Mr. Pretentious: Miss Valerius, He is Begging for a Title-Chapter 168: Eleanor Valerius Faints, Her Pregnancy Discovered!
In just a moment, Eleanor Valerius was mocking her own sensitivity.
It was she who said she wanted to end it, begged him to let her go.
The indifference Sebastian Ford was showing now was the result she wanted.
This way, she could hide her feelings, conceal the baby, and quietly escape his sight.
Eleanor Valerius followed the group of dancers to the second-floor lounge.
Behind her, Sebastian Ford discreetly turned his gaze to look.
The little fox he’s targeting isn’t going to get away!
Inside the lounge.
All the dancers were touching up their makeup, waiting to be assigned.
Eleanor Valerius didn’t remove her veil and quietly followed when she saw Mrs. Croft coming over.
Among the women she brought tonight, one was dressed sensually, her exquisite features and voluptuous figure marked with signs of cosmetic surgery everywhere.
Seeing the deadness in her eyes, Eleanor Valerius suddenly thought of her second sister.
"Jade, Mr. Isaac is here tonight, he was very satisfied with how you served him last time, perform well while dancing later."
Upon hearing Isaac’s name, fear and resistance flashed visibly across Jade’s face.
But she dared not defy, could only numb herself with makeup preparation.
After Mrs. Croft left, Eleanor Valerius approached Jade.
...
The largest VIP room on the second floor had a sofa area surrounding an independent stage.
Mrs. Croft returned, smiling, saying, "Jade will be dancing soon, Mr. Ford, Mr. Isaac, have some wine and wait to enjoy the beauty."
"I’ve been preparing my mansion project for half a year, first with Mr. Isaac’s investment, and now able to interest Mr. Ford. As we drink, we talk; if we can strike a deal, it would be a landmark success in Aethelgard’s business scene!"
Mr. Croft drank his wine, all his words full of strategy and skill.
Isaac’s company was abroad, aiming to use the collaboration to break into Aethelgard’s real estate market.
"Mr. Ford, it’s an honor to meet you, cheers."
Different from Mr. Croft and Isaac who were thinking about billion-dollar projects, Sebastian Ford was distracted thinking about Eleanor Valerius.
Just then, the sound of silver bells accompanied footsteps.
"Jade is here."
Mrs. Croft eagerly introduced.
However, the veiled figure standing at the door was Eleanor Valerius.
She had replaced Jade to dance, fully aware of the danger she would face.
But she needed to gain Jade’s trust to obtain Mrs. Croft’s criminal evidence.
Thankfully, Damian Lowell was in the banquet hall.
As long as she called for help, she would surely be able to withdraw safely.
Moreover, Sebastian Ford was here tonight.
Eleanor Valerius’ dance dress flowed as she walked barefoot on the carpet.
Raising her eyes slowly, she was surprised to see Sebastian Ford among those looking at her in the room.
At this moment, Sebastian Ford’s face was dark.
His sharp gaze seemingly able to pierce through the thin dance dress, settling on her.
With that look, Eleanor Valerius was sure he recognized her.
She lowered her head, slowly moving toward the stage, initially with some apprehension and fear, but seeing him there, she felt at ease.
"Jade, dance for the two distinguished guests."
Eleanor Valerius nodded, refraining from speaking to avoid exposing her identity.
Dancing was not difficult for her.
Her steps were light, her movements graceful and beautiful, the silver bells on her ankles creating a crisp pleasant sound, especially alluring.
"Good! So beautiful!"
Isaac was completely captivated.
At the same time, danger accumulated in Sebastian Ford’s eyes with growing anger.
Mrs. Croft suddenly grew suspicious, the dancing woman was clearly more beautiful and enticing than Jade.
But seeing that both Mr. Ford and Isaac were engrossed, she didn’t reveal the truth.
The dance concluded.
Mrs. Croft signaled Jade to accompany with drinks.
Isaac, very polite, voluntarily yielded, "You go accompany Mr. Ford with a drink first."
Upon hearing, Eleanor Valerius’ eyes fixed on Sebastian Ford, slightly panting after the dance, she walked towards him.
She wasn’t sure of her expression.
But she knew, as long as she stayed next to him, she’d be safe.
"Who are you to accompany Master Ford with a drink?"
At this moment, Zoe Croft caught Jade’s apparent gaze trying to seduce Master Ford.
