James frowned, his voice ice–cold as hemanded, “Colt, get her out of here.”


    “Right away!”


    Colt had already moved forward, seizing Nichole’s arm, but Nichole fought back, shaking off Colt’s grip.


    “Let gol”


    Facing James, Nichole mustered all her courage, dering, “Nobody here can touch me! I’m pregnant,


    carrying Mr. Burke’s child!”


    Her voice, neither too loud nor too soft, was enough for everyone around to hear..


    Outside the door, some employees peeked in, curious about themotion inside.


    James‘ expression tumed grave at once. This change made them realize the situation might indeed be


    true.


    Nichole stepped closer to James, gently touching her still–t belly. “James, this is your child. Your first


    child! Is this really how you want. to treat them?”


    James clenched his fists at Nichole’s defiance.


    From Nichole’s words, Katy, who had been slumped on the floor, suddenly found her pir of strength.


    In prestigious families, lineage was paramount. Now that Nichole was pregnant, she would definitely


    be James‘ wife.


    Katy’s nerves rxed, and her fear dissipated, reced with a spark of excitement. She was about to


    be James‘ mother–inw! The grandmother of James Burke’s child!


    What did she have to fear now?


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    James scoffed, “You say you’re pregnant?”


    Nichole lifted her chin, retorting, “Don’t you remember what you did? A single night together binds us


    forever. Now that I’m carrying your child, you can’t let your men throw me out!”


    James‘ eyes narrowed dangerously. Nichole’s bold threat did not faze him. He instructed Colt, “Take


    her to the hospital. Ensure the tests are done under your supervision, then bring me the report.


    “Yes, Mr. Burke.”


    Colt addressed Nichole, “Ms. Nichole, pleasee with us!


    Nichole wasn’t afraid and followed Colt out. Before leaving, she cast a nce at Katy, who was still


    seated on the floor. Katy noticed Nichole’s confidence and understood everything.


    If she exposed Nichole, both of them would be doomed!


    But if she could endure this momentary setback and wait until Nichole became Mrs. Burke, she could


    still hold her head high.


    With this thought, Katy mustered her courage to face James, saying, “Mr. Burke, everything I said was


    the truth. It was all my doing. No one told me to do this.”


    “Very well.” James responded with a coldugh. “Lock her up. We can consider releasing her when


    she’s ready to talk.”


    “Right away!”


    Several bodyguards stepped forward, restraining Katy, who, despite her fear, felt a glimmer of hope


    because of Nichole’s trump card.


    After everyone had left, James turned to a bodyguard beside him. “Conduct a thorough investigation


    into her identity and background. I want every detail. Report back to me once it’s done.”