Ch. 341..345: The President's Pregnant, Ex-Wife Chapter 341-345

Chapter 341: Chapter 341 - I Still Love You

"I refuse to have this child out of wedlock. If we are going to have this child, then we should consider getting married beforehand."

Devin froze, shock spiraling through him. This request was unexpected, and although he wanted to give her anything, he couldn’t agree to a miserable marriage.

"You? Marry? Your focus is on your education, so no. I won’t marry you," Devin said firmly. Matilda’s heart ached as tears streamed down her face.

"Then don’t blame me for what’s coming next," she said, her voice filled with tears. She stood up, about to run to the room, when Devin grabbed her arm and asked seriously,

"What are you talking about? What is coming?"

He loved her and wanted to marry her more than anything, but now wasn’t the right time.

However, he feared that she might try another means of abortion, like the pills Robin had guessed.

Devin knew he wouldn’t be able to monitor everything she consumed. What if he fell asleep or went to use the bathroom? He was scared of what this woman might do.

He sensed her confusion and knew she didn’t know what she wanted in this moment.

"If you won’t marry me, then I won’t allow my body to go through the process of carrying your child," Matilda said coldly, tears still in her eyes.

She yanked her arm away and began to run up the stairs, but he followed her, saying,

"I always wanted to marry you. You’re the one who put your education first. Besides, you’ve changed. Marriage wouldn’t be good for us, and the baby would suffer."

Matilda froze on the stairs, more tears flowing down her face as she said,

"You don’t love me anymore." She felt miserable and lost, realizing that Devin no longer wanted to marry her as he had promised on that day.

She also acknowledged that she had said some hurtful things yesterday out of frustration.

She regained her composure and realized she needed to make amends, never expecting Devin to react this way. Devin showed no remorse but considered rectifying the situation.

"I never said that," he stated.

Matilda felt a slight sense of relief, yet tears still welled up in her eyes as she looked up at him, questioning,

"Then why can’t we get married?"

"Because you’re not ready. Besides, we’ve already broken up," Devin responded, his heart aching as he observed her depressed and miserable appearance.

Matilda couldn’t fathom that their relationship had ended solely due to the events of yesterday. How could he give up on her without even fighting for their love?

"Devin, I love you," she confessed.

"No, you don’t," Devin coldly replied.

However, witnessing the lifelessness in her eyes caused by his words, he thought it wise to explain,

"If you truly loved me, even just a little, you wouldn’t consider aborting our child."

Matilda’s resolve shattered, realizing the extent of the pain she had caused him.

"I’m sorry. I was just scared of falling back again," she said in a weak voice. Devin didn’t want to give up on her. He wanted to believe her, but there were too many signs pointing in the opposite direction.

"But you stopped wearing your ring," he pointed out. Matilda responded sadly, "It makes me feel old."

Devin felt bitter and shook his head. Then he asked her, "And you still want to get married?"

She lowered her head and said, "I’ve decided to put school on hold."

Devin was shocked, but he also feared that if he allowed it, she might blame him in the future for her inability to achieve her dreams. So, he said sternly,

"I won’t allow you to do that."

"Why?" Matilda asked, looking lost. Devin was honest with her.

"Because in the future, you might blame me and this innocent child for the reason why you didn’t achieve your dream. You might come to hate us."

Matilda wailed loudly, and more tears streamed down her face. Devin’s resolve broke, and he wiped her tears with his thumb before gently cupping her face in his hands and saying,

"Matilda, you have a dream, and I won’t stand in your way of achieving it."

Matilda was in pain, feeling trapped in a deep hole with no way out.

But you expect me to bear your child without being married," she accused him. Initially, Devin was filled with anger, but as he saw her pitiful state, he didn’t want to be too harsh on her.

"We don’t have to marry just because of the child. We should marry because we love each other," he said softly.

Matilda wrapped her arms around him, although he didn’t reciprocate the hug, she whispered, "I still love you."

Devin gently pulled her away, locked eyes with her, and spoke sternly,

"Let’s discuss this later, but get ready. I’m taking you to school."

Matilda rushed down the stairs, defiantly stating, "No, I’m not going."

