Chapter 5
“What the hell? Are you blind? I’m Emma Parkert The one pregnant with Sterling’s baby!
The future Mrs. Sterling! You dare treat me like this? When I marry into that family, I’ll have you all FIRED and blacklisted forever!“]
The Sterling guy smirked, his voice calm but ice cold:
“Miss Parker, we know exactly who you are.[]
That’s WHY we arranged special treatment per Mr. Sterling’s orders. A regular car wouldn’t suit someone of your… status. A police cruiser–now THATS a ride that shows how truly special you are.”
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Emma was shaking with rage, pointing at him but couldn’t get words out.]
Just then. footsteps pounded down the stairs. Mom and Dad ran out carrying designer shopping bags, faces plastered with fake smiles:
“Emma! Wait! Mom got you new perfume, and Dad scored you that limited edition purse! Can’t meet Sterling looking shabby!]]
“That lipstick doesn’t match your makeup–I spent half my paycheck on this new one! Try it!“]
But when they saw what was happening–Emma surrounded by men in black suits, a cop car with flashing lights-
Their smiles froze. The bags hit the ground with a crash, lipstick and makeup scattered everywhere.[]
“What… what’s going on, Emma?”
Mom’s voice was shaking.
“Where are Sterling’s people? Didn’t they come to pick you up? Why are there cops?”
She quickly pulled Emma behind her.]
Even without knowing what happened, her first instinct was protecting Emma.]
That’s what a real mom does for her kid.[]
With me? She only had endless disgust.
Dad was panicking too, grabbing Sterling’s guy trying to schmooze:||
“Sar, there’s gotta be some mistake here! My daughter’s carrying Sterling’s baby–you got the wrong girl, right?”
“And who called the cups? Nothing even happened: No need to make this such a big deal! Just so you know, if the Sterling family finds out you’re messing with my daughter, you’re SCREWED=““]
He thought dropping Sterling’s name would scare them off.
He had no clue Sterling’s people were the ones who called the cops.
The guy
sneered and crushed Dad’s cigarette under his shoe, grinding it into the pavement.[]
Like he was crushing Dad’s pathetic lifelong dignity.
“Sterling family? I AM the Sterling family butler. Been working for Mr. Sterling my whole life, and somehow I missed the memo that your daughter’s our young mistress? Who told you that bullshit?”
“If you’re spreading lies, that’s slander. Think you can afford to pay for damaging the Sterling reputation?“]
Dad went white as a ghost, stammering at Emma.
“Emma, what the hell’s going on?”
“Fix whatever misunderstanding this is! We’re all gonna be family–making a scene like this is embarrassing!“]
Emma was already pissed, and this pushed her over the edge:]
“Misunderstanding? How the fuck should I know!”
“I did exactly what YOU GUYS planned! Now Sterling’s here and instead of explaining to THEM, you’re asking ME? What am I supposed to know! You think I’d have left the house if I knew this shit was happening!”
“This is so fucking unlucky!“[]
“You’re all USELESS!“]
Mom and Dad broke out in cold sweats, their first move was rushing to cover Emma’s mouth.]]
They kept glancing around the neighborhood.
“Emma, quiet down! What if the neighbors see? This is so embarrassing!
“What if Sterling hears about this? You still wanna marry him, right?“]
“Just listen to us–we’ve been around the block. Sterling’s probably just confused about something. Do the DNA test and everything’ll work out. Go with them, we’ll be home waiting for good news!”
She shoved Dad’s hand away, shooting them both death glares.[]
“Is Sterling ALL. you give a shit about? I’m getting ARRESTED and you’re worried about me looking bad? About missing out on his money? Are you even my real parents!”
“Claire was right about everything–you don’t love me as your daughter, you just see me as USEFUL! You don’t deserve to be my parents!”
