Chapter 122 Drop The Lawsuit
“You can head back now. I’ll be attending the company’s anniversary celebration tonight,” Nathaniel spoke impatiently.
“All right.” After leaving breakfast behind, Stella cast a smug glance at Cecilia before departing.
When Nathaniel turned around, sure enough, Cecilia was standing right behind him. For some reason, he felt a twinge of guilt. “When did you wake up?”
Cecilia’s expression was calm. “When Stella proposed to you. Congratulations to both of you.”
Nathaniel’s heart tightened. The room felt like it froze for a few seconds. He looked at her intently with his dark eyes. “If you have any objections, say them now.”
All she had to do was tell him not to marry Stella, and he would agree. But Cecilia just shook her head and repeated, “Congratulations to both of you. I’ll cooperate on the divorce proceedings. But on one condition–you give Elliot back to me.”
Nathaniel’s heart sank. He realized that Cecilia didn’t care about him anymore. She wasn’t bothered about him being with someone else or even marrying another woman.
Nathaniel felt deeply irritated, though he couldn’t quite understand why. He coughed heavily and. tossed the breakfast Stella had brought him straight into the trash.
“Order whatever you want to eat,” he said. After that, he walked past Cecilia and headed to the study.
Cecilia realized how naive he was. Did he really think I’d eat what Stella sent over?
After fixing herself some breakfast in the kitchen, she finished eating and sent a quick text to Nathaniel before heading out the door: I’m heading to the office.
Nathaniel had been waiting in his study, hoping Cecilia would say something tender, but all he got was a short message from her. After reading it, his face was as dark as a storm cloud.
When he walked downstairs, he noticed Cecilia had already left early. He went into the kitchen, but it was empty–she hadn’t made breakfast for him. Nathaniel felt a deep ache in his stomach and an even worse one in his head. He asked the driver to bring some breakfast over.
At the office, Cecilia turned on her phone and saw that she’d missed a call from a strange number on her overseas card last night.
The call had come from Tudela. She didn’t call back. Instead, she asked someone to look up the owner of the phone number. It didn’t take long to find out it was Stella.
The previous day, the news about Stella’s plagiarism scandal was still blowing up online, so it made sense that she’d be trying to reach Cecilia now.
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Sure enough, the phone rang before long. Cecilia used a foreign IP address and even altered her voice before answering.
“Hello.”
“Is this Ms. Cecille? I’m Stella. I want to talk to you about the song, Ray of Light in the Dark. This was a mistake by one of my employees, who unknowingly included your work. Can we discuss how to resolve this so you might consider dropping the lawsuit?” Stella’s tone was exceptionally polite. If she knew Cecille was actually Cecilia, she might not be so pleasant.
“You want me to drop the lawsuit? It’s simple,” Cecilia replied calmly. “First, apologize to my lawyer. Then, publicly admit to the plagiarism.”
“I can apologize, but I can’t admit to plagiarism. How much money do you want? I’ll pay whatever it takes, okay?” Stella knew that admitting to plagiarism would be the end of her career in the singing industry, and possibl
in entertainment altogether.
-Then get ready for an international lawsuit,” Cecilia said, ending the call. She knew the kind of person Stella was, so there was no point in dragging out the conversation.
Stella, furious, threw her phone aside.
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The assistant carefully picked up the phone. “Stella, how did it go?”
“She wants me to apologize to Vivian and publicly admit to plagiarism.”
The assistant frowned. “How could she suggest something like that? If you admit to plagiarism, everything
You’ve worked for will be
gone.
Stella decided to ignore Cecille, refusing to believe anyone would waste time, refuse money, and actually pursue an international lawsuit against her.
Right now, her top priority was handling things with Cecilia and her upcoming marriage to Nathaniel–not just for a single song.
“Tonight’s the company’s anniversary event; I need to be fully prepared,” she said. “As for the plagiarism issue online, let’s suppress it with money for now.”
Stella knew her money wouldn’t last forever, but as long as it got her through the wedding, it was worth it.
At the company, Cecilia soon got a call from Vivian. “Are you coming by today?” Vivian asked. It was the weekend, and she had planned to invite Cecilia and Jonathan for a camping trip.
Cecilia turned down the offer. “Nathaniel’s keeping a close eye on me. He’s already found out about Elliot. If he discovers Jon’s true identity, it’ll be a disaster.”
“Let’s meet again in a few days,” she suggested.
