Chapter 70
“Maybe he was never meant to inherit the Hendricks Corporation. Otherwise, why would he perish in a car accident on the very day you conceived?“}
“This clearly proves that the child in your womb is the true heir, destined by heaven to carry on the Hendricks legacy. His death was a sacrifice to make way for our child.”
Upon hearing this, Aubrey, who had just moments ago been pale with grief, swiftly wiped away her sorrow and replaced it with a radiant smile.
“Yes, yes, Leigh, this is destiny.”
“It’s obvious Melissa’s bloodline was flawed. Even the heavens demand that the child in your belly become the Hendricks heir!“}]
The guests, socialites, and business elites alike nodded in unanimous agreement.
“Exactly. Why did the accident strike her son and no one else? Why did it happen precisely when Leigh conceived? This is fate’s clear design.“>
“Looks like Melissa’s ingratitude has grown so unbearable that even heaven refuses to let her bloodline taint the Hendricks Corporation.”
“From that angle, this might just be a blessing cloaked in misfortune.“}
“That’s right! Secretary Leigh and President Hendricks are a perfect match. Only their child is worthy to lead the Hendricks family to greater glory!“}
Watching this scene, my already numb heart sank even deeper.}]
Since he was little, my son had always admired Soren as his hero.
He vowed to study hard and make his father proud.
He dreamed of growing into a man who was strong and respected like his dad.
I had feared that if he ever saw Soren fall from grace, it would shatter his spirit.
But now, seeing Soren learn he had caused his own son’s death, yet not shed a single tear,
I felt no hesitation, no trace of pity.
Amid the murmuring crowd, Soren turned to Leigh, his eyes shining with earnest sincerity.}
“Leigh, all these years, we’ve fought through storms side by side, weathered every high and low together.”}
“In that time, I found myself drawn to you without even realizing it.“}
“Before, because of Melissa and my son, I couldn’t give you the place you deserved.”}
“For that, I’ve always felt a debt to you.“>
“But now, everything has changed.”>
“My son is gone. Melissa and I are finished.“}
“Will you marry me?“>
“I believe that with your strength and grace, you’ll raise our child to surpass us all.”
No sooner had the words left his lips than Soren dropped to one knee, proposing openly before the entire room.
The wealthy guests erupted in cheers, their voices ringing out.
“Say yes, Secretary Leigh! One nod, and you’ll be the wife of the richest man in the province!“}
“You and Soren are a perfect match. It’s only natural you should be together. Don’t hesitate any longer.“}
“Marry him! Marry him!“}
Even Aubrey eagerly reached for Leigh’s hand, her face glowing with genuine warmth.
“Leigh, to be honest, I liked you the moment we first met.“}
“And now you carry the only child of our Hendricks family. Isn’t this fate?“}]
“Stop hesitating. Say yes to my son. The title Mrs. Hendricks already belongs to you in my eyes.“”
The very woman who once looked down on me with disdain now treated Leigh like a cherished treasure, her eyes sparkling with joy. Leigh offered a shy smile in response.}
“Auntie, I really want to say yes too…”
“But…“2
Her words faltered as she glanced at me with a false hesitation, a flicker of fear in her eyes.
Soren caught on immediately.”
He commanded someone to bring forth the divorce papers I had already signed.”
