waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Industry rumors indicated that the Livingston Group was short on cash and wouldn't be putting much effort into this bid . Before , Edward might have believed it . But now , whenever he closed his eyes , he could remember the evasive things Madeleine had said at the party . So , she really had fallen for someone else and was deliberately saying those things to make him lower his guard . So he would lower his bid without any preparation , letting the Livingston Group swoop in and take the prize ? Edward's fingertips tapped lightly on the desk as his expression grew colder .

Just then , a subordinate knocked and entered . " Sir , here are the recent financial movements of the Livingston Group you asked for . He has indeed been privately contacting several banks . This is the detailed report . " Edward took it and glanced through it , a sneer flashing across Chapter 167 his lips , his eyes filled with the satisfaction of seeing through the scheme . The subordinate's eyes were full of admiration . " Sir , you were right . This Roderick guy is trying to set a trap for us . " " He knows how valuable this bid is .

If he gets this project , becoming an industry leader in the future won't be difficult . " After Edward finished speaking , a cold smile touched his lips . " But I have no intention of letting him get his way ." He looked up . " Notify the commerce department . Revise the bid again . Increase the amount . " " Increase it again ? " The subordinate was shocked . " Sir , our current budget is already enough to cover the bid price . The Livingston Group can't have the resources to compete , right ? If we take out another loan , the financial pressure ... " Edward let out a cold laugh .

" Roderick wants to play dirty ? Then I'll show him what absolute power looks like . " His finger tapped heavily on the report on his desk . Chapter 167 " In this bid , the Carroll Group must have a crushing victory . I'll make sure the Livingston Group isn't even in the running ! " After work , Edward left the office . He sat in his car for five minutes before driving off to find Fiona . Unfortunately , just as he arrived at the Bell Corporation building , he saw Fiona get into a car and drive away . Edward frowned . Fiona hadn't come to see him lately .

Could it be she'd had a change of heart ? On impulse , Edward drove after her . Half an hour later , he realized something was wrong . Fiona was going to Madeleine's house ! Madeleine was at home reading , preparing to start her own company . She was dressed casually , curled up on the sofa , while Kevin , who had just finished his piano lesson , was practicing quietly beside her . Suddenly , the doorbell rang . Kirsten walked over to answer the Chapter 167 video intercom . " Miss Bell ? Which Miss Bell ... Please wait a moment , I'll go get the missus .

" Kirsten ran over to tell Madeleine , who was stunned for a moment after hearing the news . Fiona ? " Let her in . " Madeleine put down her tablet , a pair of large , black - framed , blue - light - blocking glasses still perched on her nose . When Fiona came in and saw her , she didn't even recognize her at first . Dressed like that , Madeleine looked just like a college student . Fiona's mind wandered for a couple of seconds before she quickly snapped back . " Miss Mosley , we meet again . " " Come in and have a seat .

" Chapter 167 Madeleine offered , asking Fiona what she'd like to drink . " Just water is fine . " " Okay . " Madeleine padded over in her slippers to get Fiona a glass of water . Fiona gave her a surprised look . She was the wife of a CEO worth hundreds of millions , after all . Why was she getting water herself ? She looked around . On the coffee table were several finance books and handwritten notes , next to a half - finished cup of herbal tea . The room was warmly decorated , filled with a sense of home .

The faint smell of cooking drifted from the kitchen , and she could vaguely hear a nanny humming a little tune . So this was the kind of environment Madeleine lived in . This was completely different from the venomous femme fatale she had imagined , the one who would do anything for Edward . Chapter 167 " Here , is warm water okay ? " Madeleine walked over and handed her the cup . Fiona took it ; it was neither cool nor hot , just the perfect temperature to drink . She nodded , at a loss for words for a moment . " So , what did you come to see me about ?

" Madeleine went back and sat on the sofa , casually grabbing a throw pillow to hug . Fiona snapped out of her daze when she heard the question and said in a low voice , " I'm here to apologize . " " For what happened at the restaurant last time ? " Madeleine chuckled . " Didn't I already say ? You should be apologizing to that lady . " " Yes . " She nodded . " The lady's condition has stabilized . I made them pay for all the expenses , and they've received the punishment they deserved .

" Chapter 168 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.