All Chapters of Wife by Deception: The Billionaire And the Impostor : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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CHAPTER 41

Bruce confirmed confidently, “Of course! Didn’t we strike a deal? You assist me in making the magnolia brooch, and I aid you in attending the birthday party. I always keep my word.”“Thank you!” Expressing her gratitude, Luna hung up the call, her heart alight with anticipation.Sure enough, she observed the bodyguards at her door receiving a phone call. After exchanging glances, they departed.Preston got home from work intending to pick up Luna and take her to the birthday party, but the servant informed him that she was not there.He frowned. The woman was keen on attending the birthday party, but she was unable to be found when the big day arrived. Without hesitation, he called Luna.“Didn’t you want to go to the party? Come home now, or else I won’t take you with me,” Preston threatened in an impatient tone. Much to his dismay, Luna replied, “I’m already at the venue. Hurry up and come here. Everyone is already here except you.” Preston was at a loss for words after being reprima
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CHAPTER 42

“Can I link arms with you?” Every man who showed up to the party was accompanied by a woman. It was a kind of etiquette for them to go arm-in-arm as a pair. Preston looked away from Luna for a second, then back at her. She interpreted his silence as his approval and reached out an arm to link with his. The two walked forward, side by side and in perfect unison, making for a lovely sight. “Why are you so adamant about attending Grandma’s birthday party? Is there buried treasure here that you want to dig up? How were you planning to go in if I hadn’t come?” Luna shrugged nonchalantly. “I would’ve found someone else to go in with me if you hadn’t come. How’s that even a question? Well, there was no way you wouldn't attend her birthday celebration. You'd get criticized.” Preston's eyes glinted sharply and disapprovingly. She not only suggested he was an unfilial grandchild, but she also considered bringing another date to the party. The nerve of the woman! “Once we're insid
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CHAPTER 43

It was evident that no one held much regard for Preston’s ugly-looking wife. So, his name was Leon. Luna repressed her excitement as she subtly observed him. He was indeed a striking and talented individual. His high-bridged nose and eyes, filled with an intense undercurrent, gave him a captivating aura. His expression was stoic and resolute, reminiscent of a lone wolf concealed in the shadows, distant and inaccessible. Luna couldn’t help but sigh. Among the three grandsons of Claudia, Leon was merely engaged, yet it was the second grandson, Preston, who was married first.Luna suddenly remembered that she hadn't given her gift yet. She promptly presented the box of cookies in her hand. “Grandma, happy birthday. This is my gift. It's from Woody's...” “Huh, you must be joking! It’s mom’s birthday, and someone has the audacity to bring cheap biscuits.”Before Luna could finish her sentence, Madison, having noticed the word “biscuits” on the package, abruptly interrupted her.“Just look
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CHAPTER 44

Claudia shot a quick glance at Madison and scolded, “Just because you can’t do it, doesn’t mean no one else can. Woody’s Biscuits have a unique scent. I knew the moment I sniffed its fragrance that it was the real deal. Stop spouting nonsense now, Madison.”With a long face, Madison clamped her mouth shut. Claudia then turned back to Luna and Preston with a smile on her face.“I’m really grateful for the exquisite gift you gave me. Maybe this is the best time for me to tell you my wish for my eightieth birthday. I wish that you and Preston will have a long and happy marriage. I can’t wait to hear the sound of tiny feet everywhere around me.”Everyone's eyes went wide in surprise when they heard this. The matriarch had always hoped for an ever-lasting prosperity for the King family. But Claudia’s wish expressed something totally different this year. It made no sense that she would waste her eightieth birthday wish on Luna and Preston.Meanwhile, Luna and Preston were just as shocked as
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CHAPTER 45

Once that was settled, Claudia smiled at everyone and said, “You should all get about your business now while I have a cup of tea. I'll come back when it'll be time to cut the cake.”As the crowd dispersed and people went in different directions, Luna went after Leon. “Leon,” she called to his back, but he kept walking without even acknowledging her.Luna frowned. She was so close behind him. He must have heard her.Luna increased her steps and caught up to him until he could see her. “Leon.”This time, he stopped walking and fixed Luna with a gaze so cold it sent a chill through her. “Yes?”Even his indifferent tone was chilling. It intimidated Luna, but she kept her smile in place and said, “Leon, I know you are a skilled surgeon; the best actually. My grandmother has a complex tumor in her brain, that I think only you can remove. I would like you to take out this tumor. I’m ready to pay for it, no matter the cost.”Slowly, Leon’s gaze moved from Luna’s face to her feet, scrutinizin
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CHAPTER 46

