Chapter 401
“But Aubree’s sharp…” Bryan frowned, thinking they might just end up shooting themselves in the foot if they weren’t careful.
Trevor’s mess still wasn’t sorted out, and if something else blew up for them at a time like this, they’d be in even deeper trouble.
Ronald let out a low chuckle. “Who says trouble has to make a big scene to count? Who can really keep their hands clean, anyway?”
“Got it,” Bryan replied with a nod.
Not long after the new semester started, Aubree got a call from Nadio. It was from Sheldon. He said things on his end were almost wrapped up and asked when she’d be available to talk about the investment.
“Just let me know when your schedule’s set, Mr. Kader. I’m flexible,” Aubree replied.
“Let’s meet in Südlichen Strand. That’s where the main GrabCheap team is,” Kader suggested.
“Sounds good. See you then,” Aubree said before hanging up.
Just as she hung up, another call came through.
Aubree arched an eyebrow at the number. The last time Sophia had called her, it was to say that Carmen wanted her to set up a meeting and find a way to frame Aubree for the baby.
“Hello?” Aubree answered.
“Ms. Miller, the Wilson family is starting to get impatient,” Sophia said.
Sophia had known from the very beginning that there was almost no chance she’d be able to keep the baby. The Wilson family would never accept her child in this condition, and the only thing this baby could bring her was money.
She wanted more than just that.
Ever since she set foot in the Wilson family, she’d been stirring up trouble exactly as Aubree had instructed.
“That’s what I’ve been waiting for,” Aubree said.
“Let Trevor know you’re coming to see me first. Then take the medicine and make sure you get the timing right. As for the paparazzi, Trevor will have everything arranged,” Aubree said.
Sophia replied, “Okay.”
“Ms. Miller, I’ve kept records of everything between us. If I lose the baby and don’t get what I want, then it's mutually assured destruction. If I go down, I’m taking you with me,”
Aubree raised an eyebrow. “Sophia, I’m just a businesswoman. You’re the one making the choices here. Trust me, even if you try to expose me, I’ll still come out just fine.”
After everything that had happened, Sophia knew Aubree had plenty of tricks up her sleeve, and with Bowen backing her, Sophia didn’t want to go head-to-head with her unless she absolutely had to.
“As long as I can marry Trevor, everyone will be happy,” Sophia said.
“I can only promise to help you marry Trevor,” Aubree said. Whatever happened after the wedding was not her concern.
“I know,” Sophia replied.
After hanging up, Aubree glanced at her watch. “Trevor, I hope you like the gift I’m sending your way,” she thought with a faint smile.
Just as Aubree had predicted, when Trevor found out Sophia was going to meet with Aubree, he became visibly eager.
Determined to make it look like he had nothing to do with any of this, he even managed to give Sophia a rare friendly smile and volunteered to go along with her.
Sophia flashed a sweet smile. While Trevor was distracted by his phone, she picked up the glass of water from the coffee table and swallowed the pill hidden inside.
Trevor didn’t just reach out to the paparazzi. He also sent a message to someone else.
Trevor texted: [Sophia’s going to see Aubree today. Just in case, you should come too. [Once the baby’s gone and the media pressure dies down, I can be with you again. I’ll make sure Aubree takes the blame, and you stay out of it. [You’ll help me, right?]
Once everything was in place, Trevor didn’t even bother bringing a driver. He drove Sophia to the meeting spot, his excitement practically written all over his face.
‘Carmen finally did something right for once!’ Trevor thought to himself.
He was completely oblivious to the venomous glare Sophia shot him from the back seat. ‘Trevor, I used to love you so much, but look at what you’ve done to me,’ she thought bitterly.