The seemingly calm life is never actually calm, just like the surging waves beneath the sea.

When Evelyn’s pregnancy was still unknown to Joshua Hughes, the extended relatives of the Hughes Family had already learned of it.

"Grace, I heard that Joshua has a child now. This girl who was selected this year is pregnant, and there’s a meeting today where all the relatives with shares from the Hughes extended family will attend. They say it’s to set the wedding date."

Conny Hughes walked down the stairs. He had just received several phone calls. Although this news was only announced at the Yates Family this morning, it spread frighteningly fast, and soon his phone was flooded with calls.

"I’m not sure if it’s true. Joshua never mentioned anything." Grace Roe fell into a trance, lost in thought.

"Does Joshua ever tell you anything? He’s become extremely arrogant these days, not considering me at all in the board meetings. Well, I know he hates me, but why does Luis get the same treatment? They are both descendants of the Hughes Family. You should know, if it weren’t for my father’s favoritism in insisting on giving the position to Joshua, it’s uncertain which brother would be sitting in that position now."

Conny Hughes’s tone was sullen; he had been feeling frustrated for these years.

"Don’t say that, Conny. I believe Joshua wouldn’t do that."

The thing Grace Roe feared most had happened. Recently, from the actions of their father and son, as well as some phone calls, she could vaguely sense they were up to something. She feared they would harm her eldest son.

In fact, she loved both sons the same, but she always felt she owed Joshua Hughes, having shortchanged him from childhood to adulthood.

"If he has a child, he must get married; otherwise, he would be an irresponsible man, which would bring a negative impact on the entire Hughes Clan. If he wants to play, Luis could preside over the Hughes Family on his behalf."

Conny Hughes left this remark coldly and turned to go upstairs. Grace Roe watched his departing figure, tears welling up in her eyes.

But what could she do?

She needed to quickly find her eldest son. She didn’t want Joshua Hughes to be caught in an awkward situation. If this girl named Evelyn Yates brought any bad outcome to her son, she wouldn’t know how to face Joshua Hughes again. Was her decision six months ago a mistake?

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In Hughes Clan Tower, Joshua Hughes was looking over all the documents.

Damn it, Leo forced him to drink the whole night yesterday, and now his head was still slightly aching.

Headache?

Unbidden, the image of that little woman appeared in his mind. Through the passage of time, he seemed to be able to see that little woman standing behind the man in the white shirt, gently massaging his head with her fingers, as tender as a pool of spring water.

Scenes like this occasionally burst into his mind, driving him crazy.

Fortunately, that Wenyard Cooper was dead. Even if he were alive, if he ever met Avery Jane, he would snatch her away.

His private phone rang at that moment. He picked it up, seeing the number, and his lips curled up slightly, an enchanting smile that seemed to outshine even the sun.

This little woman ran off early in the morning; he hadn’t looked for her yet, but here she was taking the initiative.

"Mr. Hughes, where are you?"

On the other end of the line, the voice sounded a little unhappy?

Upset?

Through the airwaves, he could almost see the faint sorrow painted on her lowered brows.

"What’s wrong?" Joshua Hughes’s voice was deep and powerful. Did something happen to her? Today she’s acting very unusually.

"Evelyn’s dad said he couldn’t reach you all morning, and you haven’t gone to work yet. He’s anxious to find you and asked me to help look for you."

Avery Jane’s tone was still the same. Could that old fox have done something again to force her?

Back then, when he allowed others to pressure her, it was to push her into his arms. Now that she was his, no one could bully her—not even the king of heaven or earth.

"You don’t have to take his calls in the future, nor pay any attention. Understand?"

Joshua Hughes patiently explained to her.

"Evelyn just called me and said she wants to stay at Imperial Garden because she’s pregnant now. She asked me to prepare a room for her. Mr. Hughes, you probably need to get married soon, so can I leave first? I’d be grateful if you could help out the lab, but if not, I’ll have them move out quickly. What do you think?"