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CHAPTER 36 IVY I felt a wave of panic wash over me, my body tensing as a chill ran down my spine, raising the hairs on the back of my neck. The knock came again, louder this time, making me glance at Cotti, who looked just as confused and scared as I felt. For a moment, I thought I was with someone who could handle the situation, but I quickly realised I was mistaken. “Miss Ivy, please tell His Highness he needs to hurry up! The Queen is waiting in the hall!” I watched as Cotti’s eyes widened at the mention of the Queen. I didn’t know what had prompted such a reaction, but I wasn’t interested in finding out. We stood frozen in place as the footsteps slowly faded away. I let out a deep sigh of relief. How was I supposed to go out there without Casper by my side? The wolves posing as his siblings wouldn’t hesitate to tear me to shreds. Turning to Cotti, I suggested, “Why don’t we tell his grandmother or his brother? Anyone who can help so they know he won’t make it.” His eyes di
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CHAPTER 37. IVY My heartbeat quickened with each knock. The words that echoed in my mind were Cotti’s: “No one must know about this.” I may not have known Casper for long, but I understood his dream of claiming his rightful place as the heir. A louder bang on the door propelled me forward with unexpected confidence. I wasn’t sure what I was doing, but I didn’t care. I gently turned the doorknob and pulled the door open, revealing the two figures standing before me. My eyes widened as I recognized Xavier and Leon. They didn’t offer a simple greeting, but that didn’t matter. I quickly pulled the door back and slammed it shut, hoping to hide the damage Casper had caused. Xavier's gaze swept over me with disdain before he spoke. “Where is my brother?” “Sleeping!” I retorted. Both their brows shot up in unison. “What do you mean, he’s sleeping?” Leon asked. I met his gaze. “I mean he’s resting. He has a high fever.” Xavier scoffed. “High fever? This must be some sort of joke!” He s
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CHAPTER 38 IVY ……….Hours Later. My eyes fluttered open, my gaze still blurry from lingering sleep. The alarm blared for what felt like the umpteenth time, piercing through my eardrums. I raised both hands into the air, arching my back in a stretch. A yawn escaped my lips as I took a deep breath, feeling the evening chill. Lowering my hands, I began to wipe the sleep from my eyes, my fingers tracing the curves of my face. As my vision cleared, I glanced at the clock on my nightstand. 6:04 pm….My heart skipped a beat. I hadn’t expected it to be this late. Turning to the other side of the bed, I saw Casper, still deep in sleep. My heart fluttered in my chest as if it had sprouted delicate wings, and a warm blush crept onto my cheeks. I thought back to how I had calmed him down with my words and cuddled him to sleep. He really was a big baby. His scent enveloped me, and even the lifeless touch of his hand sent electric currents tingling through my skin, igniting a fire within me. I kn
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CHAPTER 39 CASPER Sipping a chilled glass of red wine to calm my nerves, I made my way to the couch, trying desperately to push away the memories of the last few hours. For a moment, I imagined myself in Ivy's shoes. What must she be thinking? Perhaps she believes I’m some kind of mad prince! But the way she looked at me while I was asleep, the way she gently played with my face, gave me a glimmer of hope. I sighed and poured myself another glass of wine—probably false hope, but still. Ivy is not someone whose thoughts are easily decipherable, and I’m pretty sure she doesn’t see me in that light either. So, I’m not entirely ashamed of what happened earlier. The truth is, Ivy is all I care about—how she felt seeing me in that state. In the grand scheme of things, she’s the only one who matters. I couldn’t care less about anyone else, even though I know I must be the talk of the country right now. The blogs and articles are likely having a field day concocting creative stories to
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CHAPTER 40 IVY. It hurts to get dressed, sit for four hours, and still not see your date arrive as planned. I know it shouldn't be a big deal, but I understand why it stings so much—I think I’m developing a crush on him. I’ve had a crush on Casper since that kiss in the elevator, but over the weeks, it has transformed into something deeper. Still, the contract between us prohibits me from expressing those feelings; I don't want to complicate things. Opening my heart feels risky when I know I’ll have to leave right after fulfilling our agreement. Then there's Leon. I often act out to irritate him, but I really don’t want to get tangled up with his uncle. Leon embodies everything I dislike in a man—he's cocky, conceited, and believes the world revolves around him. At least, that’s how he was almost a year ago when I dated him; I can’t tell if he’s changed since I left him for my sister. As I looked down at my gorgeous gown, a bittersweet smile crossed my face. I was tempted to yank
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 41. Whys is he so nice?
