Chapter 1678

No.1

She thought the baby would win him back, but he chose to pursue Isabella instead.

All he ever thought about was Isabella!

What made her so special? What?!

Enraged, Victoria swung her arm, smashing a nearby vase to pieces.

Crash!

“Ms. Kensington!”

Harrison knelt to help her up, but she shoved him away and stood on her own. Her eyes burned with hatred and resolve.

‘So, Alexander Whitmore, you think you can discard me and win Isabella?

Never! You belong to me! Only me!’

No.2

Victoria stepped out of Bayview Apartments.

Harrison trailed behind her persistently.

"Stop following me," she snapped coldly. "If you truly want to help, just leave me alone."

She slid into her car and instructed the driver. "Take me to Kaiser Hospital."

Kaiser Hospital was Westchester's most exclusive private women's clinic.

Harrison watched her car disappear down the street. Anguish twisted his features.

The child... Could it be his?

But what could he possibly do? He was merely an assistant. Powerless. Useless.

Inside the car, Victoria examined the recording device in her palm. A vicious, triumphant smile curled her lips.

No.3

She picked up her phone and sent a text to Eleanor.

Mother, I'm terrified. My heart is shattered. But I have no other choice. I will fight to survive this.

Next, she texted Margaret Whitmore.

Aunt Margaret, I longed to join your family. I dreamed of keeping this baby. But... I'm so sorry.

She powered off her phone immediately after sending the messages.

At Montgomery Manor...

Eleanor was reviewing documents when the message arrived. She shot up from her chair, panic seizing her. She frantically called Victoria's number.

A robotic voice answered. "The number you have dialed is currently unavailable."

"Richard!" she screamed, her voice trembling. "Richard! Get in here! Send someone to find Victoria! Now!"

No.4

At the same time, Margaret Whitmore received her message. While she had never particularly liked the girl, Victoria had gifted her a Jules skincare set just days prior. Margaret had failed to acquire the sold-out product herself. Victoria's thoughtful gift had impressed her friends, elevating Victoria in Margaret's eyes.

Concerned by the ominous text, Margaret immediately ordered an investigation.

Within three minutes, both women received identical reports.

Ms. Kensington is pregnant with a male heir. Alexander Whitmore is forcing her to terminate the pregnancy. She suffers from a coagulopathy. The procedure could be fatal...

The news was a thunderbolt from a clear sky.

Eleanor swayed, her legs buckling beneath her.

Richard caught her, his voice urgent. "Get the car! We're going to the hospital! Now! Contact the Whitmores! Tell them to meet us there!"

Theodore Montgomery was incensed. "What is Alexander thinking? Bring him to me! He will explain this outrage! We will not let this stand!"

Though Victoria often disappointed him, she was still his granddaughter. His own blood. How dare Alexander treat her this way?

No.5

The entire Montgomery family erupted in fury.

At the Whitmore estate...

Alexander's parents were equally stunned. Victoria was carrying a Whitmore heir! A boy!

How could this pregnancy be terminated? The Whitmores were already on shaky ground with the Montgomerys. If Victoria, with her blood disorder, died during the procedure... The consequences would be catastrophic for their family!

Victor Whitmore's eyes blazed with fury. He glared at his assistant. "Find that disgraceful son of mine! Drag him back here! Immediately!"

Alexander was currently speeding toward Rosewood Manor, determination hardening his resolve. He would have Isabella Montgomery tonight. She would finally be his.

He had waited an eternity for this moment. Even though Anthony had already tainted her, Alexander still craved her. He wanted her body. He wanted her vast fortune.

Suddenly, several black sedans screeched in front of his car, cutting him off. Alexander slammed on the brakes, his frown deepening.

Doors flew open. Bodyguards emerged. Their leader was the Whitmore family's head of security, Theodore Winslow. Theodore marched to Alexander's window.

No.6

“Mr. Whitmore, Senior Whitmore and Madam Whitmore require your immediate presence at Grace Memorial Hospital.”

“Hospital? Why?” Alexander’s brow furrowed.

The Montgomerys and the Whitmores knew?

How?

How was this possible?!

Today was his only window of opportunity! Once Nathaniel returned to Isabella, everything would be ruined! It was a twenty-minute drive to Rosewood Manor… just twenty minutes away! He told Theodore, “I’ll be there in three hours. Have them calm down first—I’ll provide a full explanation later.”

“Apologies, Sir, but Senior Whitmore insists you come immediately. The Montgomery family has already begun contacting reporters and lawyers!”

If Alexander refused to go to the hospital, the Montgomerys would go public and file charges against him!

Damn it!

No.7

Alexander slammed his fist against the steering wheel in fury.

At Rosewood Manor…

Isabella was playing a video game with Christopher. He controlled a rabbit-like character that hopped around, following her avatar. Whenever an enemy attacked, he would jump in front of her to defend.

A warm smile touched Isabella’s lips. Even in a game, she felt protected.

Mid-game, her phone rang. She dismissed the call and continued playing.

It rang again almost immediately. She answered, balancing the phone between her shoulder and chin while her fingers flew across the controller.