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A surrogate for the billionaire Chapter Eighteen
RyleePregnancy wasn’t what I had planned out for the year but there I was looking down at my tummy every minute. I recalled the advice Doctor Nate gave me and smiled all through. It was a blessing and I was happy to be part of it. I never wanted my child to experience the life I had with my parents. I was going to give him away but I was convinced he would grow up in a peaceful home. Full of love and kindness. Mr Leo would give his child the proper upbringing. I was convinced I made the right choice staying back at the mansion. The child was going to be my gateway to a better life and a better future. The money I was going to make from it would change my life in so many ways. Just like Dr Nate said, He was a blessing. Not just to me but my entire family, excluding my parents of course.I had planned to give him a name. I figured Mr. Leo won't allow it but I thought of trying. I had to be in his life for the few months I was going to carry him. It's bad for any surrogate to be attache
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Leonardo My father. Mr King was in my house. The man responsible for my whole existence. I hadn’t seen that man in a couple of years. We fought the last time we saw each other. He got mad at me because chose to pursue a relationship that didn’t end well while we almost lost the company to a rival group. The team wanted a family man to represent their brand and partnership with our company. My father wanted me to head that project. According to him, it was what would be my big break into the product market. He instantly asked me to get married to secure the family line and I had walked out on the project going after a girl who broke my heart to pieces. No one trusts a man without a family he would often say. Amidst quarrels and disagreements, I was made CEO. I decided to focus on the company as he retired. Mr King was one to listen to and exciting to be around but I needed to get my life together before I could see him.He made an entrance and the room was filled with individuals star
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RyleeI was thrown into confusion as Emily and I ordered our steps back into my room. Katy and Rudy were taken in by the housekeepers and we had to disappear for the night. Mr King had visited and everyone panicked. The room was full of anxiety and everyone disappeared as though a cat appeared in a rat hole. I had seen Mr King on television a few times. I would have sworn he was extremely sociable. Seeing him in a close stance, he was the complete opposite of what I imagined. He was sweet and lovely on television but terrifying in person.We escaped to my room and laughed our hearts out. The faces made by his sons were hilarious. That was the first time I saw Mr Leo panicking. The scene looked like he was about to be interrogated for a crime he committed. Mr King hadn't been in the US for years and I figured they had a lot to finish off.We both landed on the bed and stared at the ceiling for a while talking about how unsettling the whole day had been. Emily talked about Williams and
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RyleeAdeline arrived looking like a Christmas present. Everyone had been expecting her. She looked so gorgeous in the floor-length white gown she wore. Adeline King was a public figure who made occasional appearances on television. She had always been on everyone’s lips. Mrs. King was rumored to be a side piece that jumped into the marriage when Mr. Leo lost his mother. The few good ones had always defended her saying she was a professor in a prestigious university and was never interested in getting in bed with Mr King. Surely, they got married after a year of Mr king trying to get her attention. That was the rumor I had to confirm. It was evident that Mr king was very much still in love with her. He was smiling from ear to ear after setting his eyes on her. Adeline was charming and still eye-catching at her age. She was refined and an epitome of class. Her scent was overpowering and she spoke with so much poise.“Oh Sweetheart”“You look beautiful, honey,” Mr King said, moving clos
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Leonardo My parents were beaming with smiles as we left for the office. Driving in a limousine with my father took me back to the early days of my career. I pulled up to the office in a limousine a few times with my dad. He liked the limousine and often used it whenever we had a board meeting. Mr. King would often give me the final speech before we stepped out of the car each time we had a business meeting. The car was the secret consulting room. He would always say it's good to be prepared as the press or investors might be at the entrance waiting to have a chat. I was always groomed to be the heir. My father never looked at my abilities. He molded me to be one and I grew to love it.There I was, driving with my father to the company I had built up. I was certain my father would be impressed. I looked up to Manolo to get confirmation that everything was going according to plan, but he was engrossed in his phone. Manolo was smiling from ear to ear. He was cute at that moment and I ha