Vivian agreed, finding it reasonable. “All right then, do what you need to do to fall pregnant with his kid, so we can go back to Erihal sooner.”
“Of course.” Without realizing it, Cecilia rubbed her belly. For some reason, since she’d come back, Nathaniel seemed to be even more vigilant. It felt like getting pregnant this time was going to be a bit more difficult.
Just then, a knock came at the door. Through the clear glass, she saw Mason standing at the entrance, so she quickly ended her call.
“Mr. Sanders, is there something you need?” Cecilia asked as Mason walked in.
“Ms. Smith, Mr. Rainsworth would like to see you in his office.”
Cecilia hadn’t expected Nathaniel to come to the office today. Although she was reluctant, she had no choice–Elliot was still in his hands.
“All right.”
After she agreed, Mason didn’t leave. Instead, he escorted her to the CEO’s office.
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Over the years, Mr. Rainsworth has been looking for you. From what I’ve seen, he really does care about you.”
Cecilia paused for a moment. Mason stopped walking too, watching her as she gave him a faint. smile. “Do you really think this is what care looks like?”
Mason was caught off guard, confusion spreading across his refined face beneath the gold- rimmed glasses.
Cecilia spoke again. “Mr. Sanders, do you remember how things used to be? How you treated me back then? I called Nathaniel all the time, but you were usually the one who answered. You’d always tell me he was busy, that he had more important things to do. You even hung up on me quite a few times, didn’t you? And tell me, have you ever once called me ‘Mrs. Rainsworth?”
Mason, clearly taken aback, soon composed himself and replied seriously, “That was due to my own reasons. It has nothing to do with whether or not Mr. Rainsworth cares about you.
“Really?” Cecilia shot back. “The way the employer acts influences how the employee behaves. I’m not insulting you; I’m just stating the truth. Back when I was with the Rainsworths, it wasn’t just you–even the cats and dogs they raised give different treatment to different people.”
Mason’s expression changed rapidly. He couldn’t argue with Cecilia’s words. It was true–if Nathaniel hadn’t been indifferent to Cecilia, how could their subordinates have dared to treat her with disrespect?
Just like now, he hadn’t even realized that his attitude toward Cecilia had softened considerably compared to before, He could feel it–Nathaniel’s feelings for Cecilia weren’t as simple as they seemed.
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After escorting Cecilia to the entrance of Nathaniel’s office, Mason left.
The door was not closed, and Cecilia gently pushed it open.
Nathaniel was seated in his chair, engrossed in reading a document.
Cecilia couldn’t deny that there was something incredibly attractive about a handsome man when he was deeply engrossed in his work.
She thought back and realized that she must have been deceived by his handsome face initially.
Nathaniel knew she had arrived, yet he didn’t lift his head. “Come here.”
Cecilia walked over, asking, “Is there something you need?”
“From now on, you won’t have to work downstairs.”
Nathaniel put down his documents, looking at her. “This will be
Cecilia asked in confusion, “Why?”
“No particular reason. This is the company’s arrangement.”
your office.”
To say it was the company’s arrangement, one might as well say that it was Nathaniel’s.
Nevertheless, Cecilia knew she was in no place to refuse.
“Alright.”
This is for the better anyway, as it offers me more opportunities to get closer to him.
Cecilia analyzed that the possibility of getting pregnant from their encounter the night before was extremely low.
“I’ll bring up my computer,” said Cecilia.
Before she could leave, her personal belongings, including her computer, had already been
delivered to the office. The movers had even gone to the extent of moving her desk in as well.
Nathaniel rose and made his way to her side, observing her office supplies.
“I’m curious. What have you been so busy with at the office these past few days?”
Back when Cecilia used to be a housewife, she had never ventured out to work and all she did was take care of his needs.
Cecilia turned to look at him. “Do
you want to know? I can show you.”
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Otherwise, there was no reason for him to endure the day before.
As expected, Nathaniel showed interest. “Alright.”
Under his intense gaze, Cecilia settled into her seat and opened her laptop.
She showed him the work she did when she was bored.
When Nathaniel cast a glance, he was somewhat taken aback, as there were quite a few collaborative project files on Cecilia’s computer.
When did she learn to write these?
Looking up. Cecilia could clearly see the distinct features of Nathaniel’s profile. She took a deep breath before slowly speaking, “You must have been quite uncomfortable last night, weren’t you?”
Nathaniel’s body stiffened slightly, as he lowered his gaze to meet hers, a lump forming in his
throat..
