But until a month ago, the financial crisis swept in.
Not only was the Gu Group unaffected, but it also took the opportunity to expand.
However, the company Yvonne invested in collapsed in this storm.
That day, Yvonne attempted suicide by climbing to the rooftop of the Gu Group headquarters.
William rushed up there regardless of everything, knelt before her, and begged her to live, saying he was willing to do anything for her.
That night, William didn't come back.
I kept calling him, but he never answered.
The only time he picked up was when they accidentally bumped into each other, and I only heard panting sounds.
There was also Yvonne's soft voice calling out, "William, be gentle."
I stared coldly at the screen showing William holding Yvonne, "William, if you don't come back, don't ever come back."
William's voice carried a hint of panic as it came from the other end of the phone, "Serena, don't be angry, I'll be right back, wait for me!"
I hung up the phone expressionlessly, feeling dizzy from the morning sickness.
I lay on the sofa and fell into a daze.
When I woke up, it was already bright outside, and the luxurious living room was empty.
He really didn't come back.
I laughed at myself, feeling a stabbing pain in my abdomen that made me curl up.
Just then, the villa door was pushed open.
William walked in with a joyful expression, carrying two paper bags with restaurant logos.
My heart warmed.
Could it be that he rushed back specifically to buy food for me?
"Serena, I'm back."
William's eyes lit up when he saw me, and he waved the bags in his hand. "Look, I bought the freshest chicken today.
It has high nutritional value!"
I suppressed the stabbing pain in my abdomen and frowned, "I'm pregnant.
It's not suitable for me to eat such greasy things."
William was stunned for a moment, then said sheepishly, "Oh...
this chicken...
is bought for Yvonne."
My heart sank abruptly, and my body felt like it had fallen into an icy abyss.
"Yvonne's health is not good.
She needs to replenish her nutrition.
This chicken soup, with some goji berries and ginseng, is most suitable..."
William busied himself with putting things away while muttering, completely unaware that my face had turned extremely ugly.
"Mr.
Gu, why do you live in such a secluded old mansion? It's exhausting for me."
Yvonne's coquettish voice came from the door, accompanied by a deliberately exaggerated cough and pant.
Yvonne walked in leisurely while complaining.
She was wearing a suit, with red-soled high heels on her feet, exuding the aura of a socialite from head to toe.
Seeing me, she was obviously stunned for a moment, then immediately put on a gentle smile, "Miss Qin is here too? Let's taste the ginseng chicken soup together later."
It was only then that I noticed the suit Yvonne was wearing was the gift William had personally chosen for me on our engagement anniversary.
I looked at them coldly, anger surging in my heart, but I couldn't say a word.
William seemed to have realized something, and his face looked a bit unnatural.
He stammered an explanation, "Serena, I was worried about Yvonne being alone at home, so I asked her to come together."
"This is our home."
I abruptly stood up, feeling dizzy from the pregnancy discomfort. "William, have you no shame? What do you take me for?"
"What are you yelling for?."
William suddenly put down the paper bags, strode to me in a few steps, and pointed at my nose, scolding, "Yvonne's health is not good.
Is it easy for her to come here? Can't you say less?"
I laughed at his righteous attitude, feeling a surge in my chest.
The pregnancy discomfort seemed to be intensified, making me see black spots in front of my eyes, and I almost couldn't stand steadily.
"Serena."
William exclaimed but only reached out to support the sofa beside me.
Then he turned his head and looked at Yvonne with concern, "Yvonne, are you okay? Don't stoop to her level."
I collapsed weakly on the sofa, seeing black spots in front of my eyes.