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Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 601- Bianca Embarrassed, Luke Livid With Rage
The next day, T Corporation.
It was lunchtime. Bianca and her colleagues went to a restaurant for lunch.
The restaurant was on the second floor. Through the large transparent glass windows, she could get a bird's eye view of the beautiful scenery outside.
Bianca ordered fish and chips with a salad and tomato soup on the side. She sat at the table in front of the window with Sue, Nina, and Julie. She began eating.
Bianca no longer suffered from morning sickness so her appetite had increased as well.
On the other hand, Sue was more than eight months along and almost vomited whatever she ate.
"Bea, why is your appetite so good? Why cant I eat anything?"
Sue was envious of Bianca's appetite. She put her hands on her cheeks and watched Bianca eagerly eat her fish and chips.
Sue went for vegan food, and there was not a trace of meat in front of her.
"Sue, is the baby in your stomach a picky eater? Would you like to eat some chili to suppress it?" Nina said cheekily.
The food in front of her was all extremely spicy. Anyone who took a glance could feel the heat.
Sue rolled her eyes at Nina and said, "I'm afraid that if I eat your food, the baby in my stomach won’t be able to take the spice and decide to pop out early."
Bianca smiled and scooped some of the spinach in her salad for Sue. "Sue, try this. Although it's a little bitter, the sauce is tasty. It might improve your appetite. Moreover, spinach contains a high amount of folic acid, which can help the fetus form a healthy spinal cord and reduce the risk of mental defects."
Since getting pregnant, Bianca had done a lot of research on healthy eating.
She read a large number of recipes every day to study which ones were good for fetal development and which ones would have an adverse effect.
Til try it." Sue took a bite of the spinach.
She was never a fan of spinach. However, after taking a bite, she thought that the spinach that was once so unpalatable was unexpectedly delicious today. She immediately stuffed her face with it.
Julie put down her utensils and ran to the buffet area.
She brought two lemons from the fruit section and handed them to Sue." Sue, try some lemons. A female colleague from my previous company was pregnant and would suck on lemon slices every day. She said it worked well in relieving her morning sickness. I think it might work for you too."
Sue took the lemon and said, "Thank you."
Her smile seemed enthusiastic, but in fact, it was a little alienated.
Julie, the newcomer, did have a knack for pleasing people, but for some reason, Sue did not like her.
Lunchtime soon came to an end. When Bianca finished the last bit of soup, she suddenly heard a fuss from downstairs.
The four women in front of the glass window could not help but look downstairs at the same time.
They were dumbfounded when they saw what was happening!
A bright blue Lamborghini sports car with the hood open was parked downstairs ofT Corporation.
The sports car was filled with large bunches of roses adorned with baby’s breath. It was a particularly dazzling scene under the bright sun.
Anand was wearing a full white suit that complemented his blonde hair. He sat in the driver's seat, looking at the entrance from time to time.
Across the body of the Lamborghini was an eye-catching banner.
The words on the banner were flashing. It stated, 'Bianca, my love’, followed by a big and bright red heart.
Bianca almost flipped. 'What in the world is Anand doing?!'
She had already turned him down previously. Anand had been out of her sight for so long that she thought he had given up. She did not expect him to appear again like this.
Bianca felt uneasy when she saw how Sue and the others looked at her. They seemed as confused as she was. She hurried downstairs without an explanation.
Bianca slowly jogged over to Anand and said in a sheepish voice, "Anand, what is this?"
She felt embarrassed with his public display of affection.
It was lunchtime, so the employees of T Corporation were out and about.
After this incident, there would be new rumors about her in the company.
She was involved in enough scandals in the company. She had no intention to add to those.
Anand stared at Bianca's belly in shock. He was taken aback, his mouth forming a big circle.
Something big had happened in his family so he needed to return to his home country to deal with it.
After he stabilized the situation over there, he rushed back to A City to meet his goddess, intending to confess his feelings for her once more.
Unexpectedly, after not seeing her for more than half a year, Bianca's initially flat lower abdomen had swollen up like a balloon.
Anand was stunned for a while and asked, "Bianca, you... You're pregnant? When did this happen?"
Bianca stroked her belly and said angrily, "My baby is seven months old. This is my and my husband's third child. We also have twins who are five years old now."
Anand grabbed his beautiful blonde hair in distress, his handsome face turning sour as if he could not accept reality.
In a panic, he grabbed Bianca's arm and asked, "This is impossible! Bianca, you look so young. Why did you become a mother so early? Bianca, were you forced by that man?"
A big palm suddenly appeared.
Luke wrapped Bianca in his arms and grabbed Anand's wrist angrily. He almost snapped Anand’s wrist in half. "Sorry, the woman you're confessing to is my wife. We love each other, nothing is forced. Mr. Anand, Bianca and I got a marriage certificate long ago. Do you know you're committing harassment by pestering my wife so blatantly?" 1
Luke only let go when Anand broke out in a cold sweat from the pain. The moment Anand saw Luke, he felt a little lost.
The man in front of him looked like he was born into a noble royal family in Europe. His movements were full of elegance and his demeanor was impeccable.
Anand's heart broke when he heard that they had gotten married. However, he remained smiling as he said, "I thought that Bianca was just in a relationship but I didn't know that she’s your wife. Sorry, Mr. Crawford. I apologize for my abruptness. But Bianca, if this man treats you badly, you're welcome to come look for me anytime."
After that, Anand returned to his car and drove off in his Lamborghini.
Bianca was embarrassed while Luke was livid with rage... i
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 602- Bianca Was Confused And Shocked!
Luke's eyes followed the Lamborghini as it drove off. A hint of ferocity flashed across his deep eyes.
When he learned that there was a man named Anand outside the office building who brought flowers to confess his feelings to Bianca, he immediately hurried over.
He did not expect to be so infuriated with what he saw and decided to look into Anand.
"You’re the mother of three yet you're still so popular. Do you think I should hide you somewhere?" Luke's low voice was attractive but it was clear that there was a hint of complaint in what he said.
Bianca explained, "There's nothing going on between Anand and me. I don't know what's going on. I'm not even that close with him. We met a few times because of work and barely interacted. I didn't expect him to do this..."
