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Chapter 44 Cutting You Off
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Love Under False Pretense Chapter 45 First Class
Andrea’s two weeks were up. Sebastian paced back and forth in his house. Today was the day they were going to tell the public about their divorce. Not that it was any of their business, but that’s a celebrity’s life for you. Everything had to be out in the open.What was Andrea planning? Was she going to release her own exposé about him? She wasn’t that stupid, right?If only she hadn’t asked for that much time, then Sebastian wouldn’t spend most of the past weeks thinking about her. Or is that what she planned all along?Sebastian had to laugh. “How could I be such a fool? Of course, until now she’s still trying to manipulate me. That’s the kind of person she is.” He shook his head in disappointment at himself.“Sir Adams? What are you still doing here? I thought you were going to California?” Rose entered the living room after hearing laughing sounds.“I am. Just waiting for the car to pick me up,” Sebastian answered.“Ever since Andy left, he has lost his mind,” the housekeeper tho
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 46 Whiskey
“Ladies and gentlemen, good morning,” the speakers crackled as everyone in the cabin was now seated. Andrea settled on her own as the pilot finished his announcement.There was no turning back from here on.It took a few more procedures before the airplane started to move. Andrea clung to Madeline’s hand as they felt the plane ascend. She felt like she was flying for the first time.Andrea saw how calm Madeline was and she grew concerned about whether it was just her trying to act strong in front of her. She quietly whispered over to the older woman, “Mads, are you okay? Do you need something?”“Oh, I’m fine.” Madeline waved at her. “Everything just feels so surreal.” She was right. Her answer relieved Andrea. Good for Madeline, she was finally coming out of that frail shell.Once they became steady in the air. The passengers were now allowed to get up and walk around. Thankfully, the flight was only four hours long so they didn’t have to. Andrea made sure that her disguise was intact
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 47 Rightfully Yours
The drive to from the airport to their new home was one of the most awkward Andrea had to ever endure. Due in part to the man, sitting in front of her, happily staring at her non-stop.She cleared her throat and faced Madeline, who was beside her, to show how uncomfortable she was getting. Darren noticed her stiffness and smiled.“Eugene, why don’t we let the ladies rest, hm?” He patted the older man’s shoulder to signal him to stop whatever he was doing. Thankfully, Eugene understood. “Oh, oh yes. Of course.” He then proceeded to look out the window, but his elated expression didn’t fade.It was strange that the stranger didn’t tell them anything other than saying his name back when they just arrived at the airport. Andrea did see how his eyes were very much similar to hers but she brushed it off. Many people have those features, so it may be just a coincidence. Then why would this man, who she never met, be so joyful just from the sight of her?It was Andrea’s turn to gaze at Eugene
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 48 Perfect Life
The talk of her and Sebastian getting a divorce was the least of Andrea’s concerns right now. It had been days since the announcement and she had received tons of messages from all kinds of people. But just as Sebastian instructed, she gave no comment whatsoever.What she focused on for a while was moving into their new villa and finding a doctor who is keen on anonymity for her pregnancy and Madeline’s healing.As of now, she had to know her father’s side of the story. Because as she remembered, Laura said that he was a horrible partner and that he left them before she was even born. Her mother drilled it in her mind that her father never wanted her.But she listened as Eugene tried to explain, though overwhelmed with mixed emotions of rage and confusion by what Laura had told their daughter. “I didn’t know about you. Laura, she- she was the one who left me after realizing that back then, I was failing as a filmmaker. Just now did I realize that she was using me to get into acting. S
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 49 Another Scream
“You’re about to pop and you’re still so active!” Andrea instantly recognized the voice as she dropped the paintbrush she was using to color the nursery. She turned around and as she expected, Ren was by the door, grinning from ear to ear. Her feet moved to run towards the person before her brain even thought of it.“Oh my god, Ren! You’re here!” The best friends hugged each other, although unsuccessfully due to the large bump between them. So instead, they had an awkward side hug which made them laugh.Ren leveled down to rub Andrea’s prominent belly and talked to it, “Of course, I didn’t forget about you, dearie. You’re the reason I’m here after all! You’re mom’s just a side effect.” They laughed some more at this before settling down at the villa’s parlor.“So, how’s everything with the baby?” Ren started.“Well, she’s doing great. Doctor Kane said that the earlier complications haven’t affected the pregnancy. Phew, thank goodness.” Andrea wiped an invisible sweat on her forehead a
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 50 Forget Me Not
It’s been three years since that sudden intense encounter, but Sebastian still thought about it from time to time. When he was rushed to the hospital, everyone was confused at how the doctors found nothing wrong with him. Even when they went for a second opinion, then a third, until the tenth where his grandfather had the best team of doctors be transported from different parts of the world.But they came up with the same conclusion as the first. He was in his prime and the numerous tests confirmed it.Then what was that feeling? It felt like his abdomen was being squished by an unseen force while his bones were simultaneously breaking off. After that, any physical pain that he’d experience can’t compare.Edmond coughing beside him cut off Sebastian’s thoughts. He looked at his grandfather who, always at this time of the year, looked more fragile than stern, more flawed than perfect. The look of a father who has lost his son. “Thank you for coming this year, Sebastian,” the old man sa
