All Chapters of Love Under False Pretense: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

The foamed chair felt like rough concrete as Sebastian sat on it in discomfort. He swallowed every now and then, wishing that he had a glass of whiskey in his hand right now. He looked around the office space. The only items that gave it off that it was owned by a doctor were the human anatomy poster and the examination table on the corner.Sebastian told himself, “There’s still time. You could leave right now before he comes to prove that your feelings for Lilith are not shallow.” Because what he just asked Doctor Abel to do was hypocritic of what he told Edgar Quinn.But it was too late. Doctor Abel opened the door to his office with a file in hand. “You rich folks are something else, I’ll tell you that.”“W-what did you find?” Sebastian choked out.When he returned to Hopedale Hospital, he didn’t let Lilith know. Sebastian went straight to Madeline’s previous doctor and asked him for a favor. “Could you please check Lilith Quinn’s medical reports? I have to know if she really is si

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

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

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

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