My client hadn't arrived yet, but the two of them sat down across from me like it was perfectly normal.

I stared at them in disbelief before cutting straight to the point. "I'm meeting with Mr. Anderson from Gem Technologies."

Brandon raised an eyebrow. "Did Mr. Anderson say he didn't want to see me?"

I kept quiet and didn't argue. After all, Brandon was still my boss.

During the meal, Johnson Anderson instructed his assistant to open a bottle of expensive wine.

I frowned, remembering what the doctor said when I scheduled the abortion. "You've already had one miscarriage from the car accident, and your uterus was severely damaged. The fact that you're pregnant again is a miracle. If you lose this baby, you may never get another chance."

I pressed my lips together, about to politely decline the wine when Jenna chimed in with a sweet smile. "I've heard Sylvia can really hold her liquor. Can't wait to see it in action!"

She looked wide-eyed and innocent like she had no idea what she was doing.

My expression went cold as I asked her, "Who told you that?"

Jenna's smile froze, and she glanced nervously at Brandon. "Did I say something wrong again?"

Brandon patted her on the head and turned to me, his tone icy. "Sylvia, it's just a glass of wine. Don't make a big deal out of it."

A chill crept through me. Meeting his indifferent gaze, I forced a smile and spoke clearly. "Mr. Louis, I can't drink. Because I'm pregnant."

Everyone at the table froze.

Jenna was the first to recover. She quickly masked the look in her eyes, standing up to raise her glass to me. "Congratulations, Sylvia!"

As she brought the glass to her lips, Brandon immediately stopped her. "Jen, you're pregnant too. No drinking."

For once, Jenna didn't listen. "No, I have to! Ever since I joined the company, I've upset Sylvia so many times. This drink is my apology!"

She grew more emotional with each word, tilting her head back and downing the wine in one go. Her face flushed red instantly, and she started coughing violently, tears welling up in her eyes.

Brandon's face twisted in frustration as he shot up from his seat, pointing at me. "Is this what you wanted? Only someone as gullible as Jen would fall for your lies! If anything happens to our baby because of you, I'll never forgive you!"

I barely looked at him, my voice flat. "Do whatever you want."