Chapter 86

The CEO turned around, giving him an ugly look that said, "Use your brain." Bryan immediately caught on, "Oh! Mrs. Rodriguez, I understand."

Lawrence's expression eased a little. It's all because of these subordinates who don't know how to read between the lines. Bryan quickly made the call to Benjamin.

Benjamin was also baffled by the request and immediately protested, "Mr. Rodriguez, weren't you about to break up with Winnie? Why bring her along as a third wheel? Pregnant women shouldn't drink alcohol. It will affect our partying..."

"Do you want me to cut off your tongue for not knowing how to talk?" came the calm reply that stopped Benjamin from pushing further.

Benjamin's face immediately changed, "Mr. Rodriguez, I will make sure it's done."

"Let her come, but she shouldn't know it was me who told her. Now get lost." Lawrence disconnected the call in a temperamental manner.

Bryan shook his head. He could already imagine how the CEO would act all high and mighty in the private room, waiting for Mrs. Rodriguez to relent after he had pursued her so fiercely.

"Darcy, do you need anything?" Lawrence said, Bryan turned around and wondered when she had arrived.

Darcy released her grip on the documents and walked over with a smile, "Mr. Rodriguez, are you finally going to make amends with Mrs. Rodriguez? That's great, these past few days, everyone has been sharing your gloomy mood."

Lawrence frowned displeasedly, "What's with your speech?" the irritation in his voice clear.

Darcy didn't miss his improved mood and smiled, "Is there a gathering tonight? I seldom get off work early, and I would like to join in the fun."

Lawrence neither confirmed nor denied it, simply not acknowledging the statement at all. Darcy handed him a few documents then turned to leave.

Back in her office, she stood in front of her desk and waved her hand, causing the documents to fall on the floor. The assistant at the door was startled, Darcy looked up with a smile and calmly said, "Go and find out if Mr. Rodriguez and Winnie met today."

Damn it, she had put so much effort into provoking them into a big fight, only to see them reconcile so quickly. How could they reconcile so easily?

The assistant quickly brought back the message, "Assistant Manager Darcy, today Winnie met with the CEO of Imperial Jewelry, but he didn't wear a mask. Winnie thought it was Lawrence. The two of them had a meal at a French restaurant. Winnie probably poured her heart out, and the CEO of Imperial Jewelry now knows the truth about her injury."

Darcy's heart sank. She had not expected the conflict to be resolved so quickly and by themselves like this. Winnie didn't know that Mr. Rodriguez was Lawrence, making it convenient for Mr. Rodriguez to test her thoughts.

Should she let Winnie see through it? Darcy wondered. No, if Winnie finds out that Mr. Rodriguez is the distinguished heir of the Rodriguez family, she wouldn't let go so easily! She thought. A coldness flashed through Darcy's eyes. She had plenty of means, no need to rush.

Winnie received Benjamin's invitation, looking puzzled.

Out of the Lawrence brothers, she had interacted with Jeremy twice, but she wasn't very familiar with Benjamin, except for their one and only encounter and that didn't go well.

Olivia shrugged, "Just go. With his group of friends, what if Lawrence also shows up?"

"..."

At the Pearl Club, the manager led Winnie into a luxurious private room, being very hospitable. "Mr. Martin insisted on taking good care of you. He will be here soon. Please relax, Miss Anderson."

At the moment, there were no other guests in the private room. The environment was elegant and clean, without a trace of smoke or alcohol.

As a pregnant woman, the sofa she sat on was very comfortable. Benjamin was so thoughtful.

Winnie stared at the door in a daze, lost in her own thoughts.

At the end of the corridor, Darcy watched Winnie enter and made a phone call. Soon, a debutante dressed in an elegant manner ran up. "Darcy! Is Mr. Rodriguez really here?" Her eyes widened in excitement.

"Eva." Darcy smiled and nodded, but hesitated, "But Mrs. Rodriguez is also here. Maybe you shouldn't go." Darcy used a-bit of reverse psychology on Eva it always worked well on those of emotional immaturity.