Having said that, Bianca looked at Luke's stern but handsome face again, saying softly, "I don't know what’s wrong with Anand. I've told him that I have a husband..." "Silly, I don’t need an explanation from you. I trust you." Luke rubbed Bianca's face and gave a helpless smile as he said, "It’s probably because you're too attractive, that’s why there’s always these annoying suitors around you.”
Bianca was speechless.
No matter how many suitors she had, it was nothing compared to the women eyeing her man.
After Bianca returned to her department, her colleagues were also back from lunch.
Many of them had seen Anand confessing his love to her, so they went to her for gossip.
Bianca waved them off and only gave a casual reply.
However, some of the women were determined to get to the bottom of it.
It was the first time that the Design Department was so lively.
Everyone in the Design Department knew that Bianca was dating the CEO. What they did not expect was that there was another guy just as handsome as the CEO who was pursuing her. Everyone wanted the full story and bugged her about it.
The female colleagues who wanted in on the gossip were fairly close with Bianca.
The Design Department was full of talented, capable, and nosy people. If she did not satisfy their need for gossip, she would never hear the end of it.
Out of desperation, Bianca made up a cliche story to get them to stop talking.
When the ladies learned that Bianca had already signed a marriage certificate with the CEO, they shrieked enviously and asked when the wedding would take place.
Bianca wanted to keep the news that she was married to Luke a secret. She did not want her colleagues to put her on a pedestal. She was afraid that they would alienate her just because she was the CEO's wife.
However, Luke would repeatedly be intimate with her in front of the employees. Although they had not announced their relationship, everyone was well aware. Bianca felt that it was necessary to announce the truth to everyone.
Otherwise, everyone might think that she got an upper hand because of their child. She was even more afraid that everyone would think her baby was an illegitimate child.
Julie looked at Bianca with jealousy. She wondered why so many amazing men were attracted to Bianca.
There were not many people who would still have suitors while pregnant.
However, Julie felt a sense of superiority once she thought about how her true identity would be soon announced by the Norman family.
While she passed some documents to Bianca, Julie handed her an invitation and said, "Bianca, my family will hold a family reunion banquet this Saturday. If you have time, you're welcome to join along with our colleagues." "Family reunion banquet?" It was the first time that Bianca had heard of such a dinner.
She opened the invitation in confusion. On the invitation, it stated, 'Jack Norman and Queenie Zeiglar request your gracious presence to celebrate the reunion of the Norman family.'
Bianca was taken aback when she saw the surname 'Norman'. After she thought about it for a while, Bianca asked, "Julie, is Mr. and Mrs. Norman going to be your godfather and godmother?"
Julie covered her mouth and chuckled, her face filled with happiness as she said, "No, silly! Mr. Norman and Mrs. Norman are my biological parents. Bianca, I always knew that my parents adopted me and have always wanted to find my biological parents, but unfortunately, it was radio silence for years. Until last week, my biological parents found me through a private investigator and informed me of my true identity. It turns out that I'm the biological daughter of Mr. Norman. Back then, my mother, Queenie, fainted due to heavy bleeding when she gave birth to me. An evil woman paid off a female doctor to secretly replace me with a dead baby while I was thrown into a trash can. I was lucky that my adoptive parents found me and welcomed me into their family. It's a blessing that I've found my biological parents. I feel so happy. Bianca, you must come to the banquet!"
After she said that, Julie patted Bianca on the shoulder.
Julie noticed that Bianca looked a little upset. She was a little puzzled but ignored it.
Julie then happily walked over to the other colleagues to pass them an invitation each.
She wanted to let the whole world know that she was Mr. Norman's biological daughter.
Bianca's teeth were chattering, and her emotions were a little out of control.
Julie was Jack Norman and Queenie Zeigler’s daughter.
...How could that be?
Luke's investigation found that she was the biological daughter of Queenie and Jack. He even probed Allison Tanner, so it was more or less confirmed.
However, why did Julie suddenly become their daughter instead?
Moreover, seeing Julie's excitement, the Normans seemed to be planning a big and public reveal of Julie's true identity...
Suddenly, Bianca was confused, shocked, and at a loss.
For the rest of the day, Bianca was absent-minded...
Nina brought Julie's invitation and slid her chair over to Bianca. She started gossiping in a low voice, "Bianca, I ever expected that Julie is Queenie's daughter. What a shocker. But Julie and Mr. Norman are not at all alike. I’ve seen Mrs. Norman. She has pale skin, an oval face, a gentle smile, and is very beautiful. Although Julie is also a beautiful woman, she looks nothing like Mrs. Norman. I really can't tell that they're related by blood... However, Leia Norman had always bullied you just because she's from the Norman family. Now that Julie, their biological daughter, is back, let's see if she can still be as arrogant, haha..."
Bianca was very upset. She ignored what Nina said, got up, and left the Design Department.
She went to the CEO's office.
She had to figure out what was going on.
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 603- You're The Norman Family’s Real Daughter
Desperate for answers, Bianca pushed Luke's office door open without even knocking.
However, what she saw was Mavis, dressed in a sexy V-neck suit, leaning over and whispering something in his ear.
Her flirtatious side right now was a far cry from the persona of a strong woman she usually displayed in front of everyone.
When she saw Bianca come in, Mavis looked at her quiet little face and smiled faintly at her. Then, she said to Luke, "Mr. Crawford, we'll finalize the tendering project like this for now. As for the details, I'll make a detailed proposal and send it to you in a few days. You can carry on with your work. I'm going to go first."
After Mavis left, Luke put down his pen, looked at Bianca with a gentle gaze, and beckoned her. "Come."
Bianca pressed her lips slightly and lowered her head without going over.
That was because she had caught a whiff of another woman's perfume, which made her a little uncomfortable.
"What's the matter? You seem to have something on your mind.” A deep male voice rang out as she bit her lip.
Bianca looked up and saw Luke getting out of his chair, walking toward her.
His white shirt was unbuttoned at the collar.
The man's tall stature was shrouded in the rays of the setting sun, making him look sexy and beautiful. There was also a hint of post-work idleness between his eyes.
"You didn’t have a good rest last night? What's with the dark eye circles?" When Bianca kept silent, Luke noticed the dark circles under her eyes and frowned. He gently massaged her eyelids with his fingers.
"I had a good rest yesterday."
