The Billionaire’s Surrogate Wife

Getting married is a very, very sacred thing for Samuel Walters. He hopes that in his life, only once is his name going through a wedding procession, and it must be with the woman he loves so much.

Samuel has always dreamed of marrying Valerie, the woman she has made her life partner for years. Samuel has already made many plans. From the venue for the party. Wedding concept. Honeymoon destination. Samuel had already planned how many children she wanted after officially marrying Valerie.

However, hope remains hope. All the beautiful plans that he had arranged needed to follow existing expectations. Valerie is more concerned with her career than the continuation of the relationship they have been forging.

In fact, without having to work hard, Valerie got what she wanted when she officially became the wife of Samuel Walters. Samuel’s wealth can provide everything that Valerie wants on this earth. But still, she didn’t agree one bit with what Samuel wanted. Choosing to pursue a temporary career until what he has dreamed of has been realized.

Also, it’s the same with Samuel. He also has many desires and aspirations. Suppose Valerie doesn’t want to make it happen with him. It’s not Samuel’s fault that she is looking for another replacement that she can work with to make her dreams come true. And now? Samuel believes that Ariana can give some things that Valerie can’t give her.

“Sir, you must have had a satanic cramp, right? There’s no wind; there’s no storm. I just suddenly asked to marry. I’m sure there must be some purpose to this invitation.”

Instead of responding, Samuel just laughed. For some reason, he found it funny what Ariana told him. Samuel needs to admit her secretary is quite sensitive to all the situations that are going on between them.

As Axton also said, Ariana is a woman to be reckoned with. No wonder many people like the way it works.

“You are indeed smart. But this is not married like people in general.”

Ariana’s eyebrows shot up. She began to smell a big plan that Samuel was making now.

“I’ve said before, if you talk straight to the point, sir. If Mr Samuel beats around the bush, I’d better go home. What a waste of time!”

“Wait, Ariana,” Samuel held back when she saw Ariana preparing to get up from her seat. Reaching out, he asked his secretary to calm down. “Listen first to what I want to explain to you.”

“Yeah, hurry up.”

Samuel sighed. He threw a deep stare and put on a more serious expression than before, then spoke, “Do you remember Mr William Hadipraja? The businessman that you helped advise on in the marketing process for his newest business development?”

“You know. Besides, who doesn’t know Mr William? He’s the king of the malls in Indonesia.”

“That’s right,” Samuel responded. “So, he recently invited Palma Palace to work together to make a hotel and apartment in collaboration with the Pakuwon Group’s Mall. As a smart person, you can imagine what would happen if Palma collaborated with Pakuwon, right?”

Ariana immediately nodded.

“That means big profits are waiting in plain sight, sir. Not to mention that Palma’s prestige will increase even more.”

“Precisely!” Samuel replied with a smile.

“So, what does that have to do with me?” asked Ariana then. It’s been a long time, and he still needs to get the gist of this afternoon’s conversation.

“The problem is, from Mama to Mr William, we both know we are dating and about to get married soon. That’s why he wants us both to become the icon tender for this new tender. Mr William even asked you to be an advisor and the head of the planning and marketing team.”

“Good grief.” Ariana immediately exclaimed. Finally, she understood Samuel’s purpose for bothering to see her this afternoon.

“If I want to get this tender, like it or not, I must marry you, Ariana.”

“But, sir —-”

“Listen to me first,” Samuel cut in. “I know you don’t want just to be asked to marry. That’s why I’m offering you to work together. So, we get married, but there’s no need to do things like a normal married couple. This marriage is purely just a formality so that both people. My parents are happy, and at the same time, I can easily get the tender that Mr William offered.”

“Then what’s in it for me?”

“Of course, a lot,” Samuel said quickly. “Just imagine how much income you will get when you become an adviser and leader of a large tender. Don’t forget, too, you will marry Samuel Walters. There will be many business people who will give us big gifts. And I will leave everything to you without exception for all the prizes we will get.”

Ariana fell silent. Digest then weighed very carefully what Samuel had just said. Besides getting many benefits, there will be privileges that she will later receive. After all, who nowadays doesn’t want to be the spouse or wife of a big businessman like Samuel?

“Thank you very much for the offer, sir. I will indeed get many benefits if I agree to the request for cooperation that you just conveyed.

Samuel nodded. He confirmed what Ariana said.

“You don’t need to worry; before we get married, we will also make a black-and-white agreement so that this collaboration benefits both parties, namely you and myself.”

