The Billionaire’s Surrogate Wife

Axton could see Samuel’s sour expression since this morning. Believing that something might be wrong with his boss, he ventured up the courage to ask. Who knows, he can help solve the problem Samuel is currently facing.

After all, Axton couldn’t let Samuel continue to be so grumpy like now. Later this interfered with the man’s performance in completing work.

“What’s wrong, sir? I’ve noticed earlier that Mr Samuel seems to be confused.”

Samuel turned. Taking several deep breaths, the man tried to answer Axton’s questions with uncertain feelings. What he was thinking at this time did make him a little disturbed. Ah no. Not a little, but very, very disturbing.

“You just read this proposal yourself,” Samuel said, handing Axton a file folder. Ask the assistant to read what is written there instead of explaining.

After a few minutes of reading and trying to understand what was inside, Ben immediately smiled. A happy twinkle was evident on the man’s face.

“Proposal for cooperation with Pakuwon Group? Isn’t this good news, sir? This is our company’s goal.”

Samuel nodded. Indeed, he has always wanted to have a mega tender with the famous Pakuwon Group. Everyone also knows that William is part of the nine dragons driving the economy in Indonesia.

If Samuel joins, she might one day enter the ranks of the most successful and richest business people like William Hadipraja.

“That’s right. Of course, this would be good news if only Mr William didn’t use all kinds of frills and requirements.”

Axton’s forehead immediately wrinkled deeply. Of course, he needed to find out where his boss was talking. After all, what kind of conditions did Samuel mean in her words just now?

“What do you mean?”

“Here,” Samuel waved. Ask Axton to sit in front of him immediately. “I have to explain so you understand.”

Axton nodded. Without thinking much, he pulled a chair and sat right before Samuel. A moment later, an unnoticeable aura was felt. As if there was something bad that his boss wanted to say.

“So how is it, sir?”

“Well…” Samuel started the story. “Our company is pursuing tenders so we can work with the Pakuwon Group again. And yesterday, Mrs Arabella came with Mr William, delivering the news that they wanted to work with Palma Palace. This should be happy news, right?”

Axton immediately nodded.

“Happy news, sir. We can certainly get high profits if we cooperate with the kings of Super Malls like Pakuwon. Then, what’s the problem?”

It was obvious Samuel sighed again. After exhaling slowly, the man leaned forward slightly, then spoke in a half-whisper.

“Pak William gives us benefits by giving land for development free of charge. But on one condition.”

“What is it, sir?”

“Ariana has to be the advisor and the head of planning and marketing for this tender.”

“In that case, just accept it, sir. Is it difficult to ask Ariana to accept this offer?”

Samuel shook his head. Telling at length, Ben needed to get the point of what he conveyed.

“The problem is that Ariana submitted her resignation a few days ago. She even warned that she would not want to work together again like before. Moreover, I have often been angry with her all this time.”

“Ariana stopped? How come I don’t know this story?” From the tone of his voice, Ben was really surprised to hear the news that Samuel had delivered. “Father fired?”

“I Hate This Situation so much!” Samuel protested. “Yes, although before that, I wanted to fire her; Ariana was the one who resigned first.”

“However, if you let Ariana just stop, Palma could lose. The tender that Pakuwon is offering this time is profitable. Are you sure you don’t want to accept it? This big opportunity won’t come twice, sir.”

Axton kept persuading. He knows that the project that Pakuwon offers will greatly impact Palma. It would be a shame if his boss missed out, let alone rejected such a great opportunity.

“If I accept it, I must deal with Ariana again, Axton. I have to chase after Mama to get married again. Mr William even asked Ariana and me to be the icon models of the apartment and mall that will be built this time because they want to grab market share from a couple of young executives.”

“Everything can be arranged, sir,” said Ben casually. “Why didn’t Mr Samuel just marry Ariana as Mrs Arabella and Mr Alfonso requested?” he joked casually.

“Don’t be crazy! Don’t you know I already have a Valerie?” Samuel protested disapprovingly.

“But Ms Valerie cannot be certain when she will return to Indonesia. Besides, Mr Samuel doesn’t have to marry Ariana to get this big project.”

Samuel’s eyebrows knit together. He was stunned by what Axton had just said.

“What do you mean?”

“Married with benefits, sir. Married to get one advantage. Mr Samuel is married legally and legally religiously. But in this marriage, both parties must agree on a certain contract.”

Samuel let out a long sigh. It’s really lazy to have to go back to dealing with Ariana. The secretary needs to be smarter. Because she is so smart, she likes to improvise without discussing it first.

