Love Under False Pretense

Love Under False Pretense

By:  Eryn Anders  Completed
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“You’re going to build me up all over again, just to break me once more.” A marriage contract is all that binds them in the present. But some things from the past seem to haunt and try to tear them apart. Will they still end up together in the future? Andrea Scout has been offered a chance to free herself from crippling debt. Owed to being a well-known actress, her life is plagued with drama and controversy. And when a billionaire CEO proposes to pay off all her loans in exchange of acting as his wife, there was no hesitation in saying “I do.” Although she believed that love and marriage were fantasies people only dreamed about, she may perhaps found the real deal in Sebastian Adams. But luck never seemed to agree with her as hurt and misfortune always follow her, like a looming shadow. So when a special person from his good old days shows up and she’s cast away by the partner she learned to love, Andrea might just have had enough.

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Nan kcl
I enjoyed reading this story..thank you author
2023-03-03 10:18:55
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Rhea Tachagon Polancos
Love to read this!
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Amanda Compton
great plot well written
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Great plot!
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Gloria Yarba
Love .........
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Gracie
The story is very engaging. Please update more.
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anniereads
every chapter feels like a kdrama episode making me want more. love it!
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104 Chapters

Chapter 1 Fifty Million

Blood sprayed all around as an unfortunate woman watched her attacker uncontrollably plunge a knife into every part of her body. “No one else can have you. We’ll be together forever,” the man said in a manic state.She observed his face, his chiseled jaw, sharp nose, and a crazed expression. How unlucky she was to see these in her final moments. Her eyes rolled to the back of her head, letting him know of her impending doom. But as a final act of defiance, “Never,” she muttered as her whole being slumped onto his own.In a fit of rage, he threw the pale corpse from a high balcony. A smile was plastered on his lips as he watched her lifeless body meet the concrete ground, surprising passersby on a busy city night. Screams erupted that even in his high position, he was able to enjoy the sounds. “I’ll be there soon, wait for me,” he said to himself as he relished the cold breeze with his eyes closed.“Aaand, cut!” The director shouted from his seat after getting a satisfactory zoomed sho
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Chapter 2 On Sebastian’s Terms

“You’re getting married, or you are out of the company,” an old man, no older than seventy-five, threatened his grandson as he took a sip of his tea. His relaxed position opposing his poisonous words greatly irritated his young relative. Sebastian smacked the table with both his palms hard, causing the dishes and utensils to shake and clatter. “You’re going to just kick me out that easy? But I was the one who did the impossible and merged Eden into our company.” He gripped the fabric by his chest. “I am the CEO of Elysian!” Unmoved by his roughness, Edmond Adams continued with his drink and calmly replied, “And I’m the chairman of the board of directors. So whatever I say goes.” Sebastian knew his grandfather’s stubbornness was through the roof, but to insist on controlling his personal life was a different matter. “What is this obsession with my marriage?” For a moment, he saw a gloomy expression flash on Edmond’s face. “I’m getting older by the minute and seeing you have no life
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Chapter 3 Gold Digger

A loud slap resounded inside the VIP room of the Le Grand Restaurant, a private establishment where the common folk is barred from entering. The golden ornate pillars and elegant high ceilings designed with fancy chandeliers were in contrast with the graceless commotion within. “You ungrateful bitch,” Laura fumed. The countless accessories on her head and hands clinked as she shook in anger. “First, you hide your relationship with Sebastian Adams from me, and now-” She raised her hand for the second time, aiming to hit her daughter’s already reddened cheek. “Now, we’re not invited to the wedding?” “Mom,” a shrill voice whined beside her. “Relax. Your skin will get more wrinkly.” Laura was led back to her chair and offered a glass of iced water. “I’m sure Andrea here just made a BIG mistake, right, sister?” Andrea’s eyes teared up from the sting on her cheek. She caressed her face, soothing the pain to no avail. Despite all the abuse she endured from her mother, her heart never numbe
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Chapter 4 Small Wedding

Andrea never would have imagined that within two months, she would be getting married to her company’s CEO. And that this will pop her debt into nonexistence like a bubble. But her wishful mind was quickly reminded by Sebastian’s warning, “Let’s just say your fifty million debt is passed on to me. So if you break the contract, you’ll be owing me that money.” Hence, she has no way out of this pretend marriage. “Hey Andy, you getting cold feet? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.” Ren cupped her friend’s pale face and peered into her doe-like, frightened eyes. Since all the stylists and makeup artists have left the two, she decided on speaking freely. “If you want, you could just run and disappear. I can help you with that, my car’s just a few miles from here.” This made her let out a small giggle. “I’m fine. It’s just overwhelming.” The chairman, due to his excitement, took on the burden of preparing for the wedding. The venue, guests, food, down to what music was to be played during t
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Chapter 5 By The Candlelight

