Chapter 275

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"Me?"

The man who had been chosen froze, nervously standing up.

Elise, in her high heels, walked up to him step by step. She gently tugged at his bow tie, her eyes downcast as she softly asked, "I'm in a bit of trouble. Could you help me out?"

Elise's voice was soft and alluring, with a hint of vulnerability. Most men couldn't tell if she was genuinely asking for help or flirting with them.

Swallowing hard, he could only stammer, "Uh, sure."

"Then, come with me."

She raised her hand and beckoned him with a finger, ignoring the stares of the crowd as she led him away.

A chorus of whistles and cheers erupted behind them.

Elise's actions were so blatant that even Raymond, who was drinking on the side, noticed.

He couldn't help but frown.

Wasn't she the rumored girlfriend of Lawrence, the one everyone was talking about recently?

What was her name again... Elise!

What was going on?

At Lawrence's birthday party, Elise was hitting on another man and even took him away in front of everyone?

Wasn't this a blatant way to embarrass Lawrence?

Raymond's mind was spinning.

He hadn't been in touch with Lawrence for a while. Was Lawrence really this open-minded lately?

"Ray, are you into those kinds of flirty women? Your eyes are practically glued to her... Don't forget, I'm your date tonight."

The young woman beside him, unhappy with the situation, clung to his arm, asserting her claim.

But Raymond couldn't care less about the woman beside him right now. He just wanted to inform Lawrence about this.

He didn't know if Lawrence and Elise were really together.

But a cheating woman? He might tolerate it, but that didn't mean Lawrence would.

"Be good, sit here for a bit. I have something to take care of."

As Raymond walked out, Elise got what she wanted on the other side.

"Hey, do you mind if I use your phone?"

The man, unsure of what she wanted to do, obediently handed over his phone.

Elise took the phone and handed him a business card. "I'm buying your phone. For compensation, just contact this person."

Then she walked to a quiet corner with the phone.

She dialed a number she knew by heart.

Soon, a familiar voice answered, "Who is this?"

Since hiding in the Beauty Sanctuary, Elowen had been very cautious, always confirming the caller's identity when receiving unknown calls.

"Mom, it's Olivia."

Elise bit her lip. She hadn't wanted Elowen to get involved, but she couldn't hold back any longer.

"Olivia, why are you calling at this hour from an unknown number? Did something happen?"

Hearing it was Olivia, Elowen immediately changed her tone, anxiously asking about her situation.

"Mom, I don't have much time to explain. I just need to ask you one thing."

"Go ahead, I'm listening."

Elowen knew Olivia's current situation well, so she didn't waste any words.

"Mom, you said last time that if you knew Emily's whereabouts, you could get rid of the baby in her belly. How confident are you?"

Hearing Olivia mention Emily, Elowen immediately replied, "One hundred percent!"

"Olivia, as long as you can find out where Emily is, I guarantee that the baby in her belly won't survive. Then no one will stand in your way. I'll make sure you marry into a wealthy family in style."

Thinking about the future wealth and status, Elowen couldn't wait to get rid of Emily.

If it weren't for her, Olivia would have already become Lawrence's wife.

She wouldn't have to hide in this small house, living in the shadows every day.

"Alright!"

Hearing this, Elise made up her mind. "Mom, I'll send you Emily's location right now. Do whatever you need to do, but I have one condition."

"I don't just want the baby gone. I want her gone too!"

"Olivia, don't worry. That bitch has made us suffer enough. I want her dead more than anyone."

After finalizing the details, Elise hung up and threw the phone into the sea without hesitation.

Emily, just wait!

Soon, you and your unborn child will be gone forever.

On the other side.

After dancing two songs, Emily was carried back to the top-floor room by Lawrence.

It was cold outside, and he didn't want Emily to catch a chill. Pregnant women couldn't take many medications, and he had already looked into all the precautions.

Not wanting to miss a single moment with her, Lawrence had dinner brought directly to the room.

After dinner, they lay side by side on the warm bed, silently watching the snowflakes falling outside.

Lawrence held Emily's hand tightly.

They didn't seem like a couple on the verge of divorce, but rather like lovers in the throes of a passionate romance.

Watching the snow, they chatted about trivial things.

Perhaps it was the novelty of the experience.

Emily felt surrounded by happiness.

Feeling the warmth from his body, she felt incredibly at ease.

After dancing outside, she was a bit tired and couldn't help but feel sleepy.

Especially watching the snowflakes fall, she felt so warm and cozy... her eyelids grew heavy.

"Emily, having you here today makes me so happy. This is the best birthday I've ever had..."

Lawrence propped his head up with one hand, expressing his feelings with a great mood.

But after waiting for a while, he didn't get a response.

He turned to look at her and saw her already asleep, her face peaceful.

He couldn't help but smile.

He had forgotten she was still a pregnant woman, in a phase where she needed a lot of sleep.

The warm light from the ceiling lamp fell on Emily's face, and he couldn't resist leaning closer, gently touching her face.

Sensing the familiar presence, Emily instinctively nuzzled against Lawrence's hand.

Lawrence's heart skipped a beat.

He pressed his hand closer to her.

The impulse in his heart made him want to do something, and before he knew it, he was kissing her lips.

"…"

Emily, feeling her breath being taken away, instinctively let out a soft moan, causing Lawrence's eyes to darken.

Unable to control his desire any longer, he deepened the kiss.

In her sleep, Emily didn't resist but instead responded passionately, wrapping her arms around his neck and softly murmuring, "Lawrence..."