Chapter 189 I am Ms. White
Emma thought for a moment, then said, "Nicholas, tomorrow I'll come to Imperial Garden to be with you. I want to give you a gift."
She had made her decision. Tomorrow, she would first go to the hospital for a check-up, then tell him personally that they were having a child.
"No taking it back." He held her tightly, confirming once more.
"Mm." She nodded firmly.
Though this moment left him feeling somewhat disappointed, he felt more relief and anticipation.
She had finally agreed. After waiting this long, one more night wouldn't matter.
Of course, he would prepare a surprise for her too, to make her his wife again.
He lowered his head to kiss her again, the night breeze growing wilder, yet unable to dispel the love that was rekindling between them...
The next day, Evelyn accompanied Emma to the hospital for her check-up.
The results came back quickly—just over 6 weeks pregnant, with both heartbeat and fetal pole detected on the ultrasound.
Everything was developing well.
The doctor prescribed several boxes of iron supplements and reminded her to rest properly.
Emma held the thin ultrasound printout, her fingertips trembling.
She stared at the tiny, barely visible dot in the image, her eyes gradually reddening.
That was her child.
She thought of her first child—the one she couldn't even keep a single image of—and her heart still ached.
This time, she would protect this baby carefully until it arrived safely in this world.
Leaving the hospital, the sunshine was perfect.
Evelyn linked arms with her, and they walked to the nearby HG Mall.
The security guards at the entrance immediately approached them respectfully upon seeing them, bowing in perfect 90-degree angles.
Evelyn pulled Emma straight to the maternity section.
She picked up a pale yellow onesie printed with a yawning little bear, the fabric impossibly soft.
"Emma, look at this—it's too adorable!"
Evelyn couldn't put it down, her eyes sparkling with delight.
She couldn't help but fantasize about whether her and Hawk's baby would be a boy or girl.
Emma watched her excitement, her own face softening with a gentle smile.
They browsed around and finally selected some pregnancy-specific nutrients before preparing to leave.
Just as they were heading toward the luxury goods section, a familiar figure entered their view.
Zoe.
She wore an impeccably tailored designer gown, oversized sunglasses covering half her face, followed by four bodyguards in black suits, each carrying shopping bags from various luxury brands.
Her demeanor was like royalty on parade.
Ever since Karen told her she was the White family's long-lost heiress, and when the White family came with DNA reports to find her, she was stunned—it was like winning the lottery.
She naturally enjoyed the White family heiress's status and wealth, never doubting her authenticity.
So now, her confidence was sky-high.
Evelyn rolled her eyes at the nouveau riche display, inexplicably feeling a surge of anger.
Zoe obviously spotted them too, clicking over in her high heels with an elegant gait.
She removed her sunglasses, lips curving in a fake smile.
"What a coincidence."
Evelyn smiled too, raising her hand to signal a nearby security guard.
The guard immediately jogged over.
Evelyn lifted her chin, pointing at Zoe with crisp efficiency.
"Call your manager down here."
"Then put this woman on HG Mall's blacklist. We don't want to see her here anymore."
Zoe's face went instantly pale.
"Evelyn, what right do you have! How dare you blacklist me? Do you know who I am?"
Evelyn laughed lightly. "I honestly don't know who you are. Those terrible movies you were in, what were they called? Oh right, they were so bad I forgot."
Zoe's expression darkened with rage. She suddenly changed tactics, her eyes poisonous.
"Evelyn, you'd better apologize right now, or I'll make the Jackson family pay."
Evelyn patted her chest in mock surprise. "Oh, I'm so scared."
The mall manager, receiving the notification, came running over.
He immediately spotted Emma and bowed respectfully.
"Ms. Rodriguez."
Evelyn addressed the manager, "Perfect timing. You know Ms. Rodriguez, right? HG Mall's major shareholder. She wants to put this arrogant woman on the blacklist for all Harrison Group properties. Don't let us see her again."
The manager agreed without hesitation.
"Certainly, Ms. Rodriguez. I'll handle it immediately."
Zoe shrieked, "You wouldn't dare! Offending me means offending the White family!"
She suddenly laughed triumphantly.
"You don't know yet, do you? I'm Ms. White now!"
Evelyn burst out laughing like she'd heard the joke of the century.
"You're Ms. White? Find a mirror and look at yourself—are you worthy?"
Zoe's expression turned completely grim.
Emma spoke up, her voice tired, "Evelyn, let's go. No point ruining our mood over someone like this."
"Stop!" Zoe called out aggressively, blocking their path. "You two sluts! One seducing my fiancé, the other seducing my brother, and now you're here acting all innocent—how ridiculous!"
Emma's eyes grew cold. "Zoe, are you sure you want to keep making a scene?"
She didn't believe Zoe was Ms. White either.
