From His Fake Wife to Billionaire Heiress (Riley and Lucas) novel Chapter 89

Chapter 89 The Delivery Arrives

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Before long, several delivery personnel in uniforms from various high–end stores began filing into the mansion, guided by butler. Each carried an assortment of shopping bags and elegant gift boxes in different sizes, carefully placing them one by in the center of the grand living room.

In no time, the luxurious rug was buried under what looked like a small mountain of designer purchases–a spectacle that practically shouted extravagance.

At first, Anthea let out a few startled but pleased exclamations. However, as the deliveries kept coming, her initial surprise gradually shifted into suspicion.

Lucas waserous, yes, but he had never been one for wastefulness. Whenever he gave gifts, he did so thoughtfully and in mod

certainly never staged such an overthetop display before.

ck, she rose and stopped one of the deliverers–a man who appeared to be a store manager–with a frown … Did Lucas order all of this?”

er maintained a polite, professional sm Mrs. Ashford selected them at our bout

slight bow. “No, ma’am. These items weren’t ordered by Mr. nd requested that everything be delivered precisely at this n

Mrs. Ashford?

Anthea instinctively turned toward So

But Sophia’s expression–which ha

“That wasn’t me! I was at the of

A sinking feeling settled in S

Finally, tucked inside

There, in the CH

ing.

st moments before–faltered the instant she heard “Mrs. Ashford.

andling contracts. I never set foot in a mall.”

ed over to the towering pile of packages and began sifting through them

er jewelry house, she found a receipt.

ey’s name–written in a loose, bold script.

it was Kiley

room and had it all sent straight to Ashford Manor as though there

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“Let’s go in,” he said quietly, stepping out of the car

Riley followed, her pace unhurried.

They passed through the familiar heavy wooden doors one after the other.

The moment Lucas entered the foyer, he stopped short.

Even for someone accustomed to extravagant displays, the sight before him was arresting

The vast living room–from the expensive rug to the open space before the sofas–was nearly blanketed with shopping bag gift boxes from luxury retaile

The air carried a mix

from Anthea.

A faint throb

But just

“Oh

ighend fragrance, undercut by something else: the barely restrained tension rad a

chose to let out a soft, almost amused sound.

ew more days. I’m impressed they delivered everything so quickly.”

nd Lucas–who still hadn’t moved–and strolled casually into the room.

it took to ignite Anthea’s simmering ange

ward, her voice rising.

aning of all this? Have you lost your mi eel the need to spend like this out of s

the outburst, Riley didn’t so much a

her head slightly, avoiding the

by are you getting so upse

hree years Lucas and

You and Sophia h esides outdate

word ‘excess‘? What exactly did this family di

necessities, I haven’t exactly indulged in anything nice for der season Shouldn’t the actual Mrs. Ashford have wamething to

ng up for three years worth of shopping all at on

ow What infuriated her must was Riley yunshakaber composure, the

have no concept of taste you’re like a kid in a candy store who y never had ople will think we married some Las by social clumber with more money than

words had finally struck a nerve

And slipped behind Lucas, fingers curling lightly into his sleeve

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“Anthea…” Her voice came out soft, tinged with a hurt nasal tone. “I bought all of this with Lucas‘ card. He doesn’t mind… H angry with me. Why are you coming at me like this? If it really bothers you so much, I’ll have everything sent back tomorrow

It was rare for Riley to show any hint of vulnerability in front of Lucas.