Mysterious CEO's Last Surrogate

"No. He will never find out. As soon as I have the child, I will relocate. That way, I'm safe and Daniella will also be safe," Danica comforted herself. Regardless, Herty was more prudent this time and said, "Danica, I think you are playing with fire."

"I think not. He will never know." Danica was adamant. After all, there was no way Loney would ever find Daniella. For as long as he inferred, she was dead and her death certificate was proof enough.

"But what if he does? What if he finds out the truth?" Herty was disturbed as she asked.

Danica bit her lower lip in deep thought, "what if he loves her? What happens to me then? He might not even want me to bear his child," she facepalmed the minute the words left her mouth and turned teary but Herty had already seen through her.

"Is there more to this Danica? Do you love him? Tell me the truth," her voice was calm. She had never been in such a situation but she couldn't help feeling pity for her friend.

"There is just something about him that keeps me thinking about him all the time. I know it's wrong but I can't help it," she admitted.

"So you love him but you are afraid that perhaps he loves Daniella and would leave you when he finds her?" Herty asked thoughtfully, sympathy lacing her words. No trace of her being judgemental. It was a case of genuine concern.

Danica nodded, "precisely."

There was a brief silence. Both were engrossed in deep thought. "Supposing you have the child, your contract ends, then what next?" Herty's worried voice cut through the silence. She was trying to remind Danica that either way, everything will be over when she takes seed but Danica seemed to have it all planned.

"At least I will have a blood connection to the child. Even if I don't see him after, I will have satisfaction, knowing that he has a part of me with him. I don't just want to have the child because of the contract. I want to make him happy," Danica earnestly said, lighting up bitterness in Herty. Someway, she thought Danica was being selfish but now, she was certain that Danica was insane. For as long as she surmised, Danica might get hurt. "I see you even sacrificed your salvation and sense of reasoning."

Danica was negligibly queasy. She wasn't superhuman and just like every girl, she had a weakness but who wouldn't fall for Loney's allure? Even if he was cold, there was still a jerk of attraction emanating from him. Perhaps Herty could only understand if she met Loney. "Why are you being so judgemental? I'm I the first Christian to backslide? God forgave David so why can't he forgive me?" Danica tried to justify her actions.

Still, Herty didn't register her support for Danica's decision. She couldn't tell if she would ever be allowed to see Danica again till she gave birth therefore, she was determined to help her to make the right decision before anything else. "God is ready to forgive you but do the right thing, Danica, tell him the truth."

when the door pushed open and standing at the entrance was Paul, "Hello girls, it's time. It's getting late and the journey takes a

Herty even though the latter did not agree on her decisions but she was still grateful that she came and now that she had to go, Danica's heart

Paul's. She swallowed the rest of her words since Paul was standing there and strode to the door. "Hey, isn't that dress too long?" Paul said

his mistake and said, "well, I just think a little trim would do." Herty frowned but didn't say

laugh as Herty responded, "sure, we have all night worship on Fridays.

I see. A religious fanatic," he

but somehow, she was beginning to get used to Paul's personality. "I'm a Christian, not a religious fanatic. Just get me

returned to the bed. Everything Herty said rang deeply in her mind. She knew Herty was right and she felt guilty keeping a secret

instantly washing out the thought. He feared

to his enemies. Despite all the threats, he was still accepting the biggest contracts that came with the most

tonight, he wanted to hear her voice. Therefore, he decided to get her a phone. Since the project managers were doing great with all the contracts, he thought of going earlier to the mansion. That way, he could spend a longer time with Danica. He

missing someone. Danica was missing him too. When his phone lit up with James' name, his expression darkened. He feared bad news but he answered it anyway, for

soon as Loney answered the call.

you will come," Danica's soft voice rang at the end of the call. He got mesmerized by the voice and paused

up instantly at the sound of his voice, her stomach flipped in excitement. "Please don't eat

there a special celebration going

sighed, "you will see when you get

said and

she felt her stomach giddy. She liked the feel of blood cruising through her veins when she spoke with Loney. She was going to cook

scene, he was frantic.

the faces of his workers who began to suspect that he was a vampire but a decrepit smile crept onto his features. The substance on the floor tasted sweet. He examined the corpse, realizing it was a