Chapter 88

"Damn it!" Nicholas's anger was like a storm brewing.

Ever since he found out Christina and William had slept together, Nicholas had been on edge, worried Christina might get pregnant.

And of course, his worst fear came true.

"Elisa, I'm asking you one last time, are you sure Christina's pregnant?"

"I'm sure."

"Then what kind of mother are you!" If Elisa were his biological daughter, Nicholas would have slapped her already.

His eyes blazed with anger. "Do you know Christina is still a student? She hasn't even graduated yet. Since you knew she was pregnant, why didn't you take her to the hospital for an abortion? How can you be so irresponsible as a mother!"

Raymond, standing nearby, wasn't spared either.

After scolding Elisa, Nicholas turned to glare at him. "And you, as her father, I don't expect you to achieve great things, but at least handle your family's mess!"

Raymond was so scared he didn't dare to breathe, let alone talk back to Nicholas.

Seeing Nicholas's firm stance, showing no intention of keeping the baby, Elisa couldn't stay silent any longer.

"Dad, this isn't just Christina's problem. Christina is living in William's villa now. In my opinion, why not..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was clear.

Since things had already escalated to this point, why not let William and Christina be together?

William was far better than Zachary. He was Nicholas's successor, and the entire Cavendish family would be his in the future.

If Christina could be with him, get married, and have children, their whole family could rely on William.

Previously, William wasn't interested in Christina, and the whole family strongly opposed it, so Elisa didn't dare to think about it.

But now things were different.

Rumors about Christina and William were everywhere, and the whole internet knew they had slept together. Some people were even starting to congratulate them.

Such a good opportunity, of course, she had to seize it and find the best husband for her daughter.

"Nonsense, they're uncle and niece!" Nicholas still wouldn't relent.

He immediately called William over and asked him in front of Elisa and Raymond, "I heard Christina has been staying at your place recently. Is that true?"

"Yes." William nodded.

Facing the grandfather who loved him the most, he would never lie. Besides, he had Christina stay over just to keep an eye on her. They were innocent, with nothing to hide.

"William, I raised you myself. You know better than anyone what your relationship with Christina is. I don't think you would do something so foolish. But Elisa just told me Christina is pregnant. What's going on?"

Nicholas wanted to get to the bottom of it.

Was it that Christina didn't take the contraceptive pill, or as Elisa said, did William have inappropriate feelings for her, and they couldn't control themselves?

At this moment, the butler brought Christina over.

She hadn't figured out what was happening when she saw William looking at her with cold eyes.

He sneered, "Christina, tell me, are you really pregnant?"

Before Christina could answer, William added, "In front of everyone here, you better tell the truth. Lies won't hold up forever."

Even if Christina could bribe one hospital, or even multiple hospitals, could she bribe every doctor in the world?

Lies would always come to light eventually.

Christina, already furious from being locked in the guest room, was even more enraged by his tone.

She wasn't so desperate as to lie about being pregnant for a man!

Even if William wanted to be with her, he would have to ask for her consent first.

She bluntly told him, "I'm not pregnant. And even if I were pregnant with your child, I'd get an abortion immediately and never let you know."

"Is that so? To be sure, let's go to the hospital. I don't want any 'surprises' a few months from now," William hinted.

Christina was so angry she could scream. "Fine, let's go. You contact the doctor and get it checked out."

She didn't want to be suspected and certainly didn't want any ties with William.

Elisa was almost frantic seeing her attitude, but with Nicholas there, she couldn't intervene and could only worry silently.

"We're going to the hospital today. William, you go with her and let me know the results immediately," Nicholas decided firmly.

William found a highly experienced specialist and took Christina for a blood test.

After the blood was drawn, Christina pressed on the wound and stood in the hallway with him, waiting for the results. "After today's test, can you finally be at ease?"

"If you don't cause any more trouble in the future."

"What do you mean, me causing trouble? William, are you out of your mind?" Christina's anger flared up again.

She was the innocent one here, for crying out loud.

"Isn't all this because of you? I was busy with my own things, and you and Jennifer jumped in. And you blame me for hurting her? Please, you two were the ones who came to me."

William's frown deepened. "I don't want to argue with you."

"I don't want to argue either, so let's get this test done. The doctor is someone you trust, so you'll be assured. Once it's confirmed I'm not pregnant, I won't need to stay at your villa anymore, and you can't use this as an excuse to restrict my freedom."

Christina had wanted to say this for a long time but hadn't found the right opportunity. Today was perfect to clear things up.

This way, she would have more time to focus on her own matters.

Staying away from William would also mean Jennifer wouldn't keep bothering her, solving two problems at once.

"Do you think I want to keep you around?" William scoffed. "I'd be glad if you weren't there."

"Great, it's a deal." Christina extended her hand for a handshake.

Neither of them noticed a man in a black trench coat and sunglasses not far away, snapping a photo of the scene.

He quickly sent the photo to Elisa.

Elisa was thrilled when she saw the photo: [Take more pictures and send them to me.]

"Elisa, what are you doing?" A familiar voice suddenly came from behind.

Elisa turned around to see Raymond standing there, frowning.