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    Rodger’s expression contorted with disapproval at her unbridled emotional eruption. He was visibly irritated by this unseemly disy of vulnerability.


    “What alternative paternity might you possibly suggest beyond Nathan’s?” he retorted, his sybles sharpened with undisguised annoyance.


    Through Rodger’s critical gaze, Ophelia’s status deteriorated steadily into an ever-deepening chasm of familial embarrassment.


    He had consistently bestowed preferential treatment upon Jarrett, his firstborn pride, while regarding Nathan as nothing more than the family’s perpetual disappointment.


    However, the life developing within Sadie’s womb—this represented nothing less than the glorious destiny of the Higgins family! An unparalleled strategic advantage capable of generating immeasurable rewards!


    The entirendscape of power had transformed irrevocably.


    Rodger dismissed Ophelia’s presence entirely from his consciousness. He pivoted decisively and ascended the staircase. “I must select an appropriate gift for Ms.


    “Hudson. Something substantial enough to guarantee the continued health of both mother and child.”


    The expansive living space now contained only Jarrett and Ophelia, enveloped in a suffocating silence punctuated by unspoken rage. Ophelia remained rooted in position, a cial coldness permeating her very marrow. Why had fate bestowed upon Sadie the privilege of bearing Nathan’s child? She alone deserved to stand by his side—never this interloping Sadie! That calcting temptress had undoubtedly employed dishonorable tactics to secure his affections!


    Jarrett remained confined to his wheelchair, his visage clouded with a malevolence that mirrored Ophelia’s own internal tempest.


    Sadie carried a new life within her. Furthermore, Nathan had fathered this consequential offspring. Should she sessfully deliver this infant, the corporate entities of Higgins Group and Wall Group would be even more intertwined.


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    Upon realization of this eventuality, Nathan—alongside his supposedly betrothed partner—would thoroughly overshadow Jarrett’s influence. His already tenuous position within the familial hierarchy would deteriorate towardplete irrelevance.


    Absolutely not. Under no circumstances could he permit such a catastrophic realignment of power to materialize!


    Jarrett and Ophelia were left alone in the living room.


    Although their thoughts were not exactly aligned, their goals definitely were.


    Their eyes met by chance, and Ophelia felt her heart skip a beat.


    She didn’t miss the malice that glinted in Jarrett’s gaze.


    Much like her, he couldn’t stand Sadie, either, nor could he ept the existence of the child Sadie carried. Jarrett no doubt saw the unborn baby as an abomination of sorts.


    Ophelia’s lips curled into a sly smile as she slowly approached him, her stride confident and sure. “Why don’t we work together this time, Jarrett? We can have a mutually beneficial alliance.”


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