you talking about? She's an adult! How would that even work?"

The thought alone was absurd. Adopting a grown woman? Not only was it unfeasible, but considering their earlier dynamic as semi-rivals, it was outright bizarre. Just imagining it gave Karina goosebumps.

Yvette, unfazed, leaned lazily against Karina's desk, sipping from her water cup like she hadn't just said something ridiculous. "Anyway, I heard you've taken on a new research project?"

Karina shot her a skeptical glance. "How do you always hear about these things so quickly?"

Yvette smirked. "Please, who do you think I am? They call me the *Queen of Internal Medicine Gossip.* Now, spill!"

a trace of resignation on her face. "Yes, I've been selected for a project, but nothing's been finalized yet. I heard they're organizing a visit to the main headquarters soon, but I haven't received any official updates. I

process by now. But this one was different. The moment she read the

passed with no updates. She couldn't bring herself to ask Wilfred directly. He was swamped with responsibilities, and

You've just been so busy taking care of

for

heard you might be going abroad! Hey, can you talk to the director and see if

"I'll need to confirm it

another moment, she hurried to Wilfred's office. Her steps quickened with every second,

knowing. "By the look on your face,

nodded, catching her breath. "So,

glass and carefully adjusting the temperature before handing it to her. Wilfred's meticulous