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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
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 49. Krystal's New Boyfriend
Krystal's POV"Of course, you can pay it off! You need more time to find out more, don't you?" I said.Richard frowned. He turned to me with suspicion visible on his face. "What do you mean, find out more?" asked Richard. I smiled with a feigned look of confusion. I shrugged my shoulders. "I mean, surely there's something wrong within your family's company that you can't cover operating costs? I don't know. You're the one who knows more about company management," I explained as best I could. I'm just trying to be entertaining, okay? Because I'm not talented with company affairs at all. But I did know one way to make Richard's company continue to go downhill. Thanks to Jeremy, Richard's assistant and my spy. It's great to have someone competent and loyal around me. They make my life so much easier!Richard was still looking at me with an appraising gaze. I again raised my eyebrows high, confused by the reaction shown by Richard. Indeed, lately, Richard has been playing hard to get,
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 50. The Emerging Facts
Richard's POV "I'd like to report your husband's weirdness this morning." I heard the sound of Jeremy's conversation with his cell phone. He was standing behind me, facing the window by the stairs, one floor below the floor of my office.I had just arrived at my office a few minutes ago. I suddenly remembered I had to find Jeremy to ask him about my following schedule. Jeremy was usually in the pantry at this hour making coffee. I suddenly felt like going down the stairs and finding Jeremy downstairs. I heard something interesting.It was unethical to eavesdrop on other people's conversations, even if they were talking about me. Usually, I would have left Jeremy alone until he finished his call. But this time was different. I was upset. "If you're done with your report, I'm waiting upstairs," I interrupt rather loudly.Jeremy was stunned. He turned his body around and almost dropped the cell phone. He searched for the origin of my voice and found me staring coldly from the top of t
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 51. Bring Back the Mini Bag
Richard's POV"I'm sorry, Mr. Richard, but I don't think this is the right time. I hope you can be patient a little longer. Regarding the person you mentioned, I will recommend someone soon. When do you want this new person to start working?" asked Shawn."The sooner, the better," I said firmly. Shawn nodded in understanding. He excused himself while carrying our leftover trash.After Shawn left, I resumed my investigation. I started to experience the first deadlock since I started investigating.I didn't give up, continuing to investigate patiently and diligently. Unfortunately, patience and perseverance were insufficient to solve my problem this time.For a week, I struggled with my laptop, only sleeping for 5 hours every night. My investigation just kept going in circles. When I thought I was almost there, I was back to square one.All of this was stressing me out. Not to mention having to continue working with Jeremy in an awkward atmosphere. Jeremy always trying to talk with me
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 52. The Gifts from Richard
Nikkie's POV"Don't bother them! Didn't I warn you about the consequences if you were on Mrs. Krystal's side?" nagged Sharon before I could react.Followed by a scratch on the ear of Blake, who had just interrupted my conversation with Richard. Blake winced in pain as he was both yanked and pulled out by Sharon.I laughed at their interaction. But to my surprise, Richard suddenly got up and followed the two outside. Wait, don't tell me that Richard thought Blake meant what he said? I quickly put my phone and card wallet back into my bag, hiding them among the clothes in the closet, and rushed outside.In the living room, I found Blake being scolded by Sharon and Richard. Sharon seemed to be in perfect harmony with Richard, supporting each other to corner Blake. "I told you, I didn't mean it. I was joking, just joking!" Blake exclaimed desperately. Blake glanced at me with a pleading look."Stop it. Didn't Blake say he was joking? It would be best if you weren't so serious," I tried
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 53. Calvin, the New Assistant
Richard's POV"Blake wouldn't do that. Trust me," Nikkie said, trying to calm me down. I didn't react; my frustration with Blake, which had subsided, was now peaking again.Honestly, the only person I trusted was Sharon. Blake was the chef hired by Krystal. Just as Krystal had recommended Jeremy, Blake might have been also Krystal's loyal dog.Nikkie released our embrace and then turned her body so we could face each other. She held both sides of my face with her hands, making our gazes lock. My annoyance instantly disappeared. My heart was beating twice as fast as usual. "Listen. If Blake were that sneaky, he would have reported you to Krystal immediately since he accidentally saw your car being watched outside the apartment."My eyes rounded in shock. "What?"Nikkie nodded vigorously. So Blake had known from the start?"Blake told me that fact yesterday. It was when he accidentally saw Sharon folding your shirt that was left here. Blake asked if you had come to this place, and we
Billionaire's True Love is a Surrogate Mother 54. A One Night Staycation
Richard's POV"What's wrong with me? Isn't this my company's business? Everything is up to me. Why are you the one who's inflamed, Krystal? Did your loyal dog snitch?" I quipped.Krystal, on the other side, was silent. I could feel her shock, which was not quickly masked."You've changed, Richard. You've become rude, you know?" said Krystal across the line. I raised my eyebrows. Was she trying to repeat the same pattern? Is she trying to make me feel guilty again?Sorry, but it didn't work this time. "Is telling the truth now considered a rude act?" I loosened my tie while fixing my sitting position in the car.Calvin in the front was still busy with his tablet, just like when we were about to leave for the meeting earlier. "But it's unethical for you to embarrass her like that! It's the same as embarrassing me. Everyone knows that Jeremy was the one I recommended!" Krystal exclaimed vehemently.I snorted sarcastically. "First of all, I didn't fire Jeremy. I just increased the number
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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
