PREGNANT BUT REJECTED AS A BILLIONAIRE WIFE

Previously, Lucas could still maintain a relaxed demeanor as Felix examined Deasy’s hard drive. However, when his assistant found something there, he became instantly curious.

In Lucas’s mind, he suspected that Felix had discovered data or evidence of embezzlement or money laundering that Daniel had been doing to the company all along. In any case, Lucas still thought positively that the data had been intentionally recorded or stored by Deasy, as he and Felix had suspected all along.

But after reading through each document that Felix presented, Lucas was shocked. From the laptop screen, he clearly saw that the embezzlement of funds and the diversion of several vital company functions were carried out by Deasy, not Daniel Knight, the man he had been suspecting all this time.

Not only that, the amount of money Deasy had embezzled was truly staggering. It’s no wonder that Quantum Tech suffered losses of tens of billions of rupiah because most of the company’s earnings were not deposited and reported by that woman.

“This can’t be,” Lucas muttered as he continued to inspect. His gaze didn’t shift from the laptop screen in front of him. “By God, this can’t be, Felix. Deasy couldn’t possibly commit fraud like this. Something must be wrong. This must be Daniel’s doing.”

Felix sighed deeply. Honestly, he understood that his boss wouldn’t just believe what he had just seen, especially now that Lucas had a very close relationship with Deasy.

Besides, Lucas thought it was highly unlikely that Deasy was the one embezzling the funds. Especially in the past year, when he had gone undercover and became Deasy’s subordinate, he had never seen her leading a lavish lifestyle.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

All this time, Deasy had always acted normally. Her appearance was casual. She never used conspicuously branded items. On the contrary, she seemed to be inferior to other female staff who sometimes intentionally dressed and lived so hedonistically, frequently changing expensive bags or vehicles to be used for work.

“But, Mr. Lucas, please see for yourself, okay? I apologize if my words are unpleasant, but I believe that all of this is indeed the work of Ms. Deasy. Not to accuse her, but why has our investigation always been stuck and fruitless so far? It’s because Ms. Deasy is smart and very adept at concealing it. Moreover, she holds the position of a financial manager. It’s not difficult to carry out sabotage meticulously and smoothly to deceive everyone.”

“I’m sure that even if it’s Deasy who did all of this, there must be some specific reason that led her to act like this, Felix.”

Felix nodded. A thin smile appeared on the face of Lucas’s assistant.

“Even if there is a reason, Mr. Lucas, what Ms. Deasy did is still unjustifiable. The company suffered losses of tens of billions. Some employees even lost their jobs because Quantum Tech had to implement massive cost-cutting measures at the time.”

Lucas took a deep breath. He felt conflicted. But for some reason, he didn’t believe it. His conscience continued to rebel. He was convinced that it wasn’t Deasy who had committed what could be considered a criminal act.

“If you ask me, it’s better to go clarify this directly with Ms. Deasy, sir. Slowly inquire about the meaning of the reports on this hard drive. Even though, sorry… I still believe it was Ms. Deasy who embezzled the company’s funds, causing losses of tens of billions of rupiah.”

Lucas took a deep breath, briefly closed his eyes, then nodded, agreeing with the advice Felix had given him. Rather than making unfounded assumptions and overthinking, it was better to ask Deasy directly.

“Yes, I’ll ask her right away.”

“Sooner is better, sir,” Felix reiterated. “Instead of Mr. Andreas getting hold of this report and taking action, it’s better if you, Mr. Lucas, handle it promptly.”

Lucas nodded again. He grabbed his car keys, intending to pick up Deasy, who was currently at the coffee shop with Veronica. In any case, as soon as they met, he wanted to discuss and question all of this.

Felix was right; before his father found out, it was better for him to handle all of this. Even if Deasy was indeed guilty, he would try to find the best way out.

During the journey to the coffee shop, Lucas appeared disoriented and anxious. There was a significant question in his mind: why had Deasy resorted to such dangerous actions? Was she embezzling company funds intentionally to sustain her lifestyle, out of desperation, or for some other purpose that drove the woman he loved to act so recklessly?

Upon arriving at the coffee shop, Lucas took large strides while scanning the surroundings to find Deasy. He looked around and eventually spotted the beautiful woman engaged in conversation at a corner of the café with Veronica sitting next to her.

Lucas continued to approach, just about to greet them when he accidentally overheard what Deasy was saying to Veronica.

“Yeah, originally, I got close to Lucas Morales not because I liked him. But because I wanted to use the guy, and at the same time, get revenge on his father.”

Lucas was stunned by the words that had just come out of Deasy’s mouth. He remained silent for a moment and then chose to listen to what Deasy was saying to Veronica.

“Oh my, Deasy. So, you—”

“Yes, Ve,” Deasy replied without hesitation. “Just so you know, at first, I thought about using Lucas to destroy Andreas Morales. It would have been so painful for Andreas to be alienated and ruined by his own beloved child.”

Lucas felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He had never imagined that Deasy could be this heartless. He had defended her tirelessly, protected her wholeheartedly, and loved her genuinely, only to realize that he had been used by a woman he clearly cared for.

“Not to mention, Lucas was so serious and deeply in love with me…” Deasy continued. “He was even willing to let go of what he had just to accommodate my wishes. However…”

“However, what is it, Deasy?”

Lucas couldn’t take it anymore. Instead of letting his heart ache even more, he decided to confront Deasy and directly ask about the meaning of her words from earlier.

“Lucas?”

This time it was Deasy who was startled, incredibly surprised by Lucas’s sudden appearance, especially since it seemed like he had overheard what she and Veronica had been discussing all along.

“Luc… I can explain everything. Wh-what you heard earlier-”

“That’s enough!” Lucas interrupted, shaking his head. “I never expected you to be this heartless, Des. I never imagined that you accepted my invitation to be in a serious relationship for ulterior motives, and even wanted to destroy my family.”

“Lucas, I can explain,” Deasy whispered softly. Being in a public place, she tried her best to keep her emotions in check so as not to attract too much attention.

Lucas nodded. Without saying much, he grabbed Deasy’s wrist and led her to the car immediately. Veronica could only watch in silence. She felt it was best not to get involved in her friend’s current situation.

Despite being angry and deeply disappointed, Lucas tried not to lose control. He struggled to maintain his composure as he drove, remaining silent without saying a word.