"It’s about the company."
Damian Lowell’s dark eyes were deep as he changed the topic, saying, "Eleanor, I’m returning your phone to you. Chloe is doing fine in the hospital these days. I contacted Jade, and the process of presenting evidence has been smooth. Now I’m just a bit worried about how you’re doing."
With the help of Jasper Sinclair, he tracked down the villa and through eavesdropping at the entrance, learned that Sebastian Ford wanted to check Eleanor Valerius’ hospital examination report.
He preemptively deleted Eleanor’s examination records and deliberately forged a flawed pregnancy test report.
On one hand, it was to divert Sebastian’s attention and rescue Eleanor from his captivity.
On the other hand, it was crucial that Sebastian didn’t find out about Eleanor’s pregnancy.
The child would beco a burden for Eleanor, trapped at the Ford Family.
"I’m fine."
Holding the phone, Eleanor thought about the surveillance tracking and sighed, "The phone has spyware; it can’t be used."
"Sebastian is monitoring you? No wonder he can always find your location."
Frowning, Damian took her phone back and said, "Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it."
"Okay, thank you."
Eleanor leaned back against the seat and slowly relaxed, opening the car window to touch the freedom outside.
For so reason, her escape from the villa left her feeling a bit strange.
It seed like sothing was left unsaid, and she was worried about Sebastian’s reaction, a persistent unease in her heart.
As a result, she experienced severe motion sickness.
Touching her belly, was the baby upset about leaving daddy?
She quickly dismissed the hinting notion that crossed her mind.
What are these dreadful pregnancy hormones?
"Eleanor, you can’t return to the Valerius Family now. I’ll take you to my place to rest for a while. The Ford Family might still be searching for you. Don’t worry, I won’t let you be taken again; that’s a promise from Vincent."
Damian felt sorry for Eleanor’s condition.
However, he didn’t like the child in her womb.
It was Sebastian’s offspring, an unexpected mistake causing her tornt.
When parking.
Damian offered to help Eleanor out of the car, but she declined.
"I’m not that weak; I can walk on my own."
Eleanor instinctively avoided Damian, keeping a respectful distance between friends.
However, Damian smiled with a slightly unusual look, explaining, "I always see you as the little Eleanor from childhood."
Eleanor awkwardly smiled; after all, she was already a mother.
Not far away, Harry Nash, Damian’s assistant, was taking photos with a cara.
From a misleading angle, the photos made Eleanor and Damian look especially close.
Even if the young master didn’t want to use her, he could still take her from Sebastian for revenge.
Especially since the young master had now taken her ho.
Damian lived in an apartnt.
"The guest room isn’t ready; you can rest in my bedroom for a while."
"I’m just feeling a bit nauseous and tired, sleeping on the sofa will do."
It was Eleanor’s first ti there; she curled up with a small blanket in the corner of the sofa.
When she woke up, it was already dark outside.
"Eleanor, the surveillance software on your phone has been removed."
Damian glanced at the ti, his smile gentle, "Are you hungry? I’ll accompany you to grab a bite, and then we can prepare your clothes and belongings. To ensure your safety, are you willing to temporarily stay here?"
Eleanor shook her head with firm refusal.
"It’s inconvenient here; I can stay at Flora’s place."
"But I can’t ensure your safety there, so I’ll book you a hotel instead."
Seeing Eleanor’s expression, Damian quickly explained, "Eleanor, please don’t refuse . I’m Vincent, not just Damian. Besides, you’re pregnant now and need to take care of yourself."
"Alright, I’ll repay Vincent’s lawyer fees and the advanced paynts."
Eleanor always calculated things so clearly, making Damian feel they weren’t close enough even after reuniting.
Leaving the apartnt, they headed to the hotel.
Eleanor never expected that three consecutive hotels would say her ID couldn’t be used for check-in.
"Lawyer Lowell, there’s nothing we can do. Master Ford instructed this."