Devin sensed that she was overwhelmed by the news of him not agreeing to marry her, so he reconsidered, saying,

"Then I’ll take you there on Monday."

Through tears, Matilda forced a smile as she searched for a way to make her plea.

"Devin, I was mistaken," she choked on her tears before adding, "I just wanted to fit in."

Disappointed, Devin shook his head. Placing his hands on her shoulders, he asked seriously,

"Why would you degrade yourself just to fit in? Matilda, you’re a millionaire. You don’t even need that certificate to start your own restaurant and hotels. You could hire people to do the job for you."

Matilda stiffened at the suggestion, her eyes widening and becoming glassy.

Why didn’t you tell me earlier?" she asked, her expression suggesting that she had just discovered something. Devin explained, speaking softly this time.

"I wanted you to make your own decisions and be happy."

"But you should have at least suggested it. You’re my partner, and you shouldn’t let me do whatever I want," she accused him, but Devin shook his head, disagreeing with her.

"The type of man you’re describing is controlling. I’m not like that."

Matilda shook her head again, noticing a contradiction in his statement, and asked him,

"Then why didn’t you let me have an abortion?"

"Because it’s my child. It’s my biological offspring growing inside you, and that’s not a decision for you to make," Devin said seriously, unaware that his words had shattered her heart.

"And I’m not yours?" Matilda’s eyes filled with tears as she asked in a trembling voice. Devin’s heart sank as he realized she had misunderstood.

Before he could say anything, she turned and ran upstairs. By the time Devin reached her, she was already packing her belongings.

Chapter 342: Chapter 342 - Let’s Just Go to Bed

"Where are you going?" Devin asked, feeling helpless. This was all too much for him.

Matilda didn’t even spare him a glance as she quickly packed her things, as if everything in the house was burning her.

"I’m going to my father’s house. I’m not yours, and all you want is the child. I’ll send him or her to you as soon as they’re born," she said bitterly, grabbing her school materials.

She had everything she needed since she still had enough clothes at her father’s house.

"Your father is out of the country," Devin revealed, but Matilda remained unfazed and continued packing.

"But the maids are there. I’ll put school on hold until the child is born because I can’t handle the stress. I hope you’ll be happy," she looked at him with pain in her eyes before picking up the bag she had packed.

Devin quickly took the bag from her and pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly as she tried to wiggle out of his grasp.

"Can we please talk about this? Just give me a little time to think it through," he pleaded.

Matilda calmed down a bit. She didn’t want to leave him, but she was hurt by his refusal to claim her as his own.

"How long?" she asked. Devin thought about talking to someone, maybe Robin, so he suggested,

"Just an hour, or better yet, let’s go for counseling."

Matilda sighed with relief at the mention of counseling. "I’m willing to do anything."

Devin couldn’t understand her. One minute she wanted to leave him, and the next she was willing to do anything. But he decided to take advantage of her willingness.

"And you won’t terminate the pregnancy anymore?" he asked.

Matilda lowered her head and fidgeted with her fingers. "No, I’m sorry."

Devin smiled a little, loosening his grip on her since she wasn’t resisting anymore.

"What made you change your mind?"

Matilda pulled away and went to sit on the large bed. She explained truthfully,

"Your absence gave me time to think. I can’t live without you. I’d rather die than make that mistake."

Devin felt a surge of happiness, but he knew that Matilda’s mood could change at any moment, especially when she went to school. So he hid his excitement, sat beside her, and said,

"It’s because you’re away from your friends at school."

Matilda hung her head in shame, feeling the weight of her mistakes. It was as if a fog had lifted, and she finally saw the truth.

Turning towards him, she locked eyes with Devin and spoke with sincerity,

" The people I’ve been trying hard to emulate are nothing more than school acquaintances, and once we graduate, they would likely drift apart forever. But you, Devin, you are different. You are always with me, no matter where I go, right in my heart."

Devin wanted desperately to believe her, but the trust between them had been severely damaged.

"You had me, yet you still considered ending our child’s life. You didn’t even have the decency to tell me. What if you hadn’t left your phone behind? What if that nurse hadn’t sent you that text message? How would I have ever known?"

