Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

“Mommy!”

Hearing their persistent cries, Nicole sighed. The word “Mommy” was particularly irritating today, as if reminding her that she was just a substitute.

They’re thinking of me as a substitute—Evan too!

But as she thought it over, she decided that was unfair. The children just wanted a mother’s love. There was nothing wrong with that.

Perhaps it was fate that she and the kids met each other.

I’m going to be leaving in a few days anyway. I might as well act as their mother’s replacement for now.

With this thought in mind, she curled her lips up in a happy smile and got out of bed.

Opening the door, she was greeted by four excited faces staring up at her.

“Mommy, hurry! We have to eat breakfast! We’re going to Rose Garden today.”

“I got it.”

Breakfast was all of Nicole’s favorite foods. Evan had left specific instructions for the maids about what the old Nicole used to love to eat. Since everything was suited to her tastes, she did not hesitate in eating more.

Maya stared at her mother with a pout on her lips. “Mommy, you passed on your shameless genes to Nina and gave me your gluttonous genes!”

staring at the small mountain of shrimp shells and empty plates in front of her.

be able to eat all this

Nicole was rendered speechless.

Does she seriously think I’ll be won over by some tasty food—that I’ll be willing to be their substitute mother just like that? No way! I still plan

“So will you?”

in her thoughts, Maya reached out to tug on her mother’s sleeve. A pair of

lips up into a smile, Nicole’s eyes glinted

“I’ll go wherever

become dependent on me as

“Daddy’s here!”

left Juan’s mouth when Evan

plates before Nicole, a small, amused smile curved his

embarrassment. He doesn’t think I’m as gluttonous as Maya,

not bring the topic up. Instead, he said, “If you’re

and rushed to

watched her retreating back, adoration shining in

look at the maid who came to clear away the table, he ordered, “Take note of

“Yes, Mr. Seet!”

the table, mentally taking note of the empty plates. After

four kids instantly surrounded her, complimenting her attire