“I’m not sure if Ariana agrees. You heard that she didn’t want to be involved in this matter the other day anymore. Even when she resigned, she made sure of that again.”

Axton smiled lightly. Assuming Ariana is not a big problem for him to persuade in the future to accept this job.

“As for Ariana, let me take care of it. Now, back to Mr Samuel himself. Do you want to take this tender or not? If you are still unsure, think about it carefully.”

As Axton left the room, Samuel went into deep thought again. Just keep considering whether carrying out all the suggestions Axton conveyed is necessary. When you think about it, it’s also a shame not to take the big offer right before you.

However, Samuel is also concerned about Valerie. Even though he’s angry, he can’t just decide to marry a woman other than his girlfriend, even in the context of pretending.

Samuel certainly has hopes that she only wants to marry once, and Valerie is that woman. Not Ariana or anyone else.

That’s why, at that moment, Samuel grabbed her cell phone-trying to contact Valerie to provide this important news.

“Hello….” said Samuel from behind her cell phone when the call she sent to Valerie was picked up on the other side.

“Samuel…” called Valerie. After nearly days of silence, this is the first time he’s called again. Of course, Valerie was very happy. “I miss you, honey. He’s been angry for so long,” protested the woman.

“If you miss me, why don’t you try to contact me first?”

“Do you want to pick me up? I know who you are, Samuel. You don’t like to be disturbed when you’re angry, do you?”

Samuel closed her eyes for a moment. Valerie knows the character he has shown so far. Samuel doesn’t like it when she’s angry and disturbed, let alone chased while coaxing her by force. He must be given space to think silently until he feels comfortable again.

“I have something important I want to tell you,” Samuel said, then continued the previous conversation.

“Me too,” Valerie said. “There’s something I want to tell you.”

“Then you go first,” Samuel asked.

“So, like this. Do you remember my scheduled show with the Dior brand in LA shortly?

“Yeah,” said Samuel, a little tired.

“I have fixed a schedule from them. So, I will show the Dior name within the next five months. It is my dream, Sam.”

“What?” Samuel was shocked. In the sentence that Valerie delivered, some words caught her attention. “Five months? The other day, you said three months at the most, Vio. Now? So five more months? You don’t have to go back to Indonesia as well.”

Samuel’s emotions were suddenly provoked. Instead of being happy with Valerie’s achievements, he was even annoyed by the news his girlfriend had delivered. If Valerie accepts this job, there’s no hope of them getting married soon.

“Sam, you know that this —-”

“Your dream has always been? I’m tired of hearing those words, Vio. Why don’t you go back to Indonesia? Just have a career here. If you want, I can even give you whatever you need without the hassle of having to work like now.”

“The problem is I also have dreams or goals to make it happen, Samuel.”

“Vio…” called Samuel. “I beg you, hurry back to Indonesia and marry me soon. How long are you going to tell me to wait?”

“If you love me, you should support my dream, Samuel,” Valerie replied. He didn’t look willing to give in by doing what Samuel begged him. “Not everyone is as lucky as me.”

“Not everyone is lucky to be my wife, Valerie.”

“But, Samuel, this time, I can’t follow your request to go home and marry immediately. So please also understand my position.”

A moment of silence. Both of them looked silent as if lost in thoughts. Not long ago, a sigh came from Samuel. A few seconds later, the man spoke again.

“Okay, if this is what you want. I thought you would obey me. In fact, not at all. I also just realized that this relationship we have been in for a long time means nothing in your eyes.”

“Samuel!” Valerie scolded. “That’s not what I meant. You misunderstood.”

“No!” replied Samuel. “I’m tired of begging all the time for you, Vio. In the relationship we’ve had so far, I’m always the one who’s giving in. I’m always trying to understand your situation. But it’s the other way around when it’s my turn to ask for help; you always can’t even openly blatantly refuse. So, I thought, why should this relationship song continue.”

“What do you mean? You want to end our relationship?”

“Yes, what’s the use of defending it,” said Samuel cynically. “I’m also tired of LDR not being as clear as it is now. After all, you never want to get married, either. That’s why, from now on, let’s finish it. It’s up to you what kind of career you want to have. From now on, I don’t care.”

Samuel ended her phone call before Valerie answered or responded to what she had just said. Slightly disorganized and clutching her cell phone, Samuel immediately called someone back. He thought it was time to make a big decision.

“Hello, Axton. I have made a decision. Call Ariana immediately. Arrange so I can meet with her immediately to discuss marriage as you described earlier.”