“Luna,” he said warmly.“I have something to ask you. Is the relationship between Preston and Leon quite strained?” Luna inquired. Bruce slipped one hand into his pocket, momentarily taken aback by the question.His gaze shifted towards Leon, who was engaged in entertaining others.“Regarding the person you mentioned, he not only has a strained relationship with Preston but also with me. In fact, it would be an understatement to describe our association as merely bad. It is akin to water and fire, inherently incompatible,”Bruce explained. Luna felt perplexed by Bruce’s choice of words. Why did he refer to Leon as “the person” when discussing Leon? “Why is that so? Aren’t you three cousins by blood?” Luna probed“Luna, why inquire about him? He is nothing but a nuisance. What you don’t know is that he went missing at the age of three and returned to the King family when he was sixteen. Unfortunately, his return brought back all the negative influences he had picked up during his time
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CHAPTER 47

“Later, by chance, I overheard a conversation between my grandmother and the butler, which shed some light on his past. Following his disappearance, he was taken in by a woman of questionable character, one who resorted to selling her body and seeking solace in heavy drinking. Despite her flaws, she treated him well, providing him with sustenance, clothing, and even sending him to school.”When it came to addressing his adoptive mother, Bruce’s voice dipped, possibly burdened by the implications of her embarrassing profession.“However, his focus at school revolved solely around engaging in fights on behalf of others as a means to earn money. While the woman's care may have been positive, his exposure to such an environment undoubtedly distorted his values.”Bruce sighed then added, “Not long after his return, the woman fell ill and entrusted someone to deliver a letter to him. Despite my grandmother’s efforts to hide it from him, he found it and read its contents. Upon discovering it
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CHAPTER 48

Luna froze as she recognized that voice. It was Preston.“The baby is healthy. It’s been kicking a lot recently. I understand that his father can’t be with him right now. In the meantime, I'll take good care of the baby.”Luna hoped this was all a big misunderstanding. She took a few steps forward and saw a slightly chubby woman wearing a bright red dress with wavy curls trailing behind her back.Luna wasn’t one to eavesdrop on conversations. So, she deliberately made her footsteps heavier and walked onto the balcony. Both Preston and the woman turned to look at who joined them.Luna stood a distance away from them, her gaze darting between the two of them in confusion. Judging from her bulging belly, the woman must be several months pregnant.The woman was equally looking at Luna, but unlike Luna, her eyes were full of surprise. She wiped the teardrops at the corner of her eyes and gave Preston a small smile.“I'd better leave now,” she said and walked past Luna, her eyes down the wh
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CHAPTER 49

She understood that the woman would give birth to the child and intended to bring the child into the Thomas family for upbringing, while Marcus had no plans to marry her. Millie, on the other hand, would be the child’s stepmother.This man was such a scumbag that he actually hurt two women in the process.Though she didn’t give a fuck about him, it was still humiliating that she became a laughingstock. Marcus noticed Millie bowing her head, biting her lower lip, and remaining silent.He watched her tightly gripping the railing with her fingers. Could it be that she was feeling jealous? He was about to provide an explanation.Sadly for him, Millie had made up her mind. She raised her head, appearing resolute and prepared to confront the situation head-on.“Well, if the child sees me as their mother, then | will also consider them as my own son or daughter. After all, the child is innocent, and both of you are to blame for this mess. If you couldn’t marry that woman, why did you take a
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CHAPTER 50

“What do you think you're doing? Don’t come any closer! I don’t want your ‘reward’.”With an air of masculinity surrounding him, Luna struggled to raise her head. The man’s Adam's apple subtly moved, and the glint of a diamond clasp around his neck reflected a flicker of light, almost blinding her.“I said don’t you dare come near me!” “You called me a bastard just now. I might as well live up to that title.”Preston chuckled, finding amusement in Luna's apprehensive expression. As he caught sight of her flushed earlobe, he extended two fingers and gently squeezed, savoring the sensation.“You're a despicable man! Let go of my ear. You have no right to touch me.”“Do you realize how many times you've called me a scoundrel? No one has ever dared to insult me like that. Do you know how long the last person who insulted me ended up in the hospital?” he countered.Luna attempted to push the man’s hand away, but he held onto her firmly. He gently caressed her ear, causing her body to tingl
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