Ch. Eight months pregnant 27 Eight months pregnant 27

Chapter 27 

The next day, Alex sat in his study working on an important project when his phone rang. 

He adjusted his bluetooth, and ansivered the call as his eyes remained on his laptop, 7 

George.” He said, as his fingers worked on the keyboard [] 

He sure was managing all the work from home, but it wasn’t that easy considering he couldn’t keep an eye on what was happening at the company] 

“Sir, I hope you remember that you have to attend Mr. Peter’s business party today at 8 pm George reminded, and Alex stopped typing] 

“When did you ever inform me about this?” His chilling tone was enough for George to stutter on the other end. 

“Sir, I informed you about it yesterday night, and you asked me to remind you today.” George said, as he prayed to God that he would remember about it and spare him]] 

Alex vaguely remembered about his call and just hummed, making George sigh in relief.] 

“Also, sir, you’ll have come with your partner.” George’s nervous voice came through the phone, and Alex raised his e 

eyebrows 

“What for?” He questioned back, and George cursed Alex a thousand times in his head.]] 

“Well, sir, that’s the theme of the party, no stag entry allowed. And if you won’t go then, Mr. Peter may get upset” George informed, and Alex sighed at the information and thought about it 

Mr. Peter had been a good investor in his projects for more than ten years now, and he couldn’t risk his relationship with him which left him with the only option to attend his party, that too, with a partner 

“Then arrange a partner for me.” He dropped the bomb on George, because George thought that Alex would take Celia along, but was so wrong 

“Sure sir.” He agreed without another word, and Alex disconnected the call 

He could’ve taken Celis along, but that would be too much risk for her and his reputation altogether 

They weren’t married, and neither are they in any kind of relationship to be seen together. Of course, she is going to be the mother of his unborn child, but that information is only for him and not for the rest of the world 

Mark had taken a stop at Drake’s mansion, since he was invited to Peter’s party as well 

Alex was all ready when he came downstairs and saw George sitting in the living room 

He moved towards him, seeing him, George stood up giving him a small smile. 

“Already to go?” Geurge asked, and Alex unly nudded in reply] 

“Where is your partner? Mark asked seeing Jum alone, and Alex only shrugged. 

“Will meet me 

me directly at the party.” Alex smirked, kuning Mark had done the same, asking his secretary to arrange a partner for him. 

“Let’s gu Both Alex and Mark turned towards the source of the voice because they surely had not said this [] 

It was Celia 

She came out of her room with an excited look on her face followed by Rachel 

Ales watched her closely, and wondered where she 

she was going at this wee hour of the night. 

She stopped abruptly seeing him in the room, and her eyes then darted towards Mark 

“Where are you going?” Alex asked directly, and she seemed nervous looking here and there. 

“You’re going somewhere as well” She pointed out, still not looking at him, but he continued staring at her for an answer to his question 

Rachel came, and stood beside her offering a smile to both of them. 

Mark returned the smile, but Alex surely didn’t as he was busy looking at Celia and making her more nervous.]] 

“Where are you going with her?” This time the question was directed at Rachel who looked at Celia 

Mis pleaded through her eyes asking Rachel not to answer him, and this was noticed by Alex.] 

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Before he could question them any further, Celia looked at him with determination shining in her eyes 

“Mr Drake, I’m not answering your questions,” she said.] 

“What I do and where I go should be none of your concern. Please don’t interfere in my life because I surely don’t.” She said confidently, and George had a prond look on his face at the way she handled the situation 

Rachel was smiling as well because these months, as she had come to know the truth from Celia, she had been proud of her for standing so strong. 

But Alex wasn’t too happy with her mind speech. In fact, his eyes went hard as he gave her a sharp look.] 

“I am less interested in your life, Celia. I don’t care where you go or what you do, but the fact that you are carrying my child gives me every reason to be concerned. I don’t want anything to happen to him/her.” Alex said harshly, and unwantedly tears gathered in her eyes.] 

She blinked several times, and looked away cursing, her hormones for the stupid tears. 

“I’m here.”] 

The four of them turned, and saw a girl wearing a black dress that reached her mid thigh 

Celia looked at her with disgust, as her breasts were nearly falling out of her dress, and she couldn’t recognise her face because of the makeup 

“Who are you?” Mark was the first one to ask, and the girl walked towards them with 

She linked her arms with Alex’s hand, and she gave them a smirk 

“His date for tonight.” she announced with smugness in her voice, that was noticed by everyone. [ 

Alex pushed her hand away and shook his head at George’s stupidity. 

“Who the fuck let you in? Alex asked in an icy tone, and she looked taken aback, but quickly composed herself 

“Your guard allowed me in after I told him you called me here.” She said proudly, but her doom was near. 

“Get out “He ordered the next minute, and everyone except Mark looked at Alex with shock written over their faces.]] 

“What?” The girl asked, as if she couldn’t believe he was throwing her out 

Celia looked at Alex and the at Mark who didn’t seem much interested in the drama 

• me repeat it again” He warned, and the next second she parsed her lips to stop the tears, running out of there 

Alex brought out has phone out of his pocket and dialled George’s number. Celia sighed knowing he was going to threaten George again 

She gestured to Rachel to get going, and as they took a step to leave, Alex saw them and said, “Waitr 

Despate everything, her feet stopped at his command and she hated it.]] 

“You are not leaving until you tell me where you are going” He demanded, and Cella gritted her teeth in annoyance. “Tine then! Y thest. 

You and I will stay back because I’m not telling you, until you tell me where you are going” She said an 

said angrily, as crossed her arm against her 

A chuckle left. Mark’s lips, but he immediately zipped his mouth when she glared at him 

“Who are you to question me?” He asked, and she looked taken aback by his question | 

“You have no right to question me, Celia, and since you are pregnant with my child I have the right to know where you are going.” The coldness in his tone made her shiver, and a lone tear escaped her eye which she immediately wiped, but he had noticed it.[] 

“Alex, that’s enough! You can’t talk to her like that when all she needs at this stage is love and care. Mark spoke 

“If you cannot give her that then, you have absolutely no right to even talk to her.” Mark interfered, when he saw Celia’s face 

“And if you’re so worried about your child. Then qait going to this party and let’s go with her to wherever she’s going” Mark offered, and Celin looked at Mark who was now glaring at Alex 

Alex glanced at Mark, and them at Celia who was staring at him with a smile playing on her lips.] 

“If that is what you wish for then, let’s go.” Alex said with finality in his voice, and Celin looked at him with shock