Mysterious CEO's Last Surrogate novel Chapter 64

"Give birth to the child. I will run a paternity test and if it's positive, then we can talk."

This wasn't what Daniella expected. Why did Loney have to be so clever? But she wasn't ready to give up. She needed money. After paying Ray the part payment, she doesn't have much left. Besides, she would need more money to keep up this game so she said, "Before then, a pregnant woman needs care and a good home. What about that?" Her voice sounded casual.

However, Loney was not a fool and wasn't one to typically mess with. Not after what those surrogates did to him when he desperately needed a child. However, he was a responsible man who would take responsibility for his action but something inside him told him that whatever Daniella might be carrying in her womb, whether a cow or goat, wasn't his. "I will not take responsibility until I confirm that the child is mine, which I seriously doubt," he sounded curt and unfeeling, his expression blank.

Daniella had to think fast. From what Rosa showed him, Loney was extremely rich therefore, he would care about his reputation. At first, she wanted to use the picture she saw about him and Jasmine but the date on the picture depicted that it happened before he started dating her sister therefore, she had one last strand to gamble with. "I will just have to publish it then since you do not want to take responsibility. Let's see how you will continue to maintain your reputation."

Loney balled his hands into fists but he was reasonable. He had to buy enough time to do a proper investigation on her. "Fine, I will give you $10,000 every month for your upkeep till the child is born. Then I will run a paternity test before I decide on what to do."

Daniella's features burned with disappointment and fury. "Are you for real, you paid my sister 10 million to be your surrogate and you want to give me 10,000? Most likely 90,000 over the period?" Her voice was laced with bitterness. However, Loney had no intention of giving her more because he knew Danica gave everything he gave her to Daniella so what could she be using the money for? He had to find out.

"I would have given your sister more because she deserved it but she doesn't even want my money, so why are you desperate for it? To pay the people helping you with this plot? Sorry." Loney only guessed that Daniella had people forge documents for her but without any proof, he wasn't going to push it further. However, Daniella feared being exposed if she continued, she might be caught.

"Fine. If the child is yours, you can have him or her but you pay me 20 million," she proposed. At least, she would be able to get enough help to fake the DNA as well but Loney had his plans too.

"For my child, I will make it 100 million. That is if there is even something in that well you call a stomach," Loney mocked but Daniella's heart thumped in her chest. This man sounded too confident, it was as if he knew something. Or perhaps, he was just guessing.

"But I need to be taken care of. I have to be in the mansion," she tried her possibilities of returning to the mansion. It would be easier for her to accomplish her plan if she lived there therefore, this was her chance. Whichever way, that wasn't Loney's decision to make.

"Never!" Danica countered. Her eyes emitted fire, as everything her sister did to her began to replay in her mind. Somehow, she was also slightly uncomfortable that her sister would be getting Loney's attention if she lived with them in the mansion. "You shall never step foot in that mansion." Her voice was calm but the firmness wasn't missed.

Well, Daniella might not be able to stand up to Loney but she might release her frustration on her sister. A crooked smile appeared on her face, as she took a step towards Danica. She was everything Daniella wanted to be and she had everything she wanted. She began to sheath with contempt.

"Sister dear, are you afraid that you are no longer going to be the queen of the house?" Her tone was daring. She wanted to have a bet with her sister. This time, Loney wanted to see how far Danica would go to protect what he had given her, therefore, he stepped back.

"You shall not step there and that is final," Danica gritted her teeth as she spoke. 

"It's not up to you to decide. I'm carrying his child too," Daniella rubbed her flat belly mockingly.

Danica was furious but she took a deep breath and said, "unfortunately for you, he already willed everything to me. So technically, the mansion is mine and I said NO." 

A proud smile invaded the corner of Loney's lips as Danica exhibited her authority but he hid it well. After all, his wealth was in safe hands and he knew that Danica would protect it for the sake of their unborn child.

Daniella was flustered. How could Loney will everything to her sister? Every fibre of her being boiled with rage and resentment so raw, she wanted to bury her sister alive. However, she swallowed the convulsing emotions and turned to Loney, as she tried to win his sympathy. She spoke with the most gentle voice, as she tried to imitate her sisters' voice. "Loney, would you prefer that your child is raised away from a comfortable home?"

Loney's eyes had been glued on Danica with so much admiration. However, at the sound of his name on Daniella's lips, he froze. The excitement coursing through him abated, as his gaze darkened. He turned to her and said,