PREGNANT BUT REJECTED AS A BILLIONAIRE WIFE

This morning, at Deasy’s request, Lucas drove her to the office using Deasy’s personal car. This was done so that people wouldn’t become suspicious or start questioning if they saw Deasy being driven in the Yaris, which Lucas usually uses.

After ensuring that Deasy entered the building, Lucas immediately turned the steering wheel. Approaching a car that had been waiting in a secluded area not far from the office complex.

“Mr. Lucas,” Felix called out while tapping the car window that Lucas was driving. He observed the surroundings, then signaled for Lucas to get out of the car.

“Have you prepared all my belongings in the car?”

Felix nodded. Fortunately, he was used to moving quickly. So, as soon as Lucas gave the order, he immediately carried out what had been assigned.

“Yes, sir. Everything is ready without exception. And I think, Mr. Lucas should hurry. In thirty minutes, Union Group representatives will be coming to visit. They want to discuss the collaboration for the construction of the mall in the Johor Baru area.”

Lucas nodded. He remembered this schedule. That’s why, as soon as he got out of Deasy’s car, he rushed to his red Ferrari that Felix had brought. Meanwhile, his assistant was tasked with parking Deasy’s car in a safer place for the time being.

Making sure no one was watching, Lucas sped towards the Quantum Tech building. Upon arrival, he immediately prepared for the meeting. Discussing business for three hours. Until it ended with an agreement.

With a smile on his face, Lucas walked to his office. While Felix followed. Following the man until he entered the room.

“Mr. Lucas, is it true that Mr. Lucas will be staying at Ms. Deasy’s house?”

Lucas, who had just sat down, nodded. There was no doubt visible on his handsome face.

“Do I look like I’m joking?”

“Not at all, sir,” Felix replied uneasily. He was afraid that his previous statement might have offended Lucas. “I’m just worried that if Mr. Lucas stays under the same roof as Ms. Deasy, Mr. Lucas’s disguise could be exposed.”

This time Lucas smiled. The man’s demeanor still appeared so relaxed.

“I’ll be careful. Besides, I didn’t choose to live together without a reason.”

Felix was astonished; he couldn’t quite grasp the purpose and intention behind Lucas’s decision, which was clearly so risky and posed a threat to his own position.

“What do you mean, Sir?”

“You said I should investigate Ms. Deasy more thoroughly, right? Well, who knows, by living together, I might be able to dig up important information about Daniel or maybe even more than that.”

“But what if you end up truly falling in love with Ms. Deasy by constantly living together, what then?”

Lucas chuckled and then his face turned serious.

“It’s not a problem. I’m not bothered by matters of love, Felix.”

“And are you sure you want to marry Ms. Deasy? What about Ms. Devina, Mr. Lucas?”

Lucas stared intently at his assistant. There was no hint of him being troubled, anxious, or anything of the sort.

“We’ve already discussed this matter, haven’t we? With or without Ms. Deasy, I’ve always had a plan to cancel the wedding from the start.”

“I know about that, Mr. Lucas.”

Lucas sighed. Shortly after, he leaned forward with his arms folded on his chest.

“When I think about it, it’s better for me to marry Ms. Deasy, who I’ve clearly slept with twice and who is now carrying my child, rather than marrying Devina, whom both of us don’t want to marry and have no love for each other. Besides, She is beautiful, Felix. I admit that. It’s understandable that she has high standards for a future partner.”

“Well, that’s the problem, Sir.”

“I know,” Lucas replied so calmly, as if everything he was doing had been carefully calculated. “I’ve predicted it all. Just as you suggested, and precisely because I know what kind of partner Deasy expects, I’m even more challenged to win her over using the face and personality of Lucas Orion. I’m confident that in the near future, I’ll conquer Deasy.”

“But, Sir…” Felix interrupted again, as if there were endless questions in his mind. “Once again, Mr. Lucas, are you sure and ready for genuine love with Ms. Deasy?”

Lucas smiled. At the end of the conversation, he nodded with full confidence.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

“I’m also on the way to learning to genuinely love her.”

***

“For God’s sake, I apologize. I didn’t know you needed my help last night.”

Deasy and Veronicawere currently at a coffee shop. As usual, after work, they decided to meet and chat.

Deasy, of course, recounted the misfortune and tragedy that had befallen her last night. Because of this, Veronicabecame worried and felt guilty for not answering her friend’s phone call last night.

“Let it go. I’m perfectly fine.”

“But, by the way, who eventually helped you?”

“Lucas… Lucas Orion,” Deasy replied casually while sipping on the apple juice she had ordered.

“Lucas? Seriously?”

“Yes,” Deasy nodded repeatedly. “Your ears didn’t deceive you. Since no one else could help, I had to call Lucas for assistance.”

“But didn’t you say he had been missing for several days?”

Deasy shrugged. She had also thought that if Lucas had remained absent yesterday and had not answered her calls, she might not be alive now.

