All Michelle had done was make him feel good last night, so she hadn't expected such an intense response from him.

She felt she'd discovered the secret to handling Nathan. She didn't know if other men were like this, but with Nathan, as long as she made him happy in bed, he would make her happy too.

"Rosa, don't worry. I'm pregnant now, so I know my limits. And I can't keep hiding the pregnancy from Nathan. I'll tell him when the time is right."

Rosa was delighted. "That's right, Michelle. Tell Nathan sooner so he can take care of you and the baby. That's his responsibility as a husband and father!"

Michelle wasn't so sure she wanted Nathan to take responsibility. She was more worried about how he would react if he found out she was pregnant.

...

Michelle arrived at the studio and threw herself into work. Soon, it was time to clock out.

Janet walked over. "Michelle, we've taken care of this batch of design drafts. We should get off from work now."

Michelle checked the time. Nathan had said he'd come pick her up after work. When would he get here?

Michelle pulled out her phone and dialed Nathan's number. The phone rang twice before the call was connected.

Nathan's low and rich voice came through. "Hello."

Michelle said, "Mr. Lynch, I'm about to be done with work. When are you coming to pick me up?"

Before Nathan could speak, Michelle added, "If you're too busy, you don't need to come. I can drive myself home."

Nathan said, "Wait for me. I'll be there soon."

Michelle smiled. "Okay."

After hanging up, Michelle was about to get back to work when her phone rang. She glanced at the screen. It was a call from Madelyn, her stepsister.

Life in the Capitol had been peaceful lately, but back home, the Landon family was probably in chaos. Kyle had called last night just to scold and threaten her.

And now, Madelyn was calling her too.

There was no way the three of them would let her off easily.

The phone kept ringing, so Michelle reached out and declined the call. She didn't want to answer it.

Madelyn had already arrived

downstairs right then, listening to the automated voice on the other end. "Sorry, the number you dialed is currently unavailable Please try again later

Hearing this, Madelyn's face turned

livid. She gripped her phone tightly, ber eyes burning

with resentment."

She Couldn't believe that Michelle wouldn't answer her call.

Michelle was pregnant, and Madelyn herself had been kicked out of

Landon Group. Luis had even

declared that she and her mother. would the would never

never be allowed in her,

Landon residence again.

She refused to accept this. How could she possibly accept this?

Just then, a luxury car pulled up. The driver's door opened, and a tall, striking figure stepped out of the car.

Madelyn's eyes lit up. It was Nathan.

When Michelle had called Nathan just now, he had already been on his way. And now, he had arrived.

Madelyn was delighted. She immediately adjusted her outfit and stepped forward. "Nathan!"

When Nathan saw Madelyn, he spoke with an indifferent look, "I'm not your brother- in-law, so don't try to act as if you're close to me."

With that, Nathan headed inside.

The smile on Madelyn's face froze. Nathan was humiliating her by denying her status on purpose.

Fury boiled inside her. Clenching her fists, she shouted at Nathan's back, "Nathan, I'm here to congratulate you. Congratulations on becoming a father!"

When Nathan heard that, he stopped walking at once and turned to face her. "What did you just say? Say that again."