Bianca thought of the thing she wanted to talk about and voiced out her doubts, "I came to see you because I want to ask you something. You found out from your investigation that I'm Queenie's daughter, but why did Julie say she's Mr. Norman and his wife's real daughter? She said they found her themselves and told her about what had happened back then. This week, the Norman family will hold a family reunion banquet for Julie at a hotel to reveal her true identity to the public. This is the invitation from Julie..."
Bianca handed Luke the invitation and said, "I'm confused. Both you and the Norman family investigated the matter but the results both parties got are different. Luke, could you have made a mistake?"
Luke opened the invitation, glanced at it with his sharp eyes, and then tossed it on the desk nearby.
He believed that his men would not have given him false information.
Besides, Bianca and Queenie were so similar in appearance, temperament, and even tone of voice.
If they stood next to each other, it would be hard to believe that they were not mother and daughter.
He had more faith in the information he found out.
There must be some mistake or something shady going on as to why the Norman family thought Julie was their biological daughter.
With that in mind, Luke started to have a vague suspicion. He lifted the hairs on Bianca's forehead and tucked them behind her ear. "All evidence of Queenie's delivery back then was deliberately wiped out, so it wasn't easy to find the evidence. My men went to great lengths to find the truth from the traces left behind. Strangely enough, Mr. Norman and his wife think Julie is their biological daughter now. I'll continue looking into it.
Bianca, don't you think you look a lot like Mrs. Norman? Aunt Neile even said you look just like one of her friends when she first met you. Besides, my mom has also admitted that she swapped you after Queenie gave birth to you out of jealousy. You're the Norman family's real daughter."
Bianca remembered when Shakira first saw her. The shock in her eyes was as if she had just seen a ghost.
Also, Allison had always looked at her with vague hatred. It was as if she could see someone else when she looked at her.
Bianca had always thought Allison treated her that way because she disliked her relationship with Luke, but she never thought it was all because of a feud she had with another woman when she was a baby.
"If I'm the Norman family's daughter and the Norman family is acknowledging Julie as their daughter, then..." Bianca felt uneasy as she thought about it.
Luke tapped lightly on the table, his eyes looking stern and astute. "Bianca, go back to the Design Department first. Find a way to get Julie's hair by the end of the day, and I'll take care of the rest."
Bianca frowned. But..."
Luke smirked and chuckled softly. "What's the matter? Don't you believe in your husband?" "Okay, I'll do whatever you say." Bianca's cheeks flushed slightly.
Even though she and Luke had already gotten a marriage certificate, she had not gotten used to the word 'husband*.
Luke could not help hugging her and lowering his head to kiss her when he saw the way she looked.
The two were entangled with each other for a long time before he finally let her go while gasping heavily, wanting more. "You blush so easily."
Bianca awkwardly defended herself. "No, I don't. The office is a little warm, and I’m feeling hot..."
She then bolted from the office.
Taking the elevator back to the Design Department, Bianca had a sudden urge to go to the restroom so she headed over.
However, before she could enter the restroom, she heard the sound of a woman crying like she was on the verge of breaking down.
The female voice was very familiar. It was Sue!
"Don't touch my child. If you do, I swear your son will die!”
Bianca was taken aback and was about to push the door open to see what was going on with Sue when she suddenly heard an equally familiar male voice from inside.
The man's voice was deeply distressed. "I hate to do it too, but Shane doesn’t have much time left..."
It was Mr. Doyle!
"Get the f*ck out! I don't want to hear anything. Your son's a living being, but my child isn't?"
Sue cried and swore, "Jason, I thought you were a nice man, but I was blind! The sight of you makes me sick. Get the f*ck out... I'm warning you, stop pestering me or I'll call the police and sue you for forcing yourself on me. I'll be sure to ruin your reputation!"
Suddenly, the restroom door slammed open.
Sue walked out with tears on her face, looking like a mess.
She was momentarily shocked the moment she saw Bianca. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and awkwardly smiled at her. ’ Bi-Bianca, why are you here?"
Bianca saw that Sue seemed flustered and Jason, who was silent, was following behind her.
Recalling the conversation she had just heard, she was suspicious about their relationship when Jason suddenly spoke up, "Ms. Rayne, can you please take care of Sue for me? She's really upset right now. Do console her. Thank you."
With that, he looked at Sue guiltily and trudged off...
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 604- Your Hair Has Fallen Out
After Jason left, Bianca looked at Sue who was close to breaking down and helped her sit down on a chair outside the restroom.
Taking out a tissue, Bianca wiped the tears from the corners of Sue's eyes and asked with concern, ’Sue, what on earth is going on with you and Mr. Doyle?”
Sue reached out her hands to cover her pale face and threw her head back to push back the tears. "Bianca, I really don't know what to do..."
Although she and Bianca had only known each other for just over a year, their relationship was more than just that of colleagues. They were sisters who could talk about anything.
However, there were still some things she kept to herself. She had been bottling it all up inside of her that she was now confused and helpless without a clue what to do next.
Although she had many friends around her, she had no one to confide in except Bianca.
"Sue, you can tell me anything. Did Mr. Doyle bully you?
"If he did bully you, I'll have Luke teach him a lesson!'
Sue could see Bianca's concern, so she put down her hands that were covering her face and smiled bitterly with tears still in her eyes. "Mr. Crawford has no control over this matter."
Bianca paused. "Sue, what... What's going on with you and Mr. Doyle? Why did I hear you say he was going to touch your baby?"
Sue sniffled, and her eyes were red. "Haven't you always wanted to ask me who's the father of the baby I'm carrying? As you just saw, it's Jason." 1
Bianca was so shocked her hand that was around Sue's arm tightened a little. "Mr. Doyle is the father of the baby? What's going on here? You two don't have much to do with each other. How did you get together?"
Sue's brows were furrowed together, never once loosening. "It's a long story. I got drunk, wandered into a room, and had sex with a man who was
also drunk. Afterward, I woke up and fled. I didn't even dare to look at his face. I never expected it to be Jason..."
Bianca was even more puzzled. "Sue, if the baby in your belly is Mr. Doyle's, why would he want to hurt the baby?"
Sue smiled wryly. "Do you remember the time Nina and I went to see you when you were hospitalized and we met Jason and his ex-wife?" "Yeah, I do." Bianca nodded.
