The One He Dismissed Became The One He Died For novel Chapter 131

Miles Zimmerman's gaze faltered, his jawline tightening.

That absurd night was all he could think about in the dead of night.

Like an untethered, primal beast, he had only wanted to claim her without any restraint, pushing every boundary.

He was losing his mind.

Outwardly, the man remained perfectly composed, turning his cold gaze away. "I appreciate you remembering it so clearly. I've already forgotten."

"Have you?"

Claire Jenner leaned in slowly, rising on her tiptoes until her nose nearly brushed his chin.

"But Dr. Zimmerman, your ears are red. Lying is a bad habit."

The man's throat shifted as he swallowed, his body growing even more rigid.

Claire felt a rush of amusement.

She was terrible. She absolutely loved seeing him like this—unable to speak, unable to escape.

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Inside the hospital room.

Director Langford glared at his daughter on the bed, fury burning in his chest.

"Pregnant out of wedlock and nearly miscarrying! You've completely disgraced me!"

Vivian Langford looked a little pale, resting a hand on her lower abdomen, but her expression was calm and smug.

"Dad, I'm carrying Miles Zimmerman's child. The heir to the Zimmerman Group."

"Who else's approval will we ever need? Haven't you always wanted to expand the hospital? With the Zimmerman family backing us, that won't be a problem!"

Director Langford looked troubled. "But Miles has always had his heart set on Claire Jenner!"

Vivian smiled faintly. "It doesn't matter who he likes. All I want is the title of Mrs. Zimmerman."

"As long as we blow this up and everyone knows, Miles will have no choice but to marry me to save his family's reputation."

She looked triumphant. "My son will be the heir to the Zimmerman Group."

"Dad, go find more doctors. Once the news spreads, how could Miles possibly deny it?"

Director Langford hesitated for a moment before nodding. "I'll go arrange it now."

As the crowd chattered happily, a blissful smile bloomed on Vivian's face.

Miles's expression was ice-cold as he cut them off.

"Dr. Langford, there must be some misunderstanding. Your child has nothing to do with me."

Vivian's smile froze, and the rest of the room fell into stunned silence.

She bit her lip. "Miles, how could you say that?"

"The night of the international summit, you drank too much, and you forced me to..."

Her eyes grew red as she trailed off intentionally.

Director Langford stepped forward, his stance aggressive. "Miles Zimmerman, I may just be a doctor who saves lives, and I can't compare to your family's power."

"But I won't let you ruin and bully my daughter! She's pregnant, and you're refusing to take responsibility?"

Miles shot him a frigid glance. "Director Langford, you are a senior figure in the medical field. Without a paternity test, you're determining this child is mine based on a one-sided story?"

"Miles," Vivian's voice trembled as she clutched her stomach, "are you trying to force me to get an amniocentesis?"