Matilda felt a wave of shame wash over her as she realized that was how he had discovered her secret. She knew deep down that she would have gone through with it if given the chance.

She didn’t know how to convince him otherwise, but she couldn’t deny the truth.

"I’m sorry. I was overwhelmed and made a terrible mistake. Please forgive me. I will do anything, Devin. I will give up anything to have what we had before," she pleaded, her voice filled with desperation.

But Devin couldn’t simply restore the trust she had shattered.

"It’s not that simple. You broke my heart. You tore it apart and made it feel worthless," he replied, bitterness lacing his words.

Tears welled up in Matilda’s eyes once again as she witnessed the pain and resentment in his gaze. She reached out and took his hand, making a solemn vow, her voice teary,

"Please, give me a chance to make things right. After this child is born, I will seek help. I will do whatever it takes to give you more children. I will be a devoted wife."

"I will cook for you, take care of you, do anything to prove my love. Just please, don’t leave me. I’m begging you, Devin. Don’t throw away what we had because of my foolishness."

Her words struck a chord deep within Devin’s heart, but he still harbored doubts that she would follow through on her promises once she returned to school.

"You know what? Let’s sleep on it. If you still stand by your words on Monday, then I will consider the possibility of marriage," he finally relented.

Matilda understood that convincing him would be difficult, so she accepted his offer. However, she still had something to ask of him.

"Then, please make love to me. I miss you," she said, embracing him tightly. But he gently pulled away, leaving her with a bitter smile and disappointment in her eyes.

Devin explained, "What if we harm the child? I overheard the doctor saying it was our only chance."

Matilda tensed, remembering the doctor’s words, and felt the need to explain herself.

"When my father locked me up, I lost my sanity. I couldn’t sleep unless I was drunk, so one of my loyal maids would sneak bottles of Martini into my room whenever he was away. That’s how I survived. I should have told you about it."

Devin was disappointed that she had kept such a significant secret from him, but he also understood that she was battling depression and couldn’t have predicted the consequences.

"Yes, you should have. We could have sought help because it affected your mental health too," he observed.

"But I stopped drinking the moment I heard from Sabrina because she gave me hope. Let’s see a specialist, a gynecologist or someone who can help. I want to know our chances," Matilda suggested.

Devin nodded in agreement. They needed to start the medical process anew to understand what they should and shouldn’t do.

"We’ll get through this together, but promise me you won’t hide anything from me again," he requested solemnly. Matilda smiled and replied eagerly,

"I promise. What do you want to know? I’ll tell you everything."

Devin shook his head, feeling exhausted from all the arguments, and knew Matilda felt the same way.

"It’s okay. I miss you. Let’s just go to bed," he said, hugging her tightly. When they pulled away, their lips met.

***

At Kane’s Casino, Shandra anxiously waited for Robin, growing increasingly impatient.

Aria had called her a few days ago to confirm the appointment.

"Should we start the meeting?" her father asked irritably, annoyed by Robin’s tardiness. Shandra pleaded,

"Please, let’s give it a little more time."

The other men glanced at her, their annoyance evident as she deliberated whether or not to contact Robin. However, in the end, she decided to dial Aria’s personal number.

"Miss Kane, has Mr. Jewel arrived?" Aria inquired as soon as she picked up the call.

"No," Shandra replied nervously, but Aria remained calm and assured her, "I believe he will be on his way, but let me confirm."

Before Shandra could respond, one of the bodyguards interjected, "Mr. Jewel is here."

A smile spread across Shandra’s face as she informed Aria before ending the call, "It’s alright, one of the guards just announced his arrival."

Shandra’s excitement quickly faded when she noticed that Robin was not alone, accompanied by Sabrina and two bodyguards.

Chapter 343: Chapter 343 – She’s my wife. Stop calling her my ex-wife.

The four men, dressed in semi-formal attire and smoking cigars while sipping on their drinks, quickly extinguished their cigars upon noticing the presence of a pregnant woman.

"Mr. Jewel, please take a seat. I wasn’t aware that your ex-wife would be joining us, and when did you start employing bodyguards?" Don Kane, Shandra’s father, asked with a disapproving expression as he stood up and shook hands with Robin.