"What? That surrogacy tool is here too?" Eva frowned in disdain. "Darcy, you are kind and elegant, with such high status, and you still call her Mrs. Rodriguez..."

Darcy spoke gently, "I respect Mr. Rodriguez."

Eva looked at her beautiful face, feeling a little uncertain about her own intentions. "Darcy, is this really all you feel for Mr. Rodriguez?"

Darcy sighed and looked at her with a wry smile, "Perhaps you can't force feelings. After waiting all these years, Mr. Rodriguez wasn't moved, so I can only give up. It's not that I have any ill feelings towards Mrs. Rodriguez, but I always feel... Eva, I prefer you. I also know that you have always been longing for Mr. Rodriguez..."

When Darcy said this, Eva understood everything. Her eyes shimmered with gratitude, "Darcy, I didn't expect you to support me. You are so magnanimous. Compared to that despicable woman Winnie, from a small background, of course, I am more suitable for Mr. Rodriguez! She dares to come here arrogantly, just a one-year tool..."

"Alright, let me see how I'll deal with her!" Eva said confidently.

"Don't be impulsive," Darcy pulled her back, worriedly saying, "This time your brother is the host, Winnie was his special invitation."

What was Benjamin's meaning, he invited Winnie but not her. Eva became angry upon this realization. Benjamin was Eva's cousin, their relationship wasn't great. But at this moment, that didn't matter Eva was furious, and she wanted to vent her anger.

"Darcy, don't stop me. This wench has also confused my brother!"

Darcy sighed, "You, this girl!" Darcy played along, "I can't control you, but don't betray me, otherwise it will be difficult for me to let you know Mr. Rodriguez's whereabouts next time."

Eva instantly complied, "Darcy, with your help, why would I implicate you?" She walked angrily towards the private room.

Darcy leisurely followed, squinting her almond-shaped eyes with a smirk. You're more suitable for Mr. Rodriguez? Fool, you're just a working gun, causing mischief. She glanced at her hands. Smart people would never dirty their hands and still achieve their goals.

Someone arrived at the entrance. Winnie thought it was Benjamin, but instead she saw a captivating girl walking in, feeling a bit familiar. Winnie remembered, Eva, the popular girl who reigns over the entertainment industry, and she was also widely known as the little princess of the Martin family, one of the top four powerful families.

Shortly after, Darcy also entered and saw Winnie with a gentle smile Darcy greeted, "Mrs. Rodriguez!"

Winnie narrowed her eyes slightly and pursed her lips. The girl came in and immediately bossed the manager around with anger, "Go and pour me a cocktail."

The manager couldn't afford to offend Eva, hesitated, and glanced at Winnie, "Ms. Martin, Ms. Anderson is pregnant. Mr. Martin said smoking and drinking are prohibited in this private room."

Eva immediately grew angry and looked at Winnie mockingly, "What is she? Just a tool for Mr. Rodriguez to have children. Oh, this sofa looks nice. Manager, I want to sit here!"

She pointed at the soft sofa where Winnie was sitting. The manager had no choice but to go pour the drinks, making the situation even more difficult.

Winnie narrowed her eyes slightly, suddenly understanding that she was being targeted.

The little princess of the Martin family called him Mr. Rodriguez.

But it was abundantly clear in the eyes of his friends, she was just a surrogate mother, someone to bear his children.

Winnie pursed her lips slightly and also looked at the manager. The manager was in a difficult position, "But this sofa is for Miss Anderson..."

"What is her identity and what is mine? You should make her leave," Eva pressured the manager, feeling superior.

Winnie tried to explain kindly, "Miss Martin, what the manager means is that this is a sofa for pregnant women. Are you pregnant?"

Eva's face turned cold, "You dare to mock me, a surrogate mother, like you? How audacious!"

She tilted her glass and spilled the drink onto the sofa, soaking Winnie's clothes.