Ugh, what does he take me for?

Julia Bluen couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. She knew this order must have come from her husband, the man who wished he could cradle her in his palms every moment.

Only two days had passed since her pregnancy was confirmed, and she was already dreading this National Treasure Level treatment.

Thinking about the nine months ahead of her, Julia felt her scalp go numb.

"The Young Madame is truly precious, isn't she? If everyone were treated like the Young Madame during pregnancy, I'm afraid no one would dare come near a pregnant woman anymore," Lily Garcia said with a sarcastic tone.

"So what if our Young Madame is precious? She has every right to be!" Sister Hong retorted, clearly displeased. The Young Madame was the apple of the Young Master's eye, and the Young Master was their provider. Anyone disrespectful to the Young Madame was disrespectful to them!

"Sister Hong, you can go downstairs first. If Uncle Eng blames you, I'll explain it to him." Julia Bluen's smile faded from her oval face. Lily Garcia's hostility towards her was too obvious, and she felt no need to maintain a friendly facade.

If you don't respect me, why should I respect you? Respect is a two-way street.

Lily Garcia had just returned from France after her divorce and was already so hostile towards her. Could it be that she has set her sights on Glades Horne? What was Glades up to downstairs just now when I was with his sister, Adele Horne? Otherwise, this woman wouldn't be acting this way towards me.

After some thought, Sister Hong warned Julia, "Be careful, Young Madame. Some people are greedy and wicked. You mustn't end up like Miss Adele."

After giving her warning, Sister Hong ignored the darkening expression on Lily Garcia's face and turned to leave.

Once Sister Hong had left, Julia Bluen picked up the glass of lukewarm water and took a light sip. Without looking at Lily Garcia, she said indifferently, "Miss Garcia, if you have something to say, then say it." She still needed to find Glades Horne and tell him that the man who had taken Adele Horne's innocence was someone with the surname Black.

She had a premonition that this Lily Garcia was the new mistress about to emerge in her marriage.

How tragic. Marrying such an outstanding man and wanting a peaceful life is simply a pipe dream. I just dealt with that mistress, Orlando Evans, and now here comes another one—divorced and brazenly forward.

It seems that in the future, a fifth, a sixth, or even a twentieth mistress might appear.

"I've known Glades since we were young; we were even classmates in elementary and middle school," Lily Garcia said, sipping her wine elegantly, a charming smile on her face. Her words, right from the start, carried a heavy challenge.

"So what?"

Julia Bluen finally turned to look at her, her voice cold as she retorted.

Does she think she can take my man just because they were classmates? If that was all it took to steal him, it probably wouldn't even be Lily Garcia's turn. Glades Horne had countless classmates from kindergarten through university, and even while working and pursuing further studies until three years ago. Who does Lily Garcia think she is in comparison?

"Glades is very outstanding."

"Indeed."

Julia Bluen agreed with that statement.

"I was mesmerized just by glancing at him earlier. It's incredible. After not seeing him for years, he has become even more spirited and charmingly handsome. Every gesture he makes is magical, and his tightly pursed lips are full of allure. Even I, a woman who had given up on love, found my soul captivated by him," Lily Garcia said provocatively, her intentions towards Julia Bluen clearer than ever.

"So, you want to become Glades's woman? You want to talk to me so I'll accept you, is that it?" Julia Bluen's expression darkened, and her voice grew colder.

The world seems to have more and more shameless people.

"The Young Madame is so smart. Don't worry, I won't fight you for the position of Young Madame; I don't believe in marriage anymore. I'll just be Glades's mistress. You're pregnant now, right? The fetus is unstable during the first three months, so you can't—or rather, shouldn't—have much intercourse. Glades is young and vigorous; he still needs to satisfy his physical desires. I can help you take care of him," Lily Garcia said shamelessly.

She hadn't originally wanted to attend the Horne Family's wine party, but her sister, worried she was still mired in the pain of her divorce, had insisted on dragging her along.

She had always been a passionate and bold woman. Once she decided to attend the wine party, she immediately cast aside her sorrow and meticulously dressed herself. She thought that if her husband didn't want her, she would find a lover even more outstanding than him, fueled by a vengeful mindset.

When she appeared at the Horne family's grand mansion, she indeed successfully captured the gazes of many male guests.

She, too, searched for prey in the crowd.

Then, she saw her old classmate Glades Horne and was instantly mesmerized by his handsome looks and calm composure. Although the Garcia and Horne families were neighbors, and she and Glades Horne were classmates, they had attended schools in different cities after middle school graduation. Coupled with her being preoccupied with her own love life, the two hadn't actually seen each other in over a decade. Her impression of Glades Horne still lingered from past memories, which was why she was so smitten upon seeing him again.

Thus, the thought of becoming Glades Horne's woman took root in her mind.

She had also heard that Glades Horne doted on his wife, Julia Bluen, immensely, willing to pluck the moon from the sky and catch turtles in the deepest sea for her. However, she was the type of person who always got what she wanted. That's why, after Julia Bluen appeared, she decided to intercept her and boldly, shamelessly lay out her proposition.

Julia Bluen was nearly struck speechless by Lily Garcia's audacity. She had thought Orlando Evans was shameless, but this new woman was even worse.

"Miss Garcia," Julia Bluen stared sternly at Lily Garcia and said coldly, "your own marriage was destroyed by a third party. Do you intend to become the third party in someone else's marriage? Furthermore, I will never share my man with another woman, not even a fraction. He must belong to me and me alone, inside and out!"

"Don't you think you're being too greedy, Young Madame? You're also from a wealthy family; surely you know that behind every successful man, there are countless women supporting him? Yes, they may only have one wife, but they certainly have quite a few mistresses. If not openly, then secretly. Men, by nature, are greedy. Once they have a wife, they still yearn for a confidante. For you to enjoy Glades, who is so outstanding, all to yourself is too domineering and greedy."