Shandra hadn’t informed her father about Sabrina’s presence, as she herself was unaware and equally displeased.

Robin sat down first and gestured for Sabrina to sit beside him. The other three men frowned as Don Kane spoke in a slightly apologetic tone,

"I’m sorry, but since she’s already here, she can wait for you with Shandra in the next room."

Sabrina remained calm, understanding that she hadn’t expected to be involved in a meeting with Dons.

However, Robin disagreed firmly. "No. Either she stays here, or I leave," he stated sternly.

Sabrina gently held Robin’s hand to calm him and whispered softly,

"My King, it’s alright. There’s a glass separating us, and I can still see you from there."

When Don Kane realized the reason for Robin’s hesitation, he decided to address his concerns.

"Mr. Jewel, your ex-wife is completely safe with Chandra," he assured.

Robin didn’t trust Chandra, but at least he had bodyguards with him.

However, Don Kane’s repeated reference to Sabrina as his ex-wife bothered him, and he couldn’t hide his displeasure.

"She’s my wife. Stop calling her my ex-wife," he snapped.

Don Kane’s eyes took on a shadowy look as he responded,

"I’m sorry, but I heard about a divorce. I never heard about a remarriage. Shandra, please bring our best drinks," he instructed.

Shandra smiled and left the room. Don Kane, in his early fifties, had just a few gray hairs and a medium-sized pot belly.

When Shandra returned, she was accompanied by a group of girls who began flirting with the men.

However, when one of them tried to touch Robin, he issued a strong warning.

"If you touch me with those filthy hands, I will cut them off."

The girl’s hand froze in the air, and Sabrina, understanding the situation, said to Robin,

"I will wait in the next room."

She was no stranger to the activities that took place in places like this, but she was relieved that Robin was now a principled man.

"I’ll be quick," Robin’s gaze softened as he turned to her, smiling and speaking.

Shandra was adept at concealing her annoyance at how much Robin had changed, which she attributed to Sabrina’s presence in his life.

However, she still held onto hope that things would change after tonight. She followed Sabrina into the next room, but Robin instructed the two bodyguards to accompany them.

The atmosphere in the room relaxed as Don Kane began pouring drinks. He offered a glass to Robin, but to his disappointment, Robin declined the kind gesture.

"I apologize, but I’m solely here for business."

Robin knew that Don Kane wanted Sabrina gone because of the pleasure aspect often associated with discussions in places like this.

Even though Sabrina had left, he wanted to make it clear to Don Kane that it changed nothing.

Don Kane was displeased with the change he saw in Robin. He had wanted to do a favor for his daughter, but unfortunately, that plan had to be abandoned because Robin refused to join them for a drink as he usually would.

"Mr. Jewel, allow me to introduce my friends and business partners," Don Kane said, gesturing towards a gray-haired middle-aged man named Don Diego from Italy.

He then pointed to a young blonde man in his early thirties and said, "This is Mr. Clay, a millionaire from Los Angeles."

Lastly, he pointed to another young man and introduced him as Don Santiago, who was based in Mexico. Don Kane explained,

"We are currently in the process of planning and building a larger club and casino, which will be the biggest in New York City."

Don Kane continued, "As you know, the entertainment business is very profitable. If everything goes according to plan, you will have the opportunity to become a shareholder. However, the percentage of ownership will depend on the amount you invest."

Robin already had a general understanding of these types of businesses. Since it wasn’t just him and Don Kane involved, he wanted to know how much the others were contributing.

Nevertheless, he phrased her question differently, saying,

"I’m interested in the idea, but I would like to see the casino plan and understand the financial commitment before deciding how much I can invest."

"I have all the necessary information right here," Don Kane said, pulling out a stack of documents from his briefcase and placing them on the table. Robin noticed the sheer volume of papers and honestly admitted, "I won’t be able to review all of this here. Can I have copies to take with me?"

Don Diego smiled and replied, "These copies are for you. They have their own copies and we have agreed on their percentage."

As Robin realized that all the answers he needed were in the pile of documents in front of him, he spoke calmly,

"If this is everything, then I will take my leave now."

Don Kane furrowed his brow and glanced over at Shandra, who was sitting with Sabrina. He noticed how Robin kept looking at his ex-wife and frowned.