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RyleeI woke up to a surprise tray and a lineup of housekeepers carrying gifts and presents. I looked confused as I struggled to cover my body with the duvet. The housekeepers were nowhere to be found when I was searching the mansion the previous night. I had thought they were intentionally avoiding me. Alice was specifically assigned to me but she disappeared the whole day. Yet they were lined up at my door the next morning.I sensed the day was different. The housekeepers only line up in the hallway when Leo buys a change of clothes or gifts for me. I was confused about what was going on. Surely, Mr. Leo was distant at the time and he witnessed Manolo flirting with me. He was pissed but chose to ignore it. Mr Leo isn’t one to please anyone. I looked at Alice for a cue but she smiled instead.Alice signaled the rest to bring in the presents. Before I could say a word, my room was filled with sort of boxed gifts. it had to be Leo. I never requested a change of clothes and shoes but I
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RyleeAs the clock struck 5 in the evening, I moved to the bathroom and got ready for my birthday celebration. I called Lucas earlier that day and he informed me that the shop was crowded. My plans changed and I decided to go after the deliveries had been done for the day. That was the perfect moment to host any party because the employees and my manager would be free. I paid for a cake to be made and I was sure Lucas would make an extra effort to see me smile. I specifically told him I needed a red velvet cake with white designs. I had no idea what my sudden obsession with the color red was but I was craving it badly.With excitement dancing in my eyes, I did a full glam and wore a red shimmering dress with wine lips to match. The clutch purse gave the feeling of a dinner date but I wanted to feel and look special regardless of where I was going.Stepping into the car, I saw Leo at the entrance and looked away. He never bothered to ask where I was going or restricted my movement. I
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RyleeMy eyes widened as I saw Manolo waiting at the door when I walked through the hallway. He was full of smiles and I showed a tired face. Manolo was cheerful and I wanted to give the same energy but I was tired to my toes. The intimate date I had planned for the group turned out to be a party. It so happened that it was converted into my farewell party. I had the time of my life with my colleagues. All I wanted was to sleep but I felt Manolo needed to say a few things. He wore casual wear with decorative footwear and a watch to match. I had the feeling he was going to engage in a lengthy conversation. I staggered to the door while trying to show the need for urgency in his speech. He giggled while I approached him and stretched out an envelope.“Here you go”“Your day wouldn't be complete without this” he smiled brightly.“C’mon Manolo”“You have done enough”“I’ve had the best birthday”“What more could I ask for” I expressed firmly“It's not over until I say it is. princess”“Op
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A surrogate for the billionaire Chapter Forty Five
RyleeMy life was flashing right in my eyes as I was bleeding heavily. I saw fear in Leo's eyes when I was wheeled into the hospital. I had no idea I would be in that situation. I was on the edge of losing my breath. Manolo had ordered his boys to make me cooperate by all means. I was stubborn on purpose because I knew Manolo would never hurt me. We were once close. We did almost everything together. He only needed money and I knew he would never put me in danger. Under that hate and disgust, I saw the caring Manolo but I was wrong in the end. Manolo looked scarier by the second. The hatred in his heart took over him and he never blinked an eye when Leo called him to apologize and also offered to help him. It triggered him more. Manolo never wanted to be beneath Leo. According to him, he had been in his shadows since he was born and he was ready to step up to him.Manolo took the wrong turn. I was convinced Leo would never forgive him for hurting me. I was losing blood and I closed my
A surrogate for the billionaire Chapter Forty Four
Leonardo Manolo had stepped on my toes and I wasn't going to let it slide. He threatened me with the woman I love and the child I was hoping to see soon. My heir. I considered it an insult when he called me to tell me he had taken them. I was about to lash out at my security when I remembered it was Manolo after all. He must have sneaked past them. The mansion was heavily guarded and I had my guess he didn't take Rylee from the mansion. In addition to that, no one knew what happened between us and he must have used that as an advantage. I left Los Angeles for Asia that week. We had a new product to be introduced into the market and I needed to be at our branch there. Our products were already in the US market so we decided to try them out overseas. I had no idea how Manolo knew about that deal. Did he do that because of how I was progressing or was it just to spite me? I couldn't wrap my head around it.I knew Rylee must have been so scared. My poor baby. I left that woman all alone.