After a couple of minutes, Damian pulled up to one of the fanciest restaurants on the outskirts of the city. He drove into the parking lot and parked the car. Once he alighted, the staff around him quickly greeted him, their heads bowed respectfully."Why are they bowing that way?" Ivy questioned. "Are you their boss?"Damian's lips parted into a deep smile. "No, I'm not their boss. Let's just say I'm one of their VIP customers in their hotel suites.""Oh!" she hummed. "You come here with different…" She suddenly paused, realizing she was saying too much already. Meanwhile, Damian flashed her a smile, gesturing for her to lead the way as they walked inside.As Ivy stepped into the restaurant, she was enveloped in opulence. Crystal chandeliers refracted light, casting a warm glow on the polished marble floors. The air was thick with the scent of exotic spices and freshly baked pastries.Soft music floated through the space, punctuated by the gentle clinking of fine china and hushed con
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 42. Shopping Spree!
"Good day, ma'am! Welcome to Kleist Boutiques!" the receptionist chimed, her warm smile accentuating her perfectly contoured cheeks. "We're delighted to have you here. How may I assist you today? What kind of wear are you looking for? I promise you, we have all the top brands, and you'll love it."Ivy's eyes scanned the lavish lobby, taking in the sleek marble floors and crystal chandeliers."Wow, this place is stunning," she breathed. "Thank you, ma'am. I don't think I want anything for now."Damian chuckled. "No, you need all the top brands, Ivy." He turned to the receptionist and said, "Give her all the top brands and best clothing. I will be back to pick her up!"The receptionist nodded. "We pride ourselves on exceptional service and quality. Thank you, sir. We will give her the best."Ivy's gaze returned to Damian. Her brows furrowed. "What do you mean? Where are you going?""Don't worry, Ivy. I will be back. Pick all that you want… Your husband is a billionaire!" He smirked befo
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 43.Shopping store.
Ivy's face flushed with embarrassment. She forced a smile and responded, “Yes, ma'am, I saw the price tag before checking for it.”Madam Dorothy snapped, “You did see it, and you still decided to go for it? This must be a joke or something.” She walked up to Ivy and said, “Do you think you can afford it? Give it up immediately!” She added rudely.Ivy felt a surge of annoyance. "I don't think so," she said calmly, her grip on the shoe tightening. She wasn't about to let her aunt take the shoes from her. She saw it first, and from the whole multitude of shoes in there, she was only interested in that particular one.But then her aunt's behavior wasn't all that surprising to her; after all, she was used to taking anything that Ivy liked and handing it over to her own daughter.Madam Dorothy held the shoe up in the air this time, admiring the beautiful design. “This would fit Hailey so well. I'm sure she would love how classy it is.”The receptionist intervened, her smile faltering for a
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IVYI followed the directions to the office they had arranged for me. It wasn’t large, but it was cosy—well-furnished and equipped with everything I might need during my stay to oversee operations. Despite their efforts, I wasn’t impressed. I doubted anything associated with Leon could ever win my approval.My lack of enthusiasm stemmed from the fact that this office was provided by Leon and Hailey. I scrutinised the room for a moment before scoffing, “They can put in their best effort, but it will never be enough for me.”Meanwhile, I sensed Leon and Hailey waiting outside, anxious for my reaction. Hailey nudged Leon, who seemed lost in thought, preoccupied with his ex-girlfriend. “What’s going on, Leon?” she asked in a low voice, her frustration evident.“Hey, keep your voice down,” Leon cautioned. “We need to maintain the act until she leaves.”Hailey scoffed. “What do you mean? I can’t work with that woman! You know I can’t stand her!”Leon took her hand, fixing his gaze on her.
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IVY.The following day, as soon as it was 7 AM, I was already dressed and almost ready for my visit to F&K Financials. My eyes widened with anticipation as I looked at my reflection in the mirror; my pulse quickened. Nothing else mattered right now. I couldn’t stop smiling—my whole face radiated excitement.When Casper woke up, I could swear he rolled his eyes, clearly frustrated by how early I was up. Well, I wouldn’t blame him. He was born with a silver spoon and could never imagine what it meant to grow up in New York, struggling on the streets of Seattle without parents. Just when I thought things were looking up, I met a boyfriend who turned out to be a serial cheater and abusive jerk. I doubted he ever knew the feeling of fulfilling a long-held dream.“Didn’t you check your email yesterday? I sent you your schedule for the week,” he grumbled as he climbed out of bed.“Of course I did.” I didn’t bother to look his way.“Your first stop is F&K. You’re their major shareholder, over
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IVYI smiled, savoring the way I was getting on his last nerves. “Just get me wine,” I said, watching Leon scramble away. He was desperate to catch Hailey before she did something reckless. Well I didn't care if he caught up with her,I just need him to get me my wine. When I heard the door swing open , I knew I was in for some entertainment. I took a sip of my drink, feeling confident. I could only imagine the chaos I was stirring between them.Soon, the door opened, and one of the staff members brought in a bottle of wine and glasses. “Good morning, ma’am,” she greeted politely. I accepted the drink, my eyes gleaming with satisfaction as I leaned back in my chair, feeling like the queen of the office. Well I was…I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of conversation Leon and Hailey were having. Manipulating their emotions was almost too easy, and it thrilled me to think of the discord I had sown but if only they knew this is just the beginning of whatever I was planning. When they
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CHAPTER.CASPER It’s barely been twenty-four hours, and the whole coast has been cleared. Leon made sure to take down all those photos and sweep away the negative narrative hovering over my name. As I scroll through the internet, my lips curl into a proud smile at how cleverly he handled it.At least now I won’t be running around like a headless chicken, answering the constituents of Parliament about why I broke such vague family rules. And as for Xavier? I’ll be sure to give him a taste of his own medicine. Did he really think he could get away with that?But for now, I choose not to focus my energy on him. My parents’ death anniversary is just a few hours away, and the whole province will be mourning their past king and queen. This will be the first time I attend the anniversary for the world to see. In previous years, the royal family mourned privately, but that changed three years ago when my grandmother decided to open it to the public. Since then, I haven’t been able to attend.