“Interesting,” said Ariana. For a moment, she smiled broadly before speaking again. “But, sorry. I’m not interested, sir.”

Samuel was stunned. He was sure of what he had just heard. He was convinced that Ariana would agree to the request and his offer.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

According to Samuel, where is there anyone who will refuse if given a fantastic offer, as he mentioned before? However, Ariana turned down the opportunity instead.

“What? You rejected both my offer and my request?”

Ariana nodded confidently. As said before, she wanted nothing more to do with Samuel. For some reason, Ariana believed that the request this time would have a long tail that would end up causing trouble for herself.

“I’m already lazy, sir. I’ve given up on lying to my parents. Later, if something happens in the middle of the road, Pak Samuel will blame me like before.”

“I made a promise, Ariana. Besides, what you want and don’t want can be put forward in a letter of agreement or contract between us later. If I Valeriete it, I can get sanctions or punishments according to our agreement.”

“But, still, I’m not at all interested,” said Ariana once again with a more serious expression. “It’s better for Mr Samuel to find another woman who wants to work with him.”

Finished saying those words, Ariana then got up. Choose to walk away. She was leaving Samuel, who could only be silent because she couldn’t do anything.

***

Ariana thought Samuel would give up two days ago she flatly refused what the man offered her. But Ariana’s guess was wrong, as if being persistent. They accidentally crossed paths at a mall when she came home from work. Samuel, who first saw Ariana’s presence, immediately approached, even without the awkwardness of pulling him into one of the coffee shops.

Initially, Ariana wanted to protest. But considering the crowd of visitors in the cafe, Ariana should have done something. She patiently asked what else her former boss wanted to convey at this meeting.

“If you still ask me to agree to a fake marriage like the offer a few days ago, I’m sorry, I’m not interested.”

Samuel sighed. Not to mention speaking, Ariana had already put on a stance of anticipation as well as giving a warning. Even though the deadline that William gave was still a few weeks away. The man was waiting for a definite answer whether Samuel agreed with the offer of cooperation he was proposing.

Not to mention that the mother is also acting up. Last night, for the umpteenth time, Arabella reminded Samuel to take her to meet Ariana’s foster mother so she could ask permission to propose and, at the same time, hold a wedding procession.

“Don’t be too late, Samuel. Ariana will be taken by someone later. Besides, what are you two waiting for?”

Samuel exhaled in frustration. Wanting to regret everything he’s ever done to make his mother act like she is now, but it feels too late and useless. The only one who can help him now is Ariana.

“Mama is impatient. Marriage must be thought through carefully, Ma. You can’t rush it. Ariana will be ill because our family is after her like what Mama does now.”

Arabella chuckled. Already very exasperated with the relaxed attitude that Samuel has shown so far. She thought, why is it so difficult to get married?

If both parties already love each other. What’s more, Arabella feels that Samuel is also very well-established from age to material things, so what is there to wait for?

“If it’s too late, Mama will rush into the grave, Sam.”

“Mom!” Samuel protested. “Why do you say that? Remember! Those words are prayers! Samuel doesn’t like Mama talking carelessly.”

“You and Ariana are not clear when exactly you will get married. What are you waiting for? Mama knows you are still young. But Papa and Mama are not necessarily old. Almost everything in this world is Mama. Just look at you. Getting married and having offspring is Mama’s last dream to make come true, Sam.”

“Mom!”

“Samuel Walters”, interrupted Arabella. “Mama didn’t ask you anything. Mama just wanted to see you get married and have children. Is that request too difficult for you to grant?”

Because of this request, Samuel found it difficult to sleep. He thought hard about persuading Ariana to accept his bid to marry soon.

“I will give you anything if you agree with my offer. Whatever Ariana is, I will grant it as long as you marry me within a certain time.”

“For God’s sake, I’m not interested, sir,” said Ariana firmly. She did not care in the least about all Samuel’s offers.

“To be honest, I expected a lot from you. So, please accept my request. Just this once.”

Ariana, from her seat, could see the pleading look that Samuel was showing. There was no longer the arrogant or obnoxious attitude that man used to show him.

From Ariana’s eyes, she believed that Samuel felt hopeless and needed her help.

However, no matter how hard it was for Samuel, she didn’t want to be involved in any business related to her former boss anymore.

“I can’t, sir,” Ariana refused once again. In that instant, Samuel boldly grabbed his free wrist on the table. Interestingly, then gripped tightly.

“I beg you, Ariana. Help me just this once.”