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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!
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 53 Will She Be There?
A thick, emerald, and ivory envelope placed in the center of his office desk welcomed Sebastian as he entered. It was detailed with fine, gold lines that made it look more exquisite. His name, Sebastian Adams, was embossed on the paper. He gave it a mystified look before holding it up to his eye level.“What’s this?” He asked in his cranky tone as soon as Robert closed the door. It was the manner of speaking that people around him had become accustomed to for three years.Another day of countless meetings, supervising productions, and dealing with stakeholders. Usual CEO stuff. But due to his recent actions against a few employees like the executive he just fired before, Sebastian had to take on more tasks than what he, as the corporate leader, had to do. And it always left him tired and more irritable at the end of the day. But it was his choice of not ever taking a break, overworking himself to death.That meant he didn’t want to deal with whatever party invitation the envelope held
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 54 Move Out Of The Way
“Dawen, over theyr!” Anastasia pointed at a toy store with such pep that she was able to tug the six-foot-three, sturdy man. She proceeded to pull his arm thinking that it will get them there faster.“Alright, Ana, we’re going. You don’t have to pull me hard,” Darren chuckled as he tried to calm the toddler down after she saw a life-size Iron Man figurine by the shop’s entrance. They didn’t know who to blame for why Anastasia had such a fascination and abundant knowledge of superheroes when they weren’t sure who allowed her to watch those kinds of movies. Though, Andrea suspected it may have been her father, Eugene. That was how the two bonded after all, by marathoning countless movies.They got to the store’s open glass doors and Anastasia exclaimed in excitement, “Woaah! It’s him! It’s Ayon Man!” She got up to the figure and waved hello. Darren continued to watch her with an affectionate smile, trying to get the inanimate statue’s attention to no avail. Had it been three years alrea
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 55 He Won't Be There
“We home!” The door opened as Anastasia dashed with her small feet toward her mother who was slaving away in the kitchen. She was followed by Darren who looked visibly drained trudging along with the bags almost touching the floor. It looked like they came from two very different places.Andrea laughed as she picked her daughter up. “I told you not to take her to the mall alone, but you didn’t listen. Now, look where that got you.” Darren approached them and tousled the top of Anastasia’s hair, making her giggle. “It was worth it because we had fun the whole day, didn’t we, Ana?”The toddler energetically nodded her head and showed her new toy to Andrea. “And we got baby Ayon Man!” Darren winced, forgetting to tell Anastasia not to show it. Andrea had warned him beforehand about buying anything unnecessary.But her mother wasn’t angry, she instead gave a confused look and asked, “Baby Iron Man?” Darren proceeded to explain to her the huge debacle regarding the toy’s life-sized counter
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 56 Crazy Woman
“Ma'am, you’re not allowed on the premises. Please leave,” the guard sternly informed them. Laura gasped at his audacity. Here she was, in her most expensive-looking outfit with all her fake, shiny jewelry and imitation bag, yet this non-important person wouldn’t let her in the compound?“Who do you think you’re talking to? I live there,” she lied as she had always done before to get what she wanted. All she needed was to look the part and to give off confidence. Which she was doing right now.But the man was like a brick wall because he didn’t give off any reaction and didn’t even give her a second glance. “You don’t live here, Ma’am. Please step aside, you’re blocking the way.”Becca whined behind her mother and pleaded, “We’re so sorry. Yes, we don’t live there but I really need to see someone. He lives around here, and I’m sure he’d let us in. So please, please, I have to see him.” She didn’t care if she looked desperate, but her mother’s tactics didn’t work.Laura slapped her bac
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 57 Sea Breeze
Andrea abruptly woke up in the middle of the night, unable to move every part of her body except for her eyes. For a slight moment, she was struck with panic. Oxygen was slowly leaving her body as she struggled to breathe. She quickly closed her eyes, knowing that any minute by now, shadows in the room would turn into hallucinations. She had just gotten used to sleeping in a dark room and this had to happen.“Andy, you know the drill. Breathe in, breathe out,” she coached herself. For the first year after she gave birth to Anastasia, Andrea had shown signs of PTSD and depression. Recurring nightmares about her stalker drugging and taking advantage of her, flashbacks of her mother abusing her, and other intrusive thoughts that she had tried to erase during her pregnancy.And sleep paralysis would always disturb her sleep whenever she was extremely stressed out. By that time, she had learned how to manage it as it slowly disappeared from her nightly routine.But now that people had disc
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 58 Mystery Man
The two people inside the car on their way to the airport talked about their activities for the next few days until Ren decided to change the topic, “By the way, Andy told me about Laura and Becca sniffing around.”Darren grimly nodded as his grip on the stirring wheel tightened. “Don't worry. I’ll see how I should handle it,” he said.“No mister, you are not,” Ren answered without missing a beat, making the driver confused. “What do you mean?”“Before you could do something about it, I’ve already told Mads and Eugene. You don’t have to do anything at all,” Ren spoke indifferently about it with her relaxing on the reclined seat that Darren got a bit irritated. This was a huge deal that would greatly affect her friend and niece, why was Ren so nonchalant about it?His face contorted in confusion and slight anger as he stared ahead on the highway. Ren had become a close friend of his and he knew this attitude was normal, but never when it came to Andrea. This woman was so protective of
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 59 Real Threat
“Eugene… Fray…” Laura thought she would never utter those words ever again in this life. There was a sort of gentleness in the way she said it. But with the person next to him, she bared her stained teeth. Laura said provokingly, “Madeline King, as I live and breathe.” She didn’t bother addressing the other two visitors in her home as she sat on the couch, holding as much dignity to her every movement as she can.“What do you want?” She crossed her legs and arms, not minding the messiness of her abode.“It’s been more than two decades since we saw each other. I was hoping we’d have a more civil conversation, Laura Cobbett.” There was a small flinch from Laura’s side, but she maintained her hateful stare.There was no use hiding anything from him, Laura recognized that much. “I’m assuming you already met Andrea since you came here with this…” Laura gave Madeline an up-and-down and said loathly, “…woman.”Madeline, after being rmentioned, smiled courteously at her. “Hello to you too, L
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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
