Semua Bab I Raised His Mistress' Child for 18 Years: Bab 1 - Bab 10

Mason Fuller's 18th birthday celebration was an extravagant one. The child I'd raised myself had turned into a man with sharp, piercing features and an intimidating air. He looked remarkably similar to the young Simon Fuller.Simon stood to his left, and on his right was Alicia Reed, who was glowing even at her age.As for me, Simon's lawfully wedded wife, I stood in the corner, like an outsider spying on their happiness."Zoe, get Alicia a glass of water," Simon instructed.It'd been 18 years now, and he'd grown accustomed to barking orders at me like that. He took it for granted, as if I were the housekeeper and not his wife.I kept my eyes down and replied agreeably, "Okay.""Oh, no, Zoe! I couldn't possibly let you wait on me like that. If anyone else saw this, they would think that you liked waiting on people!"Alicia pretended to sound apologetic, but her gaze was taunting. She even pulled a document from her handbag and tossed it to me."But then again, now that Mason is

I grabbed my suitcase and walked out of the prison that had confined me for 18 years without looking back.Behind me came Alicia's triumphant laughter and Simon's scornful snort. "You think I'd regret this? Hah! Let's see how long you can survive once you walk out of this house!"Honestly? I'd probably survive long enough to outlive him.I moved into an apartment in the city center that Simon's grandfather, the late Mr. Ernest Fuller, had secretly left me before he died. After sitting down, I exhaled heavily.All these years, through all of Simon's various scandals, I readily cleaned up his messes for him for one reason—and it wasn't love. It was because of Grandpa Ernest.When my parents died, it was Grandpa Ernest who pulled me out of the abyss I'd fallen into. He took me in, paid for my education, and gave me the ability to hold my head up high once more. He was basically family to me.Before he passed, he held my hand and said that his greatest wish was to see the family's le

"You and I no longer have anything to do with each other, Simon," I declared over the phone. "I'm no longer obligated to keep up your messes for you, nor is it my duty to put on a show with you either."Simon's voice was still a little scratchy from his hangover, but the most prominent of all was the haughty derision in his tone."Even if you're trying to get my attention, Zoe, can you at least come up with a less clichéd excuse? What's this about a divorce? I don't remember ever agreeing to it, and I certainly wouldn't have signed any divorce papers!"Without my money, Zoe, you wouldn't even be able to afford to eat! Are you sure you can bear to leave me?"His absurd display of self-confidence was incredibly amusing to me."You might've been completely wasted then, Simon, but you did sign the divorce papers yourself. It's fine if you don't remember it. Alicia was right beside you when—""That's enough!" Simon rudely cut me off, his voice impatient. "Stop giving me this crap. I'm

"Mason, are you studying? Are your eyes tired? I made you some soup. Come drink it while it's still hot," Alicia crooned.Seated at his desk, Mason didn't even bother looking up. "Just leave it on the side."Alicia didn't give up. She sat down beside him and began wiping her tears."Mason, I know you resent me. But I had no choice but to leave you back then. Simon's grandpa didn't approve of me. I even had to go into hiding all throughout my pregnancy just so I could give birth to you safely."And once you were born, his grandpa whisked you away and gave you to Zoe to raise. I only agreed to be your father's mistress so I could see you. And besides, Zoe is just a housekeeper. She's only nice to you because she's after the Fuller family's money."I'm the only one in this world who truly loves you, Mason. I'm your mom, and you're my son. In the future, the entire Fuller family fortune is going to belong to the two of us!"Hearing these blatant lies and twisted truths, Mason paused,

Simon trembled with rage, his finger quivering as he pointed at Mason. "You ungrateful child! I spent a fortune raising you, and this is how you repay me? I should never have had you in the first place!""Well, unfortunately for you, it's too late," Mason retorted coolly.Mr. Sloane seized the moment to deliver the final blow."There's more. Mr. Simon Fuller has made no contribution to the company's operations, and his personal conduct has been questionable, tarnishing the company's image."He took out another document and placed it on the table."Therefore, in accordance with the late Mr. Fuller Senior's will, when Ms. Johnson receives her shares, the remaining shares and executive power over Fuller Group that were previously under Mr. Simon Fuller's management shall be transferred to Mr. Mason Fuller. "Effective immediately, Mr. Simon Fuller will no longer hold any position in Fuller Group."The news struck the pair like a bolt of lightning.Simon's knees buckled, and he slu