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SURROGATE FOR THE MAFIA LORD

Chapter 5 A GLIMPSE OF DECEPTION

Word Count: 1427    |    Released on: 07/03/2025

ed me, stretching the days into what seems like years. City after city, profile after profile-each one a neatly pres

e

perfect history-unmarried, a master's degree from a reputable university, no criminal rec

wn to, but there's something in her presence-something understated yet compelling.

of meticulous planning have led to this night. All I need is her agreemen

lling the air. He'll be my greatest accomplishment, my heir, the one to inherit everything I've built. But more than that,

at she can give. It's as if fate has aligned every detail perfect

g hangs over her shoulder, her steps brisk despite the exhaustion written across her face. She does

law students are driving me insane. It's like a warzone in there with finals coming up. Honestly, I'm amazed I made it out alive.

ing her a brief smile as the engine

nt things to think about than my miserable workday. I didn't even have time

ight of those words feels like a lie. Time isn

with the strap of her bag. Then, as if mustering c

ply, keeping my t

skepticism. "I mean, we barely know each oth

head-on. "I've asked you to carr

still flickers in her eyes. "You're r

plet

oment. "You're not exactly unattractive, you know. S

yes trained on it, my hands steady on the wheel. Her question l

nt laugh escaping her. "What do they teach in Montovia? Because

. "The complications don't come from biology. It's the relationship

I feel her gaze burning into the side of my face. "So, you're

"Where'd you even get the money for this

e wheel. The truth will come out

lly carry that much around, but somethi

planation. "Not that. The million. Where do

ut there's an edge o

d you invent some genius app? Or maybe

u were the type to know a little about everything.

an pop culture isn't exactly a topic of

a, either," I admit with a smirk

celebrity connection." Her tone shifts, growing quieter. "I wanted to t

the distant look in her

is house, his savings-just to cover his care. Now, the state takes care of most of it, but... it's

trong genetic

e to him," I

wers. "He's

ds settle. The weight of her situation

andmarks passing by. "This isn't..." Her voice trails off as realization

t. "We are. I rented out the Space Needle f

rented out the Space Needle? I'm not dressed for t

rom the back seat. Circling around, I open her door and offe

hand, her warmth sending a st

brow. "I didn't even notice you were

as lights up the night. Her words falter

er forced smile barely conceal

er for the cameras. "I invited a few members of t

a sharp whisper. "W

, leaning closer as the cameras continue to flash. "Allow me to introduce mys

looks completely thrown. "Del Valle?

olding her gaze.

, keeping my expression composed. Inside, her questions beg

t. I don't need my surrogate r

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1 Chapter 1 THE SEATTLE ENCOUNTER2 Chapter 2 A DESPERATE PLEA3 Chapter 3 THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION4 Chapter 4 A DESPERATE DECISION5 Chapter 5 A GLIMPSE OF DECEPTION6 Chapter 6 BENEATH THE FACADE OF PERCEPTION7 Chapter 7 TRAPPED8 Chapter 8 THE WEIGHT OF A SIGNATURE9 Chapter 9 THE FIRST CRACK10 Chapter 10 BEFORE GOOD BYE11 Chapter 11 A RING, A PROMISE, A LIE12 Chapter 12 BOUND BY DUTY AND DECEIT13 Chapter 13 THE COLD RECEPTION14 Chapter 14 ONE BED,MANY COMPLICATIONS15 Chapter 15 A TASTE OF DESIRE16 Chapter 16 VULNERABILITY17 Chapter 17 BENEATH THE ARMOR18 Chapter 18 A FAMILY AFFAIR19 Chapter 19 TANGLED TRUTHS20 Chapter 20 BABY STEPS21 Chapter 21 BEYOND DUTY22 Chapter 22 THE SPACE BETWEEN23 Chapter 23 A BROTHER'S INSTINCT24 Chapter 24 BEHIND THE MASK25 Chapter 25 A GLIMPSE OF PERFECTION26 Chapter 26 A ROYAL ARRIVAL27 Chapter 27 FACING THE MUSIC28 Chapter 28 UNDERCURRENTS29 Chapter 29 UNRAVELING30 Chapter 30 SEALED FATE31 Chapter 31 DINNER WITH DECEPTION32 Chapter 32 TERMS AND CONDITION33 Chapter 33 TWO PINK LINES34 Chapter 34 TWO LINES35 Chapter 35 A NEW NORMAL36 Chapter 36 A LIFE IN FLUX37 Chapter 37 LITTLE OWL38 Chapter 38 ROYAL DUTIES39 Chapter 39 THE MESSY TRUTH40 Chapter 40 RUSTIC REFUGE41 Chapter 41 A LIFE BOUND42 Chapter 42 RIVER OF REGRET43 Chapter 43 THE BABY'S FATE44 Chapter 44 THE WEIGHT OF DECEPTION45 Chapter 45 AWAKENING HOPE46 Chapter 46 UNSPOKEN TRUTHS REAVEALED47 Chapter 47 A FUTURE UNCERTAIN48 Chapter 48 THE ROAD REDEMPTION49 Chapter 49 BENEATH THE SURFACE50 Chapter 50 THE PRICE FOR DECEIT51 Chapter 51 A NEW BEGINNING52 Chapter 52 A GENTLE PURSUIT53 Chapter 53 A SANCTUARY OF KNOWLEDGE54 Chapter 54 THE PROMISE OF INTIMACY55 Chapter 55 TRUSTING THE FUTURE56 Chapter 56 LETTING GO