Zayne ordered the bodyguards to chase after him. However, it was pouring rain that night. Hunter’s car skidded out of control, and he died in a car accident on the spot.
In the empty living room, the pale Sophie sat there stroking her belly.
After thinking it over, she decided to leech onto Simon instead.
After all, her affair with Simon had already made waves and was known to everyone. There was unlikely to be another wealthy and handsome man willing to marry her aside from Hunter.
Hunter was now dead, but Simon still retained his status as a member of the Fulmer family. The Fulmer might not have been the wealthiest there was, but they were still richer than most of the families in the city.
Moreover, as long as she stuck with Simon and endured humiliation for five years, Simon might still regain his ability to handle the Fulmer family business.
Sophie was due a few months later.
On the day she gave birth, Simon visited the hospital briefly before rushing off.
Sophie looked at his indifferent figure leaving the ward and called out tearfully, “Won’t you look at the baby?”
Simon paused for a moment, then quickened his pace, his face grim as he left.
Somehow, news spread quickly in Lake City’s upper circles that Simon hadn’t even looked at the baby.
But Sophie didn’t care. She had successfully given birth to a child of the Fulmer family. Luna was also dead, and Simon no longer insisted she leave Lake City.
Even if Simon’s heart wasn’t with her, it didn’t matter. After all, the public had already assumed a connection between her and Simon.
20 days later, Sophie prepared to throw a grand celebration for the baby’s one–month birthday.
That evening, Sophie pleaded with Simon, “Please attend the celebration. If you don’t, the
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baby will face judgmental stares as he grows up.
Simon didn’t want to respond to Sophie, but the baby was innocent after all.
“Fine,” he agreed.
Ten days later, Zaiden Fulmer’s one–month celebration was held as planned.
Many guests arrived since Sophie had spread the word in advance that Simon would attend.
Even though everyone was aware of Simon’s punishment by Lawrence, they still believed that the Fulmer family’s influence remained formidable.
Sophie greeted the arriving guests with a radiant smile, carrying herself as if she were the legitimate wife.
As Simon arrived at the banquet, he overheard Sophie confidently discussing the Fulmers‘ family matters. His face darkened instantly, and he coldly reminded her, “Watch your words. You’re not qualified to discuss my family matters in public.”
Simon’s voice was loud enough for many guests to hear. Simon had even addressed Sophie directly in front of them.
Sophie froze for a few seconds, her face pale as she forced a smile and coaxed Simon, “I was only doing it for the child. Don’t be angry. Come sit down. The food will be served soon.”
Humbly apologizing, Sophie tried to placate Simon for a long while before he reluctantly sat down.
Meanwhile, Clover sat in her car on the hotel’s first floor, looking at the grand celebration on the second floor. She dialed Luna’s number.
“Lulu, as you requested, I’ve printed Simon’s medical report and the paternity test results. In a moment, the waiter will serve Simon a ‘special dish.“”
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