Chapter 4

Holt's face darkened as he heard the voice of the business department manager.

"What's going on here?"

"We still have new collaborative projects with Mr. Channing and his team. How could they suddenly withdraw their investment?"

The business department manager's expression was equally grim as he could only voice his confusion.

"Mr. Channing and his associates are all Ms. Stratton's clients. We're not privy to the specifics of the situation."

Upon hearing Vivienne's name, Holt's eyes filled with fury, and he spoke through gritted teeth.

"Vivienne!"

Holt struggled to control his emotions: "You can go now. I'll figure out how to handle the situation with Mr. Channing."

After the business department manager left, Freesia emerged from under the desk.

Her cheeks were tinged with a slight blush. She took a moment to compose herself before speaking.

"Mr. Lincoln, I have a great idea to bring Ms. Stratton back."

Freesia whispered something in Holt's ear, causing his expression to grow increasingly grave.

Although it wasn't an ideal solution, it was worth a shot, like flogging a dead horse.Holt drove home without any hesitation.

By the time he arrived, I had already packed up most of my belongings.

When he saw my luggage, a flicker of panic flashed in his eyes.

"Vivienne, I really know I was wrong. Can you forgive me?"

As Holt sidled closer, a pungent perfume wafted over with him.

Catching that scent, I suddenly felt nauseous and pushed Holt away, rushing to the bathroom.

When I emerged from the bathroom, my face was pale, and I looked visibly unwell.

"Vivienne, are you pregnant?"

Pregnant?

Hearing such an unexpected word, I was filled with confusion.

How could I be pregnant?

Although I loved children, Holt had flatly rejected the idea, citing his career was just taking off.

So how could it be possible now?

As I pondered this, Holt suddenly grabbed my hand.

"Vivienne, I'm taking you to the hospital for a check-up!"

With that, Holt whisked me straight to the hospital.

After a series of tests, I was completely exhausted, and drowsiness washed over me.

As I was nodding off in a chair, Holt's excited voice cut through the air."Vivienne, you're pregnant, and you're already two months along!"

Two months?

How is that possible?

Ever since Freesia became Holt's secretary, he's never been home...

How could I be pregnant?

"Vivienne, I absolutely must throw a party to announce your pregnancy to the world!"

Watching Holt's excited demeanor, I felt increasingly uneasy inside.

His current behavior was far too unusual.

Holt's execution this time was extremely efficient.

We had only confirmed my pregnancy in the morning, and by evening he had already organized a party, inviting all of Lincoln Group's partners and investors.

When they heard Holt announce my pregnancy, their voices were filled with congratulations.

I too was infected by this atmosphere, casting my doubts to the back of my mind.

That night, Holt came home drunk.

He had barely laid down on the bed when a message from Freesia came through.

"Mr. Lincoln, the plan was successful!"

"Mr. Channing and the others have resumed their investments, the crisis has been averted."

No wonder Mr. Channing kept trying to probe me about something during the party today.Now it seems like he wants to confirm something with me.