Cecilia Gu gently turned her body, her back now facing Charles Yin.
She squeezed her eyes shut and took a deep breath.
She kept giving herself pep talks, warning herself again and again: Cecilia Gu, you know Charles Yin is not an ordinary man. You know you can’t control someone like him. You know he’ll never fall in love with a woman as ordinary as you. So why do you keep getting lost in him? Wake up, Cecilia! He’s only good to you because of the baby! Haven’t you always known? So why keep fooling yourself into thinking he’ll love you? Stop it, okay? Cecilia, open your eyes! Tell yourself you can stay unmoved!
After finishing her pep talk, Cecilia snapped her eyes open.
In that split second, all the excitement and hope in her eyes were instantly replaced by cold composure.
Just as Cecilia was about to turn around, she heard Charles Yin say, "It's about time. We should get going. Go get your hair and makeup done."
After saying that, Charles Yin turned and left.
Cecilia’s body visibly stiffened.
Listening to Charles Yin’s footsteps fading away, Cecilia reached up and touched her chest.
Thank goodness she’d prepared herself mentally. Thank goodness... thank goodness...
But why...
Even after all that mental preparation, why did she still feel so empty inside?
The assistant was already coming over with a jewelry box. Not wanting anyone to see her true feelings, Cecilia hurried to compose herself, sat down, and let the assistant choose and arrange accessories for her.
One person did her hair, another did her makeup.
Everyone had their own job to do.
As the wife of the CEO of Yin Enterprises, she was entitled to her own full set of preparations.
In less than half an hour, Cecilia looked completely refreshed.
Meanwhile, Charles Yin had also changed and was coming down the stairs with his usual calm and poise.
Today, besides his usual cold arrogance and charm, Charles Yin seemed to have a different aura about him.
When Cecilia looked up, she realized that even Charles Yin’s outfit today was specially designed to match hers.
At that moment, Cecilia Gu felt an indescribable mix of emotions swirling inside her.
Charles Yin, how am I supposed to deal with you?
Why do you act so indifferent toward me, yet pay attention to every little detail?
Honestly, you really don’t have to do all this.
Even if you were colder to me, it wouldn’t matter.
I’d never joke about the baby I’m carrying.
You say you don’t care, but you’re so careful and protective. Does it really mean nothing?
"Madam, you look absolutely stunning tonight." Charles Yin walked over to Cecilia, took the necklace from the assistant, and gently fastened it around her neck.
Cecilia looked at Charles Yin in the mirror, watching his focused expression, silently.
She sighed inwardly: Maybe this is fate testing me.
Once they were dressed, Charles Yin bent his arm, and Cecilia naturally linked hers with his, walking side by side.
Suddenly, she wondered when she’d gotten so used to walking with him like this.
Time really does play tricks on people...
But no matter how much time tries to blind her, she can’t forget her original intention.
Stay true to yourself, and you’ll see things through to the end.
Max Mo bought a villa in the most bustling part of Newport City.
His villa was right next to Cecilia Gu’s.
So after Cecilia and Charles Yin got in the car, it didn’t take long to reach their destination.
As soon as Charles Yin’s car arrived, the whole atmosphere heated up.
Everyone gathered at the entrance, clapping and welcoming Charles Yin and Cecilia Gu.
The car door opened. Charles Yin got out first, then helped Cecilia Gu out, walking with her slowly.
Many women at the scene gasped softly when they saw Cecilia Gu.
Although rumors had been swirling online for days about the CEO of Yin Enterprises, Charles Yin, secretly being married, most people still preferred to believe it was fake news.
But seeing it with their own eyes today—Charles Yin really did have a very pregnant Cecilia Gu by his side—there was no way to deny it anymore!
Anything else could be faked, but the matching rings on their fingers and Cecilia Gu’s slightly rounded belly under her gown were impossible to fake.
Max Mo’s gaze swept past Charles Yin and quickly settled on Cecilia Gu.
When he saw Cecilia Gu tonight, his expression changed slightly!
Nora...
No, that’s not Nora!
She’s Cecilia Gu...
But tonight, Cecilia Gu really looked just like Nora...
Especially her makeup—it was exactly like Nora’s!
Max Mo’s assistant immediately noticed his slip and gave a gentle cough as a reminder.
Max Mo was only distracted for a couple of seconds. At his assistant’s prompt, he quickly recovered, smiled, and stepped forward to shake hands with Charles Yin. "Mr. Yin, Madam, it’s an honor to welcome you to my humble home!"
"You’re too kind, Mr. Mo," Charles Yin replied with a smile, shaking his hand. The competition between men was something only they understood.
Cecilia Gu gave Max Mo a gentle smile.
To attend an event like this, Cecilia Gu had received special training.
She was still a bit inexperienced, but she could avoid any major mistakes.
Besides, now that the whole world knew Cecilia Gu was pregnant, no one would dare make things hard for her.
Of course, no one would even dare!