Chapter 4

The baby slept peacefully in the nearby crib, facial features unmistakably showing Natalie's influence.

As the body shifted, a jade pendant slipped out from around the baby's neck.

The stone was lustrous—one glance revealed its considerable value.

This jade pendant was the wedding gift I'd given Natalie. Now she'd given it to her illegitimate child.

My heart felt completely hollow, as if something had been thoroughly carved out of it.

Ethan's cloying voice sounded behind me.

"Honey, I'll go buy you breakfast. You rest here."

Natalie looked at him, her eyes worried.

"You're not familiar with this place. Let someone else go."

Ethan waved his hand dismissively, looking at me.

"Don't worry, Dr. Smith is here. He can show me the way."

Only after receiving my affirmative answer did Natalie nod reassuringly.

The door opened and closed. Ethan and I walked side by side down the corridor.

I couldn't help but feel somewhat ironic, mockery hidden in the corner of my mouth.

"Mr. Shaw and Ms. Warren have such a good relationship."

Ethan's lips curved in a smile, his eyes brimming with happiness.

"Natalie and I both came from small towns. Two people out in the world naturally have to understand and support each other."

"Fortunately, Natalie worked hard and now has her own business."

"If that investor wasn't so difficult, she'd probably already be among the industry's rising stars by now."

I raised an eyebrow, a spark of anger igniting in my chest.

Natalie's company, from registration to financing, was built step by step with my father's guidance.

The biggest investor now was also my father.

Initially, she'd refused to work at Smith Corporation, saying she wanted to provide me with an affluent life through her own hands.

But her business acumen was truly mediocre. The company had been losing money for two years, with my father secretly covering the losses out of respect for me.

But from her mouth, my father had become the most difficult investor.

What an ungrateful wolf that can't be fed.

My shoulder was suddenly bumped. The person beside me held a red trophy.

Ethan suddenly stopped, arms crossed, looking at me with a half-smile.

"Dr. Smith, catch."

The trophy was handed over. The person's hand trembled, and the banner fell down.

When I saw the words clearly, my expression instantly darkened.

[Shameless Homewrecker]

Those words were like invisible slaps across my face, turning it burning red.

My whole body trembled as I spoke coldly.

"What's the meaning of this, Mr. Shaw?"

At this point, Ethan's attitude completely changed. His eyes looked me up and down.

"Natalie's not here. You don't need to pretend in front of me."

"I noticed yesterday outside the operating room—your eyes were practically glued to Natalie."

"We're both men. Don't think I don't know what filthy thoughts are running through your mind."

He deliberately covered his mouth and dry-heaved, looking at me with disgust and judgment.

"Some angel in white you are. All day thinking about seducing patients' wives. Absolutely revolting."