CHAPTER 117: CHAPTER 117: LYING TO FUTURE MOTHER IN LAW

Matthias was overjoyed to see his wife devouring the chicken feet soup. Initially, he was worried that she would criticize him for not being able to cook. The cooking knowledge she imparted to him has truly helped him. While he initially disliked setting foot in the kitchen, he now enjoys cooking for his wife. In fact, he could even say that cooking is one of the most enjoyable activities in his life, apart from the other activities associated with the wealthy.

He took the initiative to wipe his wife’s lips with a tissue. "By the way, does it really taste that good? I only learned about it online."

Victoria gave him two thumbs up. "I wasn’t lying. It seems like you really have a knack for making any kind of soup."

"Hearing you keep praising me, I’m getting more and more excited to cook chicken feet soup for you."

"But, we have to go back to work tomorrow. This time, I really don’t want to run away from you. I want to go on a date with you in my free time."

"Don’t worry. This time I won’t let you escape from me. I have Louis to help me keep an eye on you."

Victoria folded her arms. "Louis is my partner, so why are you taking advantage of him?"

"Because he’s the only one you can rely on in your office. Besides, he’s the one who knows the most about our relationship."

"Still, I won’t let him be your spy! If you miss me, you can visit me whenever you want."

*****

The next day, the video ad was still trending across social media, giving Lucretia a headache seeing all the positive comments supporting the couple’s marriage. Perhaps she was the only one who didn’t want her son to marry a slut who had trapped him with all her disgusting seductions. Now she was trying to figure out how to get her son to marry Amber. Moreover, she had thought her son might love Amber because he had slept with her before.

While she was stressing over a solution to her predicament, Amber suddenly approached her, calming her down. She greeted her future daughter-in-law with a friendly smile and accepted a bouquet of roses.

"You shouldn’t have bothered bringing a bouquet of flowers for me."

Amber smiled gracefully. "It’s okay, Auntie. I happened to pass by the flower shop earlier. I remembered you and bought you some flowers."

"Seeing you so cute now, I like you more and more."

Amber had initially smiled, but now her expression changed to one of anxiety. "Auntie, I actually came to you today because I have something important to tell you."

"What’s that?"

Amber slowly stroked her belly. "I’m pregnant."

"What?!"

"I’ve already taken a pregnancy test at the obstetrics and gynecology hospital. I’m indeed pregnant, Auntie. It’s definitely because Matthias slept with me that night."

"Wait a minute! So, it can be concluded that you got pregnant out of wedlock? Does my son know?"

"Actually, I’m still keeping this a secret from her. Because you have to be the first to know." Amber handed Lucretia a brown envelope. "You can also see my pregnancy test results in person." Amber stared at her nails nervously. "I’m sorry. If only I hadn’t acted rashly back then—"

"Wait! Why did you say you acted rashly?"

"Aren’t you angry because I got pregnant out of wedlock?"

"How could I possibly scold you just because of this? I would have immediately given my blessing to your marriage because you have my grandchild inside you."

Now the green light from her future in-laws was flashing. Amber smiled sarcastically as she stared at the bouquet of roses she had bought. She thought to herself, "What a fool future mother in-laws were to be so easily fooled by her words." This time, she was certain that she would marry Matthias soon, even though everyone else disapproved of her relationship with him.

"But, will Matthias be angry if he finds out this news?"

Lucretia raised her right eyebrow. "If things have turned out like this, shouldn’t he be held responsible? Because he overdid it with you back then, you’re now pregnant out of wedlock."

"I’m still worried about a lot of things, actually. Especially since the video is trending online, and everyone is supporting Matthias and Victoria’s wedding."

"Don’t worry. You don’t need to worry about that video. Now you can focus on your health and the health of your baby."

Amber returned the smile with a friendly bow and said, "Thank you for being so supportive of our relationship, Auntie."

"Matthias must be eager to marry you, too. It seems he was completely trapped by Victoria. Now that he knows you’re pregnant with him, he’ll definitely choose you."

*****

Victoria now has to get back to work hard to finish the work she left behind. Although Louis has helped her a lot while she was away, she’s reluctant to ask him to finish everything. Now she’s starting to feel overwhelmed, completing each task one by one. She’s determined not to run away again, as running away only adds to her problems. One of them is the problem of unfinished work.

"Gosh, why do I have so much work now!"

"This is because you’ve been taking leave all the time lately! I’m tired of doing all your work too," Louis complained, pouting.

Victoria glared at her partner. "Matthias and I already gave you a raise, but you’re still complaining! Should I cut your pay again?"

"Don’t! Okay, I won’t complain from now on."

"By the way, all the clients who had their contracts terminated with us, they all kept their promise to work with us again, right?"

Louis rolled his eyes. "Especially since the video of you and Matthias went viral on the internet, they’ve been liking you even more. More and more companies want to hire you."

Victoria smiled brightly as she stroked her belly. "Matthias always brings me luck. I can’t wait to have a romantic dinner with him tonight."

drrt...drrt...

One of the employees entered the studio owner’s office, abruptly interrupting the conversation between the partners. Victoria greeted her employee with a confused look.

"Miss Victoria, could you come with me for a moment?"

Victoria didn’t expect her staff to lead her out of the studio to meet Lucretia.