Jason's ex-wife was Bailey Quarrington. She was very arrogant, domineering, and had a repulsive attitude. She had left an impression on Bianca.
Sue said sadly, "Jason and his ex-wife have a four-year-old son named Shane. He has leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. Once Jason found out that the woman he had sex with was me and the baby I’m carrying is his, he started having ideas about my baby. He wants to transplant my baby's bone marrow to Shane once they're born..."
The usually calm Bianca flew into a rage. She got up and wanted to rush out to reproach Jason. "How can Mr. Doyle go that far? His and Bailey's child is precious, but is your baby nothing? Besides, the baby isn't yours alone but also his flesh and blood. How can he be so cruel? Besides, you have to carry
the baby for ten difficult months. All he did was provide one cheap sperm. Who is he to make such a cruel decision for you?" 1
Sue grabbed Bianca by the hem of her shirt and shook her head. "Don't go to him. I don't want everyone in the company to know. I'll do everything in my power to protect my baby. No one's going to touch my baby without my permission!"
Bianca took Sue's hand and said sternly, "Sue, don't worry. As long as you're in T Corporation, Mr. Doyle won’t be so bold to do anything to you and the baby. Besides, the baby in your belly is his too. I don't think he’d be so cruel as to extract the bone marrow of a newborn baby for his son." i
Sue smiled with tears in her eyes and gave Bianca a gentle hug. "Yeah.
Thank you, Bianca. You know what? The most rewarding thing I’ve gotten from working at T Corporation is not how much work experience I've gained nor how much I learned but getting a good friend like you."
Due to the severe shift in her mood. Sue took the rest of the day off and went home to rest.
Bianca returned to her seat. As soon as she sat down, Julie came to her with a stack of design drafts. "Bianca, please take a look at my designs. They're the first drafts. You can give me some suggestions." "Okay, let me take a look at them for you." Bianca took over her design drafts and looked at them carefully.
Julie's architectural designs did have some originality, and the designs were quite novel, but they were not exactly stunning.
Besides, Bianca could see at a glance how much her designs took inspiration from the works of 19th- century architect, Cole Yarbrough.
Bianca commented eloquently, "Not bad. But Julie, the most important thing in designing is to highlight your creativity and ideas. Too many references will hide your design's characteristics. Besides, your architectural design is inclined to the grandiose Western European style, but the client is more inclined to a modest and sophisticated design.
There's a certain conflict between the two. I think going with a Japanese design would be more in line with the client's wishes."
Julie blushed slightly. "Okay, thank you for your advice. I'll pay more attention to it from now on."
She had amended her design drafts so many times for fear that others could see that she had taken inspiration from a famous designer, but she did not expect that Bianca could still tell at a glance.
She needed to reassess this woman. It turned out she was more than just a pretty woman.
To hide her embarrassment, Julie casually smoothed her hair.
A long, thin strand of hair fell onto her clothes after Julie's movement, but she did not see it.
Seeing this, Bianca carefully picked up the strand of hair from her clothes, held it in her hand, and waved it casually in front of Julie's eyes. "Your hair has fallen out.” "Sorry, I'm new at T Corporation and I'm not quite used to the work here yet. I've been under a lot of pressure, so my hair has been falling out recently," Julie explained with an envious glance at Bianca's long and thick hair.
Bianca's hair was long and black with a seducing sheen. It was almost as beautiful as the hair of the women on TV commercials.
Bianca suggested, "Get enough sleep if you're losing hair. The condition of our hair has a lot to do with whether we're getting enough nutrition. You can take more vitamins for it." "Okay, got it. I'll leave you alone now. I'll go revise the drafts." Julie gathered her design drafts and walked back to her seat.
Bianca calmly pinched the strand of hair in her hand.
Soon, she would find out whether Julie was Jack and Queenie's biological daughter.
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 605- Money Makes The Mare Go
It was almost time to leave work.
The conference room in T Corporation.
There were 20 or so people in the conference room. There were a mix of older and younger people as well as both men and women. However, most of them were older. There were only a few young business elites, but they were undeniably T Corporation's great talents.
Dressed in a couture suit, Luke sat calmly at the head of the table. The man's tall height and impressive aura made him particularly eye-catching.
Everyone sat around the conference table in order, discussing business.
However, except for Luke, there was a somewhat distressed look on everyone's faces.
The silence lasted about ten minutes.
It lasted until Jenson Zook, a gray-haired senior member of the company, finally spoke in exasperation, "Mr. Crawford, I refuse the proposal to acquire Easy. Our company is mainly involved in technology, real estate, chemical engineering, international trade, finance, and so on. Our properties have expanded everywhere in the world. There's no need to spend billions to acquire a small company like Easy that's on the verge of bankruptcy. Moreover, although there are various e-hailing apps everywhere, Book and Go currently dominates the market. It’s now number one in the entire e-hailing market. If we had taken action when Book and Go was still growing, we might have been able to get a piece of the cake, but it's too late now. I think we'll just be kissing our money goodbye even if we invest in Easy, so why bother? Besides, Easy is just an ordinary e-hailing app. How much profit can it make for the company? The loss will definitely outweigh the gains. I'm against your decision!"
The deep features of Luke's face immediately grew a little stern. "Mr. Zook, do you think the company doesn't need to prioritize on developing as long as we hold on to whatever we have gained all this while? The company's developing in two directions; one is diversification while the other is specialization. The two may seem contradictory, but they're not. What I want to do now is extend and spread out the company's main business chain to make the company's development more diversified. We're in the era of sharing economy, which has huge business potentials. Book and Go noticed this and made hundreds of billions in profits, becoming a unicorn in the e-hailing industry in just three or four years, making a name for themselves. The business opportunities in this market are beyond your imagination. Of course, I had no intention of expanding into this area before, but..."
Reaching this point, the cold and beautiful corners of the man’s lips rose slightly as if he was taunting and looking at Jenson in disdain.
