Chapter 495

Cedric spoke like a businessman closing a deal.

When it came to business, Daniela thrived effortlessly handling numbers.

But when it came to bluffing and negotiation, she wasn't Cedric's equal.

"To you, it's just one child. You're willing to give up your wealth, so why refuse to have a baby with me?"Cedric was cunning.

One child could lead to two, and two could lead to even more.

If he couldn't keep Daniela, their children surely would.

He was certain this plan would work.

When Daniela mentioned it to Lillian, she looked worried. "If I have a baby and something happens to me, can Cedric really raise the child alone?"

Lillian glanced at Daniela, who always lost her wits around Cedric, and sighed.

Once someone had a weakness, they could never go far.

Cedric was using a baby to tie Daniela to him.

But as Lillian glanced at Cedric, smiling in the kitchen, and Daniela, lost in thought, she reconsidered-it might not be so bad.

Elite Lux hadn't welcomed a newborn in ages.

Cedric suddenly became obsessed with health.

He exercised five times a week, cut out strong flavors, took supplements, and gave up alcohol. He never smoked, but now he banned it at Phillips Group.

Even at social events, he refused to let others smoke near him, sipping soup while they toasted with drinks. Everyone was stunned. His secretary finally explained, "Mr. Phillips is preparing for a baby.Phillips Group might soon have an heir!"

Everyone was in disbelief.

They stared at the secretary. "His wife is the one having a baby, not him. Why is he acting like he's the one getting pregnant?"

Soon, all of Olisvine knew Cedric and Daniela were trying for a baby.

At first, Daniela was confused. Why did everyone choose such bland meals during meetings? When she questioned them, her partners smiled and said,-"Before the meal, your husband specifically told us not to urge you to drink or eat strong-flavored food since you're preparing for a baby."

As Daniela sat speechless, the waiter arrived with warm milk. "Mr. Phillips said you should drink this bèfore your meal."

And so, the entire city knew-Cedric was obsessed with having a baby. Meanwhile, Doug's face contorted with rage. "Joyce,are you playing games with me? You swore Daniela and Cedric were divorcing! Now the whole city knows Daniela is expecting! Listen up, I have no interest in pregnant women!"

Joyce felt just as annoyed and bewildered.

Alexander had assured her Daniela liked him, so how...

Suddenly, Doug slapped her in the face.

Joyce froze in shock. The next moment, Doug's fingers wrapped around her throat, his chilling voice seeping into her ears. "Joyce, listen carefully. If you -trick me, you're dead! You have a week. Get Daniela into my bed, or you're done being my wife!"

With that, Doug hurled Joyce onto the floor like discarded trash.

Seething,Joyce stormed off to Alexander. She struck him hard across the face. "You swore you had Daniela under control! Now she's going to have Cedric's baby! Doug set a strict deadline. If I fail to get Daniela in his bed this week, I'm dead! What should | do?"

Red fingerprints seared Alexander's cheek. His stare chilled, a flicker of lethal intent flashing as he eyed Joyce. But it vanished quickly.

Joyce dropped into a chair, scowling. "Seems like Doug's days are numbered. Got any plans?"

Alexander straightened his glasses. "Hasn't Natalie always craved Doug? Drug him, let him die in her bed, and no one will suspect a thing."

Joyce's eyes gleamed at the idea.

Alexander watched Joyce rush off, his expression turning frigid.

He desired Doug's wealth.

He craved Daniela too.

Joyce had always been his greatest shame. Only her death could erase it forever.