A surrogate for the billionaire Chapter Forty three
RyleeLife became the perfect breath of fresh air for Leo and we were expecting Manolo to show up but he never did. I had to get used to staying with just Leo in the mansion. It wasn't so bad but I had a lot of adjustments to do. Going in and out of his room, eating any meal I craved, and occasionally bullying him into doing things he thought he would never do. I fell in love with my new life. Leo turned into a chef, a foot masseuse, a wardrobe manager, and a diet planner. With all the stress I put him through, he never complained once. He seemed to have been enjoying it more than I was. He went from a loner who had cigars as his buddy to a man with a date cooking up the storm. A playful man.A generous man.A caring man.An intentional man. I got all of it. It was incredibly beautiful to watch.Leo made me the happiest woman on earth. The glow I had was out of this world. It was evident I was in a happy place. From the days we took parenting classes to the ones we went out shopping, he w
A surrogate for the billionaire Chapter Forty two
RyleeWaking up in Leo’s bed felt surreal. I kept flipping my eyes and watched him sleep peacefully. He looked so calm while sleeping. He looked so gentle and I giggled when I recalled he was a beast the previous night. He was romping off of me like a tiger seeking his prey. I knew he had that vibe but I was still surprised he was jerking off of me. I never imagined I would be in bed with him. I was starved and I needed him so badly. Leo explored my body and satisfied me in the best way possible. I was already imagining what our lives would become after that night.I was moved to take a few pictures of Leo as he looked peaceful and had the look of a newborn. With the sound of the clicks, he woke up holding my phone while I covered myself in shame.“Hey”“What are you doing,” he said in a deeper voice and I responded by mimicking him.“Taking pictures of you”“You look good ““C’mon Rylee”“Don't be like that,” he said, stretching his back.“Should we take one?” I offered.“Go ahead but
A surrogate for the billionaire Chapter Forty-one
Leonardo Recounting my family story and encounter with Williams gave me a sense of belonging. He was my best friend and my confidant. If he was there in times of celebrations, I figured he should be there when we were falling apart. I called him the night before and told him a bit of what had happened and he was ready to hear me out. I knew I could rant to him. He looked more serious with every passing second and became more concerned about Manolo. I was worried I made the wrong decision about letting him go but Williams convinced me it was the best thing to do. Williams had a degree in business but could read everyone as a book. I trusted his instincts and he assured me we were going to be fine. He gave me clarification on what my worries were and I became more relaxed about it. Talking to Williams on a normal day would always feel like a job but it was different that time. It was about my family and he knew I strongly needed him by my side. He was helping me out this time and I was
A surrogate for the billionaire Chapter Forty
LeonardoThe arrival of my parents took me to the abyss. I was confused about how to address them. I had a valid reason why I avoided talking to them. I still had no idea how to go about the whole thing but I knew they wouldn't understand the dilemma I was in. I held my brother hostage and also let the company run on its own for a little while. Of course, no one died and I was being dramatic but I wasn't ready to face them yet. I wished they had understood that. My father's blood pressure was already off the roof and I never wanted to send him into an early grave. Adeline was sweet and I never figured out how to break the news of her son’s rebellion to her. My lawyers were quiet about it but I knew they wouldn't keep it in the wraps for long. I had to put on my courage pants and lovingly address my parents.I staggered towards the stairs as Rylee looked concerned. I had little to drink but it was holding me down way more than I had expected. I never wanted to see them in that state an
A surrogate for the billionaire Chapter Thirty-Nine
RyleeRudy's homecoming was exciting and healing. It was more like a party as everyone surrounded him with love. He got presents from Mr Leo and Emily. Rudy was a strong boy and needed to be celebrated. We got home to a banquet while Mr Alice and my parents received Rudy. They had prepared a feast and we couldn't wait to divulge it. Emily and Lucas had been with us all through the day. Since the first week Rudy was admitted they were still there till his discharge. We took wine, and pictures at the set up and it was another awesome day to remember.My parents were closer to us than I had imagined. The few weeks turned into a bonding experience. I had got tired of fighting with them. They promised to change their ways and I had looked out for positive changes. There were ground rules in the mansion. Mr Leo warned they weren't allowed to smoke in the mansion. They cleaned up and occasionally approached me but I declined politely. I avoided making contact with them on purpose. Mr Leo wou
A surrogate for the billionaire Chapter Thirty-Eight
Leonardo Rylee looked distraught. Her parents looked worse. I had never set my eyes on them after giving them money for Rylee’s surrogacy. For some reason, I never visited them. Rylee had never brought them to the mansion and whenever I asked her about them she would wave it off. I had no idea she went through a lot. I must have been an asshole for dragging her out of the life she was used to but they never seemed to have a parent /daughter connection.From the way she treated them, I knew they never had a good relationship. I had no idea what broke up their bond whether it was the surrogacy or they had an awful relationship before that. I must have contributed to Rylee's hate towards her parents. I bought her from the life she was used to and they never gave her the support she needed. The first instinct to find out who they were, would have been when they collected money in place of their daughter. Looking them right in the eye? I could tell they never used the money wisely. They r
A surrogate for the billionaire Chapter Thirty-seven
RyleeOur vacation ended halfway and we were on our way to meet Lucas. The private jet took off the minute we entered it. Manolo and Montelle were being paraded to the plane While Manolo acted indifferent, Montele gave me a daunting look. I ignored them and walked by them, sitting close to Mr Leo. He never took a second look at them. My blood pressure was shooting through the roof and I almost had a panic attack. I had prayed silently for Rudy while Mr. Leo continually assured me everything was going to turn out fine. I was unstable and I blamed myself for not being by their side. Hell, my parents never did and I felt I failed as a sister. We had a good time together while they were at the mansion but I wished I did better. It was the heat of the moment that made me push them away. In the brighter view, I was glad they were never part of the drama.Rudy never had any underlying sickness. He was a cheerful boy. Growing up, the only health concerns he had were flu and occasional cough. A
