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A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 40.I cam make you feel good.
"What happened? You came in so late. They haven’t been able to do anything, and I tried calling your line, but you weren't picking up!" Leon pulled out a chair and sat next to Ivy in the office once he noticed she had arrived.Scrutinizing her for a moment, he said, "What happened? You don't look well. Is there anything wrong?"His voice was laced with concern, but she wasn't swayed one bit. *Does Leon know his uncle is a lunatic?* she thought, raising her gaze to his face.Leon’s face lit up with a smile, and he said, "What is it, Ivy? Just talk to me. You know I'm always here to help."Ivy rolled her eyes, unimpressed by Leon's charming smile. "Oh, please, Leon. You're not fooling anyone with that 'concerned' act. You're just trying to get on my good side so I'll take you back. But news flash, Leon: winning me back is not happening, so stop trying!"Leon’s smile faltered for a moment before he recovered. "Hey, I'm genuinely worried about you, Ivy! You look like you've seen a ghost."
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
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 44.She picked it first.
“Just wait! You'll lose your job when she gets here!” Dorothy threatened, exuding her air of pride as she spoke.The next minute, the young lady who appeared to be in her early twenties was a stunning beauty. She had long, curly brown hair that cascaded down her back like a waterfall.Her bright eyes sparkled with confidence and poise, and her flawless skin radiated a warm, golden glow. She stood tall, with a graceful posture that commanded attention, and her slender yet curvy figure was accentuated by a fitted white dress that hugged her body in all the right places as she strolled down the stairs.As she approached, Dorothy's expression turned smug, and she nodded in the lady's direction. “Ah, here comes her,” she said. “How have you been doing?”The young lady, whose name tag read “Sophia,” smiled warmly as she approached Madam Dorothy and the receptionist. “Hi there,” she said, her voice friendly and welcoming. “I'm Sophia, the manager. How can I assist you today, Mrs. Dorothy?”“
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER.45. She is my wife.
“What do you mean it is a minor situation?” he questioned, fixing his eyes on her.Sophia felt a chill run down her spine at Damian's question. In truth, he was her boss and the true owner of the boutique, but he preferred to keep it a secret from his family.Seeing him walk into the boutique in the middle of such a situation wasn’t something she had expected, so she decided to lie.“Oh, sir, I mean it’s a minor situation that shouldn’t need your attention,” she said, trying to steady her voice. “It’s just some women arguing over some shoes.”Damian looked around and found Ivy's grip tightening on the shoes while the security stepped back. That told him all he needed to know.He turned back to Sophia. “Why is security here if it’s just some women’s business?”Sophia shuddered; she didn’t know the right reply to give to her boss. Knowing him well enough to always uphold justice, she realized he was going to ask for the CCTV footage and judge the situation accordingly.“Sir?” she starte
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 46.Short lived happiness.
Weeks later………As Damian walked into the living room, Ivy looked up from her book and smiled, her eyes sparkling with warmth. "Hey, dear," she said, her voice husky."Hey, dear," he smiled as he walked up to her. He leaned in and stole a kiss from her. "How was your night?""What can I say? A billionaire tucked me in to sleep last night."Damian's face lit up with a radiant smile as he approached her. He leaned in, his lips brushing against hers in a gentle caress. The kiss deepened, their lips moving in perfect sync.Ivy's hands instinctively went to Damian's tie, her fingers deftly knotting it as they continued to kiss. Their lips parted for a moment, and Damian's eyes locked onto hers, his gaze burning with desire."Your night was fantastic, huh?" Damian whispered, his voice low and husky. "I'm glad to hear that."Ivy's cheeks flushed, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Well, it's not every night that a billionaire tucks me into bed," she teased, her voice playful.Damian chuckled,
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER.47..Madam Victoria.
Ivy's eyes widened in shock, her jaw dropping open when she saw an aged woman standing in front of the door. At first glance, she could tell that the woman was elegant and wealthy; her outfit and jewelry made it obvious.The woman stood at the door, her brows furrowed, creating deep lines on her forehead. "Where is my grandson?" she asked again.Ivy stood there dumbfounded. Damian had never told her that his grandmother was coming over today; in fact, he hadn't even mentioned her or any of his family to her, except during his last paranoid episodes.Ivy's shock deepened as she took in the woman's imposing presence. The woman's elegant outfit and sparkling jewelry screamed wealth and sophistication."Where is my grandson?" the woman demanded, her brows furrowed in displeasure.Ivy's mind raced. Damian had never mentioned his grandmother, let alone her visiting. Did he know she was coming and decide not to inform her?"Go, go, go, good morning, ma'am," she stammered, trying to articulat
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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
