One Night Stand With That Beggar

While Thea was walking along, disheartened, she was hauled backward by someone. Before she could even let out a sound of protest, Harley had already yelled at her.

What made her even sadder was the open disgust she could see reflected in his eyes. Did he really think she was really without shame?

Perhaps, he was right. She probably was shameless at this point.

Directing a wry smile at her, she replied, “What’s the matter, Officer Louis? So what if I am? Are you going to lock me up?”

“You…” Harley snarled.

“What?! May I remind you, Officer, that you and I are just friends at most. What rights do you have to judge me? It’s none of your business.”

“Fine! You’re right, my bad then. See if I care if you get into any trouble next time!” He yelled back, equally angry.

After that, he turned and stomped away.

Thea watched him leave with pursed lips. Once he was out of sight, she started to rub her belly.

Her mind replayed the doctor’s words from before, “Miss, you’re one-month pregnant…”

She had gotten pregnant from that one night with the stranger.

…

In Amos’ study at Clearwater Bay…

After Harley left Thea, he drove straight to Amos.

He pulled out all that he had gathered, displaying them on the table. After he was done, he curled himself up on the sofa, trying his best to make himself invisible.

Amos read through the information on the table speedily. They were all accounts of the events that had taken place in Rosaville City when he had been indisposed.

After flipping a few pages, Amos came to a conclusion.

“It looks like he’s ready to take action soon, isn’t he?”

“I think so. He’s currently seeking companies that would want to work with him,” Harley said sullenly.

Amos nodded and said, “Thanks. I knew that you’d eventually get something for me.”

“At least someone appreciates my meddling,” Harley muttered quietly.

Thinking back to Thea’s words, he shifted uncomfortably.

Amos pursed his lips and decided to keep quiet. Harley scowled, “Amos, would it be so difficult for you to show me some sympathy? You could clearly see that I’m suffering, wouldn’t you at least try to comfort me? I even helped you!”

Amos’ face darkened, “I will do no such thing.”

Harley rolled his eyes at him and said,

“Right. You would be singing another tune if I were Eudora.”

“If she were in distress, of course, I’d comfort her! How could you compare yourself to her?” Amos asked, lips tilted into a slight smirk.

“Look, I’m just asking you to console me. Couldn’t you just try for my sake? Please, I’m on the verge of tears!”

With a sigh, Amos got up and gave him a hard pat on the back before making his way to the door.

Harley watched him leave in discontent.

After coming out of the study, Amos gave Clint a call.

“Steven has begun his search for companies to deal with the transfers. Take note.”

Clint quickly went ahead with the necessary arrangements after hanging up.

Eudora looked at Amos suspiciously as she inquired, “Where’s Harley? I just saw him.”

“He’s crying in the study.”

“Why is he crying?” Eudora perked up at the prospect of new gossip. She was like a curious child.

“I think that he might have been dumped again. I’m not sure… Anyway, your wounds haven’t completely healed yet. Why did you go out again?”

Eudora kept silent.NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

It had been a long while since they got back from the mall. She had hoped that he would have let the matter slide. Obviously, she was hoping for too much.

“I… I’m really feeling much better! I swear! You really don’t have to worry about me!”

Giving her a final once over, Amos breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she seemed to be telling the truth.

…

In the office of Valiant East, Steven was sat in front of his assistant.

“Has everything been arranged?”

“Yes, Sir. Everything had been arranged exactly as you asked. A new company has been registered under the name of Miss Kesha George. Through it, we’ll be able to transfer some of the investments into the account of this company.”

“Good. After this is all settled, I’ll reward you handsomely,” Steven said.

“Thank you, President Granger.”

After the assistant left the office, Steven turned his gaze onto Kesha, “You heard what he said, didn’t you? After all this is done, and our business flourishes, we’ll get married. By that time, we’ll be able to own the whole world!”

Kesha was nestled comfortably in Steven’s arms. She let out a hum of agreement and requested, “Good. Let’s make a deal, then. I want a bigger house, one that is much bigger than the Granger family’s!”

“It’s yours! Whatever you want,” Steven said.

Kesha smiled and planted a kiss on Steven’s face, “You are so good to me.”

At this moment, her cell phone rang. As soon as she picked up, Felicia’s anxious voice filtered through from the other end.

“Kesha, where have you been recent? You’ve never come back home recently! What on earth are you doing?”

Kesha remained indifferent, her fingers dancing across Steven’s body as she replied,

“Mom, what I’m doing is none of your concern. Just keep an eye on Dad!”

Felicia’s expression darkened, “What nonsense are you spouting? Are you sleeping around out there?”

Kesha’s face fell at her mother’s accusation. She moved away from Steven to continue the phone call elsewhere. She didn’t want him to hear what her mother was saying.

“Mom, what the hell do you want?”

“I want you to come home! Your father misses you so much.”

Kesha’s face twisted into a wicked sneer. She did not for one second believe that Gordon missed her.

“I thought that Dad only had Eudora in mind. Does he even remember that I exist?”

“Just… Come back home, alright?” Felicia hung up the phone at that,

Kesha still had a permanent frown on her face. Steven had walked over to her. He hovered behind her and reached out to hold her wrist, “What’s wrong? Is it a phone call from home?”

Kesha nodded. Thinking of Steven’s success up until this point, her frown was replaced with a beam as she immediately leaned into Steven’s embrace.

“We’ve known each other for a long time. You haven’t been to my house, have you? My mom called to check up on me. Why don’t we pay her a visit?”

“Alright. I’ll get something for your family. After all, it would be my first time visiting your parents. I have to leave them a good  impression.”

Kesha leaned forward and kissed Steven, “You’re the best.”

…

Meanwhile, in the George family’s household…

Gordon was sat at the table, trying his hardest to recall what he was doing just a minute ago.

Felicia walked over to him and asked, “Gordon, what are you thinking about?”

Gordon raised his head and looked at her, “What did I say I was going to do this morning?”

Felicia’s face fell slightly but she quickly covered it up with a faint smile, “You told me that you were going to buy some vegetables today.”

“Oh, yes! That’s right. Gosh, it seems like my memory’s getting worse by the day!” Gordon smiled as he said.

Looking at Gordon, Felicia sighed quietly. He used to be the most powerful man in Rosaville City. Oh, how the mighty had fallen.

“Come on then, I’ll go with you. Kesha said that she would be back for dinner.”