"Mr. Jewel, there is something else important that I would like to discuss with you, but it’s a private matter between just you and me," Don Kane said.

Robin pursed his lips, unsure of what could be so confidential between the two of them, and asked, "What is it?"

Don Kane looked apologetically at the two Dons and said,

"Enjoy your time with the women in the hotel. We will talk again later."

After the three Dons departed, Don Kane stared silently at Robin for an extended period, causing Robin to feel uneasy. Robin mustered a smile and disclosed,

"As you are aware, my wife is pregnant, and I prefer not to keep her out for too long."

Don Kane’s forced smile failed to conceal his displeasure.

"Mr. Jewel, the matter I wish to discuss with you pertains to your wife. She is the issue."

Robin’s expression turned dangerously dark.

Chapter 344: Chapter 344 - You’re lucky you didn’t touch her

Robin was furious. Although he flaunted Sabrina around, he didn’t like people talking about her, especially someone like Don Kane, who had peculiar motives.

After all the stunts Shandra pulled, it wasn’t hard to tell that the father and daughter were both up to something.

"I came here to discuss business and will not discuss my wife with you," Robin stated matter-of-factly. Don Kane smiled and said,

"Robin, you should first listen to the things I know about her that you don’t."

He hoped that the information his daughter gave him was right since he did not have time to investigate the source.

Whichever way, he was certain that his daughter would not lie to him.

"You know nothing about my wife," Robin said sternly, leaving no room for argument. But for a man on a mission, Don Kane was far from giving up.

"I am ready to show and prove it all to you."

I’m not interested," Robin declared, completely unfazed by whatever the man had to say.

However, being over twenty years older than Robin, Don Kane possessed a wealth of manipulating tricks.

"Are you truly uninterested, or are you simply afraid that she isn’t the woman you believe her to be?" he questioned, indirectly challenging Robin in an attempt to gain his unsolicited attention.

Nevertheless, Robin had grown wiser over the years and was certain that no words from Don Kane could sway his opinion.

A small smirk formed on the corner of Don Kane’s lips. Robin was as stubborn as his daughter had described, but he couldn’t help but acknowledge that his daughter was right about one thing - she was the perfect woman for Robin.

That was precisely why he had to follow her plan, especially considering Sabrina’s hidden secrets.

"Listen, Don Kane. Nothing you say about my wife will ever change the love I have for her," Robin stated firmly, causing Don Kane to respond with a wry smile.

He couldn’t help but blame himself for his daughter’s inability to be with Robin. If only they hadn’t been forced to move to another state after her college graduation, he believed that Robin’s marriage to Sabrina would never have occurred.

Still, he believed he had enough evidence to dissolve the marriage without explicitly stating his concerns.

"Even if she’s not faithful to you?" he asked calmly, irritating Robin. He knew Sabrina was the most loyal woman he had ever encountered.

She had loved only him throughout her life, and he remembered being the one who took her virginity, albeit in a painful manner.

Robin despised anyone speaking ill of his ex-wife.

"I’m sorry, but you’re delusional if you think saying such things about my wife will divert my attention to your daughter," Robin responded bluntly, causing Don Kane’s expression to harden.

However, since he possessed evidence, he was determined not to give up and asked once more, "Who is Michael Conney?"

The name sounded unfamiliar to Robin, and he replied, "I have no idea who that is."

"Then why don’t you ask your wife?" Don Kane challenged him. Robin shook his head, as there was no reason to suspect Sabrina, and questioning her would only confirm those suspicions.

"There is no need," Robin stated firmly.

Don Kane’s irritation grew as he observed Robin’s unwavering trust in the undeserving woman.

However, his frustration subsided when he realized that Robin was simply unaware of the truth.

He calmly inquired,

"Mr. Jewel, you seem to be infatuated with the wrong woman. It was right for you to divorce her, and it is wrong for her to manipulate you with a pregnancy. I even question if the child is truly yours."

Robin’s face flushed with anger, and he erupted, "Mr. Kane, I could sue you for defamation!" He vehemently defended Sabrina against the accusations.

