John's face darkened.

He was aware that she had slept with Brian.

She had even used Brian's name to replace him in a project he was directing.

Needless to say, he was mocked by his peers for it.

Why would someone as great as Brian want to be with a woman that he had discarded?

Do you think Eleanor is really pregnant with Brian's child?"

“I highly doubt it. Have you noticed that Brian isn't paying her any attention at all? The news must be fake.”

“But she's acting so arrogant, as if she has already secured the position of his wife."

“I don't understand what Brian would ever see in her. Why would he want to be with an actress?"

“What if Eleanor really is pregnant, but not with Brian's child?

Another man could have knocked her up, and she’s just trying to pass the child off as Brian's."

Several women had gathered to the side and were in deep conversation.

Unbeknownst to them, someone was Listening in on their discussion.

John sipped his wine and took in everything they said. Something clicked inside his head.

He had sex with Eleanor just a Little over a month ago.

And now, she was pregnant. Could the baby be his?

“Ladies and gentlemen, please be quiet,“ the emcee announced.

“The banquet is about to begin.”

The guests gathered to the center of the hall and waited for the opening address.

“Distinguished guests, let us welcome the president of Hughes Group, Mr. Brian Hughes!" the emcee said with a flourish.

The crowd broke into applause.

Brian straightened his suit jacket and stepped onto the stage.