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Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 41. Breaking In
Richard's POV"Alright. Good luck, then. Please investigate this apartment first, then you can continue your other task afterward," I ordered Shawn before ending the call.I then drove my car back to the office. I put the clean clothes from the laundry in my private room. I then decided to finish my investigation into the cause of Moonstone Corp.'s unending debt to Goldman Co. Ltd., Krystal's company. "The sooner this matter is resolved, the sooner I can decide to continue my relationship with Krystal. Cheer up, Richard!" I encouraged myself before turning on my laptop.I struggled in front of my laptop for over six hours. As the clues unfolded before my eyes, I felt both sick and annoyed.I decided to end my work and find something to eat. The weather at 5 pm was very sunny and perfect for eating out.I walked around the office in search of fast food. I bought a burger and chose to eat it in a park not far from my office.The park this afternoon was bustling with people with
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 42. Forget About the Boundaries
Nikkie's POV"Sharon, can we talk about that later? I'll talk to Richard first, just the two of us," I pleaded with Sharon.Richard's condition had not been good since he had suddenly entered the apartment. His face looked haggard, with dark eye circles and bruises on several parts.I didn't dare to ask further when I saw his gaze, which seemed to hold heavy difficulties. Sharon nodded in understanding. "Sure, take your time. Please talk alone, and I'll occupy myself with the dirty dishes and clean the kitchen." Sharon lifted the clothes basket. It looked like she had just returned from the laundry room. I smiled, feeling reluctant as Sharon had to clean up the mess I made in the kitchen after making bread. "Let's talk in my room, Richard," I invited Richard. Richard nodded obediently and followed me into my bedroom. There was still a trace of worry on his face.I closed the bedroom door after we entered. I then sat on the bed, followed by Richard, who sat beside me. He still
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 43. Fulfill Nikkie's Craving
Nikkie's POV"Richard...!" I paused as Richard shoved a piece of bread into my mouth. Inevitably, I had to try the taste of my own medicine—the taste of my own making. I chewed the bread anxiously. But there was nothing strange. This was precisely the example of the bread Blake had taught me. I did it!I looked at Richard with an astonished look. He smiled mischievously. "Why did you stop me from eating after you gave it to me?" Richard said playfully. I pinched his waist in annoyance. Instead of being in pain, Richard laughed with pleasure. At first glance, I felt that Richard had lost weight. He did look a little thinner and less well-groomed. All these thoughts were further corroborated when I felt it myself when I pinched his waist.I was getting increasingly curious about how Richard was doing during our absence. But for now, I can only hold back. Even Richard's arrival in this place is not by accident.Does that mean Richard came without Krystal's knowing? I had expected this
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 44. Pillow Talk, Reveal the Truth
Nikkie's POV"Our body temperatures aren't that different. It's probably higher than mine," I commented as I compared my body temperature with the palm of my hand. "It's normal for a pregnant woman to have a slightly higher body temperature than usual. Soon, you might also feel hot easily," Richard explained like a walking textbook."Is that so? Then you're not sick," I said. Richard looked at me with a look that was hard to interpret. He then shook his head."Maybe my body is fine. But not my feelings. Nothing has gone right since you left, Nikkie."I looked at Richard, who looked tired with pity."What exactly has happened? Hasn't your relationship with Krystal improved?" I asked curiously. Richard stroked my hair with his left hand while his right hand was used to pull me into his arms.Richard put my head on his arm so my face was facing his chest, which was covered by a beige t-shirt. "What did Krystal tell you?" Richard sounded curious. I thought about it. "Not much. She sai
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 45. Kiss on the Parking Lot
Nikkie's POV"I do the laundromat. It's more hassle, but I have no other choice." I opened my eyes to hear Richard's voice. I found Richard in the doorway, his back to me while talking to someone. I got up from my sleep, sat on the bed, and yawned. My life still hadn't fully returned to my body. With incomplete consciousness, I enjoyed the sound of Richard and Sharon's laughter. This was like a dream. There's no way Richard is here. Maybe I'm still dreaming. In that case, I should go back to sleep so that the dream never ends. With that in mind, I pulled back the covers to continue my sleep."Stop, Nikkie. Are you going to go back to sleep? It's already 8 am!" exclaimed Richard, who had been quick to pull back the blanket that had been covering my head.I closed my eyes tightly, refusing to let sleepiness leave me. I couldn't; my consciousness gradually recovered. I opened my eyes and found Richard sitting on the side of the bed. He looked at me with an amused smile on his face."L
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 46. Long Way to Buy Flour
Nikkie's POV "What a disgrace, indulging in passion all over the place!" grumbled Krystal. She didn't stand behind Richard for long but hurried away while stomping her foot in annoyance.I was no longer focused on Richard's pecking on the corner of my lips. My attention was entirely distracted by Krystal. My eyes watched until Krystal disappeared. Only then did I push Richard away. "You see, Nikkie? How moral is Krystal Goldman? She forgets to even look at herself in the mirror." Richard said sarcastically. Richard still kept his hand on my waist while his other hand moved to rub my slightly wet cheek—the effect of a camouflage French kiss. Richard was trying hard to be gentlemanly, but I still felt this was inappropriate. After ensuring my cheeks were dry, Richard looked away at Krystal, who seemed to be waiting for someone. I also noticed Krystal's figure on the side of the road.A red-and-black sports bike stopped in front of her. The biker was wearing a brown leather jacket an
