Chapter 3

The tension grew heavier. Evan's face went from pale to grim; he got the message in Hayden's tone.

The Glenn Group wasn't doing great, and the Lloyd family barely maintained their standing through connections.

Evan had heard rumors about Hayden's background and the way he handled things. He knew Hayden was definitely not someone he could afford to cross.

Willa was rattled by Hayden's presence, too. She instinctively retreated behind Evan, gripping her belly tighter. The pitiful act on her face faded, replaced by genuine fear.

Evan gritted his teeth. "Kaitlyn, I still love you."

However, when he saw Hayden…