THE BADASS BILLIONAIRE'S SURROGATE

When Valdez asked Evangeline Swiss to be their surrogate, they had no idea they were related in a whole twisted plot. Their families were tangled in a way that was dangerous but unknown to them. Their coming together wasn't meant to be. The instant their relationship became public; series of events began to unfold that threatened not just their relationship but their very existence. For billionaire Jason Valdez, getting a surrogate was the last thing he wanted. Heck, he was losing his wife. Who cares about raising a child? But he had a dying wish to keep. His wife; Ellen needed him to be happy and, on her dying bed, pushed the Swiss lady to her. Judging by their first meeting, he had nothing nice to say about Evangeline Swiss, blond, savvy and a curvy woman who wears her heart on her face. Evangeline Swiss, a smart business tycoon, ended a successful business meeting with shocking news. The Internet was splattered with naked pictures of her best friend and her boyfriend. It was a bitter pill she was forced to swallow. So, when told about a surrogacy proposal, she found the idea interesting. So, for fun, she chose to be one. What she didn't expect was falling in love with the hooded blue-eyed father of her baby. And just when she was settling into the rhythm of their romance, the storm rises. She wonders if their coming together was not even manipulated from the beginning. And how was she to face this history their families shared despite the odds? Would these two souls find peace amidst the raging wars all around them? And can they make their relationship work despite shocking revelations that threaten to force them apart?

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CHAPTER 17

That night, Evan got home exhausted. After bidding her sister and her family farewell, she had gotten a flight back immediately to Los Angeles to attend an important meeting. The meeting had lasted all night. Early the following day, desperately craving a massage, she reached out to Zoe and got them a spot at the Spa. Zoe soon joined her, but to her dismay, she brought Mary with her.

"Hey, look what the cat dragged in." Evan said, not bothering to hide her annoyance. She turned to Zoe, "I needed this. Why did you bring her?"

"This has gone on long enough. It would help if you guys settled already." Zoe scolded them both, looking at them pointedly.

Evan smirked, "Is that what she told you? Because if it is, that's a lie. She has some vendetta, and she isn't done yet."

"No. She isn't." Zoe defended, "Mary?"

"She has a point there, Zoe. I don't think we can settle this. She doesn't want Logan anymore. Why can't I have him?" She threw the words at them, uncaring.

"Because it's the girls' code. Everyone knows that. You don't date, sleep with or befriend your friend's ex."

"Then, she did all that, not me. Logan was my friend before she stole him."

"Please, stop making things up. You introduced us to."

"And you stole him."

"Mary!" Zoe yelled angrily. "Have some shame and let's settle this and move on. Please, you both." She pleaded with both friends who were standing so close and venting off alarmingly. She stood between them, turning left and right to catch their faces.

"Have some shame? I didn't even sleep with the guy. So what did I do wrong? And what about you... The perfect little friend who knew all along yet feigned ignorance. At least, I didn't hide mine." Mary said.

Evangeline stepped back, "What is she talking about?" She tapped Zoe, who had her back to her, then turned her friend to face her. Mary left without a backward glance. What she intended to do had to be out in motion.

"It's something that happened a while back."

"I'm all ears then." She sat down, as did her friend. "So?"

"That day, I went to the club. The one we started frequenting around Maroon. Logan was there, and so was Mary. She was sitting on his laps and groping him. To him, it meant nothing as they were friends and all. I'm not sure he even realized what she was doing."

"Where was I?" Evan asked.

"Away. I'm not sure where. Either you had a business deal, or you were in Miami with Adriana."

Her answer made Evan think more about her work ethics. It seemed she had been too focused on that not to see what was going on around her. She tried recalling how her sister had painted it, shutting out the world while making money?

"Okay, and?" She urged her friend to continue the event that unfolded.

"I was so angry I called her out." She shifted uncomfortably. "I told her to back down. That it was obvious what she was trying to do with Logan. I called her a slut who wanted to bed her friend's man." She sighed, "She was so angry she blurted out that you stole him from her and that..."

"What?"

"She loves him."

Evangeline sat up straight, "Wow, okay, Zoe. That's something. But why didn't you tell me?"

"I knew you love him. Hearing her say that, it was just wrong. I thought we shouldn't tell you. So, I warned her seriously to drop the idea and let Logan go. She agreed that the man was totally into you and didn't look her way at all. So, I assumed that ended it. That was why I called her out the day we were at the spa."

"Oh." Evan said, remembering that particular incident. "So it happened before that day."

"Yes. If I had told you.... we could have avoided this drama."

"You think? Nah. This would have happened either way. Mary wasn't ready to back down."

Zoe hugged her friend so tight she started to cough. When she was released, Evan asked, "What was that for?"

"For being so cool about all this." Her friend said, cheering her on. "Your phone." she said suddenly as the phone vibrated against her thigh. "Jason Valdez?"

"Yes." Evan mouthed before moving away to take the call. "Hey." She said into the phone.

Zoe watched from the corner as her friend told him about the old cottage and the house hunting that didn't go well.

"I might have to stay with Adriana for the time. It's just three months anyway. She's going to over-pamper me."

