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Love Under False Pretense Chapter 74 She Really Is Sick
Sebastian’s demeanor had stayed the same even days after his last visit to the hospital. “But at least he’s easier to talk to this time,” Robert thought. The CEO still had the dark, baggy eyes and messy hair, but he had ceased his threats of terminating his assistant.He set the stacks of documents on Sebastian’s table as the latter scribbled on some papers and looked up at his computer screen from time to time. “Hmm, make sure the executives don’t cancel the meeting at 3. I just know that they’re trying to evade me,” Sebastian said without looking at him, still preoccupied with reading a report.Robert didn’t remember the last time he fetched the CEO from his home. Had he been staying here the whole time? The CEO’s office did have a living space akin to a luxury condominium hidden in one of its doors. Sebastian only used them when he was extremely busy during the last merger.He only let work occupy the majority of his time. No attending social gatherings, no meals with his grandfath
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 75 Good Morning, Grandpa!
Andrea kept wiping her hands in her pants as she waited outside her home for a specific black, premium sedan to arrive. She checked Anastasia’s cottage swing dress for the tenth time, adjusting her braid once more.“What will you say if Grandpa arrives?”“Good mowning, Gwandpa!” The toddler raised her arms in a welcoming fashion.Madeline laughed behind her. “Relax, Mama. I don’t think Edmond will mind if Ana says something else.” She gave a comforting pat on the back. “What about you? Do you know what you’re going to say when he’s here?”Andrea groaned, “Mom! I’m already nervous as it is. You’re making it worse!”“I know, I’m sorry,” Madeline’s hushed tone soothed her as the older woman chuckled, “I’m just teasing.”“Ugh, I have a speech drilled into my head. But I’m sure that I won’t be able to say one line,” Andrea admitted. She looked to her mother and took both her hands, eyes begging. “Can’t you just be the one to show him Ana? Tell him I had to be somewhere or I’m sick and I we
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 76 Far From That
Christmas was coming up in the Fray household and it collectively being the family’s favorite holiday meant that a grand celebration was to be expected.Andrea was checking her list of groceries for the meals they were going to cook. She muttered to herself, “We still need butter and pecans for the pie. Dad and Robert like prime rib so I’ll have to drop by the deli. Great timing cause Ren also wants a ham all of a sudden. And lastly, sweet potato and marshmallows for Mom’s casserole. I think that’s it. Gosh, I just hope that this is enough for everyone.” Having invited Darren, the Simons, and other family friends, her concerns began to grow.“I think I’ll just double everything. My team is also coming and I want everyone to take something home.” Andrea sighed. True to their words, her team from even when she was still Andrea Scout kept their promise and chose to work for her again. It even made Ren tear up a little. She smiled fondly and hugged the piece of paper.“I think you forgot
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 77 If The Fates Allow
The chatter inside the Fray house had little to alleviate the awkwardness between the family as guests arrived one by one. It was only pointed out when the Simons arrived, with Ren saying, “Where’s the family that goes wild when it’s Christmas? Halloween’s more than a month ago, but it’s so gloomy here!”She noted how far apart they were with their gazes avoiding each other. Andrea replied, giving her a fake laugh, “What are you talking about, Ren? Maybe you just need some wine. I’ll help you find it.” She gave Robert a short peck on the cheeks before veering her best friend away to the kitchen.But little, dear Anastasia chose to answer for them. “Mama and Pop-pop fighting because of me,” she said with crossed arms and pouty lips. It turned out the toddler was following the two women closely as she anticipated the box with a thick, red ribbon enclosing it that Ren had in her hands.Again, Andrea tried to wave it off with a laugh, but her manager stopped her this time. “Andy, you bett
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 78 From Your Secret Santa
All heads turned towards where the sound came from. “Oh, must be carolers!” Madeline eagerly clasped her hands together. Having only little contact with Castrana before moving to America, she was open to experiencing all sorts of things over again. Even something as simple as listening to a bunch of kids sings out of sync and tune.“Quick, Anastasia! Wear your coat!” She urged her granddaughter which the latter happily followed.“Okay, calm down, Grandma. I’ll check who it is first,” Andrea chuckled as she walked to the door. The doorbell rang for the second time. She looked at the video intercom and with a sulky face, she said, “Sorry, Mom. It’s a delivery man.” Both Madeline and Anastasia pouted and wailed, “Aww.”“What is it?” She asked through the speaker.The other line crackled before the man could speak. “Delivery for Miss Andy F.”“Must be from any of my friends,” she thought. People who knew her well would always put Andy F. when they wanted to send her something without rev
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 79 I Love You Too
“I-I… Darren, I…” Andrea trailed with her words. “Where should I start?” Her mind asked itself.Thankfully, Darren tore his gaze away from her. He looked up at the starry heavens, not minding the passing of time. Andrea struggled deep inside now that she was confronted with her and someone else’s feelings.One look into the future was all that gave her the motivation to speak again. Sadly for Darre, that future didn’t include him being her partner but more of a very important, close friend.Andrea looked down at her hands atop her lap. There was no other way to say it but, “I’m not the one for you, Darren…”She heard him shift in the patio chair and when she glanced in his direction, his posture was now stiff as opposed to his relaxed stance earlier. His barely audible voice said, “I know that I’m not good enough to be your-”“No, don’t say that!” Andrea gasped at his assumption. Darren was the last person who should be saying that. It should be her. “You’re the best man a woman could
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 80 I Spoke Too Soon
January finally came and it meant the movie premiere for ‘Devotion of the Past’ was here. There was a raucous bustle all around Ren as she passed by dozens of all people in her simple, pleated hip cocktail dress.She scrolled through her tablet, checking the location, interview questions, and Andrea’s speech. She mumbled along as she walked, “Gotta make sure everything is perfect.” This was the actress’ return to the spotlight after all.Ren messaged her husband, asking, “Does Sebastian really have to come?”She didn’t have to wait. “Absolutely! We’re already waiting for the car. I’ll see you there,” he responded. The manager groaned. She could feel Robert’s excitement just from reading his reply. Even their stance on Andrea and Sebastian largely differed with her wanting the billionaire to be out of her friend’s life. While Robert wanted them to be the Adams couple again.The manager sighed as she arrived at the actress’ dressing room where her design team came in and out of. They’d
Love Under False Pretense Chapter 81 Atonement
“Sir Sebastian Adams!”One second. All it took was one second after that name was uttered and the confidence that Andrea mustered all but withered away.“Are you alright?” Darren instinctively protected Andrea, putting his arm on her back. They all knew he’d be coming. And this kind of reception was expected, but he knew that Andrea could never prepare herself upon seeing her ex-husband in person.Shoving her vulnerabilities aside, Andrea faintly nodded and held onto him tighter. She focused her gaze back on the cameras that were undoubtedly waiting for a hint of reaction from Sebastian’s sudden appearance.“I’m fine, Darren. Let’s just go.” She won’t let them see the mixture of shock, awkwardness, and displeasure that she was feeling at the moment. Including a bit of pleasant anticipation.“Look here, please!”“Mister Adams! Right here!”“Andrea! Can you take a photo with Sebastian?”The incessant screams about her and Sebastian being captured together were beginning to become too mu
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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
