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The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception Contract Termination
For some reason, I had a good sleep last night. No nightmares, no headache or insomnia. Yet, the peace felt foreign, almost suspicious, as if my mind was preparing me for a deeper plunge.Knox didn't return last night... Probably stayed over with his beloved woman. Each time I remembered about him, a sharp rage crept into my mind, tightening my chest with a suffocating bitterness I refused to acknowledge. I was pregnant with his child and at the end of the day, the child would go to him. After all, I wasn't in the right position to raise a child by myself. A hollow ache gnawed at my ribs, spreading like a quiet fire I couldn't put out.But it might look like a Zero-sum situation. But if I thought differently, it was a Non-zero-sum situation for me. But certainly, I couldn't think about it anymore. The mere thought twisted something inside me, a knot of resentment and helplessness I quickly shoved away.I would try and love the child as much as I could. But I didn't know if I c
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"Vio!" His voice came out a bit impatient and irritated. As if he was frustrated with my behavior. "Let's talk. I can't understand what's happening with us. I don't know what happened to you either. Why did you suddenly -?" "There is nothing happening with us, Knox." I faced him, my eyes sharpening, slicing through the air like a blade. "We have already had our answers. Go back... Move out of the house. Knox. I would rather spend time with empty walls than facing you!"Knox's eyes widened when he heard that. Clenching his jaws, he took a deep breath and attempted to stay calm. "Violet! Please I can't understand what is happening. We have a deal. We had a deal that we can't tell her about our marriage. We can't -!" "Is this what you have been upset about?" I asked with disbelief. "You are upset because your woman has become the other woman without knowing?" "Vio!!!" His voice raised, his eyes darkening... "Don't do it!" "Don't fucking raise your voice, Knox." I gritted my teeth, b
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-29The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception An unexpected turmoil
"I am going to get married! This spring!" While shaking the finest wine in his collection, the first thing Knox blurted out was the news of his wedding. It came out of nowhere, like a thunderclap in a clear sky. At first, I thought I might have been drinking too much. But then I realized I hadn’t even finished my first glass of wine. "Getting married? To whom?" My gaze locked onto his as I swirled my glass. "You never mentioned dating someone. What is this? A marriage of convenience?" I tried not to sound bitter, but the news of my first love and best friend of twenty years getting married felt like a slap with thorns. "No! We met a year ago at a business conference. From there—" "A year?" I interrupted him. "You never said anything to me. Any reason for that?" Although my heart was shattered into pieces, what disappointed me most was his silence. Being by his side for twenty years hadn’t made a difference—he still chose not to be honest with me. "Are you disap
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception Are you disappointed?
Mom had already left by the time I stepped out of the shower. I had been working non-stop for the past two weeks, and finally, I had a two-day break before my next project began. Wanting to unwind, I popped some popcorn and settled in for a rom-com anime. Usually, I preferred action, but tonight, I felt different. I considered a tragedy but dismissed the thought—too cringe. Hugging my knees, I stared at the screen, the popcorn and ice cream remaining untouched. Watching characters find their happy endings while sympathizing with the second lead, who cried over a love never meant to be, felt... stupid. What was the point of crying? Of agonizing? Of regretting? It was already decided that you wouldn’t be the main character in someone else’s story. If you love, you love selflessly—without expectations, without hope, without dreams. The buzzing of my phone went ignored. Talking to people at the end of the day felt exhausting. All I wanted was a moment to sort out my feelings in
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception More important
The first time I met Knox was during a family vacation. I was quiet, and he was the boy who got smacked a thousand times a day for his mischief. At a BBQ party, I burned my palm trying to grab a piece of meat without realizing it was hot. My parents and his were enjoying themselves, so I decided not to cry. I was only five then. Hiding my burning palm, staring longingly at the meat I couldn’t eat, I felt miserable. That was when Knox spoke to me for the first time. He sat in front of me, silent. Then, without a word, he took my hand and started blowing on it, his touch gentle. “Hold something cold,” he said. “It’ll help.” I was five, but in that moment, I met my knight. Since that day, we were inseparable. His family even moved closer because we couldn’t bear to be apart. --- The morning sun peeked through the curtains—unwelcome yet warm. My flight was at ten, and I needed to leave. I had confirmed my departure in the family chat, just in case anyone thought I’d still be a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception An accident
Knox, "I am sorry, Knox! I know that I am a bit stressed about everything. But if you explain properly, maybe Violet will be less disappointed?" Sarah Smith, two years older than me, smiled bitterly, her lips pressing into a tight line as she lowered her gaze. Her fingers trembled slightly as she gripped her coffee cup, her knuckles turning white. The warmth of the drink seemed to offer little comfort as she exhaled slowly, trying to calm herself. I had met her last year at a family gathering—an event I had little interest in. Though I never sought marriage, our conversations had flowed easily, and somehow, we had ended up here. She was the complete opposite of Violet. Where Violet’s presence burned like wildfire, Sarah was gentle, soft-spoken—an ideal match for Silverfang’s expectations. “She’ll be fine,” I murmured, my voice flat as I stared out the window. My jaw clenched slightly, and a flicker of uncertainty passed through my eyes. "She’s just upset that I didn’t meet her
