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A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 53.Eavesdropping.
With that, everyone left the sitting room, leaving just Madam Victoria and her grandson. As Ivy walked out, she scrutinized Damian. Rather than everyone concluding that he cleared the room because it was a private matter, he didn't really want everyone to know about his family's empire.But for Ivy, she could easily see his insecurities crawling all over his skin. She could tell that was the most important reason he cleared the room. He didn't want everyone to hear Madam Victoria spell out his flaws to their faces, especially Ivy's.Walking through the hallway, she slowed down her steps, hoping to hear any arguments or sentences, but she didn't hear anything. Meanwhile, Leon was in front of her, slowing down his own steps just to catch up with her.He turned around, realizing she was trying to eavesdrop, and remarked, “Don’t be dumb, Ivy; it’s soundproof. You won’t hear anything.”She defended herself. “What? What makes you think I’m trying to eavesdrop, huh?”He smiled. “I know you t
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 54.Eavesdropping.
"I don't know how much more of this I can take," Damian was saying. "Everything is suffocating me, Mother. I need some space. Space from all of it."Madam Victoria laughed. "Space? You want space? You're the heir to the Forbes empire, Damian. You don't get space. You get responsibility. You've got a job! A real job to oversee."Ivy's eyes widened as she listened. She had no idea that Damian felt this way. She had always seen him as someone who was enthusiastic about his responsibilities."But Mother, I can't do this anymore," Damian continued. "I can't keep living like this. I need some freedom. Freedom from everything. I need more time."Madam Victoria's voice turned cold. "Freedom? You want freedom? You'll get freedom when I say you can have freedom. Until then, you'll do what I say!"She fixed her gaze on Damian and sighed. Then she stood up from her seat and turned away, trying to hold back her tears. This was her last sympathy card, and she had to play it well for Damian to belie
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 55.Paranoia Episode
However, when Damian reached his room, he began to pace around his large living room with Lucas, who stood inches away from the door. Knowing how manipulative Madam Victoria can be, he realized she must have rubbed salt in his wounds and told him how much less of a man he was to her.“Sir, I think you should calm down. It's late; you need to go to sleep,” Lucas urged, hoping Damian would listen to him this one time.Damian's face was red with rage, his eyes bulging as he paced back and forth in front of Lucas. "She said I'll never have a baby! She said I'm not a real man! She's always doing this, always making me feel like I'm not good enough!" He clenched his fists and spun around, his eyes blazing with anger.“I pleaded with her! I told her the doctor said this is going to work! He said it will work and he is seeing changes, but she is not willing to let me speak!”Lucas took a step forward, his hands outstretched in a calming gesture. "Sir, please, you need to calm down. It's late,
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 56.One more time.
“Let me go!” Damian screamed. “Let me go now. Did she tell you to lock me up also?”“Damian, please understand, I'm just trying to help you,” Lucas said, his voice calm and soothing. “I can't let you go out there. Not now! Not today! Your grandmother and nephew are both here!”“Help me? You call this help? You're imprisoning me!” Damian spat, his eyes blazing with anger. “Let me go!”“I’m sorry, Damian. I didn't mean it that way. I just want to keep you safe,” Lucas explained, trying to reason with him, even though he knew at this point that Damian would never understand what he was trying to say.“Safe? From what? From Madam Victoria? You're just her puppet, aren't you?” Damian accused, his voice rising to a yell.Lucas sighed, his expression pained. “Damian, that's not fair. I'm trying to help you, not harm you.”“Fair? You want to talk about fair? You've been spying on me, reporting back to her, haven't you?” Damian's eyes narrowed.“Damian, no, that's not true. I swear it,” Lucas
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER.57. Ivy to the rescue.
Ivy quickly followed Mrs. Joy, and the next minute, they had smuggled her inside Damian's room. When she entered, she saw him lying on the floor, still arguing with Lucas. But once he saw her, he quickly fixed his gaze on her and didn’t say another word.With an authoritative tone, she said, “Y’all can go to your rooms now. I'll take it from here until tomorrow morning.”Lucas and Mrs. Joy exchanged confused glances. Lucas didn’t like the idea of leaving Ivy alone with Damian; sometimes he could become very violent. He declined, “No, Ivy, we can’t leave you inside alone. We will stay right here with you until you’re done!”Ivy breathed in, trying not to flare up. She was both sleepy and tired at the same time. She scrutinized Damian for a moment and could see the yearning in his eyes. The words she had overheard began to replay in her mind. She still couldn’t believe that Madam Victoria had tried to kill her son’s self-confidence—and sadly, it didn’t seem like a new thing. It was regu
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 58.Questioning.
The next morning, a soft knock on the door snapped Ivy from her sleep, and she quickly went to open the door. Just as expected, it was Mrs. Joy and Lucas.“Hey, Ivy. How was your night?” Lucas cleared his throat and asked excitedly.Ivy smiled. “It was fantastic.”Lucas's eyes wandered around and fell on Damian, who was still lying on the bed covered in sheets. He asked, “What happened? Did you give him the drugs?”She shook her head. “No, I didn't. He doesn't need the drugs for anything. You can dispose of that if you want to.”Lucas scrutinized her with confused eyes, but he just gulped and didn't say anything. She was really asking him to throw away the drugs that had been helping his boss for over a decade just because she happened to come into his life and he was used to her?“Can I leave now?” she questioned. “I will be back later to check on him.”Lucas walked to the door, opened it, and checked the hallway to be sure that no one was there before asking Ivy to leave.Once outsi
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 59.He lied.
Some minutes later, Madam Victoria was seated on the plush couch in her living room. A soft knock came at the door before it slightly opened, and Lucas made his way inside."Good morning, ma'am," he greeted. "You asked for me, ma'am?""Yes, I did ask for you, Lucas!" She smiled before turning to the maids in the room. "Can I have a minute with Lucas, please?"Lucas's interest piqued as he watched the others leave, leaving just him with Victoria. Knowing her, he sensed he was in for a rude awakening since she had decided to clear the room.She stood up from the couch and slowly set her cup of coffee down.Madam Victoria's smile was deceiving as she gestured for Lucas to approach her. As he drew nearer, she suddenly turned and slapped him twice, her rings stinging his cheeks. Lucas's eyes widened in shock, his mind racing to comprehend what had just happened."What happened last night, Lucas?" she demanded. Lucas's eyes darted around the room, ensuring they were indeed alone before resp
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 60.Take back your words ma'am.
Lucas's eyes widened in shock when he heard "bloodletting." He screamed, “No ma'am, you can't do that! You can't do that!” “We can find another way to deal with it. I'm sure there is another way! I'm very sure there's some other way to deal with it!” Madam Victoria remained adamant. “Lucas, that is final. It's been three decades, and nothing has changed. I have to save him from himself. This is the last option, Lucas. It can only be bloodletting.” Lucas's eyes widened in horror as he heard Madam Victoria's words. "No, ma'am! You can't do that!" he exclaimed, his voice shaking with urgency. "Bloodletting is barbaric! It's outdated and inhumane. You can't subject Mr. Damian to that!" Madam Victoria's expression remained resolute, her eyes cold and unyielding. "I've made up my mind, Lucas. This is the only way to save Damian from himself. Do you expect me to serve the board and the members of the table an insane leader?” Lucas took a step forward, his hands clasped together in a plea
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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