Originally sitting and being ignored, she became more jealous, deliberately taunting and humiliating the dancer Jade.
Eleanor Valerius ignored Zoe Croft, walked up to Sebastian Ford, and handed him the glass.
However, Sebastian Ford did not take it.
He lazily turned towards Zoe Croft, chuckling, "Miss Croft is right, a dancer isn’t qualified to drink with me. Such accompaniment should be done personally by Miss Croft to show sincerity, you seem slightly better than the dancer."
"Master Ford..."
Zoe Croft, hearing this, belatedly realized that Master Ford was insulting her as more of a drink companion than a dancer.
Never having suffered such grievance, she quickly red-eyed and ran off crying.
Mr. Croft and Mrs. Croft hadn’t thought they’d inexplicably anger Mr. Ford.
At this point, Isaac astutely noticed Mr. Ford was protecting this dancer.
He certainly wouldn’t dare compete; there are plenty of pretty women, but Mr. Ford must not be offended.
"Mr. Croft, please take me to meet other business partners."
Mr. Croft was responsible for entertaining Isaac, Mrs. Croft dared not linger there.
"Jade, come with me."
Mrs. Croft hadn’t touched Eleanor Valerius’ arm.
Suddenly, Sebastian Ford crossed his long legs, reached out a hand to Eleanor Valerius, and softly said, "My drink."
So, Master Ford was interested in Jade.
Mrs. Croft realized and smiled, reminding, "You wait here and serve Master Ford well."
Regardless of whether she’s Jade, she’s still one of the high-class women she brought.
Eleanor Valerius watched as everyone else left, the room leaving only her and Sebastian Ford.
Now she just needed to leave and find Jade.
"Why stand there, aren’t you supposed to serve me?"
The fury in Sebastian Ford’s eyes threatened to consume her whole.
Eleanor Valerius: "..."
She knew he wouldn’t let her go!
The next instant, she handed over the glass again.
Sebastian Ford took the glass, not drinking, his slender fingers suppressing his anger.
"Just this?"
"What else does Master Ford want?"
Eleanor Valerius gave up pretending, wanting to leave his presence required satisfying him first.
"Do you not know how to serve, or are you unwilling?"
Sebastian Ford stared at her, always too far away, unable to even touch.
"I don’t know, I am usually the one served."
Eleanor Valerius took off her veil, smiling mischievously as she raised a brow at him.
Suddenly, Sebastian Ford involuntarily reached out, pulling her to sit beside him.
"Feed me something."
"Okay."
Eleanor Valerius fed him fruit.
After a few bites, she fed herself too, feeling a bit hungry.
Her recklessness in front of Sebastian Ford was already a malignant habit.
Even though she couldn’t guess what consequence he referred to.
"You seem to enjoy it."
Sebastian Ford wasn’t angry, his deep gaze fixed on her unwaveringly.
His anger always dissipated as quickly as it came.
Regarding Eleanor Valerius, he seemed toyed with by emotions.
"The men outside won’t help you."
Damian Lowell attended various events solely for the Lowell family planning.
How could she trust him?
Sebastian Ford couldn’t help comparing, coaxing softly, "If you want to deal with the Croft Family, I’m the one who can be your reliable support."
Upon hearing, Eleanor Valerius instinctively looked up at Sebastian Ford.
She originally wanted to say something, suddenly feeling nauseated, her expression instantly worsening.
"I..."
Sebastian Ford saw her expression, thinking she was about to violently refuse him again.
"But I won’t help you, even if you beg it’ll be no use."
Fearful of rejection, Master Ford wanted to refuse first, to save face.
Eleanor Valerius took a deep breath, the pregnancy symptoms worse than expected.
Baby, you have to be good.
You can’t be exposed in front of your daddy!
"Since Master Ford doesn’t give chances, I’ll leave."
Eleanor Valerius abruptly escaped.
This place was unsafe, she arranged with Jade to talk outside.
The result, Sebastian Ford regretted, intending to seize the opportunity tonight to take her away.
When Eleanor Valerius tried leaving the hotel, she suddenly felt dizzy and unwell, fainting in the elevator.
When she awoke again.
Opening her eyes, surrounded by a strange hospital room.
Her arm hooked to an IV.
"How did I..."
Suddenly, the man sitting on the sofa opposite answered her.
"You’re pregnant."
