MIDNIGHT Bride The CEO's TEMPTATION

The pilot had been informed and was waiting for them in the private plane on the tarmac.

They boarded the plane and returned to LA.

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In the Sterling's house, Old Sterling put down the phone, still smiling.

At his side, his butler, Cooper, said with a grin, "I can tell from your face, sir, that Mr. Sterling has won the project in Chicago this time, right?"

Old Sterling nodded, "Yes. The project in Chicago is extremely important to the Sterling group this year. It is said that Mr. Cooley is a hard nut to crack. I didn't expect Dylan to seal the deal so soon."

"The Sterling group will keep growing under the guidance of our young master Sterling. Sir, what else can you worry about? Just enjoy your peaceful life!" Cooper laughed.

Devin, who had just come down the stairs, looked grave when he heard his grandfather praising his uncle.

Lily, Mr. Cooley's secretary, called yesterday and said that Dylan had found Mr. Cooley's soft spot. Finally, Mr. Cooley signed the contract with Dylan.

Old Sterling attached great importance to the project in Chicago. He had planned to take the project before his uncle had a chance to, so he could prove himself to his grandpa. But now his plan went up in smoke.

Hearing his grandpa speak so highly of his uncle, Devin's face was even darker.

Although he returned the company and became the vice president of the group, and got some shares because of the unborn baby, he knew that his uncle was much more capable than himself.

It was rather difficult for him to compete with his uncle for the whole group.

He regained his composure and walked over to his grandpa, greeting him politely.

Old Sterling's smile faded when he saw Devin. He even frowned a little. "Where are you going?"

Dylan had taken another big project, but Devin, his grandson, had gotten no achievement at all since he returned to the group. He had only the name of the vice president and held the share, attempting nothing and accomplishing nothing.

Devin had planned to go out with his buddies to have a drink in the pub. But seeing that his grandfather was unhappy, he rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "Valerie went out to buy some baby products, and I just want to take her home."

Old Sterling's face relaxed a little, but still gave Devin a scolding, "I couldn't count on you to achieve anything on business, but can you set your heart on your family? Valerie is now pregnant with my great-grandson, more precious than gold! How can you let her go shopping alone? Why not accompany her in case of an accident? It would be best if you learned from your uncle. I'm not going to ask you to be the same as Dylan; one-fifth will be enough."

Devin turned red and then pale, but he did not dare to defend himself.

At this time, the maid's voice came from the porch, "Welcome back, Mrs. Yontz."

Valerie entered the house, followed by a servant carrying packs of bags.

Devin hurriedly went over to Valerie, took her arm, and asked the servant to serve water. "Honey, are you tired? I told you not to go out alone, why didn't you ask me to come with you?" Devin said softly.

Valerie understood that Devin was putting on a show in front of his grandfather.

Yesterday she said that she wanted to go out to buy some baby supplies, but Devin refused her impatiently.

But, after all, Devin was her husband and her baby's father. Valerie could not go against him. If old Sterling hated him, she would not be well treated either. If Valerie wanted to continue living in this beautiful and luxurious house, she could only help her husband please old Sterling.

When Valerie thought of this, she said softly, "I'm sorry, dear, next time, I will ask you to accompany me."

Devin put his hand on Valerie's waist to help her to the sofa and sat down together. He turned to his grandfather with a smile, "Grandpa, I have good news for you. When I took Valerie to the hospital to do a prenatal checkup, our doctor quietly told us that the baby is a boy."

Old Sterling's face lit up right away.

"Really?" he asked with joy, and he almost forgot that he was reprimanding his grandson a few minutes ago.

Devin smiled and nodded, "Really."

Valerie lowered her head shyly and touched her belly with satisfaction.

As the unborn baby was found out to be a son, she was even more confident.

Although old Sterling did not regard boys as superior to girls, he still wanted a great-grandson in his soul.

"You'd better take good care of my great-grandson, and I want to see the baby born safely and healthily," Old Sterling said as his smile spread from ear to ear.

It sounded as if he could give the most valued thing in the world to his great-grandson.

Although he had a bad first impression of Valerie and did not like her for robbing her cousin's fiancé to be his granddaughter-in-law, as long as she could birth an excellent great-grandson into the Sterling family, it would be her contribution. And he would let bygones be bygones.

"Of course we will," Devin put his arm around Valerie and said softly, "Valerie and I will certainly live up to your expectations. The doctor said the baby is well developed. He will surely be smart and healthy."

"Valerie had just come back from shopping. You should go upstairs and have a rest. Don't get my great-grandson tired," Old Sterling paid close attention to Valerie's baby.

"Okay, grandpa," Valerie replied nicely.

"I will go up with Valerie." Devin helped Valerie up, pretending to be a good husband and a good grandson.

Watching them going upstairs, old Sterling nodded with satisfaction.

As soon as Devin and Valerie got back to their room and closed the door, Devin let go of his hand, not showing care and love for Valerie anymore. His fake smile disappeared as he sat on the couch.

Valerie, left by Devin as soon as they entered the room, felt her heart drop. She moved to the shoe cabinet and looked at Devin helplessly.

Because she had been pregnant for several months, her pregnancy became obvious, and her belly was a little big for her to bend down for the slippers.

"Dear, can you help me put on my shoes? It's not convenient for me…"

Devin had just turned on the TV and was watching it with interest. "Don't you know how to change shoes? You are pregnant now, not paralyzed!" replied Devin impatiently. He did not even look back.

A feeling of sadness rose in Valerie's heart. Devin was more and more indifferent to her.

Was this what she wanted after the marriage?

In her opinion, a man should treat his wife as a treasure - especially when she was pregnant. No one would ignore a pregnant wife like Devin.

But it was she who seduced Devin, fought like a dog to become Devin's wife. It was her own choice, even if she regretted it. And now, she had to endure it and live her own life.

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