Unfortunately for Robin, his outburst only fueled Don Kane’s determination, as he believed he had struck a nerve.

Maintaining his composure, Mr. Kane responded, "I have no issue with that."

"Perhaps it would be best if we severed our business ties. I don’t believe I need these," Robin declared, glaring at the documents on the glass table.

Preparing to leave, Robin was halted by Don Kane’s words, "The matter concerning Sabrina is separate from our business. Please do not mix the two."

Robin turned around, his gaze darkening. "I refuse to engage in any business dealings with someone who spreads baseless accusations about my wife."

"I have evidence. See for yourself," Mr. Kane asserted, retrieving another set of documents and tossing them onto the table alongside the previous ones. "If you truly trust your wife, then there should be no harm in taking a look."

Determined to stand by his beliefs, Robin reluctantly opened the envelopes. His eyes narrowed upon seeing an old photograph of Sabrina embracing an unknown man.

However, he quickly regained his composure and dropped the pictures without examining the next one in the envelope.

"These are outdated pictures. We weren’t even married at the time," Robin defended Sabrina, attempting to refute the evidence presented.

From the appearance and background of the pictures, he correctly deduced that they were old school photos.

"You haven’t seen them all," Don Kane insisted, determined to prove him wrong. To challenge him further, Robin picked up the document and began examining the pictures one by one.

As he flipped through the images, Don Kane started explaining,

"You’re not the only man your wife claims to love. Before her abduction, she reunited with Michael Conney, and they have been secretly communicating ever since."

Robin didn’t like what he saw in the pictures, but strangely, he couldn’t bring himself to believe any of them. Despite this, he remained calm.

"That’s not true. Her phone isn’t even locked. These are photoshopped pictures, and I refuse to believe it," Robin said, aware of advanced technologies that could create realistic and deceptive images.

"Then ask her about it. Don’t make decisions for her. I believe she doesn’t lie," Don Kane said, indirectly suggesting that Sabrina might lie to him.

However, Robin maintained a calm resolve and responded,

"I believe my wife doesn’t lie. But if even one of these pictures has been edited, I will ensure you leave this city with your tail between your legs."

Don Kane felt the weight of the threat, but he didn’t back down. Instead, he asked,

"And what if it’s true? What if the child she’s carrying isn’t even yours?"

Robin let out a humorless chuckle. Just as he was about to respond, one of his bodyguards entered the booth and announced, "Don Kane, our female guest slapped the young mistress, and her bodyguards refused to let us touch her."

Robin frowned slightly at the fact that they had even attempted to touch her. "Consider yourself lucky you didn’t touch her," he said coldly.

Chapter 345: Chapter 345 – Stop pretending to be an Angel

Earlier.

"Hey Sabrina, how are you?" Shandra inquired, sipping on her Martini while Sabrina had a glass of fruit juice in front of her. Sabrina made sure not to even take a sip of the drink set before her.

Luckily, she had eaten to her heart’s content before leaving the house with Robin. At first, her eyes were fixated on the glass that separated her from Robin, and it warmed her heart to see him stealing glances at her.

The two bodyguards that Robin had brought with them stood a few meters away, giving Sabrina the privacy she needed, while two other bodyguards stood behind Shandra.

"I know you don’t really care," Sabrina responded with no emotion. Shandra remained unfazed, believing that this time she would finally have Robin.

Knowing Robin’s character, she was certain that once he saw those pictures, his affection for Sabrina would diminish, if not disappear completely.

"Are you sure about that? So, if I may ask, how far along are you in your pregnancy?" Shandra asked again, her prying eyes annoying Sabrina.

"It’s none of your business," Sabrina replied indifferently, but Shandra, being in a good mood, didn’t mind.

She decided to tease Sabrina about her past a little. "So, tell me, Miss Perfect, is Robin the only man you’ve ever loved?"

Sabrina frowned at the question, wondering what Shandra was up to. However, she had no intention of answering.

What is your involvement in my relationship?" Sabrina questioned, her tone filled with suspicion.

"It’s strange how Robin, have had numerous exes, yet you pretend to be an angel. Are you saying you’ve never loved anyone other than Robin?" Shandra probed, her words laced with skepticism.

