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The moment Sarah heard the news of Jennifer’s pregnancy, her mind became a raging storm of jealousy and resentment.
She thought, “If Jennifer is really pregnant, her status will rise. She’ll solidify her marriage with Timothy. And I’ll be forever in her shadow.”
That thought was unbearable. She
couldn’t let it happen.
anger
Sarah hung up the phone, her
simmering beneath the surface.
On the other end of that call, Kelly was counting her money with a self–satisfied
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Sure, Jennifer had been vomiting more than usual, but that didn’t confirm a
pregnancy.
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Still, Kelly couldn’t help but envy Jennifer, who was lucky enough to snag a spot in high society through marriage. Deep down, Kelly was hoping that Jennifer wasn’t pregnant at all.
Jennifer brushed aside those nagging thoughts. She was deep in preparation for the big fashion show coming up that weekend. This was her debut in the big leagues, where her designs would take center stage. She couldn’t afford to let anything distract her.
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When Jennifer was wrapped up in work, time just zipped by.
It was midday when Asher unexpectedly walked into her studio, with none other than Sarah trailing behind him.
Ever since Kelly had been reprimanded by Vivian and lost her position as studio leader, Sarah’s visits had become rare.
Sarah sauntered over with a sugary–sweet smile plastered on her face. “Jennifer, Asher has come all this way to see you. You’ve been ignoring his calls, but now that he’s here in person, you can’t just brush him off, can you?”
Jennifer felt a wave of irritation wash over
her.
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She pulled out her phone and glanced at the missed calls. “Sorry, I’ve been swamped and haven’t had time to check my phone.”
Sure enough, she missed the calls from Asher, but when she saw the caller ID, she chose to act like she hadn’t seen them at all.
With her patience wearing thin, she stepped out of the studio and fixed her gaze on Asher. “What’s so urgent that had to show up here?”
you
“Jennifer, you can’t keep holding a grudge about the engagement cancellation, can you?”
Asher couldn’t help but notice that
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Jennifer was icing him out a lot more these days.
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Jennifer’s eyes flashed with sarcasm. “Get to the point. I don’t have time for this.”
Jennifer had a clearer insight into her family’s thoughts than anyone else.
“I heard you’re pregnant. How could you keep something like that a secret from the family? I only found out from the paparazzi.”
When Asher found out about Jennifer’s pregnancy, he was over the moon for a good while.
This meant Jennifer would tie the knot with Timothy in no time, securing the Hargreaves Group from any future
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hiccups.
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Asher had been waiting for Jennifer
to reach out, but when she didn’t, his patience wore thin.
Catching the look on his face, Jennifer couldn’t help but see it as the height of hypocrisy.
All Asher cared about was how her pregnancy would stabilize the relationship between the Clark and the Hargreaves families, ensuring the Hargreaves family would have no issues going forward.
Throughout it all, Asher’s gaze never strayed from what would benefit the Hargreaves family.
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With an icy tone, Jennifer declared,
“You’re jumping the gun with your joy. I’m not pregnant.”
“Jennifer, come on, we’re all in this deep, and you’re still denying the pregnancy? Why keep it from us? How does that benefit you at all?” Asher said.
“Whether you believe me or not, I’m not pregnant. So you can quit with the phony
act.”
Jennifer turned to leave, but Asher blocked her path.
Frustration flashed across his face as he yelled, “You think I’m being hypocritical? I’m only doing this for your own good!”
Jennifer thought, “For my own
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She was utterly fed up with these
guilt–tripping tactics from her previous
life.
She laughed bitterly. “That line only works on you.”
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“Jennifer, I get that recent events might’ve turned you against me. But I was acting in the best interest of the Hargreaves family. No matter what goes down, you’re still my sister, and that’s set in stone,” Asher said.
Jennifer sneered, “Just remember, I’ve put pen to paper on that severance agreement.”
Asher’s face darkened. “Until I sign, you’re still my sister. And I’m still the
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Jennifer placed a hand on her abdomen and retorted, “My child won’t have an uncle who values nothing but his own interests.”
She pushed past him, unwilling to waste another second on empty words.
Sarah watched the entire scene unfold from the sidelines, fixing her gaze on Jennifer’s belly. Inside, she nursed a sinister desire that Jennifer might fall and lose the life growing inside her.
But Jennifer walked steadily.
Sarah turned to Asher, her voice dripping with false sweetness. “Asher, don’t be
upset. Jennifer’s always been a bit
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Asher let out a bitter sigh. “She’s really upset with me.” And he thought, “I didn’t have a choice back then.”
“Asher, don’t dwell on it. Mr. Clark invited us to dinner tonight, didn’t he? That’s a sign he considers us family,” Sarah said.
But behind her gentle words, her mind was already spinning with devious plans. “Perhaps tonight would be the perfect opportunity to make my move against Jennifer,” she thought.
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