Evelyn spat out, "Zoe, have you gone insane from acting? Ms. White? What kind of fantasy is that!"
"Olivia." A gentle female voice called out.
Luna walked over gracefully, accompanied by another distinguished-looking socialite.
Seeing the newcomer, Zoe's arrogant demeanor instantly vanished, transforming into a docile kitten.
She ran over, linking arms with Luna, her voice sickeningly sweet.
"Mom."
Luna affectionately patted her hand, then introduced, "This is Mrs. Russell. Say hello."
"Hello, Mrs. Russell." Zoe greeted obediently.
Mrs. Russell nodded, studying her, "Such a good girl. Ms. White, you're quite beautiful."
Luna reached out, carefully smoothing Zoe's slightly disheveled hair and collar, every gesture radiating affection.
Zoe immediately began complaining, pointing at Emma and Evelyn.
"Mom, these two women ganged up to bully me. Emma—she's been seducing Nicholas!"
Luna soothingly patted her hand, then turned her gaze to Emma.
Emma was stunned. This really was Luna!
Luna immediately switched to protective mother mode, her presence commanding.
"Ms. Rodriguez, I'm sure you're aware that the White and Harrison families intend to form an alliance through marriage. You and Mr. Harrison should maintain an appropriate distance."
Though her words were calm, they carried undeniable authority.
"I heard you had a previous marriage. Since you're divorced, you shouldn't keep entangling with Mr. Harrison."
Luna's gaze was sharp, as if seeing right through Emma.
"I know my words aren't pleasant, but I absolutely won't let my daughter suffer any grievance."
The words pierced Emma's heart like needles, burning with pain.
Evelyn shot back without hesitation, "Mrs. White, are you certain this is your family's heiress? Have you thoroughly investigated everything she's done before? Don't let the White family become the laughingstock of high society!"
Luna's temper flared, though she maintained her composed smile.
"Miss Jackson, since you're pregnant, you should stay home and rest properly. The White family's affairs aren't for outsiders to criticize."
These were truly words wrapped in daggers, each one cutting deep.
Emma's expression turned completely cold.
She said flatly, "Mrs. White, perhaps you should take your Ms. White and leave before more people witness this spectacle."
She noticed the crowd of onlookers growing larger.
Zoe exploded, "Emma, what are you to speak to my mother so disrespectfully!"
She immediately turned to Luna with a different face.
"Mom, why don't you browse with Mrs. Russell over there? I'll find you for lunch in a bit."
Luna patted her hand, then instructed the four bodyguards, "Protect the young lady."
"Yes," the bodyguards responded in unison.
Only then did she accompany Mrs. Russell away.
With Luna gone, Zoe shed her last layer of pretense, becoming even more brazen.
She approached Emma, smiling with malicious triumph.
"Emma, do you know about Princess Elle's crown? It represents true love and was sold for 1.9 billion. Nicholas prepared that surprise for me."
Her voice was full of showing off.
"You think he loves you? Ha! Even knowing I arranged what happened in Springfield, he couldn't bear to punish me. You've already lost."
Emma's heart sank heavily.
The Springfield incident—he'd already investigated that?
Zoe leaned closer, lowering her voice to a whisper near Emma's ear, "Do you know what happened that night at Stellar Soiree?"
She waved her phone.
On the screen was a photograph.
In it, she was intimately embracing Nicholas, the man's profile sharp and cold, with Stellar Soiree's private room clearly in the background.
Emma's face instantly drained of all color, her body swaying.
Just then, a tall figure strode over with long steps.
"Olivia!"
It was Luke.
Zoe startled, seeing her brother, immediately tucked away all her sharpness, her voice turning soft and weak.
"Luke, these two women bullied me."
Evelyn looked at this handsome man and suddenly laughed coldly.
"Mr. White, your sister orchestrates kidnappings, then you appear for the heroic rescue. You siblings put on quite the performance."
Luke's face darkened instantly. He barked at the bodyguards, "Take her away."
Zoe smirked and walked away.
She'd achieved her purpose anyway—no point lingering.
Luke immediately turned to Evelyn, urgently explaining, "Miss Jackson, it's not what you think."
"Enough!" Evelyn shouted, cutting him off, undisguised disgust in her eyes. "Everyone from your White family makes me sick! You—stay away from me! You're an eyesore!"
She tightly gripped the pale-faced Emma's arm. "Emma, are you okay? Let's go."
Soon after, two trending topics exploded across Emerald City and Empire City.
#White Family Heiress Revealed to be Actress Zoe#
#Harrison and White Families Officially Announce Alliance#
The articles included a photo of Zoe embracing Nicholas, highly suggestive.
Ten seconds later, Emma's phone rang. The caller ID read: Nicholas.
She stared for over ten seconds before sliding to answer.