However, Sabrina’s face contorted into a scowl as she responded.

"Even if I did, why should I share that information with you? You are not my friend, so if you don’t mind, please be quiet and let me enjoy the music," Sabrina retorted, her voice filled with annoyance.

Shandra’s sinister smile grew wider as she stared at Sabrina, clearly enjoying her discomfort.

"I hope that one day, you will find the courage to tell Robin the truth," she taunted.

Sabrina wanted to ask Shandra what truth she was referring to, but she decided against it, knowing it would only give Shandra the opportunity to continue her nonsense.

However, Sabrina’s silence only fueled Shandra’s anger, causing her to yell, "Stop pretending to be an angel when there is enough evidence to prove that you have been involved with another man!"

Unable to contain her fury any longer, Sabrina’s palm connected with Shandra’s cheek, the sound of the slap reverberating through the room, even amidst the loud music.

Shandra held her burning cheek, tears welling up in her eyes. Her bodyguards quickly moved towards Sabrina, ready to retaliate, while one of them attempted to return the slap Sabrina had given Shandra.

However, just as his hand was about to touch Sabrina, one of her bodyguards stepped in and issued a warning.

"How dare you try to touch our boss’s woman?" the bodyguard exclaimed.

"She slapped our mistress," Shandra’s bodyguard shot back, defending Sabrina’s actions. He positioned himself protectively in front of Sabrina, blocking the other bodyguard’s path.

"Well, if your mistress had the guts, she should retaliate herself. I might pretend I didn’t hear it, but your mistress provoked my boss’s woman with her words, and the slap was well-deserved," Sabrina’s second bodyguard spoke daringly, taking a protective stance beside Sabrina.

Shandra’s bodyguards were torn between wanting to retaliate with a fight and fearing the consequences of angering Robin.

The only solution seemed to be informing their boss about the situation.

Sabrina glanced at Robin through the glass once again, but he appeared busy examining something in an envelope.

"You slapped me in my casino?" Shandra suddenly found her voice and asked, to which Sabrina responded,

"You dare not make such accusations about me when we both know that you’re the one with multiple partners. I can’t help but wonder why you still want Robin after knowing that he has moved on."

"That is because Robin was always mine, and you and your father deceived him into marrying you. You intentionally donated your kidney to him to manipulate him, and now you are forcing another child on him when..."

No one anticipated Sabrina’s hand meeting Shandra’s cheek for the second time, her eyes ablaze with anger.

A tear escaped from Shandra’s eyes as her bodyguards failed to react quickly enough to shield her from Sabrina’s unexpected strike.

Sabrina’s own bodyguards stood protectively by her side, fearing for her safety and the consequences they might face from their boss.

Meanwhile, Shandra’s bodyguards could no longer tolerate the situation and rushed into the booth where Robin was conversing with Don Kane.

They announced, "Don Kane, our female guest has slapped the young mistress, and her bodyguards prevented us from intervening."

Robin’s brow furrowed slightly at the mere thought of anyone laying a hand on Sabrina.

"Consider yourself fortunate that you were not able to touch her," he responded icily.

Leaving the booth, Robin headed towards Sabrina, with Don Kane closely trailing behind.

As soon as the two bodyguards caught sight of their boss, they stepped aside, allowing Robin to quickly assist Sabrina and inspect her for any signs of harm.

"My queen, are you alright?" he inquired, and Sabrina nodded, replying,

"I’m fine. I just lost control when she provoked me."

"Tell me what upset you," Robin gently urged, surprising Don Kane, who had not expected Robin to remain so tender towards Sabrina after seeing those incriminating pictures.

Sabrina locked eyes with Shandra, who was now standing beside her father, and spoke without hesitation,

"She referred to my unborn child as a bastard, claimed that I deceived you with another man’s pregnancy, and trapped you by donating my kidney to save your life," Sabrina recounted, not mincing her words.

Robin’s gaze grew even colder as he stared at Shandra, his voice laced with a chilling warning,

"You have three days to prove that the child she carries is not mine, or else you and your father will leave this city, close down your businesses, and never return."

Shandra trembled at the weight of those words, unsure of how to extricate herself from the pit she had dug.