Love Is a Sweet Addiction

Anne wasn’t pregnant but dared to rip off James with such a matter. Only James, such a foolish man, believed her.

Anne said angrily, “Esther, you’ll see that I’ll have my baby safely!”

“I’m looking forward to it,” Esther shrugged her shoulders with a smile and walked towards the drawing-room.

Anne was angry. With the phone in her hand, she subconsciously revealed an evil smile. She had recorded their conversation just now.

While going upstairs, Esther met James, who came down, at the corner of the stairs. Both were silent.

James looked at her and was about to speak, but saying nothing. Esther quickly walked away.

Anne was still in the garden. Witnessing from afar that James’s eyes followed Esther affectionately, she was getting angrier.

She knew that James was wayward sometimes, and resisted an urge to rush up and take him coming down.

She walked toward James with tears in her eyes, “James, I just told Esther that Mr. Russell has a bad temper out of the goodness. Not only did she thank me, but she also… Do you know what she said?”

James was scolded by Mr. Russell. Later, he saw how Esther and Terence behaved elegantly and appropriately. He was annoyed. Seeing that Anne was sobbing, he snappishly said, “It doesn’t matter what Esther has said. She is smarter and more scheming than you. Just look how both of you have dressed today.”

Looking at Anne, who dressed as if she was going to a nightclub, James felt disgusting.

Anne was annoyed and said, “I’ve asked your opinion this morning. You said that it looked good. Why do you blame me now? How do I know that Mr. Russell is so picky that even cares about the dressing style of his clients?”

“Mr. Russell was getting angry because Tyler was so smitten with you.”

“He is a pervert. That’s not my fault.”

James did not want to argue with her. He gritted his teeth and said, “Forget it. We’ve screwed it up. Let’s go.” After saying that, he walked towards the gate.

Anne followed him and said angrily, “James, you are smitten with Esther, and can’t even take your eyes off her. Do you know what she has said about you and our baby? Listen to the audio that I just sent to your phone.”

James didn’t have a mood to do so and stride forward.

He wanted to get this piece of land. Not only would his child have a title, but he also could take advantage of stabilizing his inheritance rights with his child.

Getting this piece of land was the first battle between Terence and him at work. It was a task given by Clark. It would be a humiliation if he lost.

He had worked in the company for five or six years. He had been learning how to run the company since he was a university student. Terence, on the other hand, was a newbie who had just returned from abroad. Terence only handled some overseas projects of the Gibson Group. In terms of strength and experience, he was less experienced than James, the General Manager of the Gibson Group.

The more James thought about this, the more annoyed he was. He had left Anne, who was walking in high heels, far behind.

Seeing this, Anne squatted down and cried out.

As expected, James stopped. Seeing Anne’s painful face, he immediately returned and asked with concern, “Anne, what’s the matter?”

“My belly is uncomfortable,” Anne frowned but was secretly happy. It seemed that James did care about her and their baby.

Thinking about the baby… Anyway, she would have James’ baby as soon as possible.

“Why is your belly uncomfortable? I’ll take you to the hospital,” James picked her up from the ground.

“It’s not serious. Maybe I walked too fast,” Anne put her arms around James’ neck and kissed him on his cheek. “James, don’t be mad, okay? I will help you get this piece of land.”

“Don’t brag. How can you make it?” James walked out with Anne in his arms.

Anne said confidently, “I sure can. Just wait, and you’ll know.”

James smiled.

Esther pretended that she didn’t care about Terence’s purpose in getting this piece of land, but she did. Terence was her husband now after all!

She had to admit that she was distressed after hearing Anne’s words. When she went to the second floor, instead of walking into the draw-room, she leaned against the wooden wall next to the stairs in a daze.

She managed to find a gift for Mr. Russell and dress up this morning. It turned out that she helped her husband to fulfill a dream for his beloved late wife. It was so ridiculous.

Anne asked if she was hurt. Esther was so painful that could hardly breathe!

Should she help Terence to get that piece of land? She must be the silliest woman in the world.

She looked up into the sky with white clouds, trying to hold back her tears.

“Why do you stand here?” She was startled when suddenly heard a voice. She turned her face away and sniffed, adjusting her facial expression before looking at the man in front of her. “I just get some fresh air here.”

Even she hid it well, Terence still saw the sadness in her eyes at once. He raised his eyebrows at her and asked, “What happened to you? Are you hurt by Miss Anne’s words again?”

Esther shook her head.

“Stay away from her next time if she always upsets you. At least don’t stay with her alone anymore.”

“Okay,” Esther nodded, trying to hold back her tears.

Terence did not ask what Anne had said to her. He was not interested in the private affairs of others. He just said, “Come inside and have something. Don’t just stand here.”

Esther replied, “I’m not hungry.”

Terence didn’t force her. He went back to the drawing-room having tea.

An hour later, Korbin came to the draw-room and informed them to see Mr. Russell.

Esther had calmed herself down and no longer struggled if she should help Terence.Content rights belong to NôvelDrama.Org.

Hearing Korbin’s words, she was even secretly relieved. She looked at Terence beside her.