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception Emotionless
Violet, I used to love love-triangle stories. The silent girl who harbored feelings for the male lead but never confessed. The one who acted cocky, annoying even, because deep inside, she feared losing the friendship she held dear. The one who longed for his attention yet never had the courage to demand it. That girl? That was me. I was bold in everything else, but when it came to love, my consciousness became an obstacle. What if I ruined everything? What if I lost the friendship we had built for years? What if we could never go back? But in the end, none of that mattered. I found myself in the role of the side character, watching as he prioritized someone else. I wasn’t surprised when he fell in love with another woman. But what hurt—what truly tore me apart—was how easily he discarded me. He never spoke to me, never explained, never even met me again. And all because she hated me. I should have been angry at him, but I wasn’t. I was angry at myself. I had placed him a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception His desperation
Sam walked toward us, his shoulders slumped, eyes filled with pain. A couple, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, approached him first, followed by my parents and Knox’s. Mrs. Smith, barely holding back her tears, asked in a trembling voice, “How are they? How is my daughter?” Sam glanced around before his gaze landed on me. He took a deep breath and said, “Knox is safe. His left arm and two ribs are fractured. He will wake up soon. But—” A tense silence filled the air as Sam turned to Mrs. Smith. “Sarah is badly injured. She may take longer to walk, but there’s a high chance she will recover, so don’t lose hope. However—” Mrs. Smith’s sobs cut him off. She broke down, clutching her husband. Though I felt relieved that Knox was safe, an ache settled in my chest for the girl he was supposed to marry. “However?” Mr. Smith, who had been trying to stay strong, asked, his voice firm yet shaken. Sam exhaled heavily. “Due to the extent of her injuries, she won’t be able to have children.” A col
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The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception Hospitalized
"Vio!" His voice came out a bit impatient and irritated. As if he was frustrated with my behavior. "Let's talk. I can't understand what's happening with us. I don't know what happened to you either. Why did you suddenly -?" "There is nothing happening with us, Knox." I faced him, my eyes sharpening, slicing through the air like a blade. "We have already had our answers. Go back... Move out of the house. Knox. I would rather spend time with empty walls than facing you!"Knox's eyes widened when he heard that. Clenching his jaws, he took a deep breath and attempted to stay calm. "Violet! Please I can't understand what is happening. We have a deal. We had a deal that we can't tell her about our marriage. We can't -!" "Is this what you have been upset about?" I asked with disbelief. "You are upset because your woman has become the other woman without knowing?" "Vio!!!" His voice raised, his eyes darkening... "Don't do it!" "Don't fucking raise your voice, Knox." I gritted my teeth, b
The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception Contract Termination
For some reason, I had a good sleep last night. No nightmares, no headache or insomnia. Yet, the peace felt foreign, almost suspicious, as if my mind was preparing me for a deeper plunge.Knox didn't return last night... Probably stayed over with his beloved woman. Each time I remembered about him, a sharp rage crept into my mind, tightening my chest with a suffocating bitterness I refused to acknowledge. I was pregnant with his child and at the end of the day, the child would go to him. After all, I wasn't in the right position to raise a child by myself. A hollow ache gnawed at my ribs, spreading like a quiet fire I couldn't put out.But it might look like a Zero-sum situation. But if I thought differently, it was a Non-zero-sum situation for me. But certainly, I couldn't think about it anymore. The mere thought twisted something inside me, a knot of resentment and helplessness I quickly shoved away.I would try and love the child as much as I could. But I didn't know if I c
The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception Investigation
"So, you aren't here to show how much you love me." I sat down, placing a cup of coffee on the table. "Why are you here?" I asked.Xavier let out a humorous laugh before grabbing the coffee cup. "You never disappoint me with your sharp recognition. That's true. I am not here only to show my love for you!" His voice shifted to seriousness as he sipped the coffee."I met Carl Anglesey in LA. He had a secret meeting with some businessmen involved with the case you have been investigating. However, they seem to be having cracks in their trust.""Cracks?" I leaned into the chair. "I thought they were solid as stone!""Well, you know, stone gets cracked too. They are having a debate about a blueprint. Something related to their illegal business.""Hmm."It wasn't hard to betray the closest people in their lives when it came to greed."Keep yourself out of that mess if you don't want to drag your company into it, Xavier. All you have to do is keep an eye on them.""Thank you. Yes. I am not t
The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception Xavier Watson
