Chapter 100

“Sit down, Chintya,” Grandmother replied in a light tone. “You’ve come at the right time. We were just discussing something quite important.”

“Oh?” Chintya glanced briefly at Elena before sitting down. “May I ask, what about?”

Grandmother looked at her closely. “Chintya, you’re a smart girl. You know that a family this big can’t survive without strategy, right?”

Chintya smiled slightly. “Of course.”

“We need an heir from Nathan. But Elena can’t get pregnant anymore. We’re considering finding a woman willing to carry Nathan’s child. Without status. Just a contractual arrangement.”

There was a sudden silence. Elena held her breath. Nathan shook his head slowly. Sonia looked at her mother with piercing eyes.

“If that’s what this family needs, I’m willing.”

Everyone turned to Chintya. Elena stiffened. Nathan stood up. “Chintya, don’t play games!”

“I’m not messing around,” Chintya said firmly. “I’ve known Nathan for a long time. I know who