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 51 Mother
Just one look at the well-toned back and Andrea knew right away who it was talking to her daughter. Why did he come? She knew for sure he wouldn’t be present at his father’s grave specifically on this date. And the chairman always came around sunset to visit his son, which was why she chose to bring Anastasia in the morning. So what was his business coming here?Andrea was so frustrated with herself and relieved at finding her toddler that she didn’t think about the consequence and screamed, “Ana!”Each step felt like lead was chained to her ankles but she pushed through and sped to take Anastasia away from the man. She took the opportunity of Sebastian still turning around to rush past him and run away as fast as her feet could.The confusion on Sebastian’s face was mirrored in Anastasia’s but her mother didn’t care. Andrea heard him say something but refused to listen. Her daughter didn’t help by squirming from her hold. “Mama, down.” It was at this age that the toddler didn’t want
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 52 Prince Charming
“Wait, he saw both of you at the cemetery?” Ren almost made the entire house shake with her booming question. After a whole day of making Anastasia forget what happened at the cemetery, both the adults were tired from the toddler’s boundless energy. Now, they got to drink beer on the patio by themselves to unwind while talking about what actually took place.“Shhh!” Andrea winced at her voice. She just settled her daughter to bed and didn’t have the strength to chase the kid around the house again. That girl could tire out even a high-endurance athlete. “You’re going to wake her up,” she sharply whispered.Ren’s widened eyes quickly slanted at her and replied with the same harsh but silent tone, “Why didn’t you tell me sooner? I could have done something before we left there! Wait, what did he say when he saw you? Did he talk like the shitbag that he was again? Tell me, Andy!” Her empty can of beer was dropped on the table as Ren continually shook Andrea by the shoulders.“Ren, relax!
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Love Under False Pretense Epilogue
“This, so far, is what I’ve decided to put in my book. If you’re reading this right now, then that means that I finally chose to let the world know my story. You may or may not have heard of me. I’ve been introduced to many names. Cobbett, Scout, Adams, and Fray. But I don’t want to let any of those affiliations define who I am. What I choose to do after everything that happened to me is what I believe determines me.” “Andy! Darren just texted. He and his wife are almost here. We can't miss your second Oscar nomination together!” Sebastian called out from outside the study. It was funny how in the end, Darren became much closer to Sebastian that it made Andrea jealous rather than the other way around. “Coming!” Andrea answered as she contentedly sealed the paper and placed it on top of a hardbound, azure book. She looked at it for a few seconds, getting lost in every letter. “Momma! Auntie Wen said to come quick!” A small boy with curly hair and brown eyes with golden flecks grapple
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 103 He Saved You
They couldn’t fully put everything behind them as Lilith was still nowhere to be found, but Sebastian and Andrea knew that it was time to move on. Maybe it was true what other people said about her. Maybe Lilith had found a reason that made her leave her life.After more than a year of coming to terms with their tragic past, Sebastian once again popped the question. He had flown everyone to the private island in the Maldives that he had rented before.“You bought it?” Andrea almost screamed when she learned that Sebastian didn’t rent the island for their honeymoon. Instead, he made it seem like he just leased it.“Yeah, I didn’t want to say anything because you were so judgemental of rich people. I didn’t want your first impression of me as your husband to be that of someone who buys things excessively,” Sebastian fibbed.He had already talked to everyone about his proposal except of course with Andrea. Eugene immediately agreed while Madeline gave him a stern warning and advice.So t
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 102 Get The Word Out
Weeks turned to months and no sign of the wanted criminal had emerged. Despite all their efforts, she was too slick in evading and hiding from authorities.But finally, the Adams, Frays, and their loved ones had slowly started to build a semblance of a normal life.After her warrant was sent out, Sebastian had also released his statement regarding the matter. He explained to the public how and why this all went down. They decided to keep it vague, not wanting to share every small detail. But enough for the people to understand what happened.And in this duration, the same people who hurled hateful comments at the actress now give her support. As they began to understand that the information they’d been fed was lies, they turned against the source of these. Lilith Quinn.And now, Andrea Fray had the opportunity to tell her story in her own words.Sat on a powder blue couch and facing a whole group of lights and cameras from all angles, the actress recounted the stories that she chose t
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 101 A Multi-Billionaire Who Can Hold A Grudge
