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Everyone said Jerald Lucas, the cold-faced CEO, only loved his wife, Clara Rernald.
But on their seventh wedding anniversary, Jerald was drugged and ended up in bed with someone else.
When Clara arrived at the scene, she smelled the romantic air in the room and saw torn lingerie lay scattered across the floor.
Jerald knelt before her, stabbing his own chest seven times, swearing he would never betray her again.
From that day, Jerald went mad trying to make it up to her. Yet, deep down, Clara knew there was no going back for them. Until a photograph appeared in their mail box that prompted Clara to decide to leave him for good.
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In the photo, Jerald was cautiously supporting Cecilia Lewis, and it seemed they were at the obstetrics department of a hospital.
In the mailbox, there was an envelope with an address on it, which was a newly built posh-mansion community in Hallen, the city where they were living and also home to the most elite figures in the city. Jerald had bought Mansion No. 1 in the community for Clara.
And the address she was reading now was No. 2.
Clara had a strange premonition.
She grabbed the keys and drove to the address. She found the door of the mansion ajar when she arrived.
She saw Jerald was in the house. His face was still clouded. Beside him stood his good friend Nathan Riley.
Nathan surveyed the house then spoke with a hint of displeasure in his voice. "Is this your secret hideaway for a lover? A new home for you? Aren't you worry that Clara would find out?"
Jerald frowned at Nathan's barrage of questions
"She won't. Clara loves me. Even if she finds out, she'll forgive me."
Clara couldn't help but let out a cold laugh at his words.
"And Cecilia is pregnant. My father said if I don't have an heir soon, he'll take care of Clara.
So an heir is what I need. I can't abandon this child. When Cecilia gives birth, the child will be Clara's and mine. He'll be the future leader of our family."
Nathan puzzled, "Can't you and Clara just have one yourselves? Why have another woman involved in this?"
Jerald shook his head. "Clara is unable to conceive, so this child must stay. Or I wouldn't have orchestrated the drugging incident. Cecilia's background is clean, perfect to bear this child for Clara."
Besides, I've found Cecilia is a nice girl during this time. Maybe I could continue this relationship with her."
Listening to their conspiracy, Clara felt a chill run through her heart.
As she retreated, a fragrance wafted from behind. Cecilia, with her pregnant belly, bumped into her defiantly.
Everything was clear. Cecilia wanted Clara to witness it, betting she wouldn't forgive Jerald as easily as last time.
Clara turned and left.
She heard Jerald's caring voice behind her, "You're pregnant. Just tell the assistants to handle everything."
That evening, Jerald suddenly cook a big meal himself.
He looked like Clara's dog when he tried to please her.
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