My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 150

Chapter 150: Information leak

When I arrived in Velaridge City, Jim was already waiting for me.

I asked him to take me to the mansion first so I could see Grandma.

When I arrived, I found Aunt Rose and Grace there as well.

They told me Uncle had gone back to handle an urgent matter but would return later, only coming back with them after Alexander’s parents’ anniversary.

Grandma was especially happy to see me.

She seemed even happier knowing I had gone to New York with Alexander, assuming everything between us had already been resolved.

But I said nothing.

I stayed for a while before returning home with Jim after dinner.

The moment I entered, Maria greeted me.

"Mrs. Blackwood, you’re back."

Her gaze instinctively moved behind me.

"Something came up in New York," I said calmly. "Alexander had to stay behind and handle it."

"I see," she replied with a nod.

"You don’t need to worry about dinner. I already ate at the mansion."

"Alright, ma’am."

I had already reached the staircase when I suddenly stopped.

"Maria."

She turned immediately.

"Yes, do you need anything?"

I hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"I have to go for my prenatal checkup tomorrow... can you come with me?"

Her expression softened instantly.

"Of course, ma’am. I’ll come with you."

I smiled faintly.

"Thank you, Maria."

"It’s no trouble at all, ma’am."

With that, I went upstairs, freshened up, and collapsed into bed.

Exhaustion took over quickly.

Still... the room felt emptier than before.

And far too quiet.

The next morning, I woke with the strange feeling that something was missing beside me on the bed.I smiled faintly at myself, thinking how quickly I had grown used to Alexander’s presence after only a few days in New York—when I had once believed I was already accustomed to his absence.

I pushed the thought away and got ready.

After breakfast, Maria and I drove to the hospital.

I was already fourteen weeks pregnant.

The ultrasound showed that the baby had begun to take shape.

The doctor pointed gently at the screen for both Maria and me to see.

"This is the baby’s hand... here is the foot... and this is the head."

She smiled.

"The eyes and nose are still difficult to distinguish at this stage, but everything looks healthy. The baby is developing well."

My fingers touched the image lightly.

For the first time, the child no longer felt like a secret.

It felt real.

And that frightened me more than anything else.

Maria looked genuinely delighted.

When the examination was over and I was about to leave, the doctor offered a few final reminders.

"During pregnancy, be careful with intimacy, as excessive strain can affect the fetus."

Heat rushed to my face.

I gave a quiet, embarrassed nod.

On the drive home, Maria urged me more than once to tell Alexander about the pregnancy.

But I remained silent, choosing not to say anything.

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The next day, I returned to the office.

I had just begun working when I heard hurried footsteps outside, followed by a knock on the door.

"Come in."

My assistant pushed the door open, looking flustered.

"Director Alicia, there are two police officers outside. They said it’s about—"

Before she could finish, two uniformed officers entered and presented their identification.

The man on the left spoke first.

"Are you Miss Alicia Sinclair?"

Startled, I set aside the documents in my hand and stood.

"Yes, that’s me. May I ask what this is regarding?"

"Your company has reported a leak of confidential business information. You are currently suspected of possible involvement. We need you to come with us to the station for further questioning."

My chest tightened.

Within moments, several people had already gathered outside my office door.

The secretary who filed the report stood nearby, along with a deputy director and a few employees openly stretching their necks to look inside.

The whispers had already begun.

"May I ask what information was leaked, where it was leaked to, and why I’m being suspected?" I asked, forcing myself to remain calm.

The secretary stepped forward with an apologetic smile.

"Director Alicia, here’s the situation."

He opened a folder.

"The newly launched waterfront redevelopment project in Cresthaven’s East District under Echelon Industries is almost identical to the blueprint prepared by our urban investment group."

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