"After rounds and rounds of financing and subsidy wars over the years, Book and Go merged with other e-hailing apps and finally dominated the market, occupying 90% of the online travel market. But because it's dominating the market, there are hidden dangers in many aspects, yet they've chosen to turn a blind eye. A few months ago, the murder of two young girls fully illustrated this danger. Although Book and Go has been ordered to make amendments, there’s no guarantee that the same problem won't happen again. So, it'll bring more capital if T Corporation enters this market now. We'll get a lot of support from the higher-ups because they're more than happy to see some friendly competition. I aim to provide better service to customers and create a safer, comfortable, and convenient environment for e-hailing. So I'm acquiring Easy!" i
Another senior member with the last name Leighton, who sided with Jenson Zook, immediately objected. "I think it's best to reconsider. After all, the upfront costs of promoting a new app and subsidizing it are extremely expensive. It might even be a bottomless pit. We don't know whether Easy will make a profit or a loss yet, so we don't recommend taking risks. Mr. Crawford, we're senior members of the board and are entitled to vote against it. I strongly disagree!"
Luke's long fingers rapped on the conference table. His words were sharp and unsparing as he said, "Mr. Zook, Mr. Leighton, I only kept you around because you helped my grandfather establish this company. But all these years, you've only shown that you have rigid ideas, stubbornly stick to conventional ways, and can't keep up with the times. I won't talk about how you're not making any profits for the company but do you think I don't know how the two of you have been abusing your power for your own gains? If it weren't for my grandfather's sake and your previous accomplishments, I would’ve gotten you to pack up and leave! I’m not keeping you around to question my decisions, so you'd better figure out your positions in the company. Either stay and listen to me or get the f*ck out of here!"
Luke's excessively handsome face was frostily cold. What he said even made the two who counted on their seniority in the company livid.
Everyone else was also alarmed by the domineering CEO.
There was dead silence in the conference room.
Luke glanced around at the elites, and his cold eyes landed on Jason. "Mr.
Doyle, you're in charge of Easy's acquisition. Submit the detailed acquisition proposal to me tomorrow." "Yes, Mr. Crawford," answered Jason.
"Dismissed!"
Luke got up from his seat, his tall and straight figure quickly disappearing from the conference room.
One by one, the others rose from their seats as well and walked out of the conference room.
Only Mr. Zook and Mr. Leighton sat sullenly in their seats, their murky eyes shining with devious anger.
Be it their age or seniority, they were considered the senior members of the company. Being publicly humiliated by a young man like Luke was too much for them to swallow.
'Hmph. Luke had better make sure nothing happens to him!
'Otherwise, just look how we'll drag him down from his position of honor once we get our hands on something that can be used against him!'
At night, in the mansion.
Bianca gave Julie's hair to Luke. She was a little worried and said," Although I've gotten Julie's hair, I can't get Mr. Norman's and Mrs.
Norman's hair. They’re having the family reunion banquet this Saturday..."
Luke looked at Bianca's anxious expression and pinched her cheek. "Don't worry about that. We can get the hairs from the Norman couple tomorrow and send them to Johann for testing. He does DNA tests very quickly, so we'll get the results in a few hours. There are still two days before Saturday. There's no rush."
Bianca remained unconvinced. "How can you be so sure that you'll have Mr. Norman’s and Mrs. Norman's hair tomorrow? What if we fail?" "Have you never heard of the phrase 'Money makes the mare go'?" Amused by her silly expression, Luke kissed her on the lips.
The woman in his arms was soft and sweet. Luke only felt relaxed holding her. The fatigue of dealing with the old foxes in the company was instantly wiped out.
Bianca was relieved. Her furrowed eyebrows gradually relaxed after so many days.
She would find out about the test results tomorrow. She hoped they would not disappoint her...
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 606- Remember What I Said Today!
On the other hand, in the Norman family.
At about 11 p.m., Mr. Norman and his wife had already gone to bed. Their biological clock was always on time.
In a luxurious pink princess room, Leia was soaking her feet in a milk bath with flower petals like a proud princess. She beckoned to Julie and ordered her like she was a servant, "Come here and wash my feet!"
Julie came up to her with an indifferent face and crouched down.
Leia smirked proudly, thinking she was going to serve her. She stretched out her foot to her.
Unexpectedly, Julie picked up the basin and threw it on Leia's body. "Wash your feet? Who do you think you are?"
Leia was suddenly splashed with her own foot bath. The petals and milk made her a mess.
She was instantly furious. She grabbed Julie's hair hard, screaming, "How dare you splash my foot bath on me?"
Leia was too aggressive.
Although Julie dodged back a little, Leia still managed to grab her hair and her scalp instantly burned with pain.
Leia looked down at Julie in a high and mighty manner. It was as if she was looking at a pile of rubbish. "Do you really think that you've become an heiress after joining the Norman family? Remember who
you are. You're just an unpaid maid who washes my feet and brings me water!"
It hurt when Leia pulled on Julie's hair, and she started fighting back.
Leia, who had led a pampered and spoiled life in the Norman family for so many years, was no match for Julie’s strength.
She reached out and grabbed Leia's armpits, pinching the most tender area hard.
"How dare you fight back?" Leia let out a scream of pain and let go of Julie's hair.
Julie took the opportunity to save her hair from being grabbed and kicked Leia in the stomach. "I may not be the Norman family's real heiress, but you, the adopted daughter, are also a fake. We're the same kind of people! Where do you get that sense of superiority? Who do you think you are? You look obedient, but aren't you just a skank?"
Leia's stomach hurt from the kick, and her eyes widened. She could not believe that Julie, who had been so humble to her just two days before, had changed so much!
If looks could kill, she would have devoured Julie already. "How dare you hit me? Julie, aren't you afraid that I'll expose you and show Mom and Dad your true colors? Aren't you afraid you'll never have such a luxurious life again? Or would you prefer to go back to your poor family?"
Julie sneered and squatted down in front of Leia. She deliberately stepped on the back of her hand. "Leia, don't use that to threaten me. I've had enough of your threats these days! You faked my identity. Even if I'm exposed, I can get away from all this by saying I don't know anything about it. What can Mom and Dad do to the innocent me? After all, I’m a victim too! I don't know why you faked my identity, but I don't believe a selfish woman like you did it to make Mom and Dad happy. You must have some hidden agenda. It'll be interesting when Mom and Dad find out the truth you've been hiding from them..."
Despite breaking out in a cold sweat, Leia still threatened defiantly, "Julie, what are you talking about? I told you, as long as you do what I tell you to do, I promise you'll have a nice time in the Norman family. Since you don't want to stay in the Norman family, fine. I'll go tell Mom and Dad the truth!"
