PREGNANT BUT REJECTED AS A BILLIONAIRE WIFE

“Luc, I’ll ask again. Are you seriously considering resigning from Quantum Tech? It’s not easy to get your previous position. Even though you’re Mr. Andreas’s son, you still have to put in the effort to achieve everything.”

In the dining room, while enjoying breakfast together, Deasy reconfirmed the decision Lucas had already made. She asked again, simply because she was worried that her boyfriend might later regret giving up his job and all the facilities that had been closely attached to him for so long.

Deasy was aware that Lucas’s current position was not easy at all. He was faced with two important choices that would both impact his future.

If he chose his family, Lucas would have to accept losing Deasy and their future child. But if he chose Deasy, he would undoubtedly lose his family and all the privileges that came with it.

Neither Deasy nor Lucas wanted this situation. If only Andreas would give his blessing, everything would go smoothly and be fine.

“Why the uncertainty? We discussed it last night, Darling,” Lucas said as he fed Deasy.

“So, are you sure now that you’re choosing to live with me? You won’t change your mind or back out?”

Lucas nodded and then smiled.

“I know we’re not the same age. But can I spend my whole life with you?”

Deasy blushed. She was taken aback by how easily he flattered her, and her cheeks turned red.

“Lucas, oh my. Seriously, you’re such a smooth talker.”

“People call it smooth when you’re serious,” Lucas protested as he offered a drink to Deasy. “Besides, I’m confident, very confident, that I’m choosing you. I’ve followed all of Papa’s wishes from childhood to adulthood. It’s time for me to stand on my own and do whatever I want.”

“But honestly, life out there without privileges is tough and rough. If you’re not mentally strong, you could easily get sidelined.”

Lucas appeared nonchalant. He was completely unaffected by what Deasy had just said.

Having grown accustomed to earning everything through hard work first, Lucas had become a tough man who wasn’t easily shaken.

“Life is tough, Darling. If you want it easy, just go with the flow.”

“Ugh, that’s so cliché! Seriously, Luc.”

“Well, you’re overthinking it way too much. Even a tramp like me isn’t bothered. I’ve already said I’m ready, inside and out, but you still have doubts.”

Deasy smiled. Seeing Lucas so confident, she felt a little relieved.

“I’ll always be by your side. We’ll go through everything together, okay?” Deasy then took Lucas’s hand and gently caressed his cheeks while saying softly, “Don’t worry, with me, you won’t end up homeless or suddenly become a beggar or poor.”

“It’s okay if I become a pauper in love. But, it’s your love.”

“See, you’re starting again,” Deasy smiled, her face blushing again.

“How many spoons of sugar do you use when you smile? So sweet.”

“Lucas!”

“Why are you blushing? I’m just giving you a compliment.”

“Because you’re going overboard.”

“Who’s going overboard, Deasy Venbella Darling? I’m just being honest. No matter what, I love you a lot.”

“Aw.”

“But, by the way,” Lucas continued. “If I love you, do you love me too?”

Deasy laughed, especially seeing Lucas’s playful wink.

“Fish in a tank. Yes, I love you too without any lies.”

They both laughed, and Lucas even gave Deasy a tight hug.

“Keep the sweet talk coming. I’m filled with your compliments this morning, Luc.”

“It’s okay. I’m only sweet-talking you.”

“Yes, but don’t overdo it. I might end up being overly emotional, and my heart will crumble like a wafer.”

Laughter filled Lucas’s lips once again. For some reason, he felt extremely happy interacting with his girlfriend this morning.

“Well, let’s get ready for work. I need to stop by the office for a bit to tidy up,” Lucas said, inviting Deasy to get up from her seat.

“Will you be at the office until evening?”

Lucas shook his head. Even though he hadn’t officially resigned from his position and hadn’t openly announced his decision to the board of directors at the office, he had no interest in spending too much time there. Lucas intentionally avoided the possibility of running into his father, who occasionally conducted surprise visits to some of his companies.

He knew Andreas Morales’s habits well. If they were to meet again, yesterday’s conversation would be brought up repeatedly until he got bored. Lucas had engaged in arguments with his father more than once.

“No, I’ll only be there until lunchtime. Just picking up a few important documents that I need.”

“So, what will you do after that?”

“I’ll just head back to your apartment. I’ll wait there until it’s time to go home from the office.”

“Aren’t you bored being alone at the apartment? Why not stay at the office?”

Lucas shook his head repeatedly.

“No, honey. I prefer going home. It’s fine. Afterward, I’ll finish up some work here with Felix. That way, once I leave Quantum Tech, I won’t have any work-related responsibilities dragging me back and forth.”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“Alright. You do whatever makes you comfortable.”

“Oh, I almost forgot…” Lucas said again. “Tonight, we have a doctor’s appointment for your pregnancy checkup, right?”

Deasy nodded. Fortunately, Lucas always remembered when it was time for her to visit the doctor.

In any case, from the beginning, it was Lucas who seemed excited about anything related to Deasy’s pregnancy. From medicine to vitamins, healthy food, and everything else, Lucas was the one focused on preparing it all.

“Yes, I have a pregnancy checkup scheduled for tonight. But, is it okay if you pick me up at the usual coffee shop this afternoon? I want to meet Veronica for a while.”

Lucas agreed with a nod.

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“Alright. No problem. When it’s time to pick you up, I’ll come directly to the usual coffee shop.”

Lucas and Deasy both headed to the office together. Upon arrival, they chose to go their separate ways. Deasy headed to the meeting room to join her work team, while Lucas went straight to his office.

However, as soon as he opened the door, he was surprised to find Devina sitting neatly on the office’s sofa.

“Why are you hanging out in my office so early in the morning?” Lucas asked.

Devina turned her head when Lucas addressed her. She smiled and waited for him to sit down first.

“I want to talk about our wedding plans.”

Lucas nodded and replied, “What about it? Did you talk to my father about canceling the wedding?”

Devina didn’t answer immediately. Instead, she stared at Lucas for a moment, perhaps carefully choosing her words before speaking.

“It seems like we can’t cancel this wedding, Luc.”

Lucas was startled. This wasn’t what he had in mind.

“What do you mean?”

“I-I already talked to your father. And-”

“He doesn’t agree?”

Devina nodded repeatedly.

“Your father is still adamant about not canceling the wedding. He even suggested that we get married next month.”

“Insane!”

Lucas exclaimed. He had openly rejected the idea and stated that he wanted to marry Deasy soon. So why was his father still insisting on something he clearly rejected?

“No, Devina. I can’t. No matter what, I won’t marry you. I’ve even decided to resign and leave the Morales group if my father keeps pushing.”

“Don’t, Luc,” Devina pleaded. “Instead of resigning and all that, why don’t you just agree with your father’s request?”

“Are you crazy? You know my girlfriend is pregnant right now. How could I leave her by choosing to marry you? Even if she weren’t pregnant, I had no interest in marrying you from the start, Devina.”

“That’s not… that’s not what I meant,” Devina said, shaking her head. “You can pretend to marry me. But, at the same time, you can still marry your girlfriend as you originally planned.”

Lucas was taken aback. He really didn’t understand what Devina had just suggested.

“What do you mean?”

“Well, if you want to play it safe, just go along with your father’s request to marry me. Don’t worry; we won’t actually get married. It’s just for show. Then, six months later, we can get a divorce. It’s easy to find a reason for it. While you’re married to me, you can still marry your girlfriend without Andreas knowing. Once we separate, you and your girlfriend can go public. This suggestion is better than resigning or giving up all your privileges.”

Lucas seemed to be considering the crazy idea Devina had just presented. He was weighing whether to follow what she had suggested.

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