Chapter 7: Forced Marriage

Miles' calm and unwavering tone carried an undeniable authority.

The people exited, leaving the space to the two highest authorities of Ins Enterprises.

Madam Reeves looked up at her grandson, the one she loved and was most proud of in her life.

Since he took over as president, he had increased the Reeves family's market value by a full twenty percent, securing Ins Enterprises' invincible position.

But his marriage had been delayed for a long time, and countless people were eyeing the fourth generation of Ins Enterprises with various intentions.

In front of outsiders, he was the powerful president.

But in front of his grandmother, he was just a junior.

So when no one else was present, Miles' demeanor softened considerably.

"Grandma, what brings you here?" Miles asked gently after everyone had left. "If you're not feeling well, why didn't you call a doctor to the house? Why trouble yourself to come here?"

"Don't play games with me, young man. Don't think I don't know," Madam Reeves said joyfully, unable to hide her happiness. "This concerns the fourth-generation heir of our family. How could I not come for such an important matter?"

"Grandma! What fourth-generation heir! You must be mistaken. Dina doesn't want to get married now, how could there be a fourth generation?" Miles immediately responded, refusing to admit any relationship with the woman inside.

Madam Reeves reached out and gave Miles a hard knock on the head. "Stop with the nonsense! If Rhea is so ungrateful and insists on her career, let her pursue it. Ins Enterprises can certainly find a woman willing to have your child!"

"Grandma, you don't mean to have this woman inside bear the child, do you?" Miles' sense of foreboding grew stronger, and he couldn't help but frown slightly. "No way, absolutely not!"

Madam Reeves's eyes turned cold. "Are you still waiting for that Rhea? Miles, you like her, so I haven't said anything all these years. But look at how long she's kept you waiting! It's been years, and when has she ever agreed to have your child? Does our family lack her money? If she still wants to be a model, she can continue after having the child! But what happened? You're already twenty-eight this year, how much longer can you wait?"

"But Grandma, didn't you promise me that as long as I became president, you wouldn't interfere with my marriage?" Miles was also getting angry, his eyes showing a hint of fury.

"But you also promised Grandma that you would get married by twenty-eight!" Madam Reeves's voice rose gradually, clearly getting angry too. "What's so good about that Rhea? She's kept you waiting for years without giving you any commitment or result. If she can't provide an heir for the Reeves family, why should I accept such a woman as my granddaughter-in-law?"

Outside, both were getting heated, while inside the room, Claire slowly woke up.

Claire opened her eyes slowly to a completely unfamiliar setting.

Exquisite decorations and luxurious furniture.

Where... was this?

She seemed to have heard someone mention Rhea just now?

Could it be that she was sick and hallucinating? Rhea was clearly in Milan, how could she be here?

Just as Claire was about to get up from the bed, she heard faint voices outside: "Miss Robson is awake, go prepare."

The next moment, Claire saw the door open. An elegant elderly lady walked in gracefully despite the marks of time on her face, followed by a group of doctors and nurses in hospital uniforms.

Claire was stunned, completely unaware of what was happening.

She only remembered being at the company before she fainted, she still had a meeting to attend!

Oh no, she had forgotten such an important meeting!

Just as Claire was about to get up, the elegant elderly lady stopped her with a look of joy and satisfaction in her eyes.

"Don't move, let the doctors examine you again," the elderly lady said with a smile. "You are now a hero of the Reeves family. Let others handle any matters."

Claire looked at her blankly. "Excuse me, who are you... and why am I here?"

The elderly lady smiled and replied, "I am Madam Reeves of Ins Enterprises, Miles' grandmother. What's your name?"

"Claire, my name is Claire Robson," Claire answered. "Madam Reeves, I... I didn't mean to... I really don't know... I'll go back to work right away. Please don't fire me! I won't make any more mistakes!"

Madam Reeves gently raised her index finger, signaling Claire to stop talking.

Claire looked at Madam Reeves in confusion, not understanding her intention.

"Rest well. Don't worry, with me here, no one at the company will dare to fire you!" Madam Reeves said with a hint of satisfaction in her eyes as she looked at Claire's face. "As long as you successfully give birth to this child for the Reeves family, I won't treat you poorly."

After saying this, Madam Reeves turned and left.

Claire was left sitting there in a daze.

Give birth to this child? What child?