Chapter 168


    Chapter 168


    “Dad! I’m calling off my engagement to Bainbridget‘ she sobbed, tears steaking down her face like


    raindrops on petals.


    Herman was stem as he responded, “Tye heard about the Chadwick family drama too. Janvis getting


    jailed has hit our Sawyer Group hard. I was nning to discuss this with you anyway I’ve looked into


    the Chadwick Group’s share structure changes Warren handed over 30% of his shares to Howard He


    now controls a whopping 50%


    “What Vivien nearly broke her voice


    What sort of treasure had she missed out on?


    “Balbridge is worthless now. Once you break it off with him, we’ll find someone else” Herman


    contemted, thinking about selecting a young man from a lesser known family who would be a


    suitable match.


    But Vivien had higher ambitions. She wanted Howard!


    Herman pulled out an invitation and ced it on the coffee table


    “This is from the Peterson family. It’s Eaton’s birthday bash. Plenty of eligible bachelors will be there.


    You might get a chance to mingle”


    Vivien eagerly asked. “Will Howard be there?”


    “Of course, he will” Herman eyed her with suspicion, “But I’d advise you to not set your sights on


    Howard. Even I can’t figure him out.”


    Vivien lowered her head, biting her lip hard


    All she wanted was to snatch back the man that was rightfully hers.


    “Go to your room and tidy yourself up, look at the state of you. Don’t embarrass me at the party in a


    couple of days. Herman said, eyeing the bruises on her skin with a frown. “‘Till find you a suitable


    match.”


    “Okay” agreed Vivien.


    She needed to clean up, take good care of her skin, and prepare for the day she would make her move


    on Howard.


    Vivien walked upstairs


    After she left. Gemma came out of the kitchen


    n with


    a bowl of herbal concoction, a smile still lingering on her face


    “This is the wellness recipe Enoch gave us,” Gemma said, “It’s good for both men and women.”


    “Really?” Herman didn’t doubt her words. He was just surprised at the timely benefit.


    “Yes! If we both get our health in check, it’ll help with conceiving.” Gemma, with a selective memory,


    wrapped her arms around Herman, “Honey, I want to have your baby.”


    Herman flickered his eyes, “Don’t risk being an older mother, I’d be worried sick. Remember what


    happened to Mrs. Lopez? She nearly


    bled out”


    Gemma grew sweeter, “Id be so happy to have your child.”


    He peeled her hands off and asked, “What about raising a child, then?”


    Gemma fraze


    Herman continued, “You’re not getting any younger, and there could be health risks for the baby, not to


    mention the pain of childbirth. What if I brought a child from outside for you to raise? How about that?


    “Honey, what are you saying?” Gemma trembled her heart.


    “Gemma, I have a son outside. Just born, not even a month old. I’ve decided to put him in your name.”


    It wasn’t a discussion but was an announcement.


    Herman knew she wouldply because she was always submissive and couldn’t bear to lose the


    luxury and prestige of being a part of the Sawyer family.


    Gemma identally knocked over the bowl of herbal medicine, tears rolling down her cheeks.


    What was the point of all those years searching for remedies and cures? It was all for nothing!


    In the end, she was to raise another woman’s child


    “Gemma, my son can’t be called illegitimate. It doesn’t matter who his mother is. I hope you can


    understand that.” Herman stood up, patted her shoulder, and walked away.


    His message was clear that if she didn’t agree, she could be reced as his wife.


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    Gemma copsed to her knees, crying, a picture of utter despair.


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    Herman! How could you do this to me?”


    The wellness recipe she had worked so hard to obtain was now useless