Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 1660

"Zavier and Skyler are young, and there aren't any health issues. As long as they do it, it's quite likely for Skyler to get pregnant.

Once Skyler is pregnant, it's guaranteed to be a boy. There's no possibility of having a girl."

When Kalene caught the drift of Nora's implication, her eyes widened in realization. "Nora, is this really the right thing to do? After all, it's Zavier's own flesh and blood we're talking about."

Nora fixed her with a look that was both steely and shrewd. "Those who aim to achieve great things must be willing to sacrifice the trivial. If you can't stomach that much, then you're doomed to watch Rivera Inc. slip into Matthew and Owen's hands, and Brodie's true cause of death will remain forever a mystery to you."

She paused, letting each word sink in before adding, "Unless, of course, you don't actually want to know how Brodie really died."

Kalene thought about it, and she thought hard. The obsession was nearly driving her mad. "Alright, I'm in. I'll do whatever it takes to uncover the truth behind Brodie's death. He won't have died in vain."d2

Nora seemed pleased, patting Kalene's shoulder reassuringly. "Kalene, it's getting late. Let's get some rest. We'll see if there's good news come morning."

"Mhm." Kalene looked up, gazing at the second-floor window of the quaint little cottage where Zavier's room was. The light was still on – were the young lovebirds moving in the direction of their plans?

She could only hope. All her hopes were now pinned on whatever was growing in Skyler's belly.

...

Meanwhile, in Zavier's room.

Zavier's face was a storm cloud as he entered, silent as the grave. Skyler didn't know whether to stand or sit, feeling out of place and tense. "Zavier, the door's locked, and I can't leave. Could I crash on the sofa in the study for the night?"

Zavier took in her flushed face and slender figure. His eyebrows involuntarily lifted higher. The woman was too weak, so feeble that she seemed incapable of self-preservation. If she truly became his wife, not only would she be unable to stand by his side through thick and thin, but she'd also be a stumbling block on his road to success. She was all wrong for him, yet Hudson had insisted on pairing them up – the ulterior motives were glaringly obvious.

Whether or not Rivera Inc. ended up in his hands was of lesser concern to him. What mattered was uncovering the real reasons behind his brother's death, which meant starting from the inside.

Zavier's piercing gaze never left her, and his silence was downright terrifying. Skyler, feeling the weight of his stare, shrank back instinctively. "If you're not cool with me using the sofa, I won't. Just lend me a little corner. I can just curl up there for the night."

This woman, as timid as a mouse!

Zavier recalled the way she'd blushed furiously yet remained silent under Jillian's verbal abuse. "I'm curious," he said with a sneer, "what exactly did they teach you in the Blue family?"

Skyler missed the underlying sarcasm in Zavier's question and answered earnestly, "My family hired the best tutors in music, chess, and painting – all private lessons, just for me."

Zavier let out a derisive laugh. "Is that what I asked?"