Catch Me Billionaire Husband: The Runaway Billionaire's Substitute Bride And Her Cute Quadruplets

Paying Them A Visit

"Muah!" Four loud kisses were suddenly placed on Valencia's cheeks, jolting her from reverie.

A warm feeling invaded Valencia's heart, and a smile blossomed on her face. She ruffled their hair and hugged them again.

Still, life has been good to her; Valencia knows, and she won't complain.

After all, for the first three weeks after Valencia arrived in the country, she couldn't leave the apartment because of Maverick's guards, who were positioned everywhere.

For Valencia, who had escaped, she couldn't use her line not to talk of removing funds from her account because she knew that might lead to Maverick tracking and discovering her hideout easily.

Valencia, who was running short of funds and didn't want to bother the Cirillo family, began to panic. Having no choice, she started crossdressing and applying thick makeup to evade the men's search.

Luckily, within a week, she was able to land a job in a coffee shop near the house, but before she was able to spend two months at the shop, she began to have some funny health issues, and that's when she discovered that she was pregnant for that asshole Maverick.

As a pregnant woman, Valencia couldn't exert herself too much because her health had turned frail due to years of maltreatment from Amabella, so she had to resign from work again.

Until a day when everything had changed by...

Ring. The sudden ringing of Valencia's phone jolted the almost sleepy quadruplets awake. Seeing that, Valencia quickly silenced her ringtone.

She gently helped the quadruplet lay on the sofa, one after the other. She lowered the AC and patted them gently until they fell asleep.

Immediately after they fell asleep, Valencia quickly went to her room to pick up her call. Valencia's assistant, Charmaine, was the one calling her.

"Miss, about the things you asked me to investigate, you're right; Lessie has been using Miss Valencia's lyrics to sing. Besides, she had also found one of the novels you wrote in the past, and she's planning to make it into a movie and take credit for it." Assistant Charmaine explained in a steady and soft voice.

"Also, Mrs. Amabella is planning to start a clothing brand these days; her designs are similar to Late Madame's collection, which the company released in winter. I think she had her hand on one of the late Madam Fashion books."

Valencia's expression changed upon hearing Charmaine's words; her fist clenched in anger, and her aura turned cold.

Those damn Carter family! They hadn't thought of searching for or reaching out to Valencia all these years, yet they've done everything to tarnish her image in LEX Country—the mother and daughter giving Valencia ranges of bad names.

Now that both mother and daughter are shamelessly stealing Valencia and Raquel's property and taking credit for it, don't their faces hurt?

Valencia recalled that Amabella had always been Raquel's close friend, and Lessie was Valencia's friend. Suddenly, everything changed after Valencia's mother, Raquel, died.

The next day after Raquel's death, her scum father took Amabella and Lessie into the house. It turns out that Lessie's father was Carter, and Amabella had always been Carter's secret mistress, despite being Valencia's mother's friend.

The two had quickly overtaken ownership of the house and began to maltreat Valencia.

Lessie had taken possession of Valencia's room and her clothes, and Amabella ordered that Valencia should live in the servant quarter with her scum father, indifferent to their maltreatment. The change had been so quick that it was as if they'd planned it all.

The only mistake the naive Valencia had made was thinking that that place was home as long as she had her things there.

She never expected that the shameless mother-daughter duo would use them to their advantage and take over her and her mom's prized possessions, including the things Raquel, Valencia's mother, had bestowed on her before she died.

Suddenly, a wicked smirk appeared on Valencia's face. Well, the children are on holiday. Why won't she use this opportunity to shake up Lex before disappearing again?

Valencia might be soft, but she's not a pushover. Lessie, Tatiana, her scum father, Maverick, and her stepmother—won't it be bad to not pay them a visit once more?

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Maverick's jaw ticked, his veins throbbed, and his black eyes were cold as he strode out of the airport.

Apparently, Maverick had planned to call Valencia a substitute during the press conference, but hearing Tatiana blatantly call Valencia a substitute somehow made Maverick displeased, and it sent anger rocking through him.

Even though Maverick didn't say a word, Tatiana could feel the distant and radiating anger oozing from Maverick.

Tatiana was alarmed. A pitiful pout appeared on her face, and she wrapped her arms around Maverick's arms endearingly and pitifully.

"Maverick, did I say something bad? I'm sorry if I can't get used to Lex's tone that quickly. I've spent most of my time alone, and I've been used to talking to myself all these years. I didn't expect..." Tatiana bit her lower lips pitifully and innocently. She didn't complete her words because she knew Maverick would fill the void.

Remembering the sad memories made tears well up in Tatiana's beautiful eyes. At that minute, she couldn't help remembering all the time she had spent alone in the hospital's four walls, anxiously wishing that someone would visit her only to be let down again and again.

