When Caleb worked for his success, he was the highly sought-after Dr. Smith, with patients lining up to see him.

But when he leaned on his family's wealth, he was the wealthy heir of the Smith family, a man born into privilege.

With his status and connections, he never had to struggle for anything. If he wanted something, all he had to do was ask.

"You're right, I can't say I need your help with anything..." Vera replied.

"But you never know-I might need something from you one day. Let's just leave it at that." Caleb cut her off, his tone calm and indifferent.

However, Caleb's father, Mr. Smith, remained skeptical about the whole situation.

He approached Vera directly. "Did Caleb really agree to this?"

Just days ago, Caleb had been adamantly against it, yet now, after less than 48 hours, he had supposedly changed his mind.

"Uncle Smith, Caleb only accepted me because I put myself in front of him," Vera admitted honestly. "He doesn't want to see me struggling, and more importantly, he doesn't want to be bothered."

words were truthful. There was no

honest. Do

was low. "I

She knew exactly why.

Mr. Smith had picked her because she had no other choice.

task," Mr. Smith said firmly. "Pregnancy can be detected in as little as ten days. Starting today, I'll give you

expected him to lay out such

Mr. Smith wasn't entirely heartless. "If you don't conceive within two weeks, I'll still compensate you

wouldn't lose out

Smith or Caleb, both were doing

beyond grateful. "Uncle Smith, don't worry. I won't let

she was only saying this to reassure him.

even bother speaking

Vera immediately went to find Caleb and told him

an eyebrow. "Well, looks like

weeks, she would be replaced. His father would just find

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