billion book
Chapter 87
Linda was now the evening anchor and got off work at 9:30 PM. He had arrived by 7:30 PM, pretty early.
Linda spotted Chloe leaving the studio and pulled Lucas along to join her. "Chloe, I had Lucas order your favorite almond pudding from the Caesar Hotel. The chef there is amazing. You should really have some."
Chloe smiled, "No thank you, I'm not hungry. You can have it."
Linda's smile brightened even more. "Luca said the same, but I've been feeling queasy and haven't had much of an appetite. Luca's worried I'm not eating well at the station and insists on picking me up daily to keep an eye on me. Honestly, I don't know if he cares more about me or the baby." Linda pretended to be jealous. Lucas lightly tapped her nose, looking at her lovingly. "Why are you even jealous of our baby?"
Linda clung to Lucas' arm and pouted. "I just want to be the only one in your eyes."
"Linda, you and Mr. Lucas are too sweet! I haven't even had a few bites of my cake, and I'm already stuffed with your lovey-dovey display." "You are both so talented and good-looking. Their baby is going to be adorable."This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.
"Linda, Mr. Lucas treats you so well. The Caesar Hotel is notoriously expensive and hard to book, yet the manager delivers our supper like it's takeout. We're lucky to enjoy such treats, all thanks to you."
The television station was a complex place, and most people were quite cunning. Although there was disdain for Linda, who had previously snatched an interview and framed Chloe, when faced with tangible benefits, they were happy to speak well of her. After all, who wasn't hypocritical here? Besides, Linda was going to be the future wife of Lucas Moncada.
Watching the two purposely being mushy, Chloe smiled sincerely. "Linda, you're showing quite a bit now. When are you two getting married? We're all waiting to celebrate your happiness."
Upon hearing this, Lucas' expression involuntarily darkened. Chloe's face showed no trace of jealousy and she looked as sincere as an old, concerned friend, yet her words were so ironically phrased.
Linda's expression soured. Chloe knew well that she and Lucas could never marry, yet she said such things aloud on purpose. Sure enough, the people around started to chime in.
"Yeah, Linda, you must be almost three months along. When are you planning the wedding? If you wait any longer, the wedding dress won't fit."
"The Moncada International wedding is bound to be a lavish affair. We'll be looking forward to it."
"Linda, our group is all single. How about we be your bridesmaids so we can share in your joy and hope to also get married soon."
Linda looked very uncomfortable. "If there is a wedding, I will definitely invite everyone," she said uneasily.
At that moment, someone in the
crowd spoke up, "Am I mistaken, or
did the Moncada family have a wedding three years ago? It was low-key, with no media coverage Tony even asked me to sneak a few photos, but I was turned away before I could enter. I remember it distinctly. The bride's family was also quite prestigious. It was said to be a business alliance."
The speaker was Kyle from the photography department, known for his straightforwardness. Suddenly all eyes turned to him. At that moment, he realized his blunder. Scratching his head awkwardly, he said, "Uh... I might have remembered Wrongly..."
However, Kyle's reminder seemed to jog others' memories as well.