Chapter 263: Kick Her Out!
"Why not?" Aiden asked, as his eyes twitched shiftily to the side.
He couldn’t help but wonder if his mother knew that he was the one who had impregnated Emmeline. But that was impossible. They had kept it a secret from everyone. Even though there were some comments on the point on social media, it was quickly drowned out and taken down by the PR team at X’el.
Aiden made sure there was no more evidence left online for those who weren’t quick enough to catch the first round.
"Yes, I wish to know that as well," Charles seethed and slammed his hand against the leather sofa seat. "Why should we keep a harlot and her child? We’re not running a charity here!"
"Charles!" Catherine exclaimed, flabbergasted. "No matter what, Emmeline is still our guest. Moreover, she is my goddaughter. Now that she has been cast out because of that witch Amelia Kentwood, you can’t expect me to watch her roam the streets with a pregnant belly!"
"To hell with her belly!" Charles roared. "Who knows which vermin’s kid she’s bearing? She ruined the reputation of both the Montgomerys and the Hawthornes with her lies― and you still expect to house her here? Do you want the media to storm our gates the moment she sets foot out of the hospital?"
Aiden winced slightly at his father’s words, but he cleverly chose to stay silent. This was not his battle to fight― and if he played his cards right, Emmeline and her baby would be out of the house and out of his life for good.
He knew that there would be consequences, but if Aiden had a chance to redo it, he certainly wouldn’t make the same decisions. It wasn’t worth it.
"Let’s be rational, Mother," Aiden said. "Emmeline Hawthorne is currently public enemy number one. Housing her could directly affect X’el’s stocks. There’s a new competitor recently and it’s giving me enough headaches as is."