CRAZY RICH DADDY (Secret After Lie)
CRD From William to Joanna

William was in another world. She still does not believe that Marissa is the mother of Ebra, the child she has been playing with for some time. Narrowing his own forehead as he realized that the children he saw the other day were Oskar and Ebra, while the jerk who broke his heart was Arthur who was currently having fun by twirling the wine glass in front of him.

"Arthur, why didn't you tell me from the beginning if you knew Marissa even very close to her?" ask William.

"Where do I know you like it?" arthur replied relaxed.

"If I had known like this, I wouldn't have to be heartbroken and drunk like a fool with Louise would I?" grumbled William again.

"Marissa's headed this way right now. You better offer her a wedding later. Then, let me know immediately so that I can immediately tell the priest that there will be three marriages today" said Arthur then sauntered over to Ebra.

"Arthur, have you seen Louise. She went with Oskar?" rose asked when she saw Arthur approaching them.

"Bi, it looks like he's in trouble right now. But Auntie need not worry, soon she will soon come down with a daughter-in-law and a grandchild" replied Arthur.

"Uncle Arthur. Is my mama down?" ask Ebra.

"Ebra, uncle has a duty for you" Arthur told Ebra.

"Tasks?" ebra did not understand.

"Bring your future father to your mother. Hurry up a little or you'll fail to get a new papa!" arthur commands by gently flicking Ebra's forehead.

"New dad, which one?" ask Ebra while holding her forehead.

"Of course that's standing there. From now on call him Papa Will, do you understand?" obviously Arthur.

Ebra nodded her head in understanding then immediately ran over and approached William who was currently looking at Marissa just a few steps ahead of him.

"Grandmother, Uncle, Aunt, do you mind having two daughters-in-law and two grandchildren at once?" arthur's permission to Matthew's family.

"So she's the woman William likes, my granddaughter?" granny asked Anne happily and watched Marissa from a distance.

"I saw him a lot in the company a while ago. He's very talented" praised Jordan.

"She is also very beautiful and kind. Arthur, but where's her husband. Why did you break up with Marissa?" ask Rose to wonder.

"He was in an accident, his life was not helped when the funny boy was still in Marissa's stomach" Arthur explained.

"really pity. But it's also good, this way there's nothing preventing William from getting Marissa. Isn't that right, Ma?" ask Rose to her father-in-law.

The two women smiled, very happy that her two children had not only deposited two beautiful and kind daughters-in-law, but also two cute grandchildren.

"Arthur, by the way it looks like you're very close to both of my son-in-law's candidates. Don't you?" asked Jordan curiously.

"Om, sometimes when my wife gathers with them. They all treat me like their servant. I had to take care of the two brats while they were having fun, especially when they were shopping without remembering the time" Arthur complained.

"After this, let Louise and William take your place. So you can relax with your wife" Jordan said.

They all chuckled before finally toasting to celebrate the small happiness before the great happiness that would last for a short while.

Meanwhile, William and Marissa are getting closer. Marissa stopped stepping as she realized who was standing in front of her at this moment. In just a few seconds, the two greeted each other but only said hello without knowing what they would do afterwards.

"Marissa, are you here?" william asked, a little awkward but trying to look cool as usual.

"That's how it is" answered Marissa.

That's all they say. Until the sound of Ebra's steps seized the attention of the two. The boy ran over with a cheerful smile, making Marissa and William both look towards him.

Marissa lowered her body, ready to welcome her beloved Ebra. But, Marissa seemed to have to envy William, the man Ebra knew for no more than two months. But it is prioritized by her child rather than herself who has been pregnant with it for nine months. Because of Ebra, in fact, would rather run towards William who did nothing but stand quietly. Ebra hugged the very long legs, then loudly called him 'Papa Will' as Arthur had taught before.

"Ebra, why are you there?" ask Marissa in shock. Even more surprised to call William by the name of papa.

"Mama, Uncle Arthur said Papa Will would be my new father" Ebra said, unfiltered. Arthur sat down with Jordan coughing before finally patting his head.

"He's your son?" william asked as he stroked Ebra's hair.

"Eum, he's my son" replied Marissa.

"Then let me be his father" William said bluntly.

"What?" ask Marissa. What William said was too sudden. Marissa still needs a little time to understand what really happened.

"I love you, so can you let me be the father of your son?" william said what he meant. William did not wait for an answer from Marissa. He quickly lifted Ebra into his arms, then pulled Marissa to walk with him.

"Will, what do you want?" ask Marissa.

"Take you to your future father-in-law" William replied without hesitation. Bringing Marissa and Ebra to be introduced to Jordan, Rose and Grandma Anne who were currently smiling cheerfully welcomed her arrival.

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A few minutes have passed. Matthew's family had finished getting acquainted with their future son-in-law. Arthur had also left because the event was really about to start. But Louise still hasn't shown the trunk of her nose to date. Rose made a wander and circulated her gaze in all directions. Such a big boy, there's no way he's lost, right?

"Rose, look!" jordan said suddenly.

Rose who has been upset to be more upset with the attitude of her husband who is considered too extroverted today. Her husband was usually not like this, but when he saw Oskar, suddenly his energy seemed to return to ten years younger. Jordan even carried Oskar on his shoulders and ran as if Oskar was on a plane.

"What the hell, Pa?" reprimand Rose. Ignoring Jordan and looking the other way.

"Look, who's walking down the stairs!" jordan's orders were pleased by pointing towards the stairs.

William almost died choking on his own breath, he knew the boy was Oskar but had no idea who the woman standing next to him was.

"Joanna?" peeking Jordan, Rose, and Lady Anne together. Marissa was no less surprised, only this time she saw Joanna close to a man other than Arthur.