Violet,It was a spring day when I found him lying under that sacred tree. His long hair covered half of his eyes. The uniform was wrinkled after lying on the grass for a while.I sat beside him, staying silent and enjoying that calm moment where my racing heart and his soft snores were the only thing between us.Earlier that day, when our friends went home after school, one of the girls confessed to Knox. In front of everyone, including our math teacher. I was beyond angry. I wanted to hurt her, get rid of her, or make her suspended.However, one thing that stopped me from doing anything was when Knox mentioned that he was a human, not an object to be controlled and claimed as someone's belonging.That day I realized that no matter how strong, how ruthless, how much of a wild beast I became, I would never force him to love me or harm the people he chose to love.Whenever I saw him with some girls, I knew I was jealous and angry. However, he never broke his promises.Sometimes I wonde
The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception She has changed
Sarah turned to me, her expression collapsing into panic. "What does she mean?" she asked, her voice trembling. Her mother clutched her arm, trying to steady her, but Sarah shoved her away, her breathing turning frantic. "What is she talking about? Knox—what does she mean? What does she mean you're married?" I didn't answer fast enough. Her face twisted as realization dawned like a thunderclap. "No. No! Tell me she’s lying. Please—tell me she’s just trying to get back at me! Tell me this is all fake! "Sarah..." I tried to speak, but my voice came out too quiet, too slow. "You married her?!" she screamed, her voice breaking apart like glass. "You married her?!" She dropped to the floor, hands shaking violently as she pulled at her own hair. Tears streamed down her face in ugly sobs. “Why?! Why would you do this to me? Because I can’t get pregnant? Is that it?! You married her behind my back?!” "Sarah—" "You could’ve told me! You could’ve said something!" she wailed, pou
The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception Exposing the truth
Knox,A woman?Her words reminded me of that day in school—the chaos that erupted when one of our classmates punched her best friend in the face. All because his girlfriend had spread rumors after learning her secrets from him. She was jealous of their bond. That day, we laughed. We said we'd never risk our friendship over a woman.Now, my chest tightened like a vise was wrapped around my ribs. My eyes locked on her. She looked so different. So cold. Her voice didn’t crack. Her body didn’t shake. Her expression was composed, terrifyingly so.How could someone say something that strong while staying that calm?She had changed. Violet had changed—and with her, my world tilted."I don't need you," she said. Her tone was sharp, her words precisely placed like blades. "Because I lost you the moment you thought it was fine risking our friendship, ghosting me for a woman you knew only a few weeks." She breathed in, as if steadying herself before swinging another blow."It's not a lie, it's
The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception A woman
"And—" He looked directly into my eyes and said the cruelest words I’d ever heard from him. "I wouldn’t have a child if it wasn’t for Sarah. So you should respect her as the child’s mother. You’re nothing but the surrogate mother."What do you think I felt at that moment? Heartbreak? Anger or humiliation? No... Nothing. Literally nothing. Not a single heartache. I was frozen—blank and numb inside. The person I had once loved, the person who had once been my world, now looked unrecognizable and cruel. I smiled dryly and then nodded with my body shaking with overwhelming emotions. "Good," I muttered, swallowing the pain that cut through my throat like a thorn. "But in that agreement, I said I had the right to terminate the pregnancy. Since you’ve proven just how ungrateful you truly are, I don’t want to waste my time or body for a bunch of ungrateful bitches." Knox’s eyes widened as I smirked. And it wasn’t a smirk of vulnerability or empty threats. I meant it. "You won’t do it," K
The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception Nothing but a Surrogate
"Tell me, are you here knowing that they wanted to screw me up?" I asked, my voice icy.Mrs. Silverfang looked nervous and glanced away like a thief who couldn’t explain why he was stealing.However, Mr. Silverfang stepped ahead with an apologetic smile. "I think she just said that out of respect for your parents. Please don’t get upset. I apologize on her behalf."Mr. Silverfang, who had the same personality as Knox, knew he couldn’t win against me. No—nobody could, because I was the one in control here.Still, I didn’t feel calm. I felt eerily frustrated, as if after being ignored by Knox for a whole year, this was the final straw they had prepared to break me.They knew I wasn’t like some pathetic people who would act like a doormat and give away everything. Moon Tears was my creation. I had built it with my love and time."It’s always like this, isn’t it?" I asked, locking eyes with Mr. Silverfang."For the last ten years, has anyone asked me how I was doing? Has anyone explained
The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception The Moon Tears
Violet,In this family, I am the black sheep. A daughter who was never perfect enough for their flawless family portrait. So, when Knox asked why I was wearing a sweatshirt and pants instead of dressing formally, I wanted to laugh. Just ten months were enough for him to forget that I meant nothing to them. They would never hold a family gathering just for me. At that moment, I had no idea I was about to receive the biggest slap in the face. I was enjoying my ice cream while my parents were planning a trip—for their daughter. The kind of daughter they proudly acknowledged—like Sarah and Knox, obviously. I didn’t feel anything toward them. Not anymore. Although, I felt a twist in my stomach when Knox remained silent about the trip and didn’t say no. “So… everyone!” My mother’s voice was light and cheerful, as if she was about to announce the source of her true happiness. Her eyes briefly met mine before her smile deepened. “I think you’ve all met my second daughter, Anna R
