Chapter 402
Timothy frowned. "There is indeed such a collaboration, but the Drake Group has invested a lot of money in this project, so it absolutely cannot go wrong!"
The Drake Group had already invested billions of dollars in this project. If they couldn't recoup it, even if the Drake Group didn't go bankrupt, it would definitely suffer a significant blow.
Felix said, "Mr. Drake, you should also be aware that Vertex Holdings Group has been growing rapidly in recent years and is already showing signs of surpassing the Drake Group. If you were the president of Vertex Holdings Group, would you want to be number one or always be second?"
Timothy's face suddenly turned extremely grim. When Vertex Holdings Group signed the contract with the Drake Group, Vertex Holdings Group was just a well-developing company. Timothy was willing to sign because he knew that Vertex Holdings Group had no connections in Thundertop, so he didn't think Vertex Holdings Group would dare to scheme against him.
But now, thinking about it carefully, Vertex Holdings Group was probably preparing to put Thomas in the position of president of Vertex Holdings Group at that time.
Timothy asked, "What do you want to do?"
Felix said, "Instead of waiting for Vertex Holdings Group to strike against the Drake Group, it's better to strike first."
Felix leaned close to Timothy and whispered a few words.
Timothy was silent for a while, then said in a deep voice, "I need to think about this and will give you an answer in about a week."
"Okay."
After discussing the matter, Timothy and Samuel didn't stay any longer and left after saying goodbye to Felix.
When they reached the living room, Constance, who was sitting on the sofa, quickly stood up and looked at Timothy and Samuel, saying, "Dad, Samuel, are you leaving?"
Timothy nodded, walked up to her, and slowly said, "Constance, three months will pass quickly. By then, we'll come to take you home."
Constance was about to speak when Felix coldly said, "I'm afraid you won't have that chance."
Seeing his confident look, if Timothy and Samuel weren't there, Constance would have glared at him.
She was very sure that she would never fall in love with a man like Felix, who was arrogant and conceited. What was the use of having money? Besides, she didn't lack money.
Ignoring him, Constance looked at Timothy and Samuel and said, "Dad, Samuel, be safe on your way back. Let me know when you get home."
"Okay."
After the two left, Constance didn't even glance at Felix and directly went upstairs.
Felix followed her back to the bedroom. Seeing her sitting at the dressing table removing her makeup, looking like she didn't want to talk to him, Felix couldn't help but smile. "Are you mad?"
"No."
"Then why do you sound so cold?" Felix asked.
Constance turned to look at him, expressionless, and said, "Mr. Clinton, I always speak in this tone. If you find it too cold, you can find someone more enthusiastic."
"No need. I like you whether you're enthusiastic or cold."
Although he was teasing, his eyes were serious.
Constance's heart skipped a beat, and she turned her head angrily, saying, "Smooth talker. I really don't know how you became the president of the Clinton Group, with just that mouth of yours?"
"That's part of the reason."
"I wasn't complimenting you." Constance's tone was a bit helpless.
Felix said, "In my eyes, all your evaluations of me are compliments."
In the hospital, Julian looked at Lauren, who was constantly vomiting by the bedside, and couldn't help but frown. "The baby in her belly is already over four months old. Why is she still having morning sickness?"
The nurse beside him said helplessly, "Last time Mrs. Redstone fell and almost had a miscarriage. The morning sickness might be caused by that fall. Also, morning sickness varies from person to person. Some people don't vomit at all from pregnancy to childbirth, while others vomit all the time."
Julian's eyes were full of worry, but it wasn't for Lauren; he was worried about whether the baby in Lauren's belly could be born safely.
Julian asked, "Is there any way to make her vomit less?"
The nurse shook her head. "There's no way. She just has to endure it."
Julian continued, "Will the baby in her belly be affected by her vomiting every day?"
"Generally, it shouldn't be a problem, but we still need to be careful. After all, she is at risk of miscarriage at any time."
Lauren vomited for more than an hour before the feeling of nausea finally subsided a bit.
It wasn't until the servant cleaned up her vomit that Julian walked to the bedside and sat down.
Julian said, "Lauren, you've had a hard time."
Lauren, pale-faced, lay on the bed with her eyes closed, resting.
Other people gained weight during pregnancy, but she lost a lot of weight.
Lauren replied, "As long as the baby can be born safely, it's all worth it."
Julian sighed and said in a low voice, "I wish there was a way to make you feel better."
Lauren's mind stirred, and she slowly said, "There might be someone who can help."
"Who?"
"Gianna." Lauren replied.
"What?" Julian looked incredulous and frowned. "Are you kidding?"
"It's true." Lauren opened her eyes and looked at him, saying, "Do you remember when she first returned to the Redstone family? She said my health wasn't good and made some health porridge for me. At first, I didn't take it seriously, thinking she was trying to please me, so she exaggerated the porridge's benefits. But the porridge she made was delicious, so I drank it for more than a week, and my health really improved a lot."
Speaking of this, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Lauren's eyes. If only she could have another bowl of that porridge now.
Julian was silent for a while, then sighed and said, "Even if she can make that porridge, she won't make it for you now. She has already climbed up to the Drake family and even changed her name to Constance."
Lauren looked shocked. "Are you talking about the Drake family that even your sister wants to befriend?"
Julian replied, "Yes, she is now the daughter of the Drake family and was very proud when she saw me!"
Talking about this, Julian was still very angry.
If he had known Constance was so disobedient, he would have killed her back then instead of leaving her at the orphanage.
Lauren pursed her lips and said, "Julian, if she has really climbed up to the Drake family, we need to bring her back!"
Julian retorted, "Impossible. You didn't see her attitude towards me that day. I was almost infuriated by her!"
Lauren said, "If she doesn't want to, we can post online that she abandoned her biological parents for money to curry favor with the Drake family. When they find out she could affect their reputation, the Drake family will definitely not associate with her anymore!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Julian's eyes. He thought Lauren's idea might work.
Julian said, "Then I'll have Andrew contact her."
He didn't want to see Constance again himself, and her words were infuriating.
Lauren said, "No need. Give me her number, and I'll contact her myself."
Julian frowned. "No, you're pregnant now. If you get angry, it might affect the baby."
Lauren retorted, "It won't. Don't worry. I know what I'm doing, and the baby in my belly is her brother. I don't believe she would ignore her own brother! This child will be her support in the future!"
Hearing this, Julian thought it made sense. Constance would eventually get married, and if she was wronged in the future, wouldn't she rely on her brother?
"Okay, I'll have Andrew find her number."
Soon, Andrew sent a string of numbers.
Lauren got it and immediately dialed.
After a long time, the call was answered. "Hello, who is this?"
Lauren cleared her throat and said in a deep voice, "Gianna, it's your mother."
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