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Noah halted in his tracks and turned around, his expression cold and unyielding.
“River’s safety is none of your business.”
Neil clenched his fists in response.
“I won’t forgive you if she faces even the slightest harm!”
“Don’t tell me you’re interested in my woman!” Noah sneered and scoffed.
“Don’t cross the line! Daniella is still carrying your child, and she’s lying in the hospital ward.
While I can’t interfere in Daniella’s affairs, if you can’t protect River, I’ll seize the opportunity to take her away.”
Noah’s eyes turned icy. “We’ll see if you ever get that chance.”
With that, his gaze shifted to a spot not far away.
Neil followed his gaze and saw Draco approaching with a furious expression. Neil greeted him, but his greeting was ignored.
Draco walked straight to Noah and berated him, “Why didn’t you tell me that your fiancée is pregnant? Have you no regard for me as your father?”
Noah snapped, “I told you to stay out of my affairs.”
“You shouldn’t have embarrassed our family then.‘
Draco slammed his walking stick forcefully against the ground. “And who is this River? You shouldn’t have dallied with a seductress while being engaged to the granddaughter of the Xander family.”
Noah’s eyes turned icy as he locked his gaze with Draco, who appeared to have lost his sanity.
After a moment, he sneered and remarked, “I believe you’ve forgotten how my eldest brother and my second eldest brother came into existence.”
“How dare you!” Draco glared fiercely at Noah. “Shut up!”
However, Noah ignored him and turned to leave.
Draco then directed a sinister gaze toward his assistant beside him. “Find out who River is.”
Hearing their conversation, Neil furrowed his brow He needed to expedite his investigation into
River’s identity If not, the De Marco family would not let her escape unscathed.
On the second day, after Noah had left, River went downstairs to have breakfast.
Lily had prepared a nutritious meal for her, taking into account her overall well–being.
River looked at Lily’s face with concern. “Does it still hurt?”
Lily chuckled. “It’s not the first time I’ve had such an incident, Ms. Healy. You don’t need to worry about me.”
After a brief pause, River asked, “Lily, do you have children? How old are they?”
Lily was taken aback. “Yes, I do. My son is married and has a family of his own now.”
River continued, “Lily, would you be willing to come with me if I hire you?”
“Of course, I would be willing,” Lily replied with a smile. “I’d be happy to take care of you, even if the salary is slightly lower.”
“I’m going abroad,” River explained honestly.
She thought to herself, ‘If Lily is willing, at least I’ll have someone to take care of me when I give birth to the babies. I’ll even have someone to take care of my children later, so I can study with peace of mind.‘
“Abroad?” Lily was slightly surprised.
“Ms. Healy, you’re going abroad? For how long?”
“I’m not sure yet,” River replied, pursing her lips. “Maybe for a year or two.”
Lily furrowed her brow. “I can go with you, but Ms. Healy, is there a specific reason why you want to bring me along?”
River hesitated, contemplating whether she should tell Lily about her pregnancy.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
Lily immediately went to answer it. When she saw Draco, confusion clouded her face. “May I know who you are?”
Draco cast a cold glance at Lily before walking straight into the living room.
River turned around and saw an elderly man with white hair standing before her, flanked by two bodyguards.
Naturally, Grayson spotted River.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, “You’re River?”
River nodded “Yes, I am ”
Draco signaled to his entourage, and one of the bodyguards approached River.
“Ms. Healy, my master would like to speak with you. Please have a seat on the sofa over there.”
River was rendered speechless. ‘Master?‘
She observed the old man carefully, noticing a slight resemblance to Noah in his features.
‘Is he Noah’s grandfather?‘
River couldn’t be certain. She was unfamiliar with the members of the De Marco family, despite being with Noah for three years.
Feeling doubtful, she walked over to the sofa and sat down.
Draco then sized her up before he uttered icily, “You’re pretty but you’re too insensible.”
River furrowed her brows lightly, perplexed.
‘When did I offend this old man?‘
Remaining calm, she asked, “Sir, may I know what I did wrong to warrant such harsh words?”
“Harsh?” Draco scoffed. “Leaving Noah would be the right thing to do. You should know it’s the right thing to do.”
River chuckled. “I want to leave, but Noah won’t let me go.”
“Is that the truth, or have you used some tricks to ensnare him?” Draco interrogated.
River replied, “Sir, Noah is the leader of MK in the Etes area. He holds immeasurable power and enjoys a superior status. He’s intelligent and resourceful. Do you think he wouldn’t see through any tricks I might play?”
Draco assessed River. As expected, she was deserving of her previous position as the head secretary at MK for three years. Her manner of speaking was composed and rational.
Unfortunately, her background was too humble, so she would never be accepted into the De Marco family.
“I will offer you one million, along with a villa in a city of your choice. You can select the location.
I only have one condition: leave Noah.”
“I’ve never cared about my identity or status. As for the money…” River flashed a faint smile.
“I’m not concerned about that right now. Instead of speaking to me here, you’d better try to persuade Noah to let me go.”
Draco scoffed in response. “You don’t want money? Then how do you explain being my son’s mistress for three years, huh?”
River found herself at a loss for words.
Notably, Draco’s appearance bore a resemblance to someone who could be Noah’s grandfather.
However, River decided to focus on the matter at hand and replied, “This is my private affair, so
I don’t have to tell you everything.”
Draco then inquired, “So, you refuse to leave?”
River reiterated with indifference, “I will naturally leave if Noah lets go of me.”
“Fine. Don’t even dream of getting anything I offered just now.”
“Not even for a moment,” River calmly replied.
Draco rose from his seat. “It seems you’re not as clever as I thought.”
With that, he walked out of Villa Rosa.
Once the door closed, Lily hurriedly approached River. “Ms. Healy, you were so daring. That was Mr. De Marco’s father.”
She couldn’t deny feeling nervous.
In the past, she would have panicked and carefully weighed her words. But now, all River could think about was recovering well and leaving Noah.
With a faint smile, River reassured Lily, “It’s alright, Lily. I spoke the truth. There’s nothing to be afraid of.”
Draco called her foolish for not leaving herself an exit strategy. She had chosen to reject the money when it was offered to her.
Currently, she had over 400,000 dollars saved. That should be enough to support herself and her children in the future while she found a job.
If she had accepted the money, it would have confirmed that she used tricks to cling to Noah.
After calming herself, she said, “Lily, I have some unspoken troubles, but I can’t reveal them for
Lily spoke up, “Ms. Healy, I can go with you. Just let me know in advance so that I can make the necessary preparations.”
At noon, in MK headquarters.