Cecilia adjusted her position slightly, incidentally, bringing herself closer to his lips.
“Actually, I was quite uncomfortable too.”
Nathaniel’s eyes were filled with curiosity as he furrowed his brows.
It wasn’t like her to say something like that.
He remembered how, after they had gotten married, even the slightest touch of her hand against his would cause her face to flush.
At that moment, even though Cecilia put on a seasoned facade, Nathaniel saw right through her.
His hand rested on her shoulder, causing her body to shudder by reflex.
Such a reaction isn’t fooling anyone.
Nathaniel’s defiant eyes flickered slightly. “If you’re not feeling well, you should go to the hospital. I’m not a doctor; I can’t cure illnesses.”
Cecilia was taken aback.
Is he genuinely clueless, or is just pretending? Can he be doing this on purpose?
Since her words failed to get through, Cecilia leaned in once again, her red lips making direct contact with the corner of Nathaniel’s mouth.
“What I’m referring to is this kind of discomfort…”
The scent of the woman was intoxicating.
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He could sense one thing–Cecilia didn’t really want him.
What is her real motive?
Cecilia was also clumsily responding.
Within the confines of the office, the air felt somewhat stifling.
hapter 125 An Accident
After a considerable amount of time had passed, Cecilia felt that something was amiss.
Nathaniel was simply kissing her, not doing anything else.
Just as Cecilia felt her breath becoming labored, her mind going blank from the lack of oxygen, there came a knock at the door.
Nathaniel finally stopped.
It was the secretary who came to give a work report.
Cecilia quickly took a seat after meeting failure once again.
At noon, the two of them went to have lunch together.
The driver drove them all the way to the private restaurant that Nathaniel often frequented..
During their meal, Nathaniel cautiously reassured her, “Don’t worry. I won’t divorce you.”
Cecilia was taken aback.
Before she could even comprehend his intentions, she heard him say in a calm and steady voice, “If Stella desires recognition, I will give it to her. As for our marriage in the eyes of the law, rest assured, I won’t divorce you.”
Cecilia stared at him in disbelief. “Are you joking?”
“If you’re not satisfied, feel free to suggest other solutions.”
Cecilia hadn’t realized that he was testing her. “We will divorce, and you will marry Stella.”
Nathaniel’s face darkened.
His suspicions were indeed correct, Cecilia was willing to sleep with him but not because she wanted to be with him.
“What’s wrong? Isn’t it enough for you to make me marry you before? Now, you’re planning for me to marry someone else?”
Nathaniel immediately put down his cutlery, his expression icy cold.
Isn’t he the one who wants to marry Stella?
Cecilia lost her appetite too.
On the way back, silence was all there was inside the car.
Nathaniel suddenly spoke in a cold, stern voice. “Remember, we are still legally married. I don’t want you to see Calvin any more.”
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Cecilia was baffled. “Why is it that you can be with Stella, but I can’t even see my friends?”
“Because I don’t want to be made a fool of!”
“What do you mean by that?”
“You know exactly what I mean.
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Nathaniel’s voice was as cold as ice as he continued. “If you’re friends, then how do you explain. the matter of the child?”
Cecilia choked.
She couldn’t deny having any connection with Calvin. Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain the matter concerning Elliot.
“The child was an accident. I raised him on my own. Currently, Calvin and I are not in a relationship.”
No man would be indifferent to the fact that his wife had another man’s child, let alone someone like Nathaniel.
Upon hearing Cecilia mention that the child was an accident, a vein began to throb incessantly on his forehead.
“Was it one accident, or two accidents, or are we talking about several accidents?”
The likelihood of getting pregnant on the first try was incredibly slim.
Cecilia understood the implications in his words.
Her hands in front of her involuntarily clenched as her complexion subtly paled.
Confronted by Nathaniel’s persistent questioning. Cecilia couldn’t help but say, “Please pull over. I’m not going to the office anymore.”
However, the driver didn’t dare to stop without receiving permission from Nathaniel, who didn’t take Cecilia’s words seriously.
Without any warning, she opened the car door and jumped out.
At that moment, the car had just started moving. She merely fell to the ground, her hands and legs slightly grazed.
Suddenly, a speeding motorcycle was rushing from behind. It was too late to slow down and was about to crash into her.
Without any hesitation, Nathaniel immediately got out of the car and pulled her into his arms.
Only when the motorcycle had disappeared into the distance, and he was certain that the person in his arms hadn’t been hit, did he snap, “Have you lost your mind?”
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