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Malcolm may not have to watch the surveillance footage, but he had to know what happened.
“It’s…” After knowing that there were surveillance cameras, Naomi did not dare to lie completely. Thus, she told him a half–truth. “I heard everyone praising you two for being a good match, which made me feel a little sad…”
Her eyes reddened just in time. She added, “So, I couldn’t help but show her the ring when I saw her sitting alone by the pool. I was just trying to prove that I’m the one you love the most. I’m sorry, Malcolm. I was so sad and out of my mind at that time. Don’t get angry at me. I won’t do it again…”
After all, Malcolm suspected her. She could no longer maintain her naive. and innocent image, so she thought it would be better to directly show her resentment and anxiety.
Naomi decided to use reverse psychology and voluntarily admitted her mistake.
As long as her schemes were merely a sign of insecurity in his eyes, het would be more considerate about her feelings when doing anything in the future.
Meanwhile, Malcolm looked at her coldly.
“I’ve told you that I’ll ask Tabitha to get a DNA test in four months. When the truth is exposed, I’ll give you everything that you should have,” he said.
“I know, Malcolm.” Naomi cried and threw herself into his arms. She added, “Maybe it’s because I’m pregnant. I’ve been a little sensitive. recently, and I’m prone to feeling insecure. Please don’t get angry at me, okay?”
Malcolm did not like the excessively strong smell of perfume on her body,
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so he pushed her away discreetly and said, “Don’t overthink it anymore. and rest here. I’ll ask Saul to drive you home.”
The meaning couldn’t be any more obvious. After what had happened just now, Malcolm did not want her to show up at the gala anymore, so as not to avoid clashing with Tabitha again.
A hint of astonishment flashed across Naomi’s eyes. She looked as if she almost lost control.
She wondered, ‘Did Malcolm tell me to avoid Tabitha?”
“But-” she started.
She dressed up meticulously that day so that she could appear among the people of the upper–class society.
“Plus, you’re pregnant. Don’t wear such heavy makeup in the future,” he interrupted.
Malcolm’s gaze seemed to darken when he added, “It’s not good for the baby.”
Naomi was completely caught off guard by Malcolm’s stern attitude, so she did not dare to object anymore. She replied obediently and aggrievedly, “Okay, I’ll listen to you.”
Malcolm turned and left the lounge.
Meanwhile, Naomi’s face immediately soured and gradually contorted until it looked hideous.
Just then, the doorbell rang again.
Naomi thought it was Malcolm who returned, so she quickly adjusted her facial expression and opened the door with a smile.
Standing at the door was a tall man dressed in a black suit. His figure was
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perfectly outlined by the suit’s simple tailoring.
It was not Malcolm.
Then, Naomi’s gaze changed all of a sudden. “You?”
The man did not respond and walked straight in.
Naomi looked around outside the door before closing it carefully.
“Why are you here, Mr. Sinclair?” she asked.
The man was Emmanuel Sinclair. He was Malcolm’s older cousin.
Emmanuel, who was Alaric’s grandson, had always been a sensitive topic in upper–class society.
Before Alaric took over the Sinclair family, his daughter, Lorelai Sinclair, married a gambler and soon gave birth to Emmanuel. They had debts everywhere and lived a very difficult life.
One time, when they were fighting with a debt collector, Emmanuel’s little finger was chopped off. Thus, after Lorelai’s divorce, Emmanuel took the initiative to change his family name to hers and cut ties with his biological father.
After Alaric became powerful, Emmanuel grew up as well. Thus, the former arranged for Emmanuel to have a position in the company. However, Emmanuel dealt with some of the non–important businesses left by the previous generation that had incomplete accounts.
Moreover, Emmanuel also acted as the Sinclair family’s secret weapon. In crucial times, he could be pushed forward to take the blame.
Since he had an awkward position in Sinclair Group, the employees called him “Emmanuel” to distinguish him from Malcolm.
Seeing Naomi’s nervous face, Emmanuel smiled gently and asked. “What’s
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the matter? Did I scare you?”
Emmanuel was only two years older than Malcolm and came off as charming and capable. Furthermore, the public thought he was a good- tempered man, but Naomi knew how gloomy and cunning he was.
Naomi was most afraid of him when he smiled. She whispered, “Saul will be here soon.”
As Emmanuel was quite capable at work, Alaric gradually started to value him. Therefore, he was able to occasionally attend some events. However, he was far from qualified to attend the Crescendo Gala that night.
Thus, if Saul bumped into him, it would be a bad thing.
“Oh? It seems like you’re not that stupid,” he said.
After saying that, Emmanuel’s pleasant expression suddenly turned grim. He added, “Then, what were you doing by the pool?”
Naomi felt a chill running down her spine and cautiously explained, “I just followed your instruction to ruin their relationship, Mr. Sinclair. Just now, Malcolm fought with Tabitha about this-”
“You know the exact reason for what you did just now!” he exclaimed.
Then, Emmanuel sneered disdainfully. His voice was so sinister, it was as if he crawled out of hell.
He added, “Stop having that twisted and jealous mindset. If you ruin my plan, get ready to bear the consequences yourself.“.
Naomi was so scared that she hurriedly said, “I’m sorry. I won’t dare to do it again.”
Naomi was deathly afraid of Emmanuel. He had her biggest secret in hist hands, and only that terrifying man could help her clear all obstacles. before she could become wealthy.
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Just then, the doorbell rang again.
Naomi looked out through the peephole and realized it was Saul.
“This is bad. It’s Saul,” she said.