Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot

As long as Cynthia Wilkins doesn’t bring up the matter again, it is over and done with.

So, when she saw Cynthia coming, Claire still treated her courteously as she usually did.

“Sister Qi.”

Cynthia went on, “Is your husband not at home?”

“Yeah,” Claire nodded in affirmation.

Cynthia looked around the house, “Claire, the words I said yesterday were indeed a bit too impulsive, but  ”

Before she could finish her sentence, Claire cut her off, “I understand, Sister Qi. We’ve been sisters for so many years now. I know you’re only looking out for me.”

Upon hearing this, Cynthia looked at Claire in astonishment, “Claire, is that really how you see it?”

She didn’t expect Claire to have a change of heart overnight.

This was a pleasant surprise for her.

“Of course,” Claire nodded, “But it’s all thanks to our Benjamin, who persuaded me! So, Sister Qi, you should stop being prejudiced against Benjamin in the future.”

Cynthia was left speechless.

So, after all this fuss, it was all because of Benjamin?

“Combine everything that Benjamin says into some confusing and all-encompassing ‘truth,’ while everything I say is fake?” Cynthia questioned back.

“Of course not,” Claire replied, “By the way, Sister Qi, there’s something I want to talk to you about.”

“Go on.”

Claire looked at Cynthia, “After thinking it over, I’ve decided to adopt a child with Benjamin.”

They’d been trying to conceive for over a year and Claire did not want to waste any more time.

Upon hearing the news, Cynthia was surprised, “Already?”

Claire explained, “Last night, I discussed it with Benjamin. He just so happens to have a friend who knows a family with a child they’re planning to give away.”

“Are there still people these days who give away their own children?”

“As it turns out, the child’s parents were killed in a car accident. Being only children themselves, there are no grandparents to take care of the child. The child would have to be sent to an orphanage. We are currently considering whether to adopt the child ourselves.”

Claire continued, “That child is only a few months old this year. It is easier to bond with the child at this age. If we miss this opportunity, it will probably be very hard to come across another one.”

“Claire, I still think you’re rushing this decision,” Cynthia furrowed her brows slightly, “First of all, you have not figured out why you and Benjamin have been unsuccessful in conceiving a child. Could it be that Benjamin has been secretly using contraception? If so, does that mean he has someone outside?”

The last thing Claire wanted to hear was this.

“Sister Qi, why can’t you trust Benjamin this one time! He’s not that kind of person,” Claire said, “Do you actually believe a little girl’s words more than Benjamin’s?”

Cynthia and Finn had known each other for decades.

How long has she known Viola Thompson?

Cynthia continued, “Claire, I just want you to be more cautious, which isn’t a bad thing for you.”

“But your behaviour is an insult to Benjamin!”

Claire was unwilling to doubt Benjamin.

Cynthia felt a pulsating pain in her temples.

What era is this?

How could there still be a woman as naive as Claire?

Claire went on, “Sister Qi, if you came over today just to tell me these things, then I’m sorry, but I don’t want to hear it!”

Benjamin had never spoken a word of ill about Cynthia.

Yet Cynthia was full of doubt about Benjamin in every word and phrase.

“As for Viola, I don’t want to pursue the matter. After all, we’ve been friends for many years. Sister Qi, please respect yourself!”

The last sentence completely outraged Cynthia.

She had originally planned to have a peaceful conversation with Claire!

She didn’t expect Claire to be so outrageous.

Cynthia snapped, “Claire, if I ever meddle in your affairs again, I’m a dog!”

With that, she turned and left.

Claire was also infuriated.

As it turns out, even the best friendships can’t compare to a husband.

Benjamin would never treat her like this.

The whole scene was witnessed by Benjamin.

He had installed surveillance in the house.

He squinted his eyes.

This Cynthia, she really liked to meddle in other people’s affairs.

Fortunately, Claire wasn’t swayed.

“Benjamin, what are you looking at?” A gentle female voice came through his ear at that moment.

Only then did Benjamin react. Smiling, he said, “Nothing much. Oh, Kay, I might bring Alexander home at any time. Be mentally prepared.”

Kay Hutchinson was taken by surprise, “Claire agreed to it?”

“Mm,” Benjamin nodded, “She has finally agreed.”

“Then  ” Kay went on to ask, “When are you going to divorce her?”

As long as Benjamin didn’t divorce, she would have to remain in the shadows.

She no longer wanted to stay in a small villa.

She wanted to live in a huge villa like Claire.

Benjamin, however, had no intention of divorcing Claire. If he wanted to divorce, he wouldn’t have tried every means to get Claire to adopt his son.

After all, his son was going to inherit the Phils family’s wealth in the future.

“Kay, if you don’t want our son to end up with nothing, stop asking such foolish questions!” Benjamin replied, “Rest assured, no matter what, I will never abandon the two of you.”

Kay sighed, “Does that mean that I will never get my son back?”

“Not necessarily,” Benjamin glanced at Kay, “You still have a chance if Claire passes away. You are, after all, fourteen years younger than her.”

In life, anything could happen.

What if Claire was diagnosed with a terminal illness?

At his words, Kay’s facial expression turned sour.

She had initially thought that once she had given birth to the child, Benjamin would bring their relationship into light. She did not expect him to make her wait that long.

Kay clung to Benjamin’s arm, “Benjamin, can’t you think of something? Didn’t you say that it isn’t true love between you and her? And that what we have is the real deal?”

“Can true love fill your stomach?”

Although Benjamin had had enough of Claire, he was not the kind of man who couldn’t see the bigger picture.

He had finally achieved a life much better than before. He didn’t want to go back to his old life.

Cynthia, who was filled with indignation, also went to the mall.

She was just coming out of a beauty store when she saw a familiar figure.

It was Benjamin!

And there was a young, beautifully dressed woman next to Benjamin.

So Benjamin actually had another woman outside!

She had finally found the evidence she needed.