Jason grinned on the other end, "What if I have a better solution?" He asked, "I live here too. And I've got a massive building."

"This is okay for me. Trust me." She told him. He asked how she was and then ended the call soon as she said she was okay.

"So, this is still on?" Zoe asked as soon as she ended the call. Evan smiled and nodded. "And you're staying with Adriana." She commented, "Why?"

"Oh, just for the first trimester." she said.

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After five years of unwavering devotion, Chloe is heartlessly discarded by her billionaire husband, Eric, who chooses his former flame over their marriage. Left with nothing but a shattered heart, she decides to reclaim her life and hidden identity. As she transforms into a powerful force in the business world, Eric begins to regret his choices. Now, Chloe must navigate her newfound independence while deciding if revenge or a fresh start is her true path.

Billionaire Modern Romance

8.5

After My Betrayed Wife Found Love Again

8.5

After three years of marriage, Olivia discovers her husband, Michael, has been leading a double life with another woman. Devastated by his cold betrayal and the realization that their union was a lie, she finally walks away to reclaim her worth. As she rebuilds her life, a powerful billionaire enters the picture, offering the genuine devotion she deserves. Now, Michael must watch as the woman he discarded finds true love with a better man.

Billionaire Modern Romance

7.7

Contract Wife For Six Months

7.7

In the world of wealth and luxury, Henry Royals stands as a young billionaire who earns his fortune through hard work and determination, refusing to rely on his family's wealth. At just 25 years old, he is hailed as the richest billionaire in Georgia. However, his single lifestyle becomes a constant source of annoyance for his mother, who is determined to see him settle down. In an attempt to appease his mother and escape her nagging, Henry finds himself crossing paths with Dera Harold, a waitress at a popular bar he always visited of which he wants to clear his mind. Faced with mounting pressure from his mother, Henry proposes a contracted marriage to Dera offering her a substantial sum of money in return. Initially hesitant, Dera eventually agrees to the arrangement when she finds herself in desperate need of funds to pay for her mother's surgery. While her parents reside in Italy, Dera has come to Georgia to make a living for herself. As the two embark on their contracted marriage, they find themselves bound by numerous rules and expectations. The journey is not without its challenges, but over time, Dera begins to adapt and adjust to her new life. The question remains: will Henry and Dera be able to adhere to the rules of their marriage for six months?

Billionaire Modern Romance

7.6

Justice Served By My True Love

7.6

For seven years, I was the secret wife of tech billionaire Ethan Richardson, the ghostwriter of his success. I sacrificed everything for him, only to be discarded for my own protégée after he forced me through five abortions. I rebuilt my life from the ashes, finally finding peace. But at our ten-year reunion, Ethan reappeared. He saw my five-year-old daughter, Mia, and a terrifying obsession ignited in his eyes, convinced she was the child I had hidden from him. His madness escalated until he kidnapped her, luring me to an abandoned warehouse with a chilling threat. "Come alone if you want to see our daughter again." How could this man, who left me to miscarry our last child alone in a hospital, now dare to call himself a father? He offered me a twisted deal: our 'family' back together, in exchange for my daughter's life. But he made one fatal mistake. He never bothered to find out who my new husband was.

Billionaire Modern Romance

9.5

Chosen by the Living Reaper: But I Was the Succubus He Couldn't Resist

9.5

As a highborn succubus, I somehow managed to starve myself to death-thanks to my obsessive cleanliness and ridiculously picky appetite. When I opened my eyes again, I had transmigrated into Vivian Hartwell-the long-lost "real" daughter with a tragically cursed fate. I had barely been taken back into the Hartwell family before they forced me to attend a so-called "death matchmaking" event in Kingsford-on behalf of Natalie Hartwell, the fake heiress-to meet Damian Blackwood, the infamous "living reaper." Rumor had it Damian was brutal and bloodthirsty-every woman who'd ever been involved with him either ended up dead or driven insane. At the event, over a hundred socialites were trembling on their knees, silently praying they wouldn't be the one chosen. Just as Damian let out a cold smirk and reached to pick his unlucky victim, I took a deep breath from the back of the crowd. The scent emanating from him was a rare, potent masculine essence-something encountered perhaps once in ten millennia. For a painfully picky succubus like me, this was nothing short of salvation. I kicked aside the girl blocking my way, my eyes practically glowing as I threw both hands up. "Pick me! Hurry, pick me!"

Billionaire Fantasy Modern

9.2

Married in 14 Days

9.2

After his father passes away, Darnell becomes the new heir to King Hotels. But his grandfather-who owns shares of the hotels-wants Darnell to marry to earn his (Grandfather's) shares before his death. After her father's death, Sasha and her family are left to deal with the burden he leaves behind-a huge debt owed to loan sharks. Darnell approaches Sasha with a two-month marriage contract for five million dollars-enough to pay off her father's debt and be free from her traditional mother. She accepts. Things are complicated when grandfather doesn't die after two months, and Sasha is being extorted by loan sharks. She and Darnell must stay married for their benefit, despite their lack of affection for each other. Eventually, they fall in love. But drama unfolds when family secrets are exposed, old lovers resurface, and unknown families appear. Darnell and Sasha must decide if their love is worth it all.

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