Chapter 87

Claire wiped away her tears and said self-deprecatingly, "Do you think climbing the social ladder is that easy? I'm 26. I spent all my youth in Ivan. He is the best marriage partner I can get right now! If we break up, where am I going to find another man like him?" I sighed softly and reminded her, "But he wants nothing to do with the child you're carrying. What are you still hoping for?" "I want to try once more. What if he changes his mind?" Claire pleaded and said, "Can you help me keep it a secret? I don't want the company to know. There are too many vultures circling my position right now. Once I'm pregnant, I'll be replaced in no time." I had never seen Claire in such a vulnerable position. I had no choice but to agree to her request. "Alright. I promise you." I nodded and added, "But those translations that you asked me to do…" At the thought of how she had made things difficult for me that morning, she felt a little embarrassed and apologized to me. I accompanied her for