All Chapters of The Surrogate-in-law: The Billionaire CEO's Deception : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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A favor

Knox, Earlier in the morning A sharp voice broke through the darkness, pulling me from the depths of unconsciousness. "He woke up! Sir! Can you see me?" My eyelids felt heavy, as if weighed down by lead, but I forced them open. A bright light stung my retinas, making me squint. A sharp pain radiated through my head, chest, and arms, making me wince. My body felt like it had been shattered and pieced together haphazardly. Every breath burned. Yet, the moment my mind cleared, a different kind of pain took over. In the endless nightmare I had been trapped in, I had seen Violet instead of Sarah in the accident. The horror of it had been too real, too gut-wrenching. But now that I was awake, reality hit me like a freight train. I gasped, my voice raw and frantic. "How is Sarah?" The nurse, who had been checking my vitals, hesitated before calling for the doctor. That hesitation made my pulse spike. Something was wrong. Before I could demand an answer, the door burst open.
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Infertile

Violet, A chill crawled from my toes to the roots of my hair, spreading an unfamiliar unease through my body. It felt as if my world was slowly crumbling beneath me. "What made you think I would agree to this absurd request, Knox?" My voice came out cold, but my fingers trembled slightly. "Did you even consider my responsibilities as CEO? And on top of that—considering the fact that we both decided to stay child-free!" His face crumpled with shame, his lips parting as if to defend himself. But before he could, he exhaled heavily and avoided my gaze. "I know," he admitted. "Then why?" I pressed, my heart pounding painfully in my chest. Knox hesitated before finally speaking, his voice filled with an emotion I couldn't quite place. "When I met Sarah… I realized I was fine with having a child with her. She was the first woman who gave me the strength to want a family." His words were like a knife twisting deep inside my chest. So, I had been the fool all along. The day he told
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I was selfish

Knox, Three days later "Knox! My Sarah has always been a bit insecure about her relationship. I know you don’t have any romantic involvement with Violet, but I still hope you will keep your promise!" Mrs. Smith's words left me speechless and flabbergasted. The reason I hadn’t met Violet wasn’t because of anything else but time. Handling five different projects, going on blind dates, and adjusting to this new life—completely different from the one I had built with Violet—had kept me occupied. Still, unlike before, after deciding to take slow steps toward this new chapter, I had unconsciously distanced myself from Violet. And yet, people kept seeing our friendship as something more. It had always bothered me. "Violet is my best friend. I can’t imagine seeing her as my wife. Everything I’m doing is for Sarah. I know our marriage is arranged, but I don’t like breaking promises." But the moment Violet walked in, followed by Sam, my words felt bitter. 'I don’t like breaking promis
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A thank and a hug

Violet, I wonder how it feels when someone has their love reciprocated. After the initial suggestion of surrogacy, I thought I would ask for time to think about it. However, I completely forgot that my family had little respect for my decisions. Somehow, they knew Knox was my weakness. Although I hated to admit it, they were right. Maybe after seeing him in that condition, I couldn't say no. Or maybe… I wanted to be connected to him in some way, whether through a child or a fake relationship. Maybe he never saw me as a woman. Maybe he started prioritizing his life partner over me. But I was the one who initiated love for him. I loved him in secret, and I would choose him. It wasn’t about him loving me back. It was about making myself happy with my own love for him. "Violet!" My mother knocked on the door as I rested in my bedroom. I sat up, facing her with an indifferent expression. My relationship with my family wasn’t worth mentioning. It had been strained for the past sev
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