Divorce and Freedom No More Homemaker for Him novel Chapter 238

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Ayla nodded. “Being your girlfriend brings attention. I could gain a lot from your name, but it also brings problems. You can block part of it, but people will still look at me as a target, and I can’t dodge every shot. Mr. Storm, I’ve got my own stuff to handle. Staying unnoticed is safer.”

Draven understood. “Sorry. I didn’t think that far.”

She smiled lightly. “We can talk it through.”

He had rushed earlier.

He wanted everyone to know she was his girlfriend. Even if it wasn’t real, it didn’t matter to him. After that, no one except Troy would dare bother her.

But he didn’t consider her side.

“If you don’t want it public, then we won’t. As long as my mom knows, it’s enough.”

“Thanks, Mr. Storm!”

“No need. We’re partners. We both get something. Neither of us owes anything. And while we’re working together, my wants shouldn’t come first. That would just stress you out,” Draven’s voice was calm. “If things stay smooth, it lasts longer.”

Ayla felt he was considerate. “Mr. Storm, you’re really a good guy.”

Draven didn’t like being labeled a good guy. “Keeping it private doesn’t mean you’re still just my secretary. You need to act like we’re dating. We just keep quiet about it. And whether we tell anyone it’s fake…”

He lifted an eyebrow. “If you can trust them and they won’t talk, fine. Like Halle–she’s reliable. But Kaleb? No way. If he knows it’s pretend, everything falls apart.”

Ayla broke into a cold sweat. “Don’t worry. I would never tell Kaleb.”

Draven hummed. “My mom isn’t easy to fool. That’s why you need to act like you really are my girlfriend.”

Ayla knew a little about his mother.

Vivian–the current head of the Storms with terrifying power. Without her, Draven wouldn’t be the famous heir in Zheron. A woman who raised him and stayed in control for years wasn’t weak.

Ayla understood his concern.

But…

He noticed her hesitating. “What is it?”

“We didn’t deal with the main issue. In your mother’s eyes, and around our friends, we’re already together. But why are we together?”

She paused for a second before continuing, “Like, why would you like me? And why would I date you right after divorcing someone else?”

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Draven’s gaze dipped slightly.

A memory flashed–Ayla walking alone on the beach three years ago.

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“If there isn’t a believable reason, your mom won’t accept it. Our friends won’t either. They’ll easily think we’re lying.” Ayla said. “And then you and your mom will end up fighting.”

Draven stayed silent for a few seconds, then asked, “Do you already have your answer?”

Ayla smiled. “Mine is easy. Troy keeps bothering me. So to get back at him, I got with you.”

He smiled. “Aren’t you scared people will say you’re using me?”

“You run Storm Group and the famous heir in Zheron. You’re cold and out of reach. No one can use you.”

She added, “If I did, it’s because you let me. I only get anything because you allow it.

“So our story only works if you went after me. Your reason matters more. You like me. And not just a little- you like me enough to step in and steal your brother’s woman.

“That’s the only version that makes sense.”

Ayla tossed the problem back at him.

She was pretty pleased, since it was rare to stump Draven.

He was attractive and surrounded by admirers. Staying single for 28 years meant he was picky, proud, and unimpressed by everyone.

For someone who never loved anyone to suddenly come up with a reason he loved her? That was a challenge.

“Mr. Storm, think it through. I have plenty of reasons to date you. Other than using you, you’re good- looking. Dating you because of your face is convincing enough for most people. Plus your power and status -the perks never end. But you lack nothing. If you’re with me, it has to be because you like me, so you need a solid reason.”

Draven saw right through her. “You’re having fun with this, aren’t you?”

Ayla didn’t admit it. “The reason has to feel real. It has to convince everyone–and you.”

His gaze deepened, a small smile forming. “It’s easy.”

Ayla blinked. “Easy?”

“I fell for you three years ago. Sadly, Troy got to you first. Now that you’re divorced, I don’t want to lose the chance again.”

“…What?”

Draven looked up. “Is that not acceptable?”

“Secretly liking me for three years…” Ayla felt it was a stretch. “We didn’t even know each other then. The

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only time we met was at my wedding to Troy.”

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