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    When Lise saw who had walked in, her smile faltered, though the confusion and frustration in her eyes remained.


    “Neil, why did you go ahead with the press conference? Thepany is already on the verge of copse due to all the negative attention. What you did might have just ruined any chance we had for recovery.”


    She had put in so much effort to manipte the media and make Katelyn appear guilty.


    Now, with Neil publicly admitting fault, all her efforts seemed wasted.


    Neil feltpletely drained at that moment, both physically and emotionally, as if he had nothing left to give.


    Instead of responding directly, he turned his gaze to Lise’s stomach.


    “How is the baby?” he asked.


    Lise’s expression softened, a small smile forming as she ced a hand on her still-t belly, her face showing a touch of motherly warmth.


    “The doctor says the baby is doing fine, but I have to stay calm for the first three months. Too much excitement could put the baby at risk.”


    Neil kept his tone steady. “I’ll make sure you have the best care. There will also be a nutritionist to help you through the pregnancy.”


    Lise’s eyes lit up, her hand moving gently over her stomach as she spoke in a soft voice.


    “Did you hear that, baby? Daddy is so eager for you to arrive. He’s already making ns to take good care of us.”


    Her voice was filled with sweetness, but Neil remained unaffected.


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    “After the baby is born, I will take full custody, and I’ll arrange a settlement for you.”


    Lise’s smile vanished, reced by a look of shock. Her voice grew louder as she questioned him. “What do you mean, Neil? Are you saying you’re going to take the baby and leave me?”


    Neil sat quietly on the sofa for a moment before replying, “Right now, this is the only option. Thepany is close to going under, and I’ve just paid Katelyn arge sum. I can’t afford to support you anymore, so it makes sense for me to keep the baby.”


    Lise didn’t catch the w in his exnation. She stared at him, disbelief in her eyes.


    “Why would you give money to Katelyn? Didn’t she already agree to divorce you without getting anything? What happened to that?”


    Or was it possible that Neil felt guilty and gave her money out of his own pocket? Did he still have feelings for that woman?


    “I’ve made an arrangement with her. The details don’t concern you. Your only focus should be on delivering this baby. Everything else is out of your hands.”


    Neil’s voice carried no room for discussion; it was simply a statement of fact.


    Lise’s face grew more troubled as she realized his stance. Had Neil not forgiven her after all?


    Her eyes widened in disbelief, and a sense of being cast aside overwhelmed her.


    She struggled to get out of bed, desperate to confront him. “Neil, what are you saying? Are you telling me you’ve given up on me?”


    Neil’s expression remained cold and distant,cking the warmth he once showed her.


    “There is nothing left between us except for being the parents of this child.”


    With those words, Neil turned and walked away without a second thought.


    Losing Lise hurt him, but he couldn’t ignore the fact that thepany’s downfall was tied to her actions.


    He would still be there for his child, but he was prepared to walk away from the child’s mother.


    “Neil! Come back here!”


    Lise ran after him, but she couldn’t even catch the edge of his coat.


    She copsed to the floor, overwhelmed by the sheer disgrace of it all, her heart consumed with a burning fury.


    And it was all because of Katelyn—that insufferable woman had ruined everything!


    Meanwhile, Katelyn decided to call Vincent.


    She hadn’t expected Neil to make his move so quickly this time, and since she had already signed a contract with the Adams Group, she knew she needed to inform Vincent before even considering any further dealings with Neil.


    The call connected almost immediately, and Vincent’s voice came through the line. The tone of his voice made it seem like he was in a good mood.


    “Congrattions on finalizing your divorce,” he said.


    Katelyn couldn’t help but smile as she responded, “Thank you, Mr. Adams. There’s something important I need to discuss with you before we proceed.”


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