Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Have Jude Sheridan Give Her a Child Back

Assistant Zimmer clearly saw the sharp glint in Cecilia Croft’s eyes.

While everyone else assumed Cecilia Croft would never leave Jude Sheridan, he was the only one who knew the truth. She would never continue to wallow in the mire for a relationship that had already rotted away.

"Understood, President Croft. I’ll get back to work now."

Assistant Zimmer was glad that when it mattered most, he had decisively chosen to side with Cecilia Croft. He hadn’t followed the wrong person down the wrong path.

Before leaving work, Cecilia Croft backed up the necessary contracts.

As she was leaving her office, she saw Assistant Zimmer and Big Mason busy in the office area next door.

She hadn’t left her office all afternoon, and Jude Sheridan hadn’t come to bother her, so Big Mason had taken the initiative to help Assistant Zimmer with his work.

"Let’s call it a day."

’Now isn’t the right time to oust Jude Sheridan from his control of Vantage, so there’s no need for us to overwork ourselves.’

’Conserving my energy and making Jude Sheridan think I’ve given up—that’s the plan for now.’

"Understood, President Croft."

Assistant Zimmer understood her unspoken message. He put down his work, picked up his briefcase, and got into the elevator with Big Mason and Cecilia Croft.

The elevator descended one floor before stopping, and the doors slid open.

Jude Sheridan stepped inside, positioning himself beside Cecilia Croft.

The moment Jude Sheridan stepped in, Big Mason tensed up, instantly on guard.

Jude Sheridan’s brow twitched. Hiding the disdain in his eyes, he forced his tone to be gentle.

"Cecilia, do you have plans tonight? How about we get some dinner together?"

Cecilia Croft stared straight ahead, not sparing Jude Sheridan a single glance.

"Get in line."

’Just having him stand in front of me is enough to make me lose my appetite, and he actually wants to eat with me? He’s just trying to disgust me at this point.’

Jude Sheridan’s expression soured.

"Cecilia, for the sake of—"

He stopped mid-sentence, likely remembering that Assistant Zimmer and Big Mason were in the elevator with them. He couldn’t bring himself to sound too subservient; it would damage his pride, after all.

When the elevator doors opened on the ground floor, Jude Sheridan let out a breath and stepped out. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Assistant Zimmer immediately reached out and pressed the ’close door’ button.

Jude Sheridan turned back. Seeing Cecilia Croft’s indifferent expression, he frowned and left her with one final remark.

"We have a meeting first thing in the morning. Get here early, and don’t be late."

Cecilia Croft didn’t respond as the elevator doors slid shut.

He had clearly seen the disgust in her eyes. The hand hanging at his side clenched into a tight fist. It felt as if a giant hand was squeezing his heart, leaving him breathless.

He stood frozen in place, not moving a muscle until long after the elevator doors had closed.

’Cecilia Croft has no right to treat me this way!’

A flash of panic shot through him, but he quickly suppressed the anxiety.

’What am I afraid of?’

’Cecilia Croft has no family left.’

’She’s always valued her relationships. There’s no way she could leave him after seven years together.’

’She must be playing games with me, trying to use my infidelity as leverage to control me completely.’

’I know Cecilia Croft too well.’

’She won’t stay angry for long. Her return to Vantage is the best proof of that.’

...

Cecilia Croft wasn’t the least bit surprised to see Jessica Keller waiting by her car. She had long suspected Jessica would come looking for her.

Assistant Zimmer, whose car was parked in the other direction, was about to say goodbye to Cecilia Croft when he turned and spotted Jessica Keller. He immediately grew wary.

"I’ll have security come and remove her right away."

Cecilia Croft nodded, then added calmly.

"Go to security and check the surveillance footage. I want to make sure she hasn’t tampered with my car."

’My sister is already ill. If something were to happen to me now, she wouldn’t be able to handle it.’

’That’s why I have to stay constantly vigilant and cautious when people who could put me in danger get close.’

’If I fall, my sister will probably give up all hope.’

Assistant Zimmer nodded. "Yes, President Croft."

Upon seeing Cecilia Croft, Jessica Keller straightened her posture.

Her expression impassive, Cecilia Croft walked toward her.

Big Mason followed close behind, ready to stop Jessica Keller from making any sudden moves against Cecilia Croft.

Jessica Keller’s eyes lingered on Big Mason for a moment before shifting back to Cecilia Croft, her expression a mixture of jealousy and hatred.

"That scared of me? You even have to bring a bodyguard along."

Cecilia Croft sneered. "Don’t flatter yourself. You look so haggard, it’s like death itself came knocking and you answered. I’m afraid if I slapped you, I’d end up doing its job for it."

Jessica Keller ground her teeth, glaring at Cecilia Croft with pure hatred.

"You already left, so why did you come back?"

"Jude Sheridan doesn’t love you anymore! How can you be so shameless as to stick around?!"

Cecilia Croft stood quietly at a safe distance from Jessica Keller, silently watching her unravel.

Seeing Cecilia’s indifferent expression, Jessica Keller gritted her teeth and lunged forward, intending to attack her.

"Give me back my baby!"

Big Mason quickly moved to intercept her, giving her a shove. Jessica Keller stumbled and fell to the ground, a flash of pain crossing her face.

She had only recently suffered a miscarriage, and her body was still weak.

"Don’t you dare try to pin this on me. Your baby had nothing to do with me. ’Give you one back?’ I’m not a man, how could I possibly do that? Every debt has a debtor. You should go find Jude Sheridan and have him ’give you another baby.’"

Cecilia Croft looked down on Jessica Keller, her eyes filled with a lofty, contemptuous indifference.

Jessica Keller stared at her, stunned into silence, momentarily unable to process Cecilia Croft’s words.

Jude Sheridan had warned her at noon today to stay away from Cecilia Croft.

Naturally, that was an order she couldn’t just swallow.

’My baby is gone, but Cecilia Croft hasn’t suffered any loss at all. She’s still just as glamorous and beautiful as ever.’

’I came here specifically to get under her skin.’

’I want to make sure Cecilia Croft knows that her seven-year relationship with Jude Sheridan will forever be tainted by a stain like me.’

’If I’m miserable, then she doesn’t get to be happy either.’

’I want to see Cecilia Croft heartbroken. I want to see her become hysterical when faced with someone like me.’

And yet, there wasn’t the slightest hint of pain on Cecilia Croft’s face. In fact, the look in her eyes was filled with pity and mockery.

Security guards rushed over and pulled Jessica Keller aside. She struggled violently, her mouth spewing a stream of curses at Cecilia Croft.

Jude Sheridan had arrived with them. He strode over quickly, moving toward Cecilia’s side as if to pull her into his arms and protect her, likely fearing Jessica Keller would hurt her.

But the moment he reached for her, Cecilia flinched away from his touch.

Big Mason stepped between them at just the right moment.

His view obstructed by Big Mason’s imposing frame, Jude Sheridan shot the bodyguard a vicious glare before calling out.

"Cecilia, are you all right?"

Cecilia didn’t look at him. Her gaze remained fixed on the still-cursing Jessica Keller, a cold, mocking smile playing on her lips as she spoke in a low voice.

"The man responsible for you losing your baby is right here. Go demand compensation from him. Maybe he can put another baby back in your belly. Do you really think screaming at me is going to bring your baby back?"

At her words, Jude Sheridan’s expression froze. He lowered his voice.

"Cecilia, don’t say things like that just because you’re angry."