"Oh, so that's Joanna?" inner William.

"Will, Louise is. When's your turn?" lady Anne asked William.

"Oma, what's the turn?" ask William with his stupid look.

"Of course with Marissa and Ebra. Don't you feel inferior to Louise who was previously anti with women, huh?" insist Grandma Anne.

Grandma Anne's question made William speechless. Then glanced at Marissa who was already red in shame, "Oh my god! Did I just get a blessing from Oma?" william's mind but keeps his happiness in heart.

The presence of Louise and Joanna has apparently captured the attention of invited guests. Everyone saw the real couple still not getting along with the unexpected reaction. No, rather a reaction like a broken heart or something, especially among the girls. They can only bite a finger after the man of her dreams, Louise Matthew shows her woman in the middle of a party. Fortunately, today's party carries the concept of a private party which means they are not allowed to carry a cell phone or anything like that when entering the hall. So it is certain that no one will have the opportunity to take pictures as he pleases.

Louise who was aware of hundreds of pairs of eyes on them began to be uncomfortable, especially with the gaze of men who saw Joanna without blinking, one of which was the gaze of William. Louise apparently again misunderstood, William gawking not because of Joanna. Well, William admitted that Joanna was beautiful but that was not what made William put on a face like this. She was just surprised, because again Louise showed her inconsistency of another level. It's okay, William's not consistent either. But Louise is so much more inconsistent, period.

Because what?

Of course because William still did nothing despite finally knowing about the misunderstanding that occurred between him and Marissa. But not with Louise, look at that jerk, without shame he's flaunting it here and there to grab the attention that should go to a married couple today, Arthur and Alexa.

"Your face likes to look for trouble!" louise grumbled as she brought Joanna to mingle with the other guests.

Joanna blushed as well, so subconsciously etched a smile at the corner of her lips. A smile that Louise hadn't seen for a long time.

Just then, finally the long-awaited event began as well. Arthur was already standing at the altar, waiting for his bride to walk and be held by his father. Arthur smiles happily, marrying a beautiful angel-hearted woman who even unhesitatingly offers Joanna as his next wife.

"Al, as long as you live there will never be a second. You're the only one. I'll promise this to you even if I don't say it. And as for Joanna, I do have a little taste for her. But that doesn't mean I want to marry her. I'm so happy now, to have you all. Then I saw the two women with my friends. I think I'm the luckiest person in the world" Arthur said as Alexa drew closer.

Starting, they began to pledge the sacred promise before all the audience. They all stand, watching a moment that is expected to happen only once in the lifetime of Arthur and Alexa.

"Close your eyes!" louise said to Oskar, and so did William. She also asked Ebra to close her eyes as the two brides would kiss up there.

"Why daddy?" ask Oskar.

"You're still a kid. There are things you can't see at your age" explains Louise.

"But Xiao O wants to see Uncle Arthur and Aunt Alexa" Oskar said.

"Daddy told me not to!" louise said then closed the boy's eyes with her hands.

"Oskar, Ebra, come with Grandpa!" jordan said after the kiss was over.

Jordan brought the two children back to sit down to enjoy the banquet. While Rose held Louise and William and her two future daughters-in-law to get ahead. Alexa and Arthur are about to throw the flower at this point. They had already turned around, turned their backs to the single audience standing behind him and were ready to throw the bridal flowers.

"Ma, why am I standing here?" louise protest.

"Ma, this is embarrassing!" william protest too.

"Just for a second. What's so embarrassing?" rose said, "you can leave after the flower is thrown," he continued.

"Arthur, can we choose where this flower is thrown?" ask Alexa.

"Of course I can. Who did you choose, Marissa or Joanna?" ask Arthur.

"I don't know" replied Alexa.

Arthur peeked back. In the far row, she saw Louise standing next to Joanna. Then, next to Joanna there's William. Next to William is Marissa.

"Throw it at the four of them. As for who can, it shouldn't matter" Arthur said.

"Eum, okay!" alexa agreed.

After the countdown, the couple threw their flowers. Everything was excited, impatient to see who would get the flowers that were currently soaring high up there. Joanna opened her eyes wide, the flower seemed to be pointing at her but neither did it. Should he catch him?

"Why don't you catch him?" ask Louise.

"It didn't seem to fall on me" replied Joanna.

Meanwhile, William who was standing next to Joanna squinted his eyes. The flower seems to fall between her or Joanna.

"Will, it's coming your way" said Marissa.

"It looks like it is but it is not" replied William hesitantly.

The flower was getting closer to its landing, and unexpectedly William and Joanna caught the flower simultaneously. Joanna turned to William, and William was the same. Just for a moment, but made them look at each other. Joanna felt nothing, but not William. Those eyes, they felt familiar to him. It seemed like he had seen it before but had forgotten when and where.

"Wait!" william said when he realized Joanna was letting go of the flower, "this is for you" William said. He then offered the flowers to Joanna and was accepted. No reason whatsoever, William just did not want to fight with a woman especially just because of a bunch of flowers.

"Will, why are you giving bridal flowers to your future sister-in-law. Not for your future wife?" ask Louise flat. Still standing in place, but turned his head and gave a sharp look towards William.

"I don't want to fight with him. Anyway, I can buy another one for Marissa later," replied William.

"Oh, so do you think I can't buy Joanna any more flowers?" ask Louise.

"It's not like that I mean, Louise!" william started scratching his head.

The two men argue back. A very insignificant debate but it makes Rose dizzy, "Will, how many years you've been Louise's sister. Why are they still careless. You should've just given Marissa the flowers instead of Joanna, '" she said.

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