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“My baby will be Mr. Pearson’s only heir. We’ve already chosen a name, and it’s Leslie Pearson.”
My mind went blank with anger. Caitlyn, this is my house. I don’t allow you to move in!*
Caitlyn raised her eyebrows defiantly. “So what? Leland asked me to. He said it was convenient for him to take care of me. Of course, you’ll need to assist me with postpartum care and manage our daily lives. Leland has already had your belongings moved to the basement. From today onwards, you are the maid he hired for 200 million dollars. Do you still think you’re the noble lady in this house?”
I stumbled and nearly lost my balance, staring at Caitlyn in disbelief.
“Are you crazy? Caitlyn, I can’t believe you actually hired people to kill me. Leroy was the one you hired for 10 million dollars, right? Do you think I have no evidence? Believe it or not, I can call the police and have you arrested right now!”
Caitlyn looked at me with a haughty and disdainful expression.”Do you have evidence? I know you recorded me with your phone when the waiter brought me wine, but who can prove it’s my voice?”
I was so angry my eyes widened. Caitlyn, I’ve backed down time and again because I thought Leland would handle his mess, but instead, he actually let you move into my house.
That’s just ridiculous. Leland actually thinks the 200 million dollars is the price to hire me as your maid.
Do you think I’m someone you can push around at will?”
Caitlyn’s red lips curled up in a mocking smile as she looked at me.”Ms. Perez, don’t be angry. Oh, by the way, I have some news to tell you. Johan is dead. His funeral is tomorrow.
“As for his son, he’s just a coach with mediocre skills, not even a match for Leland. Moreover, Denise has been fired from the company. Do you think anyone else will support you?”
I was taken aback; it was too sudden.
Johan is dead?” I picked up my phone and called Johan. After countless rings, it was answered.
“Ms. Perez.” It was Efrain’s voice. Holding back my tears, I said, “It’s me…”
“Ms. Perez, my dad passed away. Before he died, he was still talking about you. Ms. Perez, please let me be your driver from now on.”
Tears streamed down my face.”Okay. I’m so sorry, Efrain. I bear the greatest responsibility for your father’s death. I’m truly sorry.”
“It’s fine. Dad said he owes everything to the Perez family for getting him this far. Without the Perez family, there would be no us. He doesn’t regret it.”
Choking back tears, I trembled, and my heart ached with a hint of panic.”Okay, I won’t be late for the funeral tomorrow. I will come to see Johan one last time and properly thank him.”

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