Chapter 453

Nina's lips trembled slightly as she slowly stood up from the sofa, "How is that possible? I'm clearly pregnant. I had a blood test and other examinations done at Lakina, even an ultrasound."

There was indeed a little life inside her. How could it be gone now that she's at Silvercrest?

Elodie sneered, "Jason is a nationally renowned doctor. Are you questioning his abilities?"

Nina looked at Jason. It was true he had a stellar reputation, but he was also part of the Black Family, taking orders from them.

Her test results didn't depend on the instruments and data, but on Jason's words.

Nina smiled indifferently, "Whatever."

She didn't want to do the test in the first place; they had forced her into it.

Now they were using the negative result to insult her.

Arguing was useless and meaningless. She just wanted to end this farce quickly and leave.

Nina asked, "Can I leave now?"

"Of course." Elodie smiled, "Since everything is clear, and Nina's pregnancy is fake, there's no need to keep you here."

"Just one thing, tomorrow is my wedding with Richard. I don't expect you to sincerely bless us, but I hope you won't pull a stunt like today again."

Nina had already reached the door. She paused slightly then sneered, "Don't worry."

Then Nina strode out of the villa.

Richard watched Nina run out, his body slightly stiff.

Suddenly, Richard's fingertips softened, as Elodie held his hand. Elodie saying tenderly, "Richard, can I stay with you tonight?"

Richard frowned slightly, "No."

"Why not? We're getting married tomorrow. Can't I rest here tonight? It's so late, do you really want to send me away?" Elodie asked sorrowfully.

Richard still frowned, "Elodie, the wedding is tomorrow. At least for tonight, we are not married. It's not proper for you to stay here."

"I don't care. I'm staying here tonight." With that, Elodie ignored Richard's expression and told the maid, "Prepare a guest room for me."

"Elodie!" Richard's voice was cold.

Elodie yawned, "I've been up all night, and I'm tired. I have to get up early tomorrow. Richard, I'm going to sleep now. Good night."

Elodie had just laid down when a maid knocked on the door to bring hot milk.

Elodie glanced at it, then replied indifferently, "Just leave it. I'm not hungry."

"Mr. Mille made it himself. He said a cup of hot milk at night helps you sleep well."

Elodie raised an eyebrow, "Richard made it himself? Then I must try it. Bring it over."

The maid carefully handed the cup over to Elodie.

Elodie reached for it but spilled the milk in her haste, wetting her sleeve and the bedding.

Elodie frowned and instructed the maid, "Get me a towel, quickly."

"Yes, Ms. Black." The maid hurried to the bathroom.

When she came out, Elodie was still in the same position, leaning against the headboard.

The maid handed over the towel and glanced at the milk cup on the nightstand, pausing slightly.

The cup was now empty, with only a bit of milk residue at the bottom.

Elodie said, "I've finished the milk. I'm feeling very sleepy now. You can go."

The maid didn't dare to question,then took the empty cup downstairs.

Richard was downstairs. Seeing the maid with the empty cup, he knew Elodie had drunk the milk.

He had put some sleeping pills in it, enough for Elodie to have a good night's sleep.

Grabbing his car keys and coat, Richard headed straight out the door.

As he opened the door, Jason was waiting outside.

"Mr. Mille." Jason walked over and pulled a report from his pocket, "This is the real result of Nina's blood test."

Richard took and glanced at it, saying, "I know. She's not one to lie."

Richard carefully folded the report and put it in his pocket as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

After securing it, Richard started to leave.

Jason suddenly raised his hand, blocking his way, "Mr. Mille, I want to remind you, if Bruno finds out what you're doing..."

"I won't let him know!" Richard snapped, his cold eyes sweeping over Jason's face, "Unless you tell him."

Jason shrugged, "By giving you this report, we are bound together."

Richard looked at Jason, half-believing his words.

Jason lowered his hand, "Mr. Mille, can I ask you a favor?"

"Go ahead." Richard looked at him curiously.

"When you turn against the Black Family, let me add insult to injury to them."

Richard's eyes showed suspicion, "If I remember correctly, the Black Family has been good to you. Are you really going to bite the hand that fed you?"

Jason's smile turned cold, "The Black Family's kindness to me was from Lova. As for the others..."

Richard didn't know the details between Jason and the Black Family, but after being with him for so many years, he knew Jason believed in tit for tat.

Richard said, "I won't act against the Black Family."

Bruno had been kind to Richard.

Years ago, when Richard was desperate, it was Bruno who saved him. Without Bruno, Richard wouldn't be here today.

That was why Richard had been so loyal to the Black Family, fighting desperately for them.

Richard agreed to help Seb rescue Isabella but wouldn't act against the Black Family.

Jason still smiled, "I said if."

"There is no if. I won't act against the Black Family." Richard pushed past Jason and walked away.

Jason stood under the moonlight, still smiling faintly.

He watched Richard drive away, then slowly looked up to see Elodie standing on the second-floor balcony.

Elodie looked down at him.

"Jason, get up here!" Elodie commanded sharply.

Jason smiled lightly, followed by heading upstairs.

He stood behind Elodie, "Ms. Black."

Elodie suddenly turned and slapped him.

The slap was so hard that Jason's cheek quickly felt a burning sensation, but he stood still.

"Useless! Did you just give Richard Nina's blood test report?" Elodie asked angrily.

Jason replied, "Yes."

"Why did you give it to him?" Elodie raised her hand to slap him again, but this time Jason easily caught it mid-air.

Jason's gaze moved slowly from her face down to her legs under the skirt, and he sneered, "It seems Mr. Mille's hot milk really worked wonders, curing Ms. Black's leg injury."