After relentless efforts and tight control by the police, Owen Barlow was finally captured in a remote abandoned warehouse. When the police took Owen Barlow to the interrogation room, he didn’t say a word, nor did he confess to his crimes. Caden Hawthorne rushed to the police station as soon as he learned of Owen Barlow’s capture. "Owen Barlow, you were finally caught. Now you’d better honestly confess, who ordered you to murder Jessica Hart?" Caden Hawthorne looked at Owen Barlow coldly. Owen Barlow was silent for a moment, then slowly opened his mouth: "If I say that everything I did was my own decision, unrelated to anyone else, would you believe me?" Caden Hawthorne sneered: "Do you think you can protect her in this way? Your crime is unforgivable, and if you don’t reveal the mastermind behind it, you’ll only put yourself in a more serious situation." Owen Barlow remained unmoved, refusing to reveal the name of the mastermind. The police decided to approach from other angles, investigating Owen Barlow’s social connections and financial transactions. "The murderer has finally been caught." Learning that Owen Barlow was captured by the police, Vivian Lynch couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, no longer needing to live in fear. "Vivian, you can relax now. Although Owen Barlow is tight-lipped, the police will definitely find out the mastermind behind it." Caden Hawthorne held her hand and said gently. Vivian leaned against Caden Hawthorne’s chest and nodded. "I hope this matter can be resolved soon so we can peacefully welcome the birth of the baby." "What? Owen Barlow has been caught?" "Yes, Miss." The woman on the phone was surprised upon hearing the news. "Don’t take any actions recently, so as not to draw suspicion." After hanging up the phone, the woman felt uneasy. She knew that once Owen Barlow loosened his tongue, she would be in great trouble. She started pondering the next steps, trying to find a way out. Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on noⅴelfire.net At this moment, she received a mysterious call. "Miss York, how about we make a deal?" The man’s voice on the phone was processed through a voice changer. The woman was shocked to hear her name, "Who exactly are you?" "I must say, Miss York, quite the means you have, even using your own younger sister." Hearing this, Yvonne York’s face changed, but she quickly calmed down, "I don’t know what you’re talking about." "Miss York, stop pretending. I have evidence of you hiring someone to commit murder. If I hand this evidence over to the police, what do you think will happen?" The mysterious man threatened: "Also, your devoted Owen Barlow has been captured. You must be very scared, right?" Yvonne York’s heart tightened, and she pretended to be calm as she said, "What do you want?" The mysterious man chuckled and said, "It’s simple, you want Caden Hawthorne, and I can help you." "Help me?" Upon hearing this, Yvonne York sneered, "Why should I trust you?" The mysterious man said unhurriedly, "Because I have leverage on you. You have no choice but to trust me. I can help you arrange for Vivian Lynch to leave Caden Hawthorne, and then you’ll have a chance with him." Yvonne York was silent for a moment, somewhat swayed. She had always longed for Caden Hawthorne, and this temptation was indeed great for her. But she also knew that cooperating with this mysterious man was fraught with risks. "How do I know you’re not deceiving me? If I do as you say and you don’t fulfill your promise, what then?" Yvonne York asked. The mysterious man snorted and said, "You have no other path to take now. Either you cooperate with me, or you wait to be arrested by the police. Consider it carefully." Yvonne York bit her lip and finally decided to take a risk. "Fine, I agree. But you must guarantee that you’ll fulfill your promise after it’s done." The mysterious man laughed and said, "Rest assured, Miss York. As long as you cooperate, I will make sure you get what you desire." After hanging up the phone, Yvonne York was filled with internal conflict and anxiety. She knew she was heading down a dangerous road, but to be with Caden Hawthorne, she couldn’t care about anything else anymore. Meanwhile, Caden Hawthorne and Vivian were still unaware of a new conspiracy quietly approaching them. As the late stage of pregnancy approached, Vivian’s belly grew larger by the day, making it difficult for her to turn over, and her feet became swollen after walking for long. Caden Hawthorne, holding a basin of hot water, was soaking Vivian’s feet, showing concern in his eyes, "Vivian, I didn’t expect pregnancy to be so difficult." Vivian smiled slightly, "It’s okay, every pregnant mom goes through this. I’ve heard from other moms that swollen feet are normal in late pregnancy." Caden Hawthorne massaged Vivian’s swollen feet while soaking them, trying to alleviate her swelling. While gently massaging her feet, Caden Hawthorne said tenderly, "From now on, try to walk less, and if you need anything, just tell me, and I’ll do it for you." Vivian felt warm in her heart and nodded, "Okay, I know. Don’t overwork yourself either; you have so much to handle at the company while taking care of me." Caden Hawthorne held Vivian’s hand, looking at her lovingly, and said, "For you and the baby, I’m not tired at all. You’re the most important person in our family right now." At that moment, Mrs. Hawthorne came in with a plate of cut fruit, "That’s right! Vivian, you’re our top priority right now. If you give birth to two big healthy boys for mom, you’ll be a hero of our Hawthorne Family." Vivian blushed and smiled shyly, "Mom, don’t say that. Whether it’s a boy or a girl, it’s the same." Mrs. Hawthorne approached and looked at Vivian lovingly, "That’s true, but mom still hopes you can have two boys so that our Hawthorne Family will have successors." Caden slightly frowned, "Mom, don’t pressure Vivian. Whether a boy or a girl, I love them both." Mrs. Hawthorne glanced at Caden, "What do you know? Mom is thinking for our Hawthorne Family’s sake." Vivian quickly said, "Mom, rest assured, Caden and I will do our best." Mrs. Hawthorne nodded in satisfaction, "That’s good. Vivian, take care of your body, and if you ever feel unwell, be sure to tell mom." Vivian nodded obediently, "I understand, mom." Mrs. Hawthorne handed the fruit to Caden, gave him a few more instructions, and then left the room. Caden looked at Vivian with a helpless smile, "Don’t take mom’s words to heart, just focus on taking good care of yourself and the baby." Vivian nodded, "I know, mom is just looking out for us." The couple exchanged a warm smile, and the room was filled with a cozy atmosphere. Suddenly, Vivian seemed to remember something and couldn’t help but ask, "By the way, honey, have you thought of a name for the baby yet?"
From Ignored to Adored: The Heiress Melts the Self-Restrained Boss - Chapter 97
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