Glancing at the two towering bodyguards, she felt unease creeping through her. Being constantly shadowed by these two would make every action awkward and restrictive. How could she live with such inconvenience?
Worse still, they’d undoubtedly report every little detail back to Fleur–she’d have no privacy left at all. This was nothing like the glamorous, free-spirited life of a wealthy socialite she had envisioned. She had plans to leverage the resources now at her fingertips. But like this? She’d be nothing but a caged bird! Fleur’s sole focus was on Yvette having a baby. Would she be any different from a broodmare then? The idea repulsed Yvette. She shook her head vehemently.
“Fleur, please, I promise I’ll behave. Can’t you not do this to me? Like I said before, we shouldn’t be enemies, especially not when Calliope is out there. I want a child as much as you do. I won’t do anything reckless!”
Yvette insisted, her voice rising in urgency. She reached out, hoping to touch Fleur’s arm, to plead with her, but Fleur stepped back, her expression impassive as she gazed at her.
“No matter what, you will carry Gideon’s child, and you will deliver it safely. I’m telling you, once you’re pregnant, you’re not leaving this house. You’ll stay in bed, 24/7. You’ve brought this on yourself. If I had known, I would never have let Gideon marry you.”
With that, Fleur turned on her heel and left the room.
Yvette was livid. She wanted to follow, but the bodyguards blocked her path.
“Ma’am, without Mrs. Fleur’s permission, you’re not going anywhere. Your world is now this room, preferably that bed. We’ll handle everything else. And don’t worry, you’ll have help with your personal needs.”
Their eyes were sharp, leaving no room for defiance. Defeated, Yvette returned to the bed. Meanwhile, Fleur, handbag in one hand and phone in the other, was already on a call with her family.
“Yes, we need your help with Gideon this time. I know Silas is untouchable, but we can take down Calliope, can’t we? You met her before, the one who was always hanging around Gideon! Gideon’s losing the Baker Group inheritance was all her doing. Once Gideon secures his position, you know we’ll support the family. Alright, I’ll come by soon to discuss everything in detail.”
She ended the call promptly, her eyes glinting with a fierce resolve. Her family might not be the wealthiest or most influential, but they ran a security company in Yarbor City. Her brother, a former special forces operative, if he got involved, Calliope wouldn’t stand a chance.
Fleur was determined to see Calliope begging for help as Gideon made his triumphant return.