The Heir's Secret Bride

Jaylen nodded and did not say anything.

After dinner, Maeve took small sips of the medicine. The discomfort in her lower abdomen gradually eased, and her mind relaxed.

"Let's talk about the price, Jaylen said.

Maeve felt nervous. "Go ahead"

Previously. Jaylen had wanted her hand to test her, but she knew deep down he would really dare to take it.

What does he want this time?" Maeve thought.

Jaylen's gaze stopped on her abdomen. "I want your child."

Maeve abruptly stood up and looked at him with a pale face. "You want my child?"

"Don't get me wrong: I'm not interested in an unborn child," Jaylen said, his hand touching the corners of his eyes. "I just want your child to follow me and learn medicine after he's born, to carry on my legacy." So, this's what he means, Maeves felt relieved.

While Maeve heaved a sigh of relief, confusion appeared in her eyes. "If you want to take in students, many people are willing. Why did you choose my unborn child?"

'Could the miracle doctor's eyes be so sharp that he could see through my belly, and determine that the embryo would grow into a medical genius? It's ridiculous! Maeve thought.

Jaylen's eyes were cold and gloomy. "What do those people have to do with me? They're just some vulgar people who'll annoy me

Maeve was a little flattered. Then 1.."

"You seem a little less annoying." Jaylen said.

Maeve was speechless. "Thank you so much, she said in her heart.

Maeve thought for a while. "Dr. Chatterly, the child isn't born yet. I don't have the right to decide for him rashly. Can you

wait until..."

"No, I can't," Jaylen said before Maeve could finish speaking.

"What if it doesn't have medical talent in the future...

"That's not my concern."

child. For some reason, Maeve was helpless. This miracle doctor is really willful. But now, he's the only person who can help me. Regardless of his reason for taking in my child as a student, one thing for sure is that he'll not harm me and Maeve had such an intuition my

"Alright. Maeve finally made up her mind. He looked at Jaylen and said, "I promise you."

Jaylen seemed to have smiled, but it was too faint and quickly disappeared. Maeve even thought she was hallucinating

At night, lying on the bed in the guest room, Maeve somehow could not fall asleep.

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The moment she closed her eyes, everything that happened during the day would automatically appear in her mind.

She had thought about how Byron would react upon hearing about her pregnancy, but she had always held onto a glimmer of hope, believing that he might not be so ruthless.

However, she was completely wrong. His previous kindness toward her was built on the foundation that she would quietly accept her role as a nominal wife. He would not have treated her so ruthlessly if he had any feelings for her.

Maeve buried her face in the pillow and pressed her pale fingertips against her heart, trying to expel the pain that could not be ignored. Those past sweet and warm moments were like blades, repeatedly piercing her heart, causing her to curl up in pain, utterly at a loss. Maeve rested in Jaylen's villa for several days. After feeling better, she went to Eternal Hope.

"Why did the Mcdaniel Group suddenly target our company? We didn't offend them."

"It's all because of Maeve on the 21st floor. I heard she harmed Mr. Mcdaniel from the Mcdaniel family. Therefore, the Mcdaniel Group is fully geared to deal with our company. It's truly an unwarranted disaster."

"The launch event for the next quarter's new collection is approaching soon. If something goes wrong at this critical moment, it would be a huge blow to the company's reputation and resources

"That's right. I heard the management team held a meeting and wanted to sack Maeve. Without Ms. Mason protecting her. she would have long...

In the elevator, those who saw Maeve enter shut their mouths. However, they did not stop sizing her up with disdain.

Maeve lowered her eyes in embarrassment and tightened her grip on the strap of her bag.

When she reached the 21st floor, Leah called her over. However, Leah did not ask her what she had done. Instead, she reassured her not to be afraid, stating the company would not fail to protect its designers. "Otherwise, what's the point of running a company?" Maeve was silent for a long time. "Ms. Mason, I'm very sorry for the trouble and impact I've caused the company. Actually, I came today to resign."

"What did you say?" Leah was shocked. "Don't take things too hard. Those rumors are all baseless. You...

"It's not because of this." Maeve's voice was very soft. "It's due to a personal reason. It has nothing to do with this."

like Leah was puzzled. "Then you can just take leave. Why do you have to resign? You probably don't know yet. The fashion designs you submitted previously have been selected. That's a rare opportunity. Are you really going to give it up just

that?"

Maeve bit her lower lip. Of course, she did not want to give it up. It was the result of her efforts for a long time, something she was about to reap. It was with her heart and soul.

But if she did not give up, Byron would never stop targeting and suppressing Eternal Hope. The company's willingness to protect her was an act of goodwill, but she could not accept their protection without taking action. She loved this place, and it was precisely because of this that she knew she had to leave.

In the end, Leah failed to convince Maeve. Therefore, she could only call Alex for help.

Alex had been in seclusion recently for creative work and was taken aback upon hearing the news. "How did this happen? Where did all those groundless rumors come from?"

"If I knew, would I need to look for you? Hurry up and call Maeve. The person who stirred this up is targeting her, forcing

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her to leave." Leah was extremely anxious.

"I understand. I'll look for Macve now."

Leah was a little surprised. "Are you coming out of seclusion right now? So soon?"

Alex stared at the blank paper on the table and rubbed his glabella. It was the first time he had failed to sketch a line after being in seclusion for so long. The impact of Maeve on him was more profound than he had imagined

Maeve left Eternal Hope and wandered on the street like a wandering soul. The red light was on and she stood by the roadside and stared blankly ahead.

'My child, my job, Byron seemed to have destroyed them one after another. What will happen next? Must he be so ruthless?"

Maeve felt lost.

"According to sources, the current president of the Mcdaniel Group will be hosting an engagement party on the third of next month. The woman is suspected to be the daughter of a prominent family. The two had dinner at a famous restaurant a week ago, and were photographed..."

On the LED screen of the commercial building in front, the host announced the latest entertainment news clearly.

Maeve was first stunned, and when she looked up, she saw the familiar and cold figure on the screen. Standing beside him was a girl in a white dress whose face could not be seen clearly.

When Byron stared at the girl, the faint and gentle smile on his lips clearly pierced into Maeve's eyes.

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