“He’s a good man, Harris,” Sebastian told Andrea who was cuddling against his chest. The two sat in her yard, enjoying the light sea breeze that passed by.“I know, that’s why he became my friend, “ she replied. “Look at you, getting all warmed up with Darren.” He didn’t know but Andrea was ecstatic that her partner and her closest male friend would be on good terms.“I’m not,” Sebastian tried to deny. “It’s only because he told me about you going to Clayton by yourself and the other stuff he did for you.”“That’s why I wish he could find his own happiness.” Andrea looked up at the sky and coincidentally, found a shooting star. For a brief moment, she closed her eyes and made the exact wish.“Why didn’t you wish for yourself or for me?” Sebastian questioned her with a sulky expression.“Are you kidding? I’ve already found my happiness.” Andrea gestured at where they were and who they were with.In front of them was Anastasia. The toddler was so engrossed with the film that was playing
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 100 Nothing But A Distant Memory
“You are not your fear, Andrea. You are not your trauma,” Andrea said her usual chant as she got out of her car and faced the menacing high, concrete walls of Fort Havenshaw.“I can do this, I chose to do this,” she whispered with eyes shut. The dread had finally caught up to her. Andrea’s bravado had waned the nearer she was to that person.When she told the hesitant Darren that she could do it, Andrea thought that she could. But now, she’s convinced that it was just false toughness.Andrea couldn’t feel the tip of her fingertips as her whole body had turned rigid. As opposed to the bright, sunny day that graced them, an unknown source of penetrating cold had entered her body. It didn’t plan to leave anytime soon.A part of her said, “It’s not too late to turn back. You still haven’t gotten inside the prison.”Andrea’s eyes went back and forth, from the fort entrance to her car handle. A drop of sweat had begun to roll down the side of her face. “Shit!” She exclaimed as Andrea reache
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 99 Toughest Lecture Of Her Life
“You heard what Monique said. We can only secure Lilith’s conviction if we get a confession. I know it’s a shot in the dark. But if there’s a possibility of Alvis having a recording of Lilith, then it’s worth it,” Andrea firmly said.It made Darren sigh heavily. He scratched his nape, daunted by Andrea’s strategy. He asked, “And you’re not having any second thoughts about this?”She nodded her head sharply. “I’m a hundred percent sure. Sebastian could only hold off Lilith’s scheme on the wedding for so long.”“What does he think about this?”He noticed her flinch when he asked the question. “He doesn’t know,” Darren answered for himself.Andrea grimaced at the fact and said, “I’ll tell him once it’s done. That way, we could save ourselves the trouble.” She only confided with Darren about her plan because he was the most understanding of all her friends.“I’ll go with you,” Darren insisted. These past days of hanging out with just the two of them brought him back to the past. Back when
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 98 Being Sweet
“The evidence you gave us is very good. But a confession from Quinn would solidify this case so that the jury doesn’t find reasonable doubt to convict her,” the counselors and detective working on Lilith’s case told Andrea’s group.“We can arrest her now on these grounds, but we’re very sure that she would clam up and call the best lawyers their money could buy. And we all know how that will turn out.”They became familiar with the process. Lilith’s lawyers would talk directly with the court that she was not being lawfully held despite the mounting evidence against her. She wouldn’t even spend a night in jail because of who she was. A millionaire heiress so of course, the judge would favor her. Then she’d get out and wreak havoc into their lives as if nothing happened.Their hearts sank after hearing that all their efforts could do was a small dent in Lilith's case.“There’s a possibility that we can win this case,” the lead prosecutor, Monique Perrin, informed them. “But her admittin
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 97 I Will Never Heal
When Sebastian heard Andrea yell out, he was ready to attack the person and run amok in her house. But when she turned to see who it was, Andrea was already squeezing the guy with a bear hug. “Oh, it’s you! Gosh, I don’t know what I would have done if it wasn’t!” She blurted out, her chest still heaving at high speed. “I’m sorry, Andy. I was rushing because I thought I was late. They told me to be here hours ago, that’s why I just barged in like that. Sorry,” Darren replied, giving her a light, comforting pat on the back. Sebastian’s posture stiffened as the Simon couple eyed the three of them cautiously. Robert was about to get up from the couch to be beside his boss, in case worse came to worst. But Ren quickly pulled her down. “You disrupt this drama, I will go on a rampage,” she warned him. Still oblivious to the brittle atmosphere that was created by Darren’s sudden arrival, Andrea continued to face her friend while holding both his hands. She began to bombard him with apolog
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 96 Full House
“So I’m guessing you two are on good terms now, huh?” Ren mused after seeing Andrea and Sebastian share another glance that could only be described as coy. The billionaire was visiting the Fray house and at the moment was spending his after-work time with his daughter.“Put it on top. There. Not the owange one! It has to be bwue!“ Anastasia pointed and ordered Sebastian and Robert where to place the blocks as they assembled a building that replicated her father’s company.Andrea giggled at her daughter’s bossiness. Who else but her father would she get that kind of attitude from?She scoffed at her best friend, “Of course, we should be for Ana’s sake.” It had been days since they got back together again. Though the two chose to keep their relationship hidden for a while, at least until they’ve sorted out the Lilith issue.Ren rolled her eyes and sighed, “Oh please, Andy. Even a blind person would easily know that you two are on more than good terms. If you know what I’m saying.” She w
