Divorced and Pregnant My New Life with a Billionaire Drives My Ex Crazy novel Chapter 337

Sophie felt her knees buckle, her whole world spinning. If her mother hadn’t caught her in time, she would’ve lost it right there in front of everyone. Her face was drained of color, her voice trembling. “Apologize? Why do I have to apologize to her? For what? Conrad, tell me, what did I say that was wrong?”

Conrad’s reply was calm, but there was an edge to it. “I don’t owe you an explanation about my relationship with Ms. Morgan. Still, since I brought you all here tonight to celebrate, I want to make sure everyone in the Sullivan family knows where things stand. When you see Ms. Morgan from now on, you’ll know exactly who she is. And I don’t want to hear that any of you are talking behind her back or trying to bring her down. Some things need to be said, especially among family.”

He looked around the room, his gaze steady. “Yes, it’s true, she wasn’t the real Morgan heiress, and that mess with her family hurt her deeply. But Sophie, calling it ‘stealing someone else’s life’ is crossing a line. That’s not just cruel, it’s beneath you as a person and as a professional. And yes, Ms. Morgan was once married to Jace, but they finalized their divorce some time ago. She’s single now.”

Conrad’s voice softened, but his words rang clear. “I’ve admired Ms. Morgan’s talent for a long time. I’ve always found her beautiful. I like her for who she is. I was the one who chased after her, and it’s only now that she’s finally let me in. And as for her babies, that’s nobody else’s business. I think I’ve made myself very clear. From now on, if I hear even a hint of gossip or see anyone trying to hurt Ms. Morgan, I’ll take it as a direct challenge. I don’t care who it is.”

The room went still. Sophie stepped back, her shock mirrored on the faces of every relative in the room. Someone in the back finally spoke up—Conrad’s uncle, who also happened to be Sophie’s stepfather. “Conrad, come on. We know you’re powerful, we know better than to cross you. But we’re your family, not your staff or your enemies. Don’t you care if you push us all away by acting like this?”

He was the chairman of Clements Corporation. Back in the day, the Clements family was as powerful as the Sullivans, which was how Annette had managed to marry to Conrad’s father. Now, though, they struggled just to keep pace with families like the Morgans or the Holmeses, and most of the blame fell on Mr. Clements’ shoulders. He’d always resented Conrad for not helping Clements Corporation more. If Conrad had given them a hand, things would be so different. And Sophie, his stepdaughter, was someone he’d raised since she was young. Conrad’s words tonight felt like a slap in the face, aimed right at his family, at Sophie in particular. He couldn’t let it go.

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