Leia thought Julie was vain and easy to control, but unexpectedly, she had met a venomous snake. She even took her home to domesticate her, but now, the venomous snake was going to bite her back!
How she regretted her decision back then!
Leia got up from the floor and pretended to go to Jack and Queenie's room to snitch on her.
However, Julie stood idly in her way. "What's the matter? You want to expose me to Mom and Dad? It's the family reunion banquet in two days, and they've sent out the invitations. Do you think Mom and Dad will believe you if you bring this up now? Also, my baby sister, though I'm a fake, my character has been consistent. You, on the other hand, act all lady-like in front of Mom and Dad and pretend to look innocent on screen. But at night, you go to nightclubs, hang out with men, and sit on their laps while laughing so happily. How Janus-faced you are! Oh, I think the man was involved in drugs. I never thought my dear sister would hang out with a drug dealer. If Mom and Dad knew, tsk..." "Non- Nonsense! Don't you dare slander me!" Leia stared at Julie in disbelief. She had no idea how she knew she had hung out with Wayne.
She had been so careful.
Julie sneered, folded her arms, and looked down at her scornfully. "The best way to hide a misdeed is not to commit it. Leia, don't think you can humiliate and order me around just because you have something on me and you're a big star. Think about the rights you have before enslaving others! We'd better mind our own affairs in the Norman family. If you dare treat me like this again, I don't mind fighting to the death with you! I just don't know if Mom and Dad will still pamper you like before if they find out about your true colors..."
Leia wanted to kill Julie!
However, she had no choice but to swallow her anger in the end. "As long as you don't offend me, we're still good sisters. But if you overstep my boundaries, don't blame me for having no mercy!"
Julie shook with laughter. "What are you talking about, Leia? I wouldn't have been angry with you if you hadn't disrespected me today. Us getting along is more important than anything else. I think Mom and Dad will be happy too, won't they? It's late. You should rest early. I have to work tomorrow. Remember what I said today, or..."
After uttering the half-threat, Julie pulled the door open and left.
Looking at Julie's leaving figure, there was an indescribable chill in Leia's eyes. She did not come back to her senses for a long time.
Friday.
Luke indeed got his hands on Mr. Norman's and his wife's hair. He gave them to Johann immediately.
Bianca waited anxiously for the results, and she was even a little distracted when she was working.
Three hours later, Johann called her. The test results were out!
Julie's DNA similarity with Jack's and Queenie's was 0.01%. They were not related at all.
Bianca had mixed feelings when she hung up.
On the one hand, she was delighted that Julie and the Norman couple were not related, but on the other hand, she was a little scared.
She could not help looking at Julie in the seat next to her.
It was lunch break right now, and the talkative Julie was laughing with her colleagues. She told them interesting things about her hometown and made others laugh from time to time. She also did not forget to enthusiastically remind everyone again that they must attend her family reunion banquet tomorrow...
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 608-Tell the Truth Behind the DNA Test Results
Meanwhile, in the chief physician's office at the hospital.
Dr. Hoover stared at the documents of the kickbacks he had received because of his status and the evidence of his tampering with the DNA test. He nearly had a heart attack!
He never had a good night's sleep since he took Leia's money and agreed to fake the test results.
He did not expect the matter to be exposed so soon.
Dr. Hoover did not know who could have had the power and influence to dig up everything he did.
Dejectedly, he looked at the man in gold-rimmed glasses in front of him. He seemed to be in his thirties, and he seemed intelligent and capable." Who are you? What do you want?"
Jason glanced at Dr. Hoover and said coldly. "My identity isn't important. What's important is that you expose Leia Norman's conspiracy at the family reunion banquet tomorrow. Let everyone know that Leia tampered with Julie's DNA test results."
Dr. Hoover shuddered when he remembered Leia's threat. "Mr. Doyle, don't you know how cunning that woman is? She framed me and said that she would accuse me of violating her if I don't agree with her request. She even recorded a video, and she won't hesitate to expose it if I do what you tell me to. My career will be finished if that happens..."
Jason waved his hand and cut off Dr. Hoover's words. "You don't have to worry about Leia Norman. I'll help you settle that. I guarantee that nothing will happen to you if you do exactly as I say, and you'll still be the chief physician of the hospital. On the other hand, if you don't listen to what I say, I don't think I have to tell you what will happen to you if I submit these documents to the authorities, right? By the way, I can let you know that Mr. Crawford is behind this investigation. The real birth daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Norman is Mr. Crawford's wife. Of course, it'll be a long story if I go into the details. Now that I've laid out two options for you, you should think carefully before you make a decision."
Then, Jason shot a profound glance at Dr. Hoover before leaving the room.
He knew that Dr. Hoover was a shrewd man for being able to reach the position of the chief physician. The doctor would know what to do.
After Jason left, Dr. Hoover slumped on his chair and did not move for a long time.
Both parties had dirt on him, and it would not end well for him either way.
If he offended Leia, perhaps Mr. Crawford would be able to help him.
However, if he offended Mr. Crawford, there was no chance of redemption!
Dr. Hoover gritted his teeth and made up his mind.
Sunday.
Everyone in the Norman household was happy that the true heir had been found. The atmosphere in the Norman residence was festive and celebratory.
The Normans got out of bed before the sun was up.
Leia was awoken by the noise outside. Dressed in her pajamas, she drew the curtains and looked down from her window.
The living room was bustling with relatives.
Everyone was there for the true daughter of the Normans!
Leia was thoroughly annoyed!
She had never seen so many people in the Norman residence before. Even when her parents adopted her, all she had was dinner with the extended family!
Today, her parents had organized a huge party for that impostor. She felt uncomfortable just thinking about it!
However, she could not do anything about it. After all, she was the one who had orchestrated it.
In her frustration, Leia wore her slippers and went downstairs in her pajamas.
When Queenie noticed that Leia was still in her pajamas, she furrowed her brows. "How can you come downstairs looking like this, Leia? Go back to your room and get changed. Is that how you present yourself in front of your relatives?"
Leia bit her lip but did not return to the room. "Mom, I wonder what would other people say when they see someone of Dad's status hold an extravagant party at a hotel. I think we should just have a simple reunion dinner with the relatives."
