Chapter 375: Chapter 375

But she didn’t expect Austin Xavier to be so ruthless and actually dodge.

Rose Payne fell to the ground; her stomach didn’t hurt, but her face did as she felt extremely embarrassed.

After she fell, Austin Xavier didn’t even have the intention to help her up; he just stood above her, looking down indifferently.

Rose Payne touched her belly and finally stood up by herself, sticking out her tongue and trying to playfully save face.

"I’m sorry, I was too reckless, that’s just my chaotic temperament, Young Master Xavier, please don’t mind, fortunately, the baby is alright..."

However, Rose Payne thought her playful and cute behavior appeared foolish in the eyes of others.

Austin Xavier acted as if he didn’t see her, ignoring her completely and walking forward.

If this woman couldn’t disgust Julian Hawthorne, he wouldn’t even spare her a glance.

Seeing Austin Xavier’s cold attitude towards her, Rose Payne felt the gaze of the surrounding people was filled with mockery, as though she was a woman desperately attached to Austin Xavier.

But she wasn’t, she was the woman Austin Xavier cared about deeply.

Austin Xavier treated her this way publicly, was it because she was carrying Julian Hawthorne’s child?

In the end, Austin Xavier cared, didn’t he?

With that thought, she forgave Austin Xavier and quickly trotted to catch up with him.

"Young Master Xavier, didn’t you say you would take me to see Mr. Hawthorne?"

Austin Xavier still didn’t say a word and directly entered the elevator.

Although he had a distaste for Julian Hawthorne, the Xavier Family and the Hawthorne Group had business ties.

So when he arrived at the Hawthorne Group, the reception naturally wouldn’t stop him.

And since Rose Payne followed Austin Xavier and he didn’t stop her, it wasn’t appropriate for others to obstruct her.

Seeing Austin Xavier ignore her, Rose Payne quietly followed him into the elevator.

After the elevator ran for a while, the doors opened, and someone entered.

Shaun Jones greeted Austin Xavier, "President Xavier."

Austin Xavier didn’t give even a polite glance, appearing quite arrogant.

Shaun Jones didn’t mind and simply glanced at Rose Payne with the corner of his eye.

He had a good memory, and since Rose Payne had been sued by Paige Sterling recently, he naturally recognized her.

Wasn’t this woman supposed to be in prison?

And Austin Xavier brought Rose Payne to the Hawthorne Group? What was he trying to do? Doesn’t he know about the grudge between Paige Sterling and this woman? Or is he deliberately bringing this woman to disgust people?

Rose Payne naturally recognized Shaun Jones as well and greeted him.

Seeing Shaun Jones’s perfunctory attitude towards her, she mentally noted it down.

This Secretary Jones had always been disrespectful to her, even looking down on her, possibly bought off by Paige Sterling.

He definitely cannot be kept around, and when she becomes the lady of the Hawthorne Group, the first thing she’ll do is fire him!

Let him understand what it means to look down on her today, and for her to be out of reach tomorrow!

Through the reflection in the elevator’s mirror, Shaun Jones saw the way Rose Payne was looking at him and found it inexplicably strange.

Why was this woman looking at him like that?

At that moment, Rose Payne suddenly retched loudly, and it was obviously fake, as if she wanted people to notice her.

Shaun Jones did look over at her.

Rose Payne weakly smiled, embarrassed, "I’m sorry, Secretary Jones."

Shaun Jones smiled insincerely, "It’s nothing, Miss Payne. If you’re feeling unwell, shall I call an ambulance for you?"

"No, no...," Rose Payne held her nonexistent baby bump, saying, "It’s just a minor issue, which is a normal reaction. Once this period passes, it’ll be fine."

Seeing Rose Payne touching her stomach and hearing her words, Shaun Jones suddenly understood.

He looked at Austin Xavier meaningfully.

Austin Xavier got Rose Payne pregnant? No wonder she was released.

Still, Shaun Jones didn’t understand the significance of Austin Xavier bringing Rose Payne to the Hawthorne Group. Fınd the newest release on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚑𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚑𝕟𝕖𝕥

Could it be for an apology, hoping Paige Sterling would spare Rose Payne? After all, Rose Payne was carrying his child.

But given Austin Xavier’s indifferent demeanor, that didn’t seem likely.

Shaun Jones’s mind was in turmoil, as he smiled insincerely, "Congratulations, Miss Payne."

Rose Payne whispered, "Thank you, Secretary Jones. Actually, I only recently found out. This baby came unexpectedly, but no matter what, this is my child. Since it’s already growing in my belly, I must safely give birth to it. I’m here at the Hawthorne Group today hoping Mr. Hawthorne receives this good news..."

However, after saying this, Rose Payne regretted it. Secretary Jones was bought by Paige Sterling, what if he told Paige Sterling about her pregnancy and Paige Sterling harmed her?

She quickly shut up, then thought, Secretary Jones is a smart man. Between the childless Paige Sterling and her, already pregnant with the Hawthorne heir, it’s clear which side to choose, right?

So she finished speaking and glanced at Secretary Jones, "I’ve always heard Secretary Jones is a smart person. I hope Secretary Jones makes the smartest choice this time as well."

Rose Payne added, "Regardless of who it is, if they want to harm the child in my belly, I won’t let them off easily. Secretary Jones, do you understand what I mean?"

Shaun Jones, "..." What does this even mean? Does she think Shaun Jones wants to harm her child?

She’s simply imagining too much.

Afraid Rose Payne might falsely accuse him, Shaun Jones quietly moved a little further away from her.

Shaun Jones thought Austin Xavier was here to see Julian Hawthorne, but unexpectedly, when the elevator was about to reach the seventeenth floor, he pressed a button, and the elevator stopped on the seventeenth floor.

Then Austin Xavier smiled mockingly and said to Shaun Jones, "This woman is pregnant with Julian Hawthorne’s child, take her to see Julian Hawthorne."

Still in shock, the elevator doors closed on Shaun Jones.

Shaun Jones abruptly looked at Rose Payne, full of disbelief.

President Hawthorne cheated? President Hawthorne had relations with another woman?

How is that possible?

Julian Hawthorne’s affection for Paige Sterling is well-known, and when they got their marriage certificate, Julian Hawthorne carried it in his prominent chest pocket, flaunting it for days, wanting the world to know he was married.

Moreover, their President Hawthorne used to go crazy if he touched a woman; now he gets sick when he touches a woman. How could he have any relation with Rose Payne?

Shaun Jones quickly calmed down, knowing there was enmity between Austin Xavier and President Hawthorne, so this might be a scheme set by Austin Xavier.

But this matter isn’t trivial, if it reaches Paige Sterling’s ears, it might cause big trouble.

Therefore, this must be reported to President Hawthorne promptly.

Upon reaching the 38th floor, Shaun Jones ignored Rose Payne and swiftly entered the office, leaving Rose Payne locked outside.

Rose Payne tried to open the door but found it wouldn’t budge.

Her dissatisfaction with Shaun Jones grew.

To lock her outside , were her hints not clear enough?

It seems this Secretary Jones is indeed not a smart man, rather, she’s overestimated him.