“You seriously didn’t rent a whole island, did you?” Andrea asked. For such a pretend marriage, Sebastian seemed to be putting a lot of effort into it. Even she sometimes forgot about their contract with how ridiculously the Adams family has pampered her.But the billionaire countered, “I know how you prefer privacy. With your busy schedule, I’m sure you haven’t had a good vacation in a while.” If it weren’t for the headsets blocking out the rotor noises, she wouldn’t have blushed at her husband’s statement.The actress was still adjusting to the private Maldives island’s natural beauty when suddenly, the sound of the waves got drowned out by the ringing of Sebastian’s phone. “Damn it, I’ve only been gone for hours.” He faced his wife with an almost apologetic look. “I don’t know how long this call might take. You go on first.” Andrea’s heart sank as she watched him disappear into the sea of palm trees. “I should be getting used to seeing his back to me all the time.”“Miss Scout!” Ro
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Chapter 6 Yours Truly, Lover

“Am I even allowed to talk to you even if we’re not on camera, or will your husband be offended again?” Daniel asked in a bitter tone while keeping his million-dollar smile for everyone inside the spacious venue to see. Andrea was growing tired of his passive-aggressiveness during their filming and promotions, ever since that embarrassing encounter with the Elysian CEO. “Yes, Daniel, we can talk,” she said as if talking to a child. She, too, maintained her affable expression as she mouthed Hello’s and Thank you’s to the crowd. “You’re just not allowed to violate women.” A sentence that made her co-star scoff, “Whatever.” Andrea almost lost her senses when all cameras flashed at the same time while the roar of the fans’ cheers filled the area. She knew that most of them came for Daniel, but it felt good to have a few support her. “Let’s welcome the cast and crew of False Assumptions!” The host of the press conference excitedly said from his microphone. They were guided through the li
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Chapter 7 Confession

The smile on Andrea’s lips that lingered from last night’s passionate lovemaking quickly turned into a pout after reaching her hand out to her husband’s side of the bed, only to be welcomed by the cold emptiness of the sheets.Eyes still heavy, she called out for him, “Seb?” The bright sunlight that seeped through the curtains, almost blinding her, informed Andrea that it may have been late morning already. “He must have gone to work hours before,” she said in a raspy voice and decided to get back to sleep.But much to her surprise, a deep voice grumbled from behind the door, “Andy, breakfast.” This made her abruptly get up, all her desire to doze off gone. To make sure she wasn’t just imagining her husband's presence, she asks, “Sebastian? Why are you still here?”The door was opened wider to reveal Sebastian, already dressed in his usual formal black suit. The burgundy tie, which Andrea picked out for him last night, was neatly strapped to his collar. A normal morning in the Adams h
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Chapter 8 It’s You

Sebastian continuously drummed his fingers on his executive desk, creating an inconsistent beat. He can’t work like this. Buzzing Robert’s office, he talked, “Robert, are you sure the flowers were already ordered?” He knew his assistant was the most reliable person but these concerns about the anniversary made him illogically doubt the man.A reply came out from the intercom, “Yes Sir, I scouted for the best shop that had Miss Andrea’s favorite flowers.” It was an unusual task for the assistant, but one he gladly accepted. If keeping Miss Andrea happy was what made his boss more tolerable at work, then he’d do more of it.“White roses, forget-me-nots, and most especially, purple peonies. They got all of it?” Andrea had humble choices even when it came to her favorites. So it was stuck on Sebastian’s mind when one day, she said, “I know lavender peonies are so rare and expensive, but I’d love to have even just a stem of it on my nightstand.”The CEO smiled at the thought. Getting into
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Chapter 9 I’m Confused

A bead of blood appeared on Andrea’s finger as she picked up the broken ceramics and wasted food. She continued to stare at it, wondering why she didn’t feel the pain, until it trickled down.But then, why did her chest start to tighten? Why were the tears that threatened to spill now racing down her cheeks? Andrea couldn’t help but replay what happened earlier.“It’s better if you don’t wait for him tonight.” Robert’s advice would have been enough for her to put everything she prepared away and try surprising Sebastian again tomorrow. “Oh, okay.”But the assistant just had to break her heart.“He’s now-” Robert sighed, looking for words to soften the blow, “Lilith is back, Miss Andrea.” They both knew no words can lessen the impact it had on her.After almost accidentally cutting herself for the second time, Andrea let out a frustrated groan. “God, Andy! Why are you doing this to yourself?” She sat on the cold floor and leaned her back on the kitchen island, letting the mess stay as
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Chapter 10 An Afternoon Tea?

Andrea was conflicted. She was pretty sure Sebastian carried her up their bedroom last night. And she was absolutely positive that he saw the awful and disheveled state she was in. “Maybe I should pretend nothing happened? That could save me a bit of the embarrassment,” Andrea convinced herself. The clatter from the kitchen downstairs hurried her to make a decision. The sounds were without question from Sebastian’s attempt to make breakfast. She had to get in there before he could burn the house down. “Andy, you’re awake,” he greeted her, “Good morning.” Despite what happened last night, she can’t help but smile back at her husband. The scene before her was enough to make Andrea laugh anyway. Utensils that had no business being used to bake bread, tens of dirty bowls stacked on top of each other, and flour dusting the whole place including Sebastian’s face. She giggled at the sight. “Maybe it is better that we pretend. But I will still enjoy these moments as much as I can,” she tho
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