The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 323

He didn't make a habit of snooping through other people's messages, but the WhatsApp chat window was open, displaying the last notification: [I have a favor to ask. Please call back when you can.]

Joseph walked into the house and handed the phone to Vivica. “You have a WhatsApp message from someone named Mr. Smith.”

The living room was warm, and Vivica was helping Chaim out of his thick winter coat. She paused, looking up in confusion. “Which Mr. Smith?”

“He’s one of your contacts. How would I know?” Joseph replied.

She took the phone, and her expression froze.

Raymond Smith? Why would he be contacting her?

Her brow furrowed with a mix of seriousness and confusion. She opened the chat and saw three messages from him.

[Ms. Lynn, hello. My apologies for bothering you on a weekend.]

[I mentioned before that you resemble a friend of mine. Actually, it’s an elder in my family.]

[I have a favor to ask. Please call back when you can.]

As Joseph helped Chaim with his coat, he kept a close eye on Vivica’s reaction. “Who is this Mr. Smith?” he asked.

Vivica’s expression grew more complicated as she read the messages, a sense of caution rising within her as she recalled his unusually intense focus on her back in Sydville.

“He’s a business partner from our project in Sydville. We added each other on WhatsApp for work,” she explained.

“It’s the weekend. What would he want with you?” Joseph wondered aloud.

Vivica hesitated, debating whether to tell him the full story.

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