Chapter 294

“Strike first!” Julie exclaimed, “It’s as clear as day, Daphne. If you don’t want the press misconstruing your relationship with Lionel, why not beat them to the punch with a press release?*

A serious look crossed her face. “I’ve even got the perfect headline, Daphne Expecting Lionel’s Baby, Lionel Responds… Then you can fill the body with the usual stuff – that you’re just friends, the kind of friends who support each other through doctor appointments. You won’t be able to deny the baby’s existence because soon enough, Daphne, you’ll be showing. So, the best you can do is to say that Lionel was there as a supportive friend during the prenatal check-ups.”

Lionel glanced at Kieran, his eyes seemingly asking. Does your wife have something against me?”

Kieran shrugged, his expression clearly stating, You’re blaming my wife when you can’t handle your own?’

After giving her advice, Julie turned to Daphne, “But if you release this, you should know that Lionel probably won’t be recognized as the father. The omnipotent media will spin a thousand stories. For instance, I was painted as a cunning woman who used her child to climb the social ladder. They might say Daphne led a tumultuous personal life, and Lionel couldn’t confirm if the child was his, so he’d wait till after the DNA test to accept the child.”

Speechless, Daphne realized that Julie was the hidden scriptwriter.

Julie added, “If you end up together, it’ll be because Daphne, the woman of loose morals, used her baby to reach the top. If not, and you end up in court over the child, it’ll confirm the earlier narrative. So, think about it. Do you want to make your relationship public, or end up on the scandalous news with your child? Personally, I prefer the latter. After all, our Daphne is resilient, right?” Giving Daphne a wink, Julie laughed innocently.

Suddenly, Lionel realized that Julie was helping him.

Daphne rolled her eyes at Julie as she said, “Look at you, acting all wise! Weren’t you just brooding a minute ago? Now, you’re an expert on my life? What big life decision were you pondering over?”

Had her worry been that obvious? Daphne noticed it the moment she saw her?

Julie hesitated, looking at the door to Sansa’s room, “Dr. Brice just told me something about Sansa.”

“What’s wrong? Is Sansa’s condition worsening?” Daphne’s face turned serious, she grabbed Julie’s hand, “Don’t worry, she’s been fighting for so many years, and she’ll be okay!”

Since Daphne brought it up, Julie decided to tell her what Dr. Brice had said.

After hearing it, Daphne said firmly, “If Kyle really might be able to wake Sansa up, we have to try. What’s the point to hesitate about?”

“But Kyle was the one who kidnapped Emily,” Julie responded hesitantly.

“Do you trust Dr. Brice?” Daphne asked.

Julie did trust Dr. Brice, more than she trusted Kyle. Since she met him, he’d proven to be a man of integrity, even helping her transfer Sansa without fear of the powerful people involved.

the

the answer. For Sansa, she would do anything, even if

Kyle was unstable and dangerous, was Sansa any safer lying

I’ve always known

check on Sansa,” Daphne patted

protective husband, followed her quickly, grabbing Daphne’s arm. Daphne looked surprised, grabbing Lionel’s sleeve, “Lord

are priceless treasures” asserted Lionel, maintaining his grip on her

arm,

a nickname. What do you

want to have a daughter and have her marry my

“Why would we want our daughter to suffer at the

godson seems to have a close relationship with your ex-girlfriend’s daughter.” At that, Daphne let go of Lionel’s sleeve, pushed open the door,

and Julie shared a smile.

phone, “Shall we call

a deep breath, “I’ll do it. Let’s head back

**

Co.’s

Julie held her phone, Kyle’s number displayed

unsure of how to

on the couch, half her attention on her phone, half gasping

cup on

his direction, placing it on his desk before she

ended up sitting in his lap. She attempted to

up?” She didn’t resist, instead she turned to look at him, a smile on her face. “Tired?

His breath

then nodded. “Of

from his hold, moved behind him, and began to gently knead his shoulders.

my technique?” She leaned over him, her

head, his cool lips brushing against her soft cheek.

pressure on his shoulders, and laughed.

me?” He spun his chair

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