It’s not difficult for the Ford Family’s influence in Aethelgard to blacklist her na from hotels.
Eleanor was stunned by Sebastian’s blatant act of revenge.
This ti, his punishnt seed different.
"Is the Ford Family trying to rule everything? But he can access your identity information, staying at a hotel isn’t safe either."
Damian frowned, considering carefully, "I’ll rent you an apartnt and arrange for the Sinclair Family to protect you. The Donovan Family’s press conference is in two days. If Sebastian finds you again, all plans will fall through."
Reporting Mrs. Croft’s cris was also the only chance for Jade and other witnesses to resist.
Eleanor couldn’t take risks and agreed with Damian’s arrangents.
She hid in a new apartnt to stay temporarily, not even turning on her phone, fully preparing for the plan.
Sebastian couldn’t find her, not even Regina Jennings could.
Valerius Family.
Regina realized Eleanor as a chess piece had completely slipped from her control.
These days, she was setting up a new bedroom at ho.
While Chloe was undergoing a check-up, Regina secretly t her at the hospital.
"Chloe, Mommy is waiting for you to recover so you can co ho. Look at the branded clothes and jewelry in the bedroom; they’re all gifts for you. You and Eleanor are both my good daughters. Over these years, Eleanor has been enjoying life with the Valerius Family, now it’s your turn to beco the fourth lady of the Valerius Family."
"All for ? So pretty!"
Chloe was dazzled by Regina’s gifts.
Even when her sister spoke ill of her, she didn’t believe it.
Compared to the biological mother without mories, she preferred Regina who could provide a wealthy life.
"Thank you, Mommy. I’ll return to the Valerius Family when I’m discharged, I’m the Valerius Family’s fourth lady."
Regina returned to the Valerius Family but didn’t expect Mrs. Croft to co by to question her angrily.
"I suspect Eleanor hasn’t given up on revenge. How can you not control the dog you raised? I’m giving you the last chance to get rid of Eleanor, or the Valerius Family will not be part of our profitable business."
"Yes, I know what to do."
Regina agreed on the surface, but her eyes flashed with ruthlessness.
Regardless of whether Eleanor could bring down Mrs. Croft, the Valerius Family would beco a discarded pawn with no value.
"Heh, now I need to replace you and find new partners."
Regina thought of the Donovan Family in Emberfall.
...
On the day of the Croft Family’s press conference.
Eleanor and Jade had agreed to go to the police station as witnesses to file a joint report.
Simultaneously, she arranged for journalists to be on-site for interviews, with Damian ready to prosecute as a lawyer once the police filed the case.
Mr. Croft, in the face of public opinion, would certainly uphold justice for the sake of the company’s and family’s reputation.
As long as Mrs. Croft lost the family’s influence, exposing the beauty salon’s deals would cause everyone to turn against her.
Eleanor’s revenge was within legal bounds.
She didn’t want to risk herself but wanted Mrs. Croft and Regina Jennings to face legal justice.
However, following the plan, Damian was nowhere to be seen.
"Mr. Ford, it’s my honor to have you here personally!"
Mr. Croft personally greeted him amid everyone’s curious attention.
Sebastian Ford strode forward with long legs, the tailored black suit outlining his extraordinary figure, making him the most dazzling presence in the crowd.
At this mont, Eleanor disguised her identity, hiding in the crowd.
Seeing him made her heartbeat erratic, unable to discern whether it was fear or a long-missed yearning.
The Croft Family announced the Ford Family as partners on the project.
Eleanor was stunned.
Could it be that Sebastian’s angry revenge was to obstruct her revenge plan?
He sat in the first row, leisurely crossing his legs, his handso face displaying no emotion but a dark, dangerous aura.
Next to him, Mr. Croft engaged in conversation, to which he responded nonchalantly.
With a jade ring on his left hand, he appeared to be typing on a phone.
Suddenly, Eleanor received a ssage.
It was from Sebastian Ford.
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