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CASPER. “Of course not!” I quickly defended myself with a sharp wave of my hand.How could she label me as impotent? That was cruel, especially for a man like me. Back in high school, I remember a girl from my hostel getting pregnant, but she ended up having an abortion before she even told me. I also go for regular check-ups, so I know I’m capable of fathering children with any woman I choose.Well, I don’t care if she still doesn’t believe me; maybe she can find one of her friends to bet on how good of a man I am.“You’re potent. Then why are you using a donor?” she asked, throwing the most bitter question my way—one that always made me turn away in insecurity.Maybe I should just admit that I’m paranoid sometimes. Or should I confess that I have my own issues? If I reveal my flaws and traumas, who knows if she might change her mind about wanting to have a baby with me? I’ve been with her for weeks, trying to understand her, but opening up like this would give my brothers leverage
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I smiled, savoring the way I was getting on his last nerves. “Just get me wine,” I said, watching Leon scramble away. He was desperate to catch Hailey before she did something reckless like calling her parents.Leon had made a deal with her parents' company, and they only agreed because of their relationship. I could already picture him rushing to the rooftop, where Hailey usually went to smoke and clear her head.When I heard the door swing open, I knew I was in for some entertainment. I took a sip of my drink, feeling confident. I could only imagine the chaos I was stirring between them.Soon, the door opened, and one of the staff members brought in a bottle of wine and glasses. “Good morning, ma’am,” she greeted politely. I accepted the drink, my eyes gleaming with satisfaction as I leaned back in my chair, feeling like the queen of the office.I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of conversation Leon and Hailey were having. Manipulating their emotions was almost too easy, and it t
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“I don't know; it's all over the news outlets in Monaco. You're the trending topic right now, and it's that bad,” Leon continued.Casper's eyes widened in horror as he rushed outside with Leon. From his reaction, I could tell it was serious, but my mind couldn't help but wonder who had leaked those photos to the press. Casper had boldly claimed that there was no access to phones in that part of the palace. It had always been a sanctuary, keeping the royal family away from media scrutiny. But clearly, that was no longer the case—someone was trying to sabotage him.If only he had let me speak first, he would have heard the bad news from me. I wasn’t trying to be the bearer of bad news, but I had intended to tell him before that jerk snatched the opportunity away.I let out a disappointed sigh. I knew I had been cold toward him these past few days, but I didn’t want him to endure the media's scrutiny in such a negative light. I picked up the file he had meant to show me before Leon inte
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# Ivy's POVI smiled, savoring the way I was getting on his last nerves. “Just get me wine,” I said, watching Leon scramble away. He was desperate to catch Hailey before she did something reckless like calling her parents.Leon had made a deal with her parents' company, and they only agreed because of their relationship. I could already picture him rushing to the rooftop, where Hailey usually went to smoke and clear her head.When I heard the door swing open, I knew I was in for some entertainment. I took a sip of my drink, feeling confident. I could only imagine the chaos I was stirring between them.Soon, the door opened, and one of the staff members brought in a bottle of wine and glasses. “Good morning, ma’am,” she greeted politely. I accepted the drink, my eyes gleaming with satisfaction as I leaned back in my chair, feeling like the queen of the office.I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of conversation Leon and Hailey were having. Manipulating their emotions was almost too ea
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I smiled, savoring the way I was getting on his last nerves. “Just get me wine,” I said, watching Leon scramble away. He was desperate to catch Hailey before she did something reckless. Well I didn't care if he caught up with her,I just need him to get me my wine. When I heard the door swing open , I knew I was in for some entertainment. I took a sip of my drink, feeling confident. I could only imagine the chaos I was stirring between them.Soon, the door opened, and one of the staff members brought in a bottle of wine and glasses. “Good morning, ma’am,” she greeted politely. I accepted the drink, my eyes gleaming with satisfaction as I leaned back in my chair, feeling like the queen of the office. Well I was…I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of conversation Leon and Hailey were having. Manipulating their emotions was almost too easy, and it thrilled me to think of the discord I had sown but if only they knew this is just the beginning of whatever I was planning. When they retu
