Chapter 580: Two Months Pregnant
James's phone rang as well. He picked it up and then sneered, showing the phone to Chloe. Chloe could only see something that looked like a document on the screen but couldn't make out the details.
"Donovan wants to sue me for defamation. Just great, as if I didn't have enough on my plate already. Now I'm homeless," James spoke. Then, like Angela, he pulled the blanket over his head and added, "They're pushing me to the edge. Just wait and see."
Chloe went to Jane's office, where Jane was eating takeout.
"You haven't eaten yet? It's so late." Chloe asked Jane.
"That's life as a doctor. I can't believe you actually came to watch the drama. How is it? Entertaining?"
"Watch drama? That girl is my student. Her supervising professor asked me to come. James used to be my boss, then Donovan got him thrown in jail. After he got out, he hooked up with someone I know and moved into their house with my student," Chloe explained.
Last time Donovan casually mentioned to Chloe that Ann should move out, it wasn't just an offhand comment. Donovan was setting a bigger trap for James. He knew that once James got out of jail, he'd be looking for revenge, so Donovan was leading James into a trap step by step.
Donovan's mind is really hard to figure out.
If Chloe was right, as long as James made any move, Donovan would pull him in deeper until James was completely ruined.
The thought sent chills down Chloe's spine.
"So complicated, I don't get it," Jane spoke. "But what's the deal with Donovan? Just marrying someone on a whim? No matter what you do now, you're the third wheel. But what if you got pregnant? How would Donovan react?"
That's a great idea!
And Chloe had been to Emerald Isle before. Since Donovan was always so suspicious, let him think that way.
"Write me a pregnancy note," Chloe uttered.
"Are you serious?" Jane was so surprised she almost lost her appetite.
"Dead serious! Make it for a week from now. There's a New East Group meeting this week. Make it look real, say I'm two months along." Chloe added.
"Alright. I'd love to knock Donovan down a peg," Jane agreeded, remembering how Donovan had cut off her contact with Maya.
Chloe attended her classes diligently that week.
On Friday, it was the New East Group's regular meeting.
Chloe didn't take leave and went.
But she dressed particularly beautifully, with flat shoes, a red coat, and tasteful makeup. Chloe was already stunning without makeup, and with it, she was even more gorgeous, making others feel inferior.
Donovan, as usual, sat at the head of the table, listening to everyone's opinions.
He couldn't help but glance at Chloe.
"We're planning to build a hospital in the Rebecca Residential Community. It can't be small. We're thinking of moving the top medical university hospital in Pearl Peak City there. Should we move the whole hospital or just set up a branch? Let's hear everyone's thoughts," Charles said.
Everyone started sharing their opinions.
Chloe was rubbing her temples, the only one who hadn't spoken yet.
"What's wrong, Chloe?" Victoria asked with concern.
"I have a bit of a headache, but it's no big deal. You all go ahead. Don't mind me," Chloe said. "About the hospital, I think if we can, we should move the entire hospital. If we just set up a branch, people will think the branch isn't as good as the main hospital, and they'll still go to the main one. It won't help us boost property values."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Chloe continued to rub her temples.
Donovan glanced at Chloe a couple of times.
After the meeting, Chloe quickly left without sticking around.
On her way back in the cab, Chloe smiled. If Donovan cares about Chloe, he should have noticed her. If not, whatever; Chloe would just consider it a solo performance.
Her phone rang.
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