Queenie did not notice the sorrow in her adoptive daughter's eyes. She waved at Leia. "Your elder sister has been suffering outside of the household for more than twenty years. This is an important occasion, and we're not going to spare any expense. Go upstairs and nap for a little while more, Leia. When the stylist comes later, I'll go and call you two."
Leia went upstairs defeatedly.
She walked toward Julie's room, opened the door with a key, went inside, and pulled the blanket off her. "You pig! You're still sleeping at this hour?"
Julie had been basking in the joy of reuniting with her family since the night before. She only managed to sleep before dawn, and that was why she was fast asleep.
She was shocked awake by Leia's rough jostling, and she opened her eyes and glared at Leia. "Why, have you forgotten what I said before? I told you to leave me alone, Leia, so what's going on with you? Who gave you the right to unlock my door and come in without my permission?"
Leia sat down resentfully on the couch full of plush toys. "Calm down. I'm only here to wake you up." "Get out. I'm going to change," Julie said groggily. She was in a bad mood.
Leia remained seated on the couch. "I didn't expect Mom to love you so much. She got up early in the morning, and it's been a while since the house is so lively. I wonder how would they feel if they find out one day that their so-called birth daughter is nothing but an impostor. Would they regret it, or would they be sad?" She said sarcastically.
"You're the one who caused it! Aren't you feeling regretful that you brought me back to the Norman household? Do you envy how Dad and Mom are partial toward me? Don't you want to see me lose everything I own? Don't forget that you're the one who single-handedly caused all this. We're on the same boat now, and I should warn you that you'd better not do anything stupid. Otherwise..."
Leia was about to lose her temper when she heard the caretaker knock on the door. "Ms. Leia and Ms. Julie, please get changed and go downstairs. The stylist is here."
Leia clenched her fists and said annoyedly, "Yes, I know. I'll be downstairs soon."
Julie felt smug when she saw how Leia had nowhere to release her anger.
After today, she would be the true Ms. Norman of the Norman family. She hoped that the banquet would proceed smoothly.
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 609- Her Face Instantly Contorted!
The extravagant red carpet started from the paved path outside the hotel and stretched inside. On both sides of the carpet were reporters from various media outlets as well as paparazzi.
Cameras flashed non-stop. It was brighter than the sun in the sky.
A fleet of luxury cars was parked outside, indicating the elevated statuses of their owners.
After all, those invited to the party were luminaries in the political and business circles. It was a great honor to be invited by Provincial Committee Secretary Jack Norman. That was a confirmation of their status, as well as a great opportunity to get closer to him.
At about nine o'clock, a black Bentley slowed down and stopped not far away from the hotel.
The car door opened.
A tall and well-built man stepped out.
He had impeccable facial features that were unforgettable.
Luke Crawford extended a hand toward the woman in the car.
An ivory-fair hand gently covered his palm. Then, a pair of slender legs in diamond-encrusted flats came out of the car.
The woman was dressed in a loose light yellow gown that covered her bulging stomach. Her fair skin seemed even more fair and tender.
Tm a little nervous..." Bianca seemed timid.
Luke tightened his arms around her, took in her light fragrance, and gently kissed her earlobe. "Don't be afraid, I'm here. You only have to take care of yourself at the banquet. Don't worry, the reunion will not happen."
Bianca was trembling lightly. Her tense face relaxed a little, though there was a hint of helplessness in her eyes. "I don't know if I'm doing the right thing. Julie had so much hope that she would be the real Ms. Norman. If she knows that her dream is crushed because of me, she'll definitely hate me, right? She helped me out when I was accused of cheating, but now I'm
Luke gently raised Bianca's chin. "You can't be nice to everyone. Julie has usurped your place in the Norman family and took your parents away from you. That is a mistake that shouldn't have happened. Now that we have a chance to correct the mistake, why shouldn't we? Moreover, there will be a time when the truth is exposed. If Mr. and Mrs. Norman find out by then that their daughter is an impostor, it would be a serious blow to them. Would you want to see that happen?" "I..." Bianca stared at him and interjected softly, "You don't have to say any more. I know what I should do."
The reporters did not let any detail of the banquet slip past their eyes.
The cameras flashed, capturing every single movement by the Norman family.
Julie was, of course, in the spotlight.
Her straight hair was permed into a big wave, and she wore a silver and diamond tiara and a custom- tailored gown. As she walked, pink petals danced around her feet, as though she was a princess that had emerged from the flowers. It was a splendid sight.
Leia was dressed in a jade-green dress with a deep neckline. She looked inexplicably charming.
Ever since her pure image was ruined, she took it in stride and went the sexy route.
Many reporters were secretly comparing the two daughters of the Normans. They wondered if the pure one or the sexy one was better.
Some people also wondered if Leia's position in the family would change, considering that a birth daughter was better than an adoptive daughter.
"Julie, you might be approached by the media when the banquet starts. You just have to make an appearance and say something. Leave the rest to your parents. Don't worry," Queenie said as she lovingly patted Julie's head.
Julie held the hem of her dress and smiled sweetly. "Yes, Mom. Thank you."
Queenie patted Julie's head again and turned to speak to Leia. "You have more public appearances than your Elder Sister, Leia. Won't you guide her?"
Leia held Julie's elbow and pretended to be close to Julie. "Don't worry, Mom. Nothing will go wrong if I'm next to her."
Queenie nodded and reminded the daughters of a few more things before going off to attend to other matters. She trusted Leia completely.
The other female socialites crowded around Julie.
They used to flatter Leia. However, they were currently fawning over Julie without knowing her true identity. Leia felt ignored.
Julie had never received that much attention. She felt a little lost.
However, she felt happy that many young women from wealthy families were trying to curry favor with her. It felt so good to be superior to others.
Leia glared at those people coldly, mocking their idiocy!
Charmaine, who always had a good relationship with Leia, remained by Leia's side, unlike the other socialites.
Leia hated Charmaine ever since she betrayed her to Luke.
However, Leia thought that Charmain would be useful in the future, so she pretended to forgive her and invited her to the banquet.
Charmaine glanced at Julie's face and smirked. "I'm sorry for what I did to you before, Leia, but I had no other choice. You should know how cruel that Luke can be, but I can promise you that it won't happen again... Don't worry, I'll be your most loyal follower even if Julie is back. She can't possibly break our friendship apart."
