Chapter 3
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"Just abort it, so you can move on!" Troy suggested before Elena could respond.
"But, Mr. Pattinson, I have no one left in this world and I've never thought of aborting this baby." Elena rejected politely. She had already been the reason for her mother's death, and she didn't want to add to her sin by killing her unborn child.
"Just call me Troy, don't be too formal. I'll give you two options. If you want to go back to him, I'll leave right now because I don't want to interfere in someone else's business. But, if you choose to be on my side, you can keep your baby and I will guarantee your livelihood."
Elena didn't know what to do. She had already fallen in love with Alex and she couldn't have a child without a father. But it was impossible for Alex to accept her now that he was with Rachel.
If Elena chose to be with Troy, the man would help guarantee her life. There was a huge opportunity for her to develop in the business world, given that Troy was a great entrepreneur. There was a golden opportunity in front of her.
"Decide it now. I don't have much time. I still have a lot of things to do!" Troy urged. If Elena was on his side, it would be advantageous as this girl surely knew Alex's secrets.
"I choose... I..." Elena was still hesitant.
Her heart told her that she wanted to fight for her love with Alex, but her logic told her to accept Troy's offer.
After thinking about everything she had been through since childhood, the humiliation she experienced while in college, Alex's rough behavior, and her mother's death, she had made up her mind.
Wouldn't it be more satisfying to destroy Alex with regret rather than begging for his love?
"I won't go back to him, Troy. I'll be on your side!" Elena said firmly.
Troy smirked and said, "Good. I'll give you everything you need, guarantee your life and safety as long as you don't betray me! Do not ever go back to him, whatever happens in the future. Can you?"
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After agreeing to Troy's terms, Elena now lived in an apartment where all her needs were fulfilled.
Every day, she thought of Alex, the man who had made her life miserable with his deceitful love.
Elena soaked in the bathtub, the lemon-scented soap and sprinkled red rose petals offering her tranquility. She closed her eyes and touched her body up and down before rubbing her stomach.
"I can't believe I'm going to be a mother!" It felt unreal. Elena couldn't feel anything. It was strange not to feel pain or pleasure from making love for the first time, only to suddenly become pregnant with a man's seed.
How could she not recall anything about that night?
"I'm sorry, my baby. You only have me. Your father will surely reject you. Is it okay for you to stay together, just the two of us?"
Elena's fingers wrinkled, signaling her to stop soaking. She put on a towel and looked at herself in the mirror. Despite everything she had been through, her look wasn't that ugly. She was also smart and kind, but why was she treated like this? Elena wanted to scream.
Every night, the pain and worthlessness made it hard for Elena to sleep soundly.
"I will meet him tomorrow and tell him about my pregnancy. I want to know how that bastard will reject me and our baby!" Elena muttered while washing her face.
Elena left the bathroom and dried her hair with a towel before turning on the TV.
[Breaking News]
[Alexander Franklin, owner of the Zeus Group announced his upcoming wedding in three days to the public. The young billionaire, the oldest son of a prominent entrepreneur and a professor at Franklin University, has hastened his wedding because he wants an heir to continue his family legacy.]
"Ha!" Elena was disgusted to hear this. “He wants a child, he said? He had impregnated that b***h months ago!”
Elena looked at Alex's face on the TV. He looked handsome and dignified during the press conference, with Rachel by his side, smiling happily.
"It's all a show!" Elena was angry. Her chest felt hot, looking at the man who had made her suffer.
Elena opened her wardrobe and took out clothes without thinking. She began to hate everything about Alex. While she was grieving over the death of her mother, and suffering from pregnancy, Alex was happy with someone else.
"I can't take it anymore! I have to meet him now!" Elena ignored the pain, her mind was not calm. She was not a foolish woman who had been used and remained silent.
She got dressed and went to the press conference.
If her life was shattered, Elena didn't want to be alone. Alex should feel the same pain!
Although she knew that Alex's most likely reaction would be rejection, Elena still wanted to go there. She wanted to know his reaction and to hear directly from his mouth when and how he could make her pregnant.
Elena entered the building where the broadcast was held. It was filled with reporters, camera flashes, and crowded people.
Elena thought it would be difficult to get through the crowded room, so she chose the shortcut.
She arrived at the staff room, where David, Alex's right-hand man, saw her. Elena intentionally called him with a hand gesture.
"What's going on?" David asked.
"Tell Alex I want to talk to him," said Elena with a cold, angry tone.
"I'm sorry, Elena. Mr. Franklin said that I had to be careful if you came. You should not be allowed in here. It's better if you leave before he himself kicks you out!"
Elena, who was irritated, grabbed David's shirt. Her sharp nails scratched David's neck until he hissed in pain.
"Call him, or I'll ruin his press conference!" Elena threatened.
David let go of Elena's grip and stood straight while tidying his shirt.
"Don't threaten me, Elena. You're just a girl. Once I hit your head, you'll pass out immediately. Enough, I don't want to argue with a girl," he said with a sharp look, turning away.
"Call him now!" Elena shouted, making David stop.
David looked at Elena, considering her scream like a little girl asking for ice cream. He laughed, belittling her.
"What do you want? Do you think you can fight Mr. Franklin? Little girl, it's better not to look for trouble. Meeting Mr. Franklin will only make you cry!"
"But okay, I'll call him for you. Wait here and be prepared to cry!"
Elena was silent as David walked away. She knew that David was a very annoying man, talking to him would drain her emotions.
Elena couldn't help but wonder how Alex had managed to deceive her like this. She felt stupid, thinking that he would truly love her and they would be happy together. Instead, Elena was just being played.
Elena was also curious about Franklin's family reaction. They had rejected Rachel before and had been close to Elena. However, after receiving shares, Alex immediately wanted to marry Rachel.
The Franklin family must have realized that Alex had only pretended to date her all along. However, Elena also knew that marrying a smart and kind girl like her was only a formality to support Alex's reputation.
If Alex loved Rachel, what could the Franklin family do? They could only be angry, and it wouldn't affect Alex at all.
It had been more than fifteen minutes, but Alex had not yet come to see her. When Elena stood up, footsteps and the sound of a door opening made Elena freeze.
Finally, Alex came in, locking the door. The two of them were trapped in a thrilling moment.
"Why did you come here?" Alex put his hand in his trouser pocket and slowly walked towards Elena.
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