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“Hey, why so lule on your plate?” Christian glanced at Lea’s half–eaten meal. 

Lea, still growing needed her fuel, after all 

But seeing her putting in so much effort made Christian feel warm inside. “Hey, Melissa, make some more snacks for her, will yar 

“Okay, sir” Melissa nodded. 

Lea walked into her room and locked the door. She headed straight for her desk, turned on the computer, and started typing around for a bunch of IP addresses. Then, she hopped on some foreign websites and posted Helen’s video. 

Just a few days ago, when Shawn and Chandler confessed about Helen, Lea had tried uploading the videos using several accounts, only to have them swiftly taken down. 

It was frustrating – all her efforts seemed to be in vain. But this time, she had a plan. Lea had written a program to counteract any attempts to delete the videos. If they wanted them gone, they’d have to really sweat for it 

Simultaneously, she sent a data packet to several email addresses through foreign websites 

The data contained evidence collected since Shawn and Chandler’s confession. And those two were right at the top of her list. She wanted them 

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With one last click, Lea’s hand left the keyboard, and a cold grin spread across her face. ‘Matilda, wait and see! 

Over at the Berry Group HQ, in the Vice President’s Office, Matilda had been kicked out before, but stock problems brought her back in. She’d been grinding since morning, and now it was almost dusk. 

Luckily, the stock prices had leveled out and were even bouncing back, better than she’d hoped. 

Luckily, the stock prices had settled and were even on the upswing, better than she’d hoped. In the afternoon, Christian was all smiles and his attitude toward her did a complete 150, so she smoothed things over with him. 

Inside and out, everything finally settled down. 

Matilda knew Nixon was a real lifesaver. He always came through when it really counted, unlike Ewan 

Thinking about Ewan just pissed her off. She’d asked him for 200 million bucks, but hadn’t seen a dime 

“What’s up with that lover?” she snapped 

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Max, who was working nearby, jumped before finally got the question. “Um… Mr. Berry, he’s been stuck in the suburbs since last night…” 

Since they found out about his affair with Janice, they’d been keeping tabs on him. 

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Helen was still locked up at the police station, and Berry Group’s stock was about to hit rock bottom. And here was Christian, the CEO and dad of the kid, just ignoring it all to chall with his side chick. 

is toast, so he is throwing in the towell I am still kicking Matilda seethed internally 

Dose he think Helen intoani, 

“Round up some people, get a car ready, we’re heading to the suburbs!” Matilda commanded. 

At the suburban villas, Janice was rocking a light pink silk nightie, clutching her waist with one hand and Ewan’s arm with the other, leading him 

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“It’s getting dark, why dont you just stay?” she suggested. 

ing ruildes. But now, with her daughter likely facing a 

Before, Janice used to fear Matilda- a woman with hefty connections and a reputation for being Life sentence for murder. Maulda’s power seemed diminished 

For the Berry family, without another hear, the unborn child Janice was carrying represented their only hope. 

Maulda is finished, Janice thought, relishing the idea of taking her place and watching her beg 

It was a liberating thought. If it weren’t for Matilila, Janice thought she wouldn’t have to hide her pregnancy in this deserted suburb, afraid to be 

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“Ive been here with you all day and night, but I’ve got things to sort out back home. Ewan said. 

If the Berry family went belly–up, he’d be out of cash too, which was a big deal for him 

“Matilda’s been causing trouble. I’m worried you’ll be stressed when you get back home,” Janice said, trying to calm Ewan down 

“Matilda’s got that fancy family background. But who knows what kind of upbringing Helen’s had in the Fraley family to end up this way,” Janice added, feeling pretty high and mighty compared to Matilda 

“Don’t sweat it too much. Just focus on looking after the baby,” Ewan replied. 

He had a burning resentment towards Matilda, but Helen was still his daughter. Hearing this didn’t sit right with him. 

“Take it easy. We’ve got a little guy on the way. He’s a boy. Take good care of him, and he’ll carry on the Berry family name” Janice reassured him, her hand resting gently on his chest. 

“Christian’s probably furing. He’s not getting any younger, you know. You should talk to him, let him know about our son. It’ll make him happy.” she suggested, confident that once Christian knew about their grandson, she’d be welcomed into the Berry family, kicking Matilda out 

“Alright, when you head back, find Christian and let him know, okay?” she finished, reaching for the door handle. 

“Argh!” As soon as the door swung open, Janice let out a surprised scream and stumbled backward. Ewan quickly rushed to her aid, helping her regain her balance. 

Standing in the doorway was Matilda. 

She was decked out in a sleek black dress, her hair perfectly coiffed, ruby earrings glinting, lips painted dark, and her eyes blazing with anger like sharp knives 

Behand her loomed five bodyguards, along with a driver and a handful of stern–looking secretaries, all dressed in black and radiating an air of intimidation. 

Even Ewan was taken aback by the sight 

“Get that tramp out” Matilda gritted her teeth, her voice full of rage 

Two of the bodyguards moved in fast, one on each side of Janice, grabbing her and starting to usher her out. 

“What are you doing? Let me go!” she yelled 

“What the hell do you think y 

• you’re doing?! Lai ! 

es her go, damn it! She’s pregnant Ewan protested, his face flushing with anxiety. 

But before he could even take a step forward, two other bodyguards stepped in, blocking his path, clearly wouldn’t hesitate to intervene if he tried anything. 

Following Matilda’s orders like robots, they brought Janice right up to her. 

“Matilda, you can’t just bust into someone’s house like this! I’ll sue…….” Janice started, her voice shaky with fear and anger. 

Before she could finish, Matilda smacked Janice hard across the face, Janice’s head tilted to the side, her cheek swelling with red finger marks, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth 

Janice hesitated for a second, then straightened up, her voice firm despite the pain. “Hitting so 

someone is illegal” 

Matilda slapped Janice again, just as hard, making her own palm go red, she didn’t even play by the rules. ‘So just because being a homewrecker isn’t illegal, she thinks she’s entitled? she thought in disdain. 

Not satisfied just being the other woman, Janice now wanted Ewan to persuade Christian to welcome her and her unborn child into the Berry family, effectively replacing Matikla and Helen. 

And she dares to question our family values? Th 

The nerve of Janice, a mere mistress, thinking she and her child could usurp me and my daughter’s 

place? Matilda thogubt. 

Remembering how terrified Helen had been the last time she learned about Janice and the baby, Matilda boiled with rage. 

“Beat her until she lost the babyť“ Matilda snapped. 

Janice’s face went pale at her words, and she panicked. 

“No, please don’t she begged desperately 

But before she could say another word, the bodyguard grabbed her and slammed her to the ground, her stomach taking the hit. Pain shot through her throat as she cried out 

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