All Chapters of A surrogate for my ex's uncle : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

After a couple of minutes, Damian pulled up to one of the fanciest restaurants on the outskirts of the city. He drove into the parking lot and parked the car. Once he alighted, the staff around him quickly greeted him, their heads bowed respectfully."Why are they bowing that way?" Ivy questioned. "Are you their boss?"Damian's lips parted into a deep smile. "No, I'm not their boss. Let's just say I'm one of their VIP customers in their hotel suites.""Oh!" she hummed. "You come here with different…" She suddenly paused, realizing she was saying too much already. Meanwhile, Damian flashed her a smile, gesturing for her to lead the way as they walked inside.As Ivy stepped into the restaurant, she was enveloped in opulence. Crystal chandeliers refracted light, casting a warm glow on the polished marble floors. The air was thick with the scent of exotic spices and freshly baked pastries.Soft music floated through the space, punctuated by the gentle clinking of fine china and hushed con

Ivy's face flushed with embarrassment. She forced a smile and responded, “Yes, ma'am, I saw the price tag before checking for it.”Madam Dorothy snapped, “You did see it, and you still decided to go for it? This must be a joke or something.” She walked up to Ivy and said, “Do you think you can afford it? Give it up immediately!” She added rudely.Ivy felt a surge of annoyance. "I don't think so," she said calmly, her grip on the shoe tightening. She wasn't about to let her aunt take the shoes from her. She saw it first, and from the whole multitude of shoes in there, she was only interested in that particular one.But then her aunt's behavior wasn't all that surprising to her; after all, she was used to taking anything that Ivy liked and handing it over to her own daughter.Madam Dorothy held the shoe up in the air this time, admiring the beautiful design. “This would fit Hailey so well. I'm sure she would love how classy it is.”The receptionist intervened, her smile faltering for a

“What do you mean it is a minor situation?” he questioned, fixing his eyes on her.Sophia felt a chill run down her spine at Damian's question. In truth, he was her boss and the true owner of the boutique, but he preferred to keep it a secret from his family.Seeing him walk into the boutique in the middle of such a situation wasn’t something she had expected, so she decided to lie.“Oh, sir, I mean it’s a minor situation that shouldn’t need your attention,” she said, trying to steady her voice. “It’s just some women arguing over some shoes.”Damian looked around and found Ivy's grip tightening on the shoes while the security stepped back. That told him all he needed to know.He turned back to Sophia. “Why is security here if it’s just some women’s business?”Sophia shuddered; she didn’t know the right reply to give to her boss. Knowing him well enough to always uphold justice, she realized he was going to ask for the CCTV footage and judge the situation accordingly.“Sir?” she starte

Ivy's eyes widened in shock, her jaw dropping open when she saw an aged woman standing in front of the door. At first glance, she could tell that the woman was elegant and wealthy; her outfit and jewelry made it obvious.The woman stood at the door, her brows furrowed, creating deep lines on her forehead. "Where is my grandson?" she asked again.Ivy stood there dumbfounded. Damian had never told her that his grandmother was coming over today; in fact, he hadn't even mentioned her or any of his family to her, except during his last paranoid episodes.Ivy's shock deepened as she took in the woman's imposing presence. The woman's elegant outfit and sparkling jewelry screamed wealth and sophistication."Where is my grandson?" the woman demanded, her brows furrowed in displeasure.Ivy's mind raced. Damian had never mentioned his grandmother, let alone her visiting. Did he know she was coming and decide not to inform her?"Go, go, go, good morning, ma'am," she stammered, trying to articulat

Ivy seethed with anger and humiliation as the doctor finished his examination. She couldn't believe the nerve of Madam Victoria, who seemed to think she had the right to treat her like a breeding animal.The doctor, seemingly oblivious to the tension, smiled and said, "Well, congratulations, Ivy, you're in good health. You're fit to carry a child."Madam Victoria's eyes lit up with excitement. "Excellent!" she exclaimed. "Then it's settled. You'll be carrying my grandson's child. But did you check her backbone well? I mean her waist also?""Yes, ma'am, I checked all that needed to be checked. I can assure you that she will carry your child well until delivery," the doctor replied.Madam Victoria smiled. "Good job, Doctor. Thank you for coming. Now you can go. Next, we will be needing new dresses for her."Ivy turned to her. "That won't be necessary; I have lots of dresses in my wardrobe," she said."Oh, you do, sweetheart?" Victo