Irina's POV
Lauren continued, "Shaun's nephew Bryan isn't merely respected around town—he wields power across all of Hillview."
I casually dusted off my clothes and responded calmly, "How remarkable."
My stubborn stance clearly frustrated Lauren, and she lost all desire to continue our conversation. She picked up her pace heading down the staircase.
From Lauren's perspective, I possessed nothing noteworthy beyond attractive features, unlike Liecia who had successfully positioned herself as the Bernard family heir. Lauren only regretted that someone like Liecia—beautiful and well-educated—wouldn't agree to become a surrogate.
In Lauren's view, surrogacy meant merely ten months of discomfort for tens of thousands of dollars—a fantastic bargain.
Moreover, this arrangement involved Shaun's family seeking a surrogate. The Crawford clan had wealth and influence; success here would guarantee Lauren's family permanent security.
