First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 138

Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Pregnant

She was exposed.

Now, the whole internet knows—

Caleb Lockwood’s wife is her, Serena Jennings.

Serena couldn’t even go back to the company; it was only with the help of the office building security that she managed to escape the encirclement of reporters and promotional accounts.

Before driving off, she took out her phone.

As expected, the internet was filled with news about her.

"’Radiance’ new favorite, Serena Jennings, is actually a wealthy socialite?!"

"Caleb Lockwood is married, and his wife is Serena Jennings."

"Is Lockwood Group behind the rising designer?"

"A match made in heaven? Or beauty with brains? Lockwood Group officially claims its lady."

"Powerful union! Business tycoon and rising designer have been a family all along."

Overnight, the internet was flooded with reports confirming Serena Jennings as Caleb Lockwood’s wife.

There was an occasion before, but that was just a rumor due to a blurry photograph.

Caleb did not deny it, nor did he confirm.

Eventually, things faded away; after all, the internet has no memory, and new gossip replaces old at lightning speed, and over time, people had long forgotten.

But this time it was different.

This time it was clearly premeditated; someone first paid for the press release, and the whole internet posted identical content.

Then the Lockwood Group’s official account acknowledged the release across all platforms.

In other words, Lockwood Group unilaterally confirmed that Serena is Caleb’s wife.

Though it was true.

Although when she and Caleb first married, there wasn’t any hidden marriage agreement made.

But because Serena had always stayed home, apart from a few people, no one knew her identity, and the Lockwood Family had never publicly announced her relationship with Caleb.

Serena couldn’t understand what was going on this time.

She had considered the possibility of being exposed as Caleb’s wife before, but as long as Lockwood Group didn’t acknowledge it, it would end up like last time, unresolved.

However, this time, Lockwood’s reaction was beyond Serena’s expectations.

It even seemed more like Lockwood’s own orchestration.

The only person Serena could think of was Caleb.

Just after Caleb handed her the signed divorce papers, he released a press across the internet confirming her as Mrs. Lockwood.

Thus, it would be difficult for her to divorce Caleb now.

But Serena didn’t understand why Caleb would go to extremes, and for what purpose.

Therefore, she went to Lockwood Group to confront Caleb directly.

Serena was furious, and Caleb wasn’t much better off.

As the coffee neared the bottom, Serena finally heard Caleb speak:

"I had nothing to do with the online exposé, I wasn’t aware."

Serena sneered: "You think I’ll believe that?"

"Whether you believe it or not... does it matter that much to me?"

Caleb’s retort left Serena speechless.

"Serena, I remember I told you I wouldn’t miss you that much; though a diligent housekeeper like you makes things convenient, that’s all..."

Caleb’s calm, almost cold-blooded words were like needles pricking Serena’s heart.

"Since I’ve already given you the signed divorce papers, I didn’t plan to do anything underhanded. Are you so eager to question me because, in your heart, you wish I was the one behind it, so you can fool yourself into thinking I’m reluctant to divorce you? Am I right?"

"You!"

Serena felt her face burning.

She hadn’t thought like that.

At least, she didn’t have such a delusion.

However, her anger in Caleb’s mocking eyes seemed more like a shameful anger from having her secret expectedly revealed.

Serena grabbed her phone and turned to leave.

Caleb said nothing, silently allowing Serena to leave in anger.

"Do I look tired?"

"... A little."

Caleb silently lifted the corners of his lips.

"Do you think I’m exhausted by a woman?"

"... No, I just hope President Lockwood takes care of your health."

Though Mr. Miller said so, he couldn’t help but wonder:

Is it a woman?

"Just in time, Mr. Miller, please book a table at Scalinda for me, tonight at seven."

"Yes."

As Mr. Miller left the office, he was still pondering.

Scalinda is a newly opened Michelin three-star restaurant in City A, quite difficult to reserve.

But, of course, that wouldn’t be a challenge for him.

He just couldn’t guess who Caleb had booked Scalinda’s table for tonight.

Claire Shaw?

Or Serena Jennings?

Riverside Manor.

Claire Shaw’s eyes were swollen like a frog from crying.

"What does Caleb Lockwood mean by this? Promising to give me a title on one hand, yet dragging out the divorce with Serena on the other. Now everyone knows Serena is his wife, and the Lockwood Group’s official account has acknowledged it, essentially declaring Serena’s identity and status to the public... How is Caleb supposed to divorce her now? Serena was popular recently, and now everyone’s praising Caleb for his foresight, marrying a beautiful and talented rising designer, some even say it signals Lockwood Group’s venture into the fashion world, and recently Lockwood’s stock surge, everyone’s praising Serena for her prosperity..."

While speaking, Claire couldn’t help but cry again, feeling deeply aggrieved.

"With Serena’s identity as Mrs. Lockwood solidified, then what am I? What am I supposed to do... So many people saw me and Caleb together, inseparable... Isn’t it like announcing to everyone that I’m a mistress?!"

Claire cried so hard her voice was hoarse.

Valerie Vance was beside herself with anger.

"It’s all your fault; you didn’t listen to my advice. If you listened earlier, gave Caleb Lockwood some medicine to make him obsessed with your body and, if everything went smoothly, became pregnant, the mother’s status would rise with the child’s, wouldn’t you still worry Caleb wouldn’t marry you?"