Chapter 388

Hearing this, Sophia instinctively shielded her belly and stumbled back a few steps, her face full of wariness as she put some distance between them. "What are you trying to do to my baby?"

"Let me tell you, the baby in my belly is now under the spotlight. Everyone online is watching. If anything happens to him and it has anything to do with the Wilson family, Trevor will be drowned in public outrage!"

Carmen laughed even harder. "Of course, I know that."

She came to Sophia precisely because she knew that the bastard in Sophia’s belly was now tied to the Wilson family.

Sophia was right. If anything happened to the baby and it got linked to the Wilson family, no matter what the truth was, people would definitely spin it as some scheme by the Wilsons to help Trevor get off the hook.

But there was one person who didn’t fit that rule.

It was Aubree.

If the baby’s death had anything to do with Aubree, everyone would just say it was her way of getting back at the Wilson family.

The Wilsons would be seen as pitiful and heartbroken. No one would blame them then.

Carmen lowered her gaze, a sly smile flickering in her eyes. "That’s true, but aren’t you underestimating Trevor a bit? Even if you think he can’t pull it off, what about the Wilson family?

"We have all kinds of ways to make sure that thing in your belly ends up dead, and no one will ever trace it back to the Wilson family."

She stepped forward, stopping just out of arm’s reach from Sophia, then bent down and brought her lips close to Sophia’s ear. "Want to test me and see what happens?"

Sophia’s eyes flew wide in terror, and she almost lost her balance, barely managing to steady herself as she bit down hard on her lip.

"Besides, living every day on edge like this can’t be good for your pregnancy, right?" Carmen kept her smile sweet.

She looked so warm and caring, just like the kind, thoughtful girl next door.

Sophia just stared at Carmen, not saying a word.

Carmen felt the timing was just right. "Why don’t we work together?

"Help us out, and you can either make your comeback in showbiz and rise to the very top, or spend the rest of your life never worrying about money. Take your pick.

"What do you think?

"Any smart person knows what the right choice is. I know you want to marry Trevor, but you need to realize that even if you pull it off and have the baby, it’s not unusual for things to fall apart after a few years and end in divorce. When that happens, you’ll be left with nothing."

Carmen’s words could very well become reality.

The only way a woman could rise in status because of her child was if the father actually cared about her. It was obvious Trevor didn’t care about her at all.

Sophia gently cradled her belly, her eyes wary. "What are you trying to do?"

"I need to check first," Carmen replied.

Carmen had learned her lesson the hard way. She was extra careful now. Only after making sure there were no recording devices hidden anywhere did she finally reveal her real purpose.

Carmen asked, "I know you’ve been in touch with Aubree. She’s the mastermind behind you, isn’t she?"

Carmen continued as she slashed her finger across Sophia’s belly. "If you can get Aubree to show up and make sure the baby dies by her hand, then everything I promised will be yours.

"Trading a kid who was just a pawn anyway for a lifetime of riches and comfort. It’s worth it, isn’t it?"

Sophia smiled as well. "It’s definitely a good deal. You’re right–power, fame, money–that’s all I ever wanted. Doesn’t matter how I get them."

Carmen left with a satisfied smile, having gotten exactly what she came for.

Once Carmen was gone, Sophia gently stroked her belly. "You’re really worth a fortune, aren’t you? So many people are after you."