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 47. Spending Time Together
Nikkie's POV"What did you say? You're not being misinformed, are you?" Richard asked again. He had a tense expression on his face. Richard ended the phone call after the conversation was over.He seemed to be contemplating. Thinking about something I didn't know. I suddenly felt lonely. It was true, I was currently with Richard. But his mind was wandering somewhere else, busy with something else.But what could I do? I was nothing more than a surrogate mother accompanying her client for a meal. Richard had even forgotten to ask me about my interrupted story. When the waitress delivered the food, Richard came out of his contemplation.He skillfully cut the steak on his plate. I didn't want to be outdone, cutting the steak on my plate even though I wasn't as elegant as Richard."Give it to me," Richard asked after cutting the steak on his plate into small pieces. He gave me his plate and exchanged it with my steak plate.I was stunned. The treatment that I had only found in TV dramas
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 48. The Spy, a Loyal Dog
Richard's POV "I stink? Should I take a shower?" I asked, a little surprised. I sniffed myself but didn't smell anything bad. Only the scent of my perfume remained even though I hadn't showered. Nikkie didn't answer, and she seemed to be talking while falling asleep. I didn't want to take any chances. I went downstairs to get the shirt and pants I'd just bought as a change of clothes after training at the gym. I went back to Nikkie's apartment, showered, then checked my phone one last time before going to bed. There was only one text from Shawn saying that Krystal hadn't stayed over and had gone to a nightclub with Chris.Seems like Shawn's report while I was at the restaurant with Nikkie. I never thought that Krystal was really indiscriminate with her sleeping partners. What surprised me was that Shawn said that Krystal went to Eddie's MMA gym. I didn't know why I felt bad. I told Shawn to keep looking for the guy on the black-and-red sports bike.Shawn just said he couldn't
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Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 108. Until Death Do Us Part
Nikkie's POV"Sick? What's wrong with Krystal?" I asked in surprise. The TV didn't mention any details about Krystal's illness. I remained pensive until the news ended and changed to a sports program.Richard turned off the TV to realize that I looked unfocused. I started to realize something was wrong when I saw that Richard didn't look surprised at all or even concerned at all."You must know something, right?" I urged Richard. Richard let out a long sigh, then stroked my hair with a helpless look."What's the point of caring for a bad guy like that?" asked Richard, looking less than pleased. I shook my head stubbornly, waiting for him to speak."Be honest with me. You weren't involved in Krystal's death, were you?" I urged frantically.Richard sighed. "From my reports, Krystal has been sick since before she entered the prison. The TV report was real. She suffered from a malignant disease in her reproductive organs due to her habit of changing partners."I frowned, a conjecture popp
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 107. The Wedding
Nikkie's POV"The bride enters the altar!" the MC exclaimed. This time, Calvin was assigned to be the MC in our wedding procession.As the name implies, it was an intimate wedding only attended by those closest to us. There were 4 of Richard's family members, including Richard's biological mother, Shawn, Calvin, Sharon, Blake, and the household assistants. The wedding preparation went quite fast because there were only a few people. The blessing and the party were held in the hall of Moonstone mansion. I stepped with Uncle Denise towards Richard at the end of the altar. This day was full of happiness, with smiles never fading from everyone's faces. I haven't seen Richard since last night, and I'm feeling nervous. How will Richard see me in my wedding dress?When Richard turned around and accepted my hand from Uncle Denise's, Richard's eyes were suddenly wet. He smiled, and the tears just fell.I'm sure that they weren't tears of sadness. We then said our wedding vows in front of the
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 106. Self Contemplation Results
Nikkie's POV"I don't know either. My coming to this place wasn't planned. I didn't know where to go after my mom died. I also didn't have a home anymore and only had my suitcase and the money from the sale of the house that my mom gave me before she passed away. I boarded a bus randomly, letting it take me wherever it wanted. Throughout the ride, I cried alone by the window. Then, when I was tired of crying, and my tears dried up without realizing it, I arrived in this city. I took it as a sign from my mother that I should stay here. I then spent two days in a cheap hotel and looked for affordable apartments and part-time jobs. I was lucky to find both right away.From the first day of work, I never stopped working. My days off were spent sleeping or doing laundry. Because, you know. I have to work to support myself," I laughed.Shawn looked at me with interest. "You know, you can stop working and be provided by Mr. Richard completely," he said with a serious face.I laughed amuse
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 105. The Deep Talk
