The Billionaire’s Surrogate Wife

Today is Samuel and Ariana’s first day back to work after several weeks of suspension from the board of commissioners. As usual, before actually leaving, the two of them had breakfast first. Light talk. Discuss which deadline to work on today.

“I have done half of the progress report on the construction of the Pakuwon apartment tower. It is possible that it will be 100% finished this afternoon or evening. Later, before I send it and report it, please help me check it first. Can I do that or not?”

Samuel who was sipping milk from her glass nodded. It’s not a difficult matter for him to check his wife’s work in order to get maximum results. After all, they are required to cooperate with each other so that the results obtained are in accordance with the client’s expectations.

“That’s okay, honey. Every report you send, I’ll definitely check it first.”

“Okay. Let’s go to work first. It’s not good if the first day is already late.”

Samuel immediately got up. Together with Ariana towards the car. The two of them departed and as soon as they arrived at the Palma building, they were greeted by Ramda, Axton, and several division heads and main staff.

Walking after Samuel, Randa and Axton, Ariana smiled several times at the employees who passed them. When she was about to go to the elevator, Ariana accidentally met colleagues she knew so well. They seemed to gather as if they wanted to say hello to Samuel.

“Welcome Mr. Samuel, Ms. Ariana. It’s great to see you and yours back at Palma,” said a female staff member wearing a peach-colored shirt. Beside him, there were also several other men and women who bowed politely and wore a very respectful attitude.

“Thank you for the welcome,” Samuel said graciously.

In contrast to Ariana, the woman even gave a cynical smile. I don’t know what he was thinking until then he joined in responding.

“Thank you for the small talk. By the way, I have never forgotten when you insulted me, even called me all sorts of things.”

“Who has dared to insult and say things to my wife?” Samuel who heard Ariana’s words clearly turned her head. The man gave his wife a questioning glance. For this one thing, he did not know anything about it.

Ariana stared back. Raising one eyebrow high, then grinning, the woman answered Samuel’s question.

“A lot, honey. One of them even slandered me that I deliberately sold myself so I could get you. Not to mention not a few of them called me a materialistic secretary.”

Samuel immediately gave her a sharp look. Staring at the employees standing beside him one by one with an expression of distaste.

“Is that so? You accuse my wife of all kinds?”

The woman whose position was standing at the front immediately bowed. Nervous and afraid to face Samuel, who showed an unhappy expression on her face.

Ariana also showed the same attitude. He blatantly cast a scorching eye. His attitude is like someone who is deliberately inviting war. According to him, it was his own fault because when he was down yesterday, his co-workers even deliberately accused various things and even spread untrue gossip.

“Can those who have told me all kinds of things just get fired from Palma?”

Ariana threw the sentence out loud. At that moment, several employees who were there looked at each other with scared faces.

“I can. Now I can do it. So that tomorrow no one likes to spread slanderous news or call people arbitrarily.”

Several employees who had gathered earlier to warn Samuel, in that instant, the look on her face turned panicky and pale white. Because the other day he also called Ariana all kinds of things, their fate now in Palma is at stake.

“Sorry, sir,” said one of the male employees who stood in the middle. “I and my other friends apologize for our actions which were not commendable before. I personally regret the behavior that was done to Mrs. Ariana the other day. I beg you and Mrs. Ariana to give us the opportunity to change and do something even better.

Ariana smiled mockingly. To be honest, he likes to see people who have bullied him so they can’t move like they are now.

“How about it, honey? What do you want to do with the people who have hurt you?” asked Samuel deliberately to Ariana. It’s as if asking the wife for approval, do you need to forgive or continue to punish.

“Because I’m kind, just let it be this time,” Ariana replied with a smile. “But, if once again I hear that there are fellow employees who are deliberately spreading gossip, let alone slander about me and you in this office, just fire them all immediately.”

Samuel nodded. Reaching out, the man then invited Ariana to immediately enter the elevator booth which had been wide open a few minutes ago. Randa and Axton also followed. The four of them just left the employees who had previously received a stern warning from Samuel.

“If you look around, it looks like you are very satisfied to see the employees earlier whose faces turned pale after being given a warning.”

As soon as they reached Samuel’s room, Randa immediately sat herself down on the sofa. The man then reprimanded about the intentional behavior that Ariana had shown before.

“It really needs to be taught a lesson. You just don’t know that they are deliberately bullying and even all kinds of slander. If you don’t give a deterrent effect, tomorrow will be arbitrary. Maybe you behave like that with others too.”

“But if you tell Ariana to sell herself, that’s too much, Ran.” Samuel also spoke. He really doesn’t want his wife to be bullied by other people, let alone his own employees.

“Yes, I don’t mind if you want to teach me a lesson. After all, you are the boss here,” said the man.

Axton, who had been standing waiting, then approached Samuel. Handing over the files he had been carrying.

