Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1622

Emmy instinctively raised her hand to gently stroke her heavily pregnant belly, her features softening with profound tenderness. "Eight months. Only one month left until the due date."

Watching her radiate such maternal warmth, Cadence also softened her expression. She turned her gaze to sweep over the lush vegetation in the garden, her fingertips lightly brushing against a leaf swaying in the breeze. "This is the estate the old lady built from the ground up. With South Bay Command right behind it, the security is impenetrable. It really is the safest place for you to await the baby's arrival."

As soon as the words left her mouth, Cadence's tone took a sharp turn. She looked directly at Emmy. "But do you have any idea how bad things are? The internal struggles within Nelson Corporation have reached a boiling point. The entire conglomerate is tearing itself apart. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it is on the verge of total collapse."

Emmy's heart skipped a beat, and she lowered her eyes. She knew it. Cadence still blamed her for ignoring the grandmother's will and stubbornly helping James down this path of revenge. But what did it matter? She had made her choice, and there was no turning back. Taking a deep breath, Emmy looked up again, her eyes clear and resolute. "Cadence, everything is going exactly according to James's plan. We just need to trust him."

Hearing such unwavering certainty, Cadence couldn't help but smile. It was a smile mingled with reluctant acceptance and helpless resignation. The die was cast. Blaming Emmy for an unwise decision wouldn't change reality. However, as an elder, Cadence felt obligated to lay the harsh truths on the table. Emmy needed to understand the profound stakes of this vengeance.

Cadence withdrew her hand and continued walking slowly along the cobblestone path. "I know James has been secretly gathering evidence of their crimes. It is a massive net, and once he decides to close it, some of them are bound to go to prison. But Emmy, don't forget that their last name is still Nelson. They share an unbreakable blood tie with you two. Even if James wins a complete victory and successfully takes back control of Nelson Corporation, this entire ordeal will leave the Nelson family with a massive criminal record."

The two walked over and sat down. A maid who had been trailing at a respectful distance immediately stepped forward. Tipping a celadon teapot, she poured steaming tea into their cups. Considering Emmy's pregnancy, the maid had specially prepared a cup of soothing rose tea for her. Exquisite pastries and a plate of sliced seasonal fruits were carefully arranged on the table.

Once the maid bowed and retreated from the garden, quiet descended around them again. Cadence took a delicate sip of her tea before speaking. "Emmy, surely you understand now why the old lady wanted you to stop James from seeking revenge at all costs. Because this is an unsolvable dead end. If he insists on this vendetta, he will not only severely damage the foundation of Nelson Corporation and set it back by years, but he will also implicate the descendants of the Nelson family for a century to come."