“That’s right. But luckily, when I called him, he immediately responded and helped me. He’s the one who took me to the health center to make sure I was okay.”

Veronicasighed with relief. However, she was thankful that Deasy received assistance and ultimately came out unscathed.

“Thank goodness. The important thing is that you’re okay. It means you owe him your life, right?”

“Well, because of this incident, he made a decision on his own, Ve.”

Veronica’s brow furrowed reflexively. What other decision did Deasy mean this time?

“Huh? What decision?”

“Because of what happened last night, Lucas made the decision to stay in my apartment for the next nine months. He said he’s afraid that an incident like last night might happen again, and no one would see or help me. He also said he’s worried about my well-being. Isn’t that excessive?”

Veronicashook her head. Leaning on both her elbows, she propped up her chin while looking at Deasy’s face.

“Not excessive at all, Deasy. That’s so sweet. Imagine, he’s genuinely concerned about you. Oh my, Lucas is really sweet, isn’t he? From the moment we met, I liked how tenderly he treats you.”

“Stop it,” Deasy grumbled.

“I’m being honest. The other day, when he brought food to your apartment and tried to take care of you, he was so gentle, Des. Darwin doesn’t do anything like that for me.”

“Darwin is just not the romantic type as a husband. He married me out of necessity, Ve.”

“Damn! But seriously, try to open your heart a little,” Veronicacontinued. “Compared to your exes, he’s the only one who seems so appreciative, caring, and loving.”

“Well, maybe it’s because he has a child on the way.”

“No, Des,” Veronicashook her head repeatedly. “I think Lucas is just naturally gentle and loving. You should be grateful to have a partner who cares so much.”

Deasy was taken aback. Did she hear correctly just now? Veronicamight be talking about her partner.

“What? What did you say just now? Partner?”

“Well, yeah,” Veronicanodded. “I predict that you’ll be all ‘Lucas, Lucas’ soon. Most likely, you’ll be sending out wedding invitations in the near future.”

“Don’t dream.”

“Who’s dreaming? I’m wide awake.”

Deasy didn’t bother responding to Veronica’s words. At the same time, the person they had been talking about just called, so Deasy quickly answered the call.

“Yes, Luc?”

“Are you still with Mrs. Veronica?”

“Yes, I’m still at the coffee shop.”

“Is it okay if I pick you up now?”

“Sure.”

“Alright, I’ll be there in five minutes.”

True to his word, five minutes later, Lucas arrived at the coffee shop where Deasy and Veronicawere meeting. Without much ado, Deasy said her goodbyes and got into the car to head back to the apartment.

Nothing special happened. Everything went as usual. Until the evening came, before going to sleep, Lucas, as usual, performed his nightly ritual. He sat on the edge of the bed while massaging Deasy’s feet one by one.

“You don’t need to massage my feet like this every night, Luc.”

Lucas smiled. As he applied olive oil to Deasy’s feet, he replied casually.

“It’s okay. I don’t mind. Besides, we made this promise. It’s a matter of principle not to break our promises. You might get angry and nag like you did when I disappeared last time.”

Deasy smiled instead. Apparently, Lucas remembered how upset she had been when he had disappeared for a while some time ago.

“I’ve forgiven you. So, there’s no need to discuss it again. But anyway, no matter what, thank you for everything you’ve done for me.”

Lucas nodded repeatedly.

“No need to thank me. I admit, my looks aren’t as impressive as an actor’s. But remember, my attention to you will never fade.”

“Oh, flattery.”

“Well, okay then. Let’s go to sleep. It’s already 10 PM.”

“Tomorrow is a holiday, Luc. It’s okay if we sleep in.”

“Don’t sleep in too late. Tomorrow, I plan to take you out for a movie and dinner.”

What?

Deasy was taken aback.

After deciding to live together so casually yesterday, now Lucas was inviting her to watch a movie and dine out without any hesitation.

Is this a date?

“For what occasion? You’re pretty confident to invite me to watch a movie and eat out.”

Lucas chuckled softly. And for whatever reason, Deasy admitted that if you looked closely, that smile on his face could really melt someone’s heart.

“Why shouldn’t I be confident? Besides, once in a while, it’s not a problem, is it? So we don’t get bored staying at home. But if you’re embarrassed to go out with me, I understand.”

Hearing Lucas’s lowered tone, Deasy somehow felt uneasy. Normally, she wouldn’t care at all about what he wanted.

“Well, not like that, Luc. If it’s just watching a movie and eating out, it’s fine. It’s allowed.”

“So, you agree?”

Deasy nodded once again.

“Well… it’s okay once in a while. It’s free, right?”

Lucas smiled broadly. He guided Deasy to lie down. He pulled up the blanket and covered her entire body so she wouldn’t get cold later.

“Alright, good night. You don’t have to dream about me tonight. Just getting a good night’s sleep is more than enough. Good night, Queen. See you tomorrow.”