All Chapters of The Billionaire's Surrogate Girlfriend: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

WAYLONPunching the keys on my laptop's keyboard to add my own comments to the copy of the report, I see that there has to be some mistake with the data. I scroll through the document, drawing it down the screen to eye the data carefully for the nth time. My fingers end up lining my lips, and a sigh escapes my mouth. Something catches my eye. I go back to the pile of brown boxes sitting near my work desk and uncover the lid. Then I fish out the files myself to recheck the recommendations made in the document by Ms Fischer.I don't have an idea why but my heart feels like it isn't ready to believe that she was the one who could have sabotaged the business deal. She might have been reckless in the past, but she somehow always manages to triumph over her minor slips in judgement. Furthermore, I have always seen her coming from a sincere place to help the company. So I can't comprehend what her deal is?How could she have gotten this wrong?Going through file after file, I see that the

WAYLONWhen I step into the elevators, I think again about the new terms I have to negotiate with the client. The conversation with the head of the legal department echoes in my mind as I line my lips, mentally bullet-pointing all the necessary details. The head of the legal department further apologised for their lateness to the meeting when she came into my office to turn in the final draft of the new business contract I had her draw up to appease the client at the last moment.It's been less than thirty minutes since that meeting, and for the rest of those minutes, I have done nothing but try to consume more coffee and brainstorm better on the data before the business engagement with the client.My phone vibrates into my coat pocket. I fish it out to see another incoming text on the screen. Running my finger over the phone screen, I unlock the message.I might have run into a problem that needs someone on top of it right now. I must look out for it before it becomes a wildfire that

WAYLONI stare at her from the corner of my eye as I drive the car to the expensive lounge for the business lunch meeting. She doesn't look at me as she stares out of the car's window, focusing her gaze on the passing trees nearby. My mind jumps from one thing to another. I try to concentrate again on the bullet points in my head till I can't anymore.Then a thought registers itself in my mind.Did I really make Ms Fischer uncomfortable by asking her to accompany me?When I clear my throat, she doesn't even bat an eyelash. It's like I don't even exist for her at this moment.Fine.I'll let her be.After driving my car through a steep street, we finally arrive at the lane in front of the restaurant building. I halt the car on the long street path facing the restaurant, and a valet quickly emerges to take care of the parking.I slide out of the driver's seat and bring my briefcase with the new reports in my hands. I softly cuss under my breath because Finn has chosen a fine day like tod

WAYLONI loosen the tie around my neck after the client leaves, and I sit back on the seat, exhaling a huge sigh. I need a few seconds to recoup before I put out another fire or maybe check in with Finn about what other fires he had been putting out today to stand me up for the meeting."Well, that was quite stressful." Ms Fischer's voice comes out in waves. "For a minute there, I thought we'll lose him, but with good grace, he accepted the new proposal I put forth at the last minute. It all passed quickly."With a small smile playing on my lips, I nod."Thankfully, we managed to do what we set out to do, and now I think we should head back for the office."Ms Fischer blinks at me, tipping her chin towards me to run a finger over her lower lip. "You're probably right. We should head back. I still have a bit of work to catch up on."Raising the glass of cold water to my lips, I gulp down the liquid and then rise from my seat. I pivot to take lofty strides towards the bar's entrance af

EVERETT "You have to put yourself in my shoes, Everett. I can't offer special treatment to Cody all the time. It's unbecoming." Then Mrs Williams lowers her voice. "Parents will complain if I don't get this under control." Then she runs a tired hand over her chin. "You have no idea the kind of pressure I'm under this week with the annual disciplinary reviews coming up to be done by the school board." "I get that." I fix some loose strands of hair behind my ear. "I will try my best to talk to Cody and see what comes out of it." Exhaling a harsh breath, I situate my gaze on her elegant shirt. "You have to understand that he won't do anything that wasn't unwarranted. He won't just do something to get back at his peers. It's just that he happens to be overwhelmed often." "That's understandable. But still, I have to ask you to help Cody understand how his actions affect others around him. We are trying our best to support him in this academic environment, and we will continue to do so, b