Nikkie's POV"Besides, you might think that way. Mr. Richard is a forgiving person. Shouldn't he forgive Mrs. Krystal based on that trait? Even if they can't get back together, Mr. Richard should never think of cutting off the core pleasure of his ex-wife's life: the money. Their company."Shawn stopped talking when the waiter arrived with our order. The thin, flavorful smoke of the food that would typically instantly whet my appetite now meant nothing. My mind was filled with questions."Are you saying that Richard was the mastermind behind exposing the rottenness of Krystal's company?" I asked after the waiter came back downstairs.Shawn nodded. "I did it all. But I was carrying out the orders given by Mr. Richard. The message was obvious, which was to destroy Goldman Inc. until it could not rise again."I was stunned by Shawn's words. "But why? Doesn't Richard love Krystal? I honestly didn't even think Richard would follow through on his words to divorce Krystal," I said, astonish
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 104. Shawn Finds Nikkie
Nikkie's POV"Miss Nikkie! Hold on!" a man exclaimed in an absolute tone. Goosebumps ran down my spine, recalling the time I was almost kidnapped when I was going to buy flour when I was still living in Krystal's apartment."Miss Nikkie! Have you forgotten me?" this time, the man even dared to pull my arm. Gosh, did he forget that we were in a supermarket full of people? Even now, there were already several pairs of eyes looking at us with suspicious glances.When I remembered that I wasn't alone this time, I glanced at the man who dared to pull my arm. He was a tall man with big eyes that reminded me of a CCTV camera."Shawn?" I asked incredulously. Shawn nodded with a smile. There was a trace of relief on his face that made me wonder why he looked relieved.Until I remembered that Shawn was usually not far from Richard, I glanced around, then out the window. But I didn't see Richard or his car parked in the self-service parking lot. "I'm alone, came here by car. No, Mr. Richard her
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 103. The Selfishness of Mayer Goldman
Richard's POV"Since you mentioned it, I've been thinking about it. You're right; Krystal's male mistresses all have something in common with me!" I exclaimed in disbelief. My eyebrows knitted together, an oddity crossing my mind. "But I don't understand; what do you mean by Krystal loving me so much? Just because I have some things in common with those men?"Calvin explained again. "From a study I read, it was explained that love is complicated. The way each person loves another person and expresses their feelings is unique and different from one another.Some of them cannot distinguish love from obsession to the point that they commit deviant acts.But I won't talk about deviant acts here."Calvin paused momentarily as he overtook a car in front of us."There seems to be an emptiness in Mrs. Krystal's soul that makes her look for an outlet outside the home. It could be loneliness or an unhealed childhood wound.Or it could be that Mrs. Krystal is wrong for thinking that she doesn't
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 102. Encourage Jeremy to Cooperate
Richard's POV"Did you try to find out from the real estate agent? Shouldn't it be traceable to the person who bought the house?" I suggested to Shawn an idea that came to my mind this morning."I've already done this method first. But this house was sold about a month ago by Miss Nikkie's mother. The payment was made in cash, making it even more difficult to check through the bank," Shawn said on the other end of the line.My eyebrows furrowed at this oddity. "Why is Nikkie's mom selling the house all of a sudden? Is she in dire economic straits?" "I found out through the nurse you assigned to look after Miss Nikkie's mother. The answer is they are not experiencing economic hardship.The nurse mentioned that Miss Nikkie's mother had mentioned that she wanted to move to the countryside, which is why she is selling her house now," Shawn explained.I let out a long breath. Who would have thought that Nikkie's mother would move to heaven? "Why can they still live there when the house h
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 101. Krystal's Grandfather's Suspicions
Krystal's POV"What are you going to do now, Krystal? You can't run a company, and now you're officially a widow!" Grandpa exclaimed in a high-pitched voice.Why does everyone always ask me the same thing? Do they think I have 1001 solutions to every problem?I nibbled on my thumbnail, feeling depressed at seeing the divorce papers lying on the table. Grandpa wasn't helping at all, just pacing around, making me even more dizzy! I held my nose, which had been bleeding a lot lately. Ever since I hit Richard's car that time, I'd been feeling unwell.Unfortunately, I didn't have time to go to the hospital to get my health checked. Why? Of course, because of my current status as a police fugitive!Grandpa suddenly stopped pacing when he got a call from who knows who. Shortly after, he turned his body to face me. The look of anger he had shown me lately no longer frightened me.Usually, he would immediately spout out curse words. But now, Grandpa seemed to have run out of words and could
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 100. Richard: A Misunderstanding
Richard's POV "Let's head back," Shawn commanded Calvin. The three of us quickly entered the car and drove away from Nikkie's hometown.It was already late when Calvin dropped me off at home. I felt like my energy had been sapped, and I didn't have the power to do anything else."Tomorrow, take a day off. I'm not going to the office either," I told Calvin as I was about to get off.Calvin had been with me all day and even late into the night. These days, he didn't even have a day off as he was busy assisting me with various matters."Yes, Mr. Richard. Good night," Calvin said before walking away with Shawn. I staggered towards the front door. I don't know why it felt like the front door was so far away to reach.Halfway there, the front door suddenly opened. The figures of Grandma and Aunt Karina, wearing quilts on their shoulders, immediately came into my view."Oh, Richie. What's going on? Why do you look so messy?" the two women immediately ran to meet me. My tears fell again when
