Chapter 385
Vivian replied, “Everything’s great at Hart Corporation. Profits went up again last month. Sienna, now that you’re pregnant, you should really take it easy. Just leave all the company stuff to me—I can handle everything; I promise nothing will go wrong.” She could now stand on her own, and it was all because of Sienna’s support. Without Sienna, Vivian wouldn’t be who she was today.
“I’m so proud of you, Vivian. You’ve really grown up,” Sienna said with a warm smile, gently patting her head.
Three months later, Sienna’s baby bump began to show. She wore a loose, apricot-colored dress, and the setting sun cast a gentle glow over her, making her look softer and more radiant than ever. Julian set the herbal prenatal tonic on the small table to cool, then quietly walked over and hugged her from behind. His fingers trembled slightly as he gently caressed her belly. His heart raced; he held his breath, overwhelmed by the thought that the woman he loved was carrying his child. The baby was a bond, tying them together even more tightly. Julian was overwhelmed with excitement and joy.
“The wind’s picking up today. Let’s stand here for just a bit longer, then head back,” he said gently. Sienna tilted her head. “Julian, do you think it’ll be a boy or a girl?” Julian rubbed his head affectionately against hers. His voice, soft and full of love, replied, “As long as it’s your baby, boy or girl, I’ll love them the same.”
Lana caught sight of this tender moment, her steps faltering. She stood frozen for a moment before walking over. “Ms. Hart, Sally Monroe arrived in the country today and insists on meeting you,” Lana said.
“Sally Monroe? Alright, set up a meeting,” Sienna replied.
Julian felt a bit worried. Honestly, he didn’t want her to have to deal with this, but he knew she had her own huge business to run. These confidential matters were out of his hands—he couldn’t interfere, and he knew better than to try.
He gently took her hand. “I’ll go with you.”
Sienna shook her head. “I’ll be fine. Lana and the others will be with me. Things are a bit complicated between Sally Monroe and me!”
He nodded. “Alright, I understand. Just have a few sips of the calming tonic first, okay?”
Lana set up the meeting for noon the next day. Sienna arrived at the restaurant ten minutes early, only to find Sally already waiting.
“Ms. Monroe, it’s been a while,” Sienna said, her tone cool and composed.
Sally, a woman with long dark hair, quickly stood up, smiling as she shook Sienna’s hand. “Hazel, it’s been so long! I heard you’ve been in Solara all this time and even found your family. I’m really happy for you,” Sally said warmly.
“Thanks—Let’s sit down and talk,” Sienna said, gesturing to their seats.
As Sienna sat down, Sally’s eyes widened in shock at Sienna’s belly. “You’re married? To Thorn Noir?” she blurted out, clearly surprised.
Sienna gave a faint smile and took a sip of water. “No.”
Chapter 385
Sally sat down, looking embarrassed. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to pry. Hazel, I know you don’t like beating around the bush, so I’ll get straight to the point. We’ve been working together for five years, and I’ve never raised the price on you. But now I’m facing some difficulties, and I’d like to discuss renegotiating our deal.”
Sally was the daughter of the world’s biggest oil tycoon. At forty, she looked barely a day over twenty, with long dark hair and smooth, sun-kissed skin.
“It’s true, it’s not exactly a great deal,” Sienna said with a faint, knowing smile.
Lana stepped forward. “Ms. Monroe, you promised back then that you wouldn’t raise the price for twenty years. It’s only been five, and now you’re going back on your word. Have you really forgotten that without Miss Noir, you wouldn’t even be sitting so comfortably in that chair today?”