“Sir, these are all reports that you must examine and make a decision immediately. This afternoon, there is also a scheduled meeting with Aregon at Pacific Place.”

Samuel nodded, then accepted the black folder Ben gave her.

“I read it first and then sign it.” Samuel then lifted her face, looking at Randa. “If I go out this afternoon, you can handle Sedayu Group people who want to stop by Palma, right?”

Randi nodded. It’s not a difficult matter for him to handle guests or business partners who want to visit to make business offers.

“You can, Ken. I’m also on standby all day at the office, not going anywhere.”

After reading and dividing the tasks, everyone returned to their respective rooms to continue work. As soon as noon arrived, making sure her work was done, Ariana left the room to join Samuel who was outside the office.

Previously, the man had asked Ariana to come to one of the restaurants in Pacific Place. He invited Ariana to have lunch together at a restaurant that the two of them frequented.

Arriving at the destination, then slim order food first. He did this on purpose so that later when Samuel came, he could eat right away without waiting any longer.

Enjoying sitting alone waiting for the food he ordered to come, suddenly someone came over. Reprimanded, even immediately took a sitting position right in front of Ariana.

“Raphael,” Ariana said slightly surprised. In front of him, now sits a doctor who is a former lover in the past.

“What are you doing here?”

“Want a concert,” said Ariana casually.

“Hah?”

“Yes, I want to have lunch. I’m still waiting for vaccines at the restaurant.”

Raphael chuckled. He should have asked specific questions instead of making small talk,

“Yes, yes, I asked the wrong question. Then just alone?”

Ariana shook her head.

“No. I’m with you now.”

Raphael laughed again. He had always liked this trait from Ariana. The woman is very good at joking and also lightens the mood.

“Where are you going to come from?” This time it was Ariana who asked. It’s also boring if he continues to be the one being interrogated.

“From the hospital to meet a friend,” Raphael replied. “Then, by the way, how about your asthma? Do you still have relapses after I gave you the medicine yesterday?”

Ariana shook her head again. Finished treatment the other day with Raphael, his condition is indeed much better.

“So far there have been no relapses or just shortness of breath. I think I’m compatible with the medicine you prescribed.”

Raphael smiled broadly. Of course he felt proud because the medicine he had given provided more benefits for his ex-girlfriend.

“Thank God. But if you have more complaints, don’t hesitate to stop by the hospital. You can try other treatments too.”

Still chatting, Raphael’s cell phone rings. Talking for a while, after that the man got ready to leave.

“I guess I’ll say goodbye first. The friend I want to meet has arrived. Can we meet again sometime? Saturday night or whatever you can,” said the man.

“Can not!”

From behind, there was the figure of Samuel who suddenly appeared and then shouted. Stepped forward, then took a standing position right next to Ariana.

Raphael, who was initially surprised by Samuel’s arrival, reflexively got up. Nod. Having such a polite attitude. Maybe feel bad for the previous attitude.

“Sir —”

“Doctor, what do you want to do with my wife to meet all kinds of things?” exclaimed Samuel in disapproval.

Raphael gasped. He had an obvious surprised expression after hearing Samuel’s scolding.

“W-what? Wife?”

“Yes. As long as the doctor knows, Ariana is my wife,” said Samuel.

Yes, it’s possible that Raphael thinks Samuel is just a close friend of Ariana or just a lover. Because during the examination at the hospital the other day, Samuel also didn’t introduce herself any further.

“So you’re married?” Raphael asked Ariana. It was as if he couldn’t believe what he had just heard from Samuel.

“Yes, this is my husband,” Ariana replied casually. It seemed that the woman had never bothered about this matter.

“Doctor hear yourself, right?” Samuel spoke again. His gaze was still sharp from the first time the man came to the restaurant. “Yes, maybe at first the doctor didn’t know. But, after knowing Ariana’s status, I hope the doctor will be more careful.”

Raphael felt uncomfortable himself. His confident face that he showed now turned into a grimace.

“Sorry, I really didn’t know that Ariana was married. Once again, I’m sorry.”

“It’s ok,” Samuel said.

“Then I’ll excuse myself.”

Samuel didn’t answer. After Raphael left, he immediately pulled a chair and then looked at Ariana with disgust.

“I’m so glad you made me jealous.”

Instead of feeling guilty, Ariana laughed. The woman even carelessly pinched Samuel’s cheeks in exasperation.

“Jeez, honey. That’s about it. I’m fine.”

“But you still don’t buy it.”

“Then, now do you want to have lunch or do you want to get angry? You’re still sullen like that, I’d better just go home!”

Hearing Ariana’s threat, Samuel’s guts immediately shrank. It wasn’t that he was angry or annoyed, now it was Ariana who was scolding him back. Indeed, everywhere men always give in and even be considered wrong.

As a result, Samuel finally complied. Changed warm attitude. A moment later, he enjoyed lunch with Ariana in a calm atmosphere, even though he still harbored feelings of jealousy.