Waking up with my nemesis baby novel Chapter 286

Chapter 286

“Mr. Livingston, there’s one more thing. About the Carroll

Group… ever since they bought that south–side land plot for five

billion–way over budget–their cash flow seems to be extremely

tight. I’ve heard whispers that their project isn’t progressing

smoothly, and they’re running into problems with financing. It

sounds like… they’re in over their heads.”

Roderick paused when he heard that.

Edward.

That name had once been like a thorn, constantly causing

unnecessary trouble and problems in his and Madeleine’s life.

But now that Gerry had mentioned it, Roderick realized

something.

He realized it had been a long time since he’d actively paid any

attention to the man’s activities, or even heard any news about

him.

The rival who could once so easily provoke his anger and keep

him on constant alert was now quietly fading away.

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Edward’s shadow seemed to be gradually fading from his and

his Maddie’s world.

Roderick’s finger tapped unconsciously on the smooth surface

of the desk, and the corner of his mouth curved into a faint,

almost invisible smile.

“Is that so.”

He said flatly, his voice betraying no emotion, as if he were just

hearing a piece of business news that didn’t concern him.

“You always have to bear the consequences of your own

reckless actions.”

He looked up at Gerry, his tone returning to its usual cool

decisiveness. “No need to pay it any special attention. Just

handle it as routine business intelligence. As long as he doesn’t

bother Maddie, I don’t care if the Carroll Group sinks or swims.”

“Understood.”

Gerry understood and nodded respectfully.

The door closed softly, and the office fell silent again.

Roderick’s gaze fell on the bustling city outside the window, his

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heart calm.

Just then, the screen of his personal phone on the desk lit up,

showing a new Facebook message.

Sender: [Maddie]

Roderick picked up his phone and unlocked the screen.

Maddie: [Hubby~ I’m at the dance studio!]

Maddie: [By the way… why did I wake up in the kids‘ room again

this morning?

I remember falling asleep in the master bedroom last night?]

Looking at the lively text and cute stickers on the screen,

Roderick could almost picture Madeleine, looking adorably

confused and blinking her eyes.

His stern lips curved up slightly, revealing a gentle smile he

rarely showed to others.

His long fingers tapped on the screen as he replied:

Roderick: [Yeah, I was worried our son would wake up and not

see you.]

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Roderick: [Didn’t want you to break your promise.]

It wasn’t long after he sent the messages that Madeleine’s reply

popped up, full of her usual playfulness:

Madeleine: [Oh~ so it was Mr. Livingston himself who

‘transported‘ me again!]

Madeleine: [You’re so cute, Ricki. What if, and I’m just saying

what if, we have a daughter in the future? What would you do

then?

You wouldn’t be jealous of a daughter, would you?]

Seeing the word “daughter,” the soft smile on Roderick’s face

instantly vanished, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly.

His eyes grew deep and serious, even revealing a hint of almost

sharp gravity.

He replied almost immediately, his tone firm and leaving no

room for doubt:

Roderick: [That will never happen.]

On the other end of the screen, Madeleine seemed taken aback

by the overly decisive and cold reply, sending a dazed question

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mark sticker.

Madeleine: [?

?]

Madeleine: [Why?

Don’t you like daughters?]

Roderick stared at the question, his eyes as deep as the night,

as if seeing some deeply buried images or worries through the

screen.

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