"Alright, alright.You're so naggy.You've been nagging for the past nine hours during our journey.People who don't know you might even think you're going to be a father!"
Clara rolled her eyes at Liam before hugging Joanna once again.
However, she was much more careful and gentle this time.
Clara touched Joanna's round, protruding belly and gasped in amazement.
"Joanna, your stomach is huge.It's so magical.Are there really two babies in there?"
Joanna figured that Liam probably told Clara everything.She no longer wanted to keep it a secret.
"Yeah.They're twins.Oh, and I'll be due in two months."
Joanna felt that life was magical too.
Throughout her time on this island, it felt like the world had slowed down around her.She could feel her babies growing in her stomach little by little.She'd talk to them, sing for them, and tell them stories.
They seemed to understand everything.They'd always respond by moving around.She was absolutely overjoyed...
"They're twins!"
Clara's jaw dropped.
"Joanna, you're something else.I thought you'd never even done it with that jerk.How did you get pregnant with a single try? It seems you must've done it rather frequently.How else did you get pregnant with twins at one go?"
"Uhm..."
Joanna placed one hand on her forehead.She felt a little awkward.
Clara was being too direct.How was she supposed to explain this? "But I don't think the Moran family ever had twins.It's not in their genes...Could it be..."
Clara suddenly became excited.
"Could it be that you're pregnant with my brother's children? After all, our family has had twins in the past...This is wonderful.I'm going to be an aunt! I'm going to be an aunt!"
Joanna was tearing up from laughter.She wished she was pregnant with Liam's children.
If that were the case, her children would at least have a good father.
Liam would visit her on the island every once in a few days.
Firstly, it was to update her on Stellar Group's situation.
Secondly, it was to entertain her.
Each time he visited, he'd bring many gifts for her and her children.He'd also come up with a lot of jokes, look after her, and make her laugh.
Oftentimes, Joanna sighed and thought to herself, Why don't I have feelings for Liam? He's such a good man.He was so good that he'd put his life on the line for her.
Regardless of what he did, she would always come first.
Why didn't she like him? Perhaps, liking or hating someone was innate.
There was no reason for it.
For example, she had no reason to like Ace so religiously.
In the end, she was badly hurt by him.
Meanwhile, Ace probably also innately hated her and wanted to hurt her.She couldn't blame him because she was the one who allowed herself to get hurt! "Don't you remember what you promised? Stop trying to find out gossip!"
Liam smacked Clara against her head.He regretted bringing her here.
"If you didn't cry so much because you thought Joanna was hurt and even wanted to take revenge on Ace, I wouldn't have brought you here!"
Liam shook his head.He was clueless about how to deal with his twin sister.
"Anyway...It doesn't matter who the father is; all you need to remember is that their mother is our boss, Joanna!"
"Okay, I get it.As long as they are Joanna's children, it doesn't matter who their father is.I'd still love them like my own," Clara said before hugging Joanna.
The two chatted for a long while.
Suddenly, something occurred to Clara, and she retrieved her phone.
"Joanna, I've got some good news for you!"
"What is it?"
Joanna became curious.She quickly leaned forward.
Clara pulled up a video.It looked like the video was recorded in a cinema.
Several men and women stood before the big screen, seemingly promoting a movie.
"This is..."
Joanna's jaw dropped when she saw the actors introducing themselves.It was as if she'd just seen aliens.
"Haha! You weren't expecting this, were you? You must've guessed it...this is the premier of the movie 'Moran my Pierce" The movie is an adaptation of the story between you and Ace.I watched it.It's so good.I cried a lot during the movie!"
Clara recounted her experience.She desperately wanted to watch it again.
"I understand the logic behind it all, but can anyone tell me why that male lead...was Ace?!"
Joanna rubbed her eyes repeatedly to make sure she wasn't mistaken.
She still couldn't believe that Ace acted as the male lead in the movie itself! Wasn't Ace a workaholic? He was a business elite who could earn tens of millions in a few minutes.
A man from a filthy rich family actually starred in a romance film.
Was he too bored? Or did the publisher blackmail him into doing it?
"Exactly.This film was made in complete secrecy and aired out of nowhere.When they announced the cast, everyone in showbiz, the business circle, the upper class, and even commoners were shocked.The movie went viral on the internet.There were even rumors that Ace personally acted in it because he was the one who wrote the script.In other words, he wrote the novel with a pseudonym as a tribute to you..." Clara explained.
"That's bullshit!"
Joanna directly stood up and cursed.
"Who said he wrote that? Is he shameless? How could he plagiarize someone else's work? Why can't people use their brains for a second? How could a cold-blooded, emotionless man write something so heart-warming and emotional?"
"Hey, Joanna, don't work yourself up.Sit down, and we'll talk about it.We wouldn't want your babies to get hurt now, would we?" Clara said.
"I think that cold-blooded scumbag couldn't possibly write something so touching either.However, the author hasn't spoken up about it yet.That's enough proof that Ace was the original writer," she added.
"Besides, the original web novel still doesn't have an ending.This movie is an adaptation of the original, and it is complete.I think the storyline flowed pretty well.It almost seemed like it was written by the same person.In fact, the second half of the movie was even more touching than the first half.You'll know what I mean once you watch it!" Clara exclaimed.
"I..."
Joanna was suddenly lost for words.She couldn't say what was bothering her.She wanted to tell Clara that she knew Ace couldn't have written it even without watching the movie.
That's because she was the author! However, the first half of the novel was too romantic—she wrote the female lead as a humble and lowly woman—which was practically the dark side of her history.She wouldn't admit to writing it, no matter what! "What's so good about it? If you ask me, I'll say that Ace is only using the movie to whitewash himself and improve public opinion toward Moran Group!"
Liam, who had been silent all this while, crossed his arms.
"Ace and his family were heavily criticized because of the divorce.Moran Group's share price fell several times.Now that this movie has come out, and he's the one who wrote the script, anyone who's watched it would say he's a devoted man...In reality, though, he's superficial and emotionless!"
"I agree!" Clara raised her hands.She agreed with Liam's analysis.
"It's too much of a coincidence for this movie to be made at this time.Although it's only the premier and hasn't been made publicly available, it already has a stellar reputation.Ace has acquired many female fans, and the Moran family has also been receiving a lot of positive attention.It directly resulted in Moran Group's share price increasing!"
"This explains!' Only then did Joanna recall that Moran Group's share price had unexpectedly skyrocketed.She was wondering why this happened. Moran Group hadn't been doing anything new recently.Surprisingly...This was their new move!"
"I even heard that Ace personally acted so that he could pursue the female lead.However, the female head is quite capable.She seems to also have a romantic relationship with the film's publisher, who happens to be Ethan from Universal Entertainment..." Joanna said.