CHAPTER 885. MY LITTLE BELOVED. Painful TruthsNiko was at a loss for words, as if the world had suddenly become a fragile bubble bursting before him.The pregnancy test in his hands felt as heavy as a ton of bricks, and from the flood of emotions crashing through him, none was as strong as sheer shock. He looked at Gigi, standing in front of him with tear-stained, red-rimmed eyes, and all he wanted to do was hold her, kiss her… though he knew that doing so would only make things worse."I'm so sorry…!" He heard her sob. "I didn’t mean to… I swear it wasn’t on purpose! This… this happened the night we celebrated the cooking competition. I… I should’ve taken the morning-after pill, but…""Gigi…" Niko wasn’t even asking for an explanation, but she averted her gaze, biting her lip nervously."I swear I bought it. You reminded me that morning, and I bought it!... but then Renard showed up," she continued, speaking slowly, as if reliving every painful detail. "He forced me to go to my moth
CHAPTER 886. MY LITTLE BELOVED. Tracking the PastNiko paced back and forth in the small living room, clutching his phone tightly, waiting for John to respond. Gigi watched him from the couch, with Galia dozing in her lap; and though she tried to calm herself, the knot in her stomach wouldn’t disappear. There was so much at stake, so much she didn’t fully understand, and it suffocated her.Finally, Niko’s phone vibrated, and he answered immediately, never taking his eyes off Gigi."John, I need you to do something for me," he said as soon as his uncle picked up. "Is it possible to track the money my parents paid Chantal eighteen years ago? I want to know where it ended up."On the other end of the line, John took a few seconds before responding."Are you talking about the three million?" he asked, surprised. "Well… I can’t guarantee anything, but I’ll get the guys working on it right now. Even though it’s been many years, maybe they can try to follow the trail, see if there’s a bank a
CHAPTER 887. MY LITTLE BELOVED. A FORTY-EIGHT-HOUR HELLNiko didn’t even let Gigi protest when they talked about taking her back home after the tests. And by “home,” he, of course, meant the apartment where they had lived together until just a few weeks ago. He knew that even though they were both exhausted, the weight of uncertainty was still crushing them.When they arrived, Gigi saw Anja waiting for them in the living room, looking a little anxious. Niko had called to tell her that he had found Gigi, and she was there to reassure the young woman that she had kept her word.“Honey, I swear I didn’t…” Anja tried to explain, and her face, always so serene and maternal, brought a silent tear to Gigi’s eyes.“Don’t worry, I know it wasn’t you and… well… we already had the tests done,” she murmured softly, and Anja quickly noticed the nervousness that hinted at something more.“What’s wrong?” she asked, her eyes shifting rapidly between her son and the young woman.Gigi felt overwhelmed
CHAPTER 888. MY LITTLE BELOVED. ResultsGigi was dreaming. She knew it because only in her dreams could she feel Niko’s closeness like that again. She was in his arms, his face so close to hers, and his lips brushed against hers with a sweetness that made her tremble.Her heart pounded—this heart that had been hidden behind a barrier of fear and doubts for weeks and that only in unconsciousness dared to acknowledge what it truly desired. In her dream, Niko kissed her with an intensity that made her lose herself, as if every second of that kiss was the only truth that mattered in the world.However, when she opened her eyes, seeing the first light of dawn peeking through the curtains, she realized it wasn’t just a dream.Niko was there, in bed with her, kissing her for real. His mouth traced the line of her neck, brushing her skin as if he had never stopped wanting her for even a second.It only took a second for her body to tense, the same second it took for Niko’s mouth to reach hers
CHAPTER 889. MY LITTLE BELOVED. A Man in ParisThe room was filled with a soft, warm light, and Gigi could still feel the echo of the intensity of what had just happened between them. Niko was still holding her, as if he never wanted to let her go. She rested her head on his chest, listening to the beat of his heart, and in that moment, everything seemed to fall into place perfectly."Well then…" Niko said, his voice soft, almost a whisper. "What do you say?"Gigi lifted her head and looked directly into his eyes. She knew that his proposal was driven by the disaster they had just endured, but she also knew that he wanted her—not just because of the baby, but because he truly loved her."Yes, Niko," she answered with a gentle, sincere smile. "Of course, I'll marry you, even though I have no idea how we're going to manage with this baby. I feel like I can’t even take care of myself right now…"The light in Niko’s eyes intensified, and without a second thought, he took off one of his ri
CHAPTER 890. MY LITTLE BELOVED. Honor Among ThievesThat café in Paris was filled with tourists and locals, the usual city bustle serving as background noise while Gigi felt trapped in some kind of parallel reality. Because from Niko’s words, she was beginning to piece together exactly who this man was and why they had come to see him.The information she had just heard was too shocking to process in that moment, especially with everything she was imagining. But Niko’s firm hand squeezing hers under the table reminded her to stay calm.Niko never took his eyes off Moliere, and Gigi could see how he controlled every word, every movement. He had dominated the conversation from the start, and Moliere was clearly nervous, despite trying to maintain a facade of indifference."I don’t think having this conversation with you is good for me…" he muttered through clenched teeth, but Niko only smiled."You’re right, but it would be much worse to have it with the French police… or the Italian… o
CHAPTER 891. MY LITTLE BELOVED. A SHOCKING NEWSThe plane landed in Switzerland at dawn, and despite the exhaustion from the trip, Gigi felt a mix of excitement and nerves that made it impossible for her to stay still. The matter of her origins was settled, and if she was honest, she didn’t care who her biological father was—as long as it wasn’t Niko.On the other hand, he had decided they would throw an engagement party to officially announce their relationship and upcoming wedding. And despite Gigi’s doubts and fears about her mother’s reaction, Niko convinced her that it was time to face everything at once, without secrets or fear.“Trust me, Gigi,” he told her as he hugged her at the airport. “We’re in this together, and we have nothing to hide anymore. There’s no reason to act like we’re guilty of anything, so the sooner we get this over with, the better.”Niko’s promise gave her the peace she needed. Gigi knew that if anyone was going to put an end to Chantal’s manipulations, it
CHAPTER 892. MY LITTLE BELOVED. UNWANTED GUESTS.Meanwhile, perhaps not entirely unaware of her mother’s hatred but certainly more indifferent to it, Gigi was preparing for the engagement party with the help of Anja and all of Niko’s cousins and aunts. The hall had been decorated with elegance, filled with lights and soft-toned flowers that highlighted the sophistication of the event.Gigi’s dress was a masterpiece: golden silk, simple yet elegant. However, as they walked through the shops, that wasn’t what caught her attention the most. A massive baby store in the mall made her change direction, and of course, they walked out with bags full of tiny clothes and toys for the baby.The last thing she imagined was that, across the street, someone’s stomach was twisting in rage as they understood exactly what those purchases meant.“There she is,” Renard murmured from the back seat of a tinted-window car, his voice firm and decided. “All we need to do is wait for the right moment.”He sta