The woman's sad tone made Maverick's eyes soften, and his expression turned gentle. He rubbed her hand gently, understanding what she had gone through. It's a wonder how she survived that incident.

"Sorry, I was thinking about something and couldn't control my expression..." Maverick clarified in a patient tone.

Tatiana smiled in relief and directly held Maverick's hand joyfully. "Maverick, can we go to that restaurant that serves hotpot? I really miss it," Tatiana conveyed in a soft voice, her eyes filled with reminiscing.

Maverick's expression became gentle. It's good that Tatiana is alive. Other things can come next. "En." He'll accept whatever request she wants. It's good that she was fine.

It was an hour or so when Maverick's car stopped at an old but clean, average-looking restaurant on the outskirts of the city. The restaurant was built in an ancient style, which made one feel warm and homely as soon as one stepped into it.

Tatiana jumped out of the car, and without waiting for Maverick, she ran into the restaurant, laughing like a happy child.

Maverick's expression softened, and with his long legs, he quickly caught up to her.

"I miss here so much; I dream of it every time," Tatiana muttered joyfully as she stepped into the restaurant, which still looked the same even after a decade.

Dressed in luxury, Tatiana looked out of place in the poor and shabby restaurant, but that didn't make her feel uncomfortable. Not at all.

"Mr. Liam. Mr. Liam." As soon as Tatiana entered the restaurant, she called out in a fond and soft voice.

An old-looking man in his late fifties came out of the restaurant. He gave a polite smile upon seeing a classic beauty dressed in high-end, luxurious clothes enter his old restaurant.

Afraid that Tatiana could be like all those brazen wealthy heirs who like to throw their weight around, Mr. Liam quickly pointed at one of the low-hanging stools and politely bowed, "Miss. Please sit down. The restaurant will serve you…"

Tatiana shook her head and quickly stopped the man, bowing with excitement in her eyes. "Mr. Liam, did you forget us? I'm Tatiana, the girl with President Maverick back then; you were the one who helped us escape those people successfully." Tatiana reminded the older man

Mr. Liam gazed at Tatiana's face, and a young face resurfaced in his head. His eyes widened slightly, and he patted his lap due to excitement. "It's been a long time, young lady. You've grown a lot." Mr. Liam exclaimed.

Tatiana nodded with a sigh. "I'm sorry, Mr. Liam; I haven't visited for a long time. I was out of the country." She informed him with lowered eyes, her expression filled with regret.

“No, it's fine that you're here now.” Mr. Liam waved his head, unbothered. "It's good. It's good that you're well. Have you eaten…” Before he could complete his words, he smacked his head playfully.

Of course, the two were here because they wanted to have a taste of his meal. “Blame this old man's old age for being so forgetful. The meal is on the house."

Tatiana pursed her lips before smiling gently. She shook her head. "No Mr. How can I let you pay for us? I haven't even appreciated your actions in helping us escape." Tatiana conveyed and stared at the restaurant with fondness in her eyes. After all, it contains many memories of her and Maverick. It also helps them get closer.

A little smile surfaced on Maverick's face, and he stepped forward to stand next to Tatiana.

Mr. Liam bowed to Maverick and called with familiarity, "President Maverick."

Upon seeing the two together, exuding closeness, Mr. Liam suddenly had a premonition, and he brushed the two of them with a knowing gaze. "You two?" As soon as he asked, Tatiana lowered her head and blushed shyly.

Mr. Liam sighed. Those children had really grown up quickly. They had run across him back then, looking malnourished, hungry, and tortured.

Sigh! He shouldn't think about such a bad past on such a good day. It's good that those two kids have now grown happily.

He took a step back and bowed slightly. "The meal will be served now." He uttered and left.

Maverick took a seat at one of the low chairs Mr. Liam pointed to with familiarity.

The restaurant was a bit deserted at that time of the day, except for the presence of a few people.

Maverick and Tatiana had become one of the trending topics in the country, and seeing their presence in the restaurant left people gossiping.

'Tatiana looks really nice and elegant. How can that shameless b***h Valencia compare to her?'

'She's so beautiful, down-to-earth, elegant, and her skin looks nice. Which kind of man won't choose to wait for such beauty? I feel so lucky just being in the same restaurant with her.'

Various discussions continued, and some people used that moment to secretly take pictures of the two to post online.

Tatiana clumsily took out her chair and sat down elegantly. Her face did not show any hint of disdain.

She stared at Maverick with soft, doe eyes filled with reminiscing. "I remember when we first arrived here. Two thin and emancipated kids. It was Mr. Liam who…" Tears welled up in Tatiana's eyes, and her eyes were filled with uncontained sadness.