Drowning Him In Regret novel Chapter 96

Chapter 96 Taking Charge

I didn’t really want a child right now, but after losing all my family, I finally understood how Jude must’ve felt back then.

At least he still had a grandmother who treated him like her own. But I had nothing left.

If I could have someone I loved, or maybe a child of my own, that would be enough. That would feel like home.

I remembered hearing that one could do IVF overseas, and there were sperm banks. That thought sparked a new kind of hope in me.

I didn’t really need a man to have children.

What I needed now was to support Jude, take care of my body, and quietly investigate the truth behind my father’s death. When I got back home, I was surprised to find Jude hadn’t gone to work. He was actually in the kitchen, cooking. He greeted, “You’re home?”

I responded, “I came back to get some documents. Saw you weren’t feeling well, so I thought I’d cook for you.”

I glanced toward the door and noticed the shoes he’d left. He’d worn sneakers this morning. He must’ve gone out to buy groceries.

I was so focused on going to the hospital earlier. I completely missed the small things.

He asked, “You went out? Didn’t you say you weren’t feeling well?”

He was carefully watching my face, trying to read me. But I didn’t want to say anything.

I told him everything yesterday. He just didn’t believe me.

He looked like he wanted to ask more, so I quickly changed the subject.

I said, “If you’re not at the company, what if Aiden stirs up trouble? What was Ewan thinking? Does he really want you two competing? And that Elitara Group project, he tried to meddle again. I blocked him, but I doubt he’ll stop.”

Vivian could only cause me trouble on a petty level, but Aiden was a different story.

Ewan bringing him into the company was a declaration of war.

I didn’t know what deal the two of them had struck, but I was certain Aiden wouldn’t have returned just to help.

Jude’s expression turned serious at the mention of work.

He said, “Grandpa said he’s just here to help. I can’t argue much. I’m not the majority shareholder.”

I nodded. Most of the Carson Group’s shares were still in Ewan’s hands.

Even the 3% shares he gave me when we got married were just nominal. The condition had always been that I’d only get the transfer if I had a child.

I said, “Then start by checking the subcontractors. We can’t afford another Skydiver Material mess.”

That incident might’ve been dealt with for now, but who knew when another problem would crop up?

As long as Vivian stayed in the company, these issues would keep popping up.

He replied, ‘Don’t worry. I already sent people to investigate. Nothing will go wrong.”

Knowing he’d taken precautions made me feel a bit better.

Then I brought up the current project. I asked cautiously, “What about the overpass? Carson Group can’t handle a project of that scale alone. Elitara Group’s team is capable, and they have funds. What do you think?”

The design had passed the review, but the construction would be a huge undertaking. Several permits were still pending. Carson Group had too many projects going on already. A partnership with Dorian would be ideal.

But I knew Jude had a mental block about that, so I wasn’t expecting him to agree easily.

Sure enough, he immediately rejected the idea. “I’m not working with Dorian. This project is the last time.”

His tone was a bit sulky, like he was making a point. They were in the same business circle. Not working together was wishful thinking.

But Jude looked annoyed. He glared at me and said, “I’m not giving Dorian any chance to get close to you. He’s been after you from the start. Even in school, he tried to get Me conty and see for your looks.”

Successfully unlocked!

I sighed and removed my wig. Jude’s expressio

I shrugged. “See? Even you flinched. What do you think he’d do? There’s not much beauty left to covet. So relax.

“Still not okay?” Jude quickly put the wig back on me. It was always crooked, of course.

In the end, he gave up and pulled me into a hug.

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Chapter 96 Taking Charge

He said, “Ada, please. Don’t be with him. You promised me no divorce.”

“Relax. I’m not the type to cheat in a marriage.” I said it with no emotion.

I could feel his body tense, and then he gently pushed me away.