Queen Mommy's Six Genius Babies Found the CEO Daddy-Chapter 93: Playing Pretend, Playing for Real

"While I was abroad, I unexpectedly found out that the chairwoman of YL Group, which is on par with Hilton Group, is actually my wife. Sophia, don’t you think it’s time you explain that to me?"

There’s no such thing as a wall that doesn’t have cracks.

No matter how hard she tried to keep her identity under wraps, it was only exposed in City Y, but within the high society, some whispers always made their way out.

Lucas got the news the day after he left the country.

He had investigated Sophia before, and aside from Luna’s identity, her background was spotless. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Now, when she finally revealed herself, it was a huge surprise!

Sophia put down her spoon, gathered her thoughts, then looked up at him. She leaned back, crossed her legs, and began shaking them.

"I’m being honest here—I’m the chairwoman of YL Group. So what?

Are you going to terminate our contract early? Or do you want to get back at me? Go ahead, I’m not afraid."

Her little rebellious act made Lucas’s lips twitch in restrained amusement.

How much more was there about her that he didn’t know?

"Your identity is always full of surprises, but... I don’t want to terminate the contract, and I don’t want to take revenge on you."

"Spit it out. Are you offering to pay me back?"

She vaguely remembered giving him an IOU after she left so abruptly that night... how much was she supposed to pay him back again?

"Angela, go get my phone."

Angela obediently went off to get it.

Moments later...

[Private Bank Transfer: $10,000]

Lucas’s expression darkened. "Sophia, what’s this about?"

"I only owe you six hundred dollars, don’t I? You insisted on pestering me, so I’m paying you back $10,000. We’re even now."

Lucas looked at his phone, the screen lighting up. Soon, Sophia’s phone rang repeatedly.

[You received $10,000 from Lucas]

The notification buzzed ten times!

"Lucas, you..."

"I’m giving you ten times the amount, so now can we talk?"

Sophia felt a mix of emotions. "Alright, go ahead, boss."

"First, I can overlook the fact that you hid your identity from me. Second, I won’t hold it against you for sleeping with me and then running off. Third, from now on, our relationship will no longer just be a contractual one."

Lucas’s voice was deep, and his eyes never left her.

Sophia was even more confused now. What exactly did he want to do?

"Not a contractual relationship? Then what is it?"

"A business marriage."

After learning about her identity, Lucas immediately began plotting how to keep her by his side. He saw it as a strategic alliance.

"A marriage?"

"Exactly. You’ve been hiding your identity to deceive the Morgan Family. But now, you’ve suddenly transformed into the chairwoman of YL Group.

We can guess what their next move will be. If nothing unexpected happens, they’ll probably cling to you like a dog.

You’re very capable, but there’s one thing you can’t change—the blood ties between you two.

He raised you until you were eighteen, and even if he disowns you, legally, he’s still your father.

But if you continue this marriage with me, from now on, you’ll truly be my wife, Lucas’s wife, and the real lady of the Hilton Family! At least in this country, Hilton Group is a presence that the Morgan Family dares not provoke."

Sophia crossed her arms, her fingers tapping mindlessly on her arms.

Lucas was right, in a way.

But if she agreed, it would mean that from now on, she’d be tied to him.

She wouldn’t just be in a contractual marriage; she’d really be married to him.

"YL Group was left to me by my mother. Even if they try to pull something, they’ll have to see if they have the strength for it. As for your so-called business marriage...

Sorry, I’m not considering it. A contract marriage is fine, but turning it into a real marriage? Sorry, I can’t do that."

Sophia’s mind grew clearer with each passing moment.

She took two deep breaths and suddenly realized that the dizziness had completely faded.

She was fine now.

Lucas opened his mouth to say something, but Sophia stood up. "I’m fine now. Since you’re back, you should head to the office."

The woman in front of him had returned to her usual self.

"Don’t rush to answer me. You can take your time. I’m not in a hurry. I can wait for your response.

You’re exceptional, Sophia. You and I are equals. The strong should stand together."

Sophia’s breathing quickened as she braced herself against the table, locking her gaze with his.

"There can only be one tiger in the mountain. Strong? Sorry, I won’t consider anything else until I resolve what happened with my mother."

Sophia turned to Mrs. Wilson. "Mrs. Wilson, could you please take Angela and the others to school this afternoon?"

"Of course, Madam."

Sophia grabbed her phone and walked straight out.

"Master, what about Madam?"

"Don’t worry about her."

Lucas understood that Sophia was a little sensitive when it came to Aurora.

"Daddy, are you sad?"

Faye poked his hand.

Lucas looked at her and smiled faintly. "Was it like this when she was sick before?"

"Yeah, Mommy’s been sick twice. It came on suddenly, and her mind was really foggy, but she recovers quickly."

Lucas nodded thoughtfully.

Sophia left Blackstone Manor and headed straight to the LA cemetery.

She passed a flower shop and bought a bouquet.

The sun was getting hotter by the minute.

Sophia, her face pale, knelt at Aurora’s grave.

"Mom..."

"I miss you so much."

"All my motivation now comes from you. I keep thinking, should I be decisive or play the game of cat and mouse?"

"I used to think that a fake marriage with Lucas would just be for fun, but now, I think I was wrong..."

"When he put that ankle chain on me, I realized something wasn’t quite right."

Sophia’s hand brushed over Aurora’s photo, her eyes brimming with tears. "I was wrong. In a relationship with two strong people, the one who takes things seriously always loses."

"Mom, I don’t want to lose. I don’t want to follow in your footsteps. Men are just full of sweet words."

Thinking of how Andrew had deceived Aurora, even causing her death, Sophia’s heart grew colder. She had spent six years accepting the so-called truth.

But right now, she was still hesitant.

Sophia, what are you hesitating about?

She looked at the photo of her mother and forced a bitter smile. "Mom, I’ll keep going."

"I’ll make Andrew kneel before you one day and beg for forgiveness!"

"I’ll make him realize how much love he wasted."

"Even if... he doesn’t deserve your love!"

Sophia’s gaze turned cold and full of intense hatred.

Suddenly!

"Excuse me, which way is the path down?"

A gentle voice came from behind her.

Sophia turned around, and Damien froze slightly. He was clearly taken aback by the intensity of her gaze.

Sophia held his stare, and her anger gradually dissipated. "It’s you?"