The CEO’s Substitute Lover

Tredan was stunned and dumbfounded, he seemed to sense that it they were a kindred spirit. This was the usual brotherly, emotional warmth he craved for, but that his cold and uncaring family was not destined to have. He didn’t reject Gar Gills’ approach and gave him a hug back saying, “Don’t worry, Professor Aldred will fix you up!”

“Yes, lad! Here, let me give you a brief examination before you go for a detailed instrumental examination.” Professor Aldred, who had helped him to lie down, ordered the others to leave before carefully and skillfully carrying out a basic examination on Gar Gills.

Although Elda Block had seen Tredan from afar yesterday, her eyesight was not so good that she did not recognize the Tredan in casual clothes yesterday and the Tredan in a suit and tie today, so she doesn’t know that this is the man that the daughter of her benefactor’s family, the Drye family, has fallen in love with.

“Tredan, thank you for today! Our Octavia is lucky to have you!” It’s a comfort to think that our daughter is in good hands.

“Mum, what are you talking about?” Octavia Gills hadn’t thought that Tredan would call himself her boyfriend in front of her own family. If only she knew that there was no future for her and Tredan! If her mother learned that he was the son-in-law that the Drye family had their eye on, I’m afraid…!!!

“Mum, Tredan just said that in front of the group for the sake of it, to get the Dean and Professor Aldred to look after us better. It was just a well-intentioned lie, but I really have to thank Tredan for that!”

She pulled up Tredan, who seemed angry at her denial, and said meaningfully, “Thank you, Tredan, for your good intentions, next time you shouldn’t go to such extremes. You and I are not from the same world, and I’m just glad that you helped this time!”

“Auntie, I’m taking Octavia out to get some food and come back!”

Tredan was furious, he thought she would hug and kiss him, or hug him like her brother had just done and say the words I love you. He didn’t expect this little girl to grow up and say that he wasn’t her boyfriend, that she was denying him? The more he thought about it, the angrier he got, and the more he gripped Octavia Gills’ little hand, causing Octavia Gills to squirm in pain, but she didn’t dare make a sound because she knew he was really angry!

The two of them went to a deserted corner, where his large hand cupped Octavia Gills’ chin, and in an angry, domineering whisper said, “Why? Why did you deny our relationship in front of your mother? Are you trying to deny that you are my lover or do you have some secret lover?”

Octavia Gills kept silent, and did not answer Tredan’s question, she didn’t understand why he was angry, she was doing it for his own good, she hated to tell everyone he was her boyfriend, when they couldn’t be together? Was it right to be together? Besides, he only asked her to be Lilian Drye’s replacement in the first place.

“I’m asking you a question, why don’t you say something?” Tredan looked like a wounded lion asserting his authority.

“I don’t dare to cross the distance between you and me. I love you and I’m obsessed with you, but I know that you love Lilian Drye. Although I coveted your love and affection for me, I will never dare to disrupt your plans in life. I know very well that you love Ms. Lilian, don’t you?” Octavia Gills said each sentence with heartfelt pain.

The name Lilian Drye struck Tredan’s heart hard. Yes, the person he loved most was Lilian Drye, and no one can replace her, Tredan was suddenly deeply confused, what was wrong with him lately? What was wrong with him? It must be that she was so much like Lilian, yes, she did everything so much like Lilian then, giving him the same warmth as she did then. So, he had mistaken her for Lilian! Tredan seemed sad and confused, wasn’t that the game of stand-in lovers? He’s so into it. Was it because she was acting so much like Lilian Drye!

Tredan suddenly let go of Octavia Gills’ hands and turned away without a word, leaving Octavia Gills alone.

When Tredan’s steady footsteps disappeared at the end of the passage, Octavia Gills crouched to the floor and cried on her knees. She had been telling herself that Tredan loved Lilian Drye and had been reminding herself not to ask for too much. But as soon as he heard the name “Lilian Drye”??

was still hurt by Tredan suddenly releasing her hand upon mentioning of that name, and by the cold look in his eyes that changed instantly, but she was hurting in a way that she knew she shouldn’t be. The resentment was buried deep in her heart, but these days, she was so happy to be with Tredan day and night, she should have been content, he didn’t belong to her!

Octavia Gills’ mobile phone rang, interrupting her thoughts, it was Domino! She must be coming over!

She dried her face with a tissue and took a deep breath before answering the call, “Hello, Domino!”

“I’m at the restaurant near the hospital gate, it’s 1pm, you must not have had lunch yet as is your habit, hurry down, let’s order and eat, and bring take-aways for Aunty and Gar on the way!” Hanging up the phone, Domino pulled Woodrow in and said, “Woodrow, hurry up, you go ahead and order all those expensive dishes or whatever soup is good for the body. If I ask Octavia Gills to order it, it will be cheaper for you boy, I don’t want to save your money.” She pushed Woodrow inside and made a face at the poor Woodrow.

“God, how could I have been so confused and fallen for such a hot girl in the first place! I just can’t look away!” Woodrow grumbled as he went in to order the food.

Octavia Gills went to find Domino at the restaurant she had mentioned, and was surprised to see Woodrow sitting next to Domino, carefully pouring her tea.

“Ahem… hammam!” Octavia Gills faked a couple of coughs and went to sit across from them.

“Octavia, you’re here, sit down, you must have been busy all day, you haven’t eaten anything! Octavia Gills smiled at Domino’s warm gesture and said, “Thank you! ”

“You two?” Octavia Gills pointed at Woodrow in a deliberate jab.

“My man, he heard I was coming to see your brother in hospital today and he said he had a friend in this hospital so I brought him along to see if he could help.” Woodrow carefully ladled Domino’s soup before getting another bowl to fill for Octavia Gills as well.Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

“Thanks a lot, President Cruise!”

“No, I am only President Cruise at work, but Woodrow for in real life! I’ll do my best!” Octavia Gills was delighted for Domino because he was treating her best friend like this. “Tredan is all set for today! Thank you.”