"I will compensate her. As for the child, I will get engaged to Odelia as soon as possible and keep her out of the public eye. Once Ofelia Velcross gives birth, I will announce that the child is mine with Odelia. Then, we will get married."
He had already planned everything out.
Elder Madam Howard sighed deeply and remained silent for a long time before waving her hand. "Fine, fine. I'm too old to control you. But don't mistreat that girl Ofelia. She may not be much to look at, but she's a rare gem."
Meanwhile, Ofelia, who had just resigned from the Twilight Club, was completely unaware that her fate was being orchestrated by Daniel. She was out enjoying street food with Kevin.
...
At the same time, in the Griffins Family residence.
When Flynn received the investigation report, he rushed back to the family home to share the findings with Odelia and Dulcie. "Ofelia is pregnant with Daniel's child. It's been over two months."
"What? Pregnant? That's impossible! Ofelia is so plain-looking. How could Daniel ever be with her?" Odelia couldn't accept the news no matter what.
She grabbed the investigation report from the table. It included various medical checkups and photos of Daniel and Ofelia at the hospital.
"I heard that Elder Madam Howard drugged Young Master Howard to ensure he had a child. Ofelia stumbled upon him by accident, and they ended up together," Flynn explained.
His dark, square face was filled with anger. "That girl sure is lucky."
Dulcie sat on the couch, carefully examining the report without saying a word.
But Odelia couldn't contain her frustration. "No, absolutely not. If Ofelia gives birth to that child, how can I marry Daniel?"
"Odelia, calm down!" Seeing Odelia agitation, Dulcie snapped, "You've been getting along well with Daniel these past couple of months. He speaks highly of you, which means he doesn't like Ofelia. Why are you so angry?"
"But Ofelia is pregnant with Daniel's child! I can't let her have that baby."
Odelia's face turned red with fury, her eyes filled with a murderous intent that was truly terrifying.
"Are you crazy? Don't forget your current status. The issue with Ofelia adoptive parents hasn't settled yet, and you want to go after Daniel's child? Do you still want to marry into the Howard Family?"
Dulcie scolded her sharply, "If you don't curb your arrogance and impatience, you'll never achieve anything great in life."
After the reprimand, Odelia finally quieted down. Sitting on the couch, her eyes reddened with grievance, she couldn't help but feel an intense hatred for that wretched Ofelia.
Just as the room fell into silence, Odelia's phone rang. She sniffled, pulled out a tissue to wipe her tears, and saw that it was Daniel calling.
Odelia immediately composed herself and answered the phone in a soft, gentle voice, "Daniel?"
"Do you want to marry into the Howard Family?"
Daniel's straightforward question left no room for ambiguity.
"Huh? What? I... I didn't hear you clearly, Daniel," Odelia stammered.
How could she not have heard it clearly? She distinctly heard Daniel asking if she wanted to marry into the Howard Family!
But the news was so sudden that it caught her completely off guard.
It was like a windfall from the heavens, leaving her utterly stunned.
"Do you want to marry me?"
"I... I, of course, of course I do," Odelia stammered in excitement. "But... Daniel, your proposal is so sudden, I wasn't prepared at all..."
At this point, all thoughts of playing hard to get or maintaining the poised demeanor of a noble lady were thrown out the window.
Because Daniel had asked her if she wanted to marry into the Howard Family?! "If you agree, I will announce our engagement to the public in four days."
Ofelia was already over two months pregnant, and Daniel knew that the matter could not be delayed any longer. He had to get engaged quickly.
This way, when Ofelia's baby is born, he could marry Odelia under the pretense of a shotgun wedding, and the timing would be just right.
Odelia was overjoyed, suddenly feeling that all her past efforts had been worth it.
She nodded eagerly, "I do, I do agree."
No one knew how thrilled and happy Odelia was at that moment.
Becoming Daniel's bride was the greatest honor for the Griffins Family and her deepest wish fulfilled.
"Hmm. I'll have Sutton discuss the other details with your family," Daniel said coldly. Even when discussing his engagement with Odelia Griffins, his demeanor remained as icy as ever, making it impossible to read his emotions. After hanging up the phone, Odelia, overwhelmed with emotion, looked at her mother, Dulcie, with teary eyes. The next moment, she threw herself into her mother's arms. "Mommy, Daniel is going to get engaged to me! He said we'll be engaged in four days!"
"Really?"
"Yes, I'm sure. I'm absolutely sure."
"That's wonderful, just wonderful. Our Odelia is a lady of high standing, and marrying Young Master Howard is a match made in heaven." Dulcie patted her daughter's shoulder with great satisfaction, feeling genuinely pleased.
It took a while for the excited Odelia to calm down. The joy that had lit up her face moments ago faded away.
Staring at the investigation report on the table, a dark, murderous intent filled Odelia's eyes. "Daniel is going to get engaged to me, so does Ofelia's baby still need to be around?"