Leia chuckled sarcastically, though she instantly resumed her composure." It's all water under the bridge by now. Just don't disappoint me from now on." "I swear that I won't..." When Charmaine was about to make her promise, there was a commotion from outside!
Leia turned her head to see. Her face contorted the moment she saw Luke and Bianca!
All the cameras were pointing at the couple.
Luke was outstanding as usual; every single movement exuded elegance and nobility. Meanwhile, Bianca was beautiful and delicate.
They stole the attention of everyone in the venue...
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 610- Exposed In Public! She Is An Impostor!
Leia thought that she would be in the spotlight today.
She knew that Bianca would be in attendance together with Luke. Knowing that Bianca usually dressed simply, she thought that she would dress seductively. She did not expect that Bianca stole the spotlight from her anyway.
Bianca deserved to stand next to Luke. That already proved that she was better than Leia.
Everyone’s attention was focused on Bianca.
Bianca wore only light makeup, and her clothes were not the most beautiful in the event. However, she was as brilliant as a star. Her sweet smile, gentle demeanor, and magnanimous bearing caused everyone's eyes to be glued to her.
Even Julie, who was supposed to be the main character of the event, could not compare.
Leia might be smiling, but she could not hide the hatred in her eyes.
If not for that b*tch Bianca, she would have already been a couple with Luke!
Perhaps she would have even been Mrs. Crawford by now!
How did things turn out differently?
Meanwhile, Julie was momentarily caught in a daze when she saw Luke and Bianca walk hand in hand.
She envied Bianca. Both of them had unremarkable backgrounds, but while Julie had only stepped into the upper circles of society, Bianca was already married to a wealthy man. Between the two, Bianca
was the winner.
Everyone was envious of Julie's parents, but only Julie knew that she was only an impostor.
Deep red velvet curtains gave the hotel a festive atmosphere. A gigantic tall -necked vase held countless white roses in it.
The guests meandered around the hall, while an ensemble played elegant music.
It was time for the banquet to begin.
The hall was decorated extravagantly. Even the tablecloths were selected meticulously. That showed how important the Normans' birth daughter was to Jack and Queenie.
Bianca held Luke's hand tightly. Her palms were sweating.
Luke had promised her that the reunion would not happen. They were only moments away from the start, but Luke remained seated calmly. That made her feel uneasy.
Luke could sense that Bianca was nervous. He smiled at her but did not explain anything.
"Esteemed guests, I am honored that all of you can make it to the Normans ' reunion banquet. We have lost our birth daughter for over twenty years, and I am overjoyed to announce that we have found her!” Mr. Norman, who was usually stern, could not control his excitement.
Thunderous applause echoed in the hall.
Behind him, Queenie could not help but wipe her eyes. Her other hand was holding Julie's hand tightly, as though Julie would disappear if she let go.
Julie hugged Queenie to comfort her. "Don't be sad, Mom. I'll stay by your side and never leave," she said adorably.
Bianca felt dizzy as she looked at the happy and loving family on the stage.
Leia turned her head away, not willing to participate in that sham.
Suddenly, from the corner of her eye, she noticed someone who was not supposed to be there -- Dr. Hoover!
Alarm bells went off. She could tell that something was amiss.
She had warned Dr. Hoover not to attend the reunion banquet, but that old geezer went back on his promise!
After that, Mr. Norman gave a routine speech. Then, he held Julie's hand and announced her identity to everyone, "Esteemed guests, she is our birth daughter that has been separated from us for many years..."
The applause in the hall became louder.
Julie shared an intimate hug with Mr. Norman. She was about to call him " Dad" when the silver-haired chief physician trudged toward the stage.
"Wait, Mr. Norman!" He shouted while panting. "Julie Anderson isn't your real daughter! She is an impostor!"
Everyone in the hall exclaimed in surprise when they heard that!
All their eyes fell on Dr. Hoover!
Julie's hands turned cold. When she saw Dr. Hoover, her face went pale as though she had seen a ghost!
Mr. Norman went tense. "What do you mean, Dr. Hoover? You’re the one who conducted the DNA test, but you're saying now that she’s an impostor. How do I know that you're not lying?" He rebuked sternly.
Mr. Norman was a veteran politician. His imposing demeanor sent chills down Dr. Hoover's spine.
He stole a glance at Leia and saw the hostility in her eyes...
Then, he sneaked a peek at Luke. The man had a vague smile on his face, which made the doctor shiver.
He knew that the latter was someone he could not afford to cross, and so he made up his mind.
Agonizingly, he started to explain to Mr. Norman, "I admit that I have falsified the DNA test. Julie has no blood relations with you or Mrs. Norman. The similarities in your DNA are less than 0.01%. The report that you received earlier is a fake one. This is the real one..."
He lifted the document with shaking hands.
Jack's secretary took it and handed it to his superior.
Jack's expression darkened after he read the report.
Queenie snatched the report from his hands and gazed weakly on the results.
At that moment, tears fell uncontrollably from her eyes.
She shook her head, not willing to believe it. "No, no, this report must be fake. The report earlier is the true one... How could Julie not be my daughter? You're one of the most respected doctors, Dr. Hoover. That's why Jack and I trusted you with the test. Why did you deceive us?"
Queenie was in agony from the repeated blows over the years.
She thought that she would be reunited with her birth daughter, but she did not expect things to turn out this way.
She could not accept the fact that Julie was not her birth daughter.
"It's not that I want to deceive you, Mrs. Norman. This is a serious matter that affects my reputation and my career. Why would I want to ruin myself, unless I was being forced to?"
Dr. Hoover pointed at Leia hatefully. "It's all because of that woman. After your family left, she sneaked back to my office and tried to bribe me with money to falsify the results. I didn't agree to it at first, but that shameless woman tore away her clothes and said that she would accuse me of harassment if I don't do what she says. She even threatened me with a recorded video. I admit that I was weak, and I acceded to her request to protect my reputation and career. I was so wrong!"
Dr. Hoover’s stunning confession sent shockwaves all around!
Suspicious and accusatory gazes shot toward Leia like arrows!
Leia felt her head spin!
Her eyes were bloodshot. All she wanted to do was to kill that old geezer!