Being bound by a contract marriage is a decision that Gizelle must make to fulfill her glamorous life needs. She is challenged by her two friends to conquer the heart of Kenric Federico, CEO of a leading manufacturing company in Germany, in exchange for assets of ownership of luxury hotels and apartments. It seemed that the goddess of fortune was on Gizelle's side that day. She managed to become the wife of the conglomerate REAGANZ CORP. At the same time, she intends to extract her husband's property during the 12 months of their contract marriage. On the one hand, Kenric was forced to agree to the contract marriage at the insistence of his mother due to being caught in a one-night romance with Gizelle. Come on, that man is over 30 years old. Who will inherit the golden cage and the throne of this company if Kenric doesn't get married soon? That's what his mother thought. Oh my gosh! Was Gizelle willing to have children with that man? And will Kenric keep the marriage contracted after he finds out that his wife intends to spend his money alone? And can Gizelle complete the challenge of her two best friends? Follow the story of Kenric the billionaire and his gold digger wife only in THE GOLD DIGGER by SELAKSA NOKTAH, exclusive on WebNovel. July, 25/2022
Kenric ignored the words of the owner of the Lieblings Bar. Immediately he forced Gizelle's hand out of the room, followed by Chris who walked gawking like an idiot.
"What are you doing?!"
"Mom and Dad asked us to visit the main house."
"What for?"
"Who knows."
"Just yesterday we got married and moved into your house, today we've been asked to come back to see them. Oh- you look so golden in the family. You have only been a husband for a day, they immediately miss you."
"It is not like that!"
"Then?"
Kenric brushed his originally neat hair into a mess. But still handsome. Huh!
The man did not reply to Gizelle's words. He immediately got off and dragged his wife into his luxury car and drove fast on the route to Reagan's main house.
Meanwhile, Chris went home alone to Kenric's private residence.
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"Ah, I see. So you are here wandering alone, right?"
"Yes, Mom. I decided to live independently by leaving my homeland."
Valencia nodded in understanding. Her eyes were fixed on the pancake batter in the basin with the help of her new daughter-in-law. Gizelle Castarica.
It turns out that having parents-in-law is not as bad as Gizelle thought. Well even though Kenric is quite irritating, Mr. and Mrs. Reagan treats her so well, what a dream parents-in-law.
"By the way, have you been feeling tired lately? Nausea? Dizzy? Or want something maybe?"
Gizelle knitted her brows together. "I don't think so. What's the matter, Mom?"
"Just anticipating earlier. Maybe you are pregnant."
Crash...
The sound of falling glass made the two women turn in the direction of the sound. An adult man stood with a gaping face and stuttered in fear by Valencia and Gizelle.
"What are you doing there, huh?!"
"Maid... clean up this broken glass immediately," he ordered one of the maids. "Sorry Mom, Ken didn't mean to disturb or make a fuss here. Ken goes into the bedroom first."
What the hell is he? He broke a glass of water and then walked away without greeting her. Oh- her husband is a complete savage!
"That damn kid is just getting weirder!" Valencia growled.
"It's okay, Mom. Maybe the glass was so slippery that it slipped out of his hand."
"Mom wonders, what is he doing standing by the wall? Isn't the dispenser in the corner of the room?"
Ah, this woman is right. The location of the dispenser with Kenric standing quite far away, even opposite. So what was that man doing?
"Could he be eavesdropping on our conversation, Giz?"
Gizelle shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know, Mom. I honestly don't know your son's temperament yet. I think it will take time, considering Kenric is such an indifferent guy."
"And about what you said, I don't think I am pregnant, Mom. Because I don't feel the signs you say."
A rough sigh escaped Valencia's mouth. "Well, that is fine if that's the case. Or maybe it's too small to see."
See? Her mother-in-law still hopes that Gizelle is pregnant. Hey, come on, how can she get pregnant if there is never been a husband and wife relationship between her and Kenric?
The middle-aged woman brought a baking sheet to put in the oven. "But there is one thing Mom wants to warn you, Giz."
What is this? Her heart beats fast for a moment. She swallowed hard.
"What is that, Mom?"
"Regardless of your marital background, I want you to stay by Kenric's side as his wife. Changing Kenric's stubborn and arrogant attitude. I know very well how he treats people including office employees. And really, it saddens me to see him grow up to be such a violent man. Promise me you won't leave the Reagans, Giz. I'm begging you."
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Kenric had been in the room alone for an hour with a disheveled face. He wondered, what did the woman say to his mother? Why do these two seem so close as if they have known each other for a long time? Even though he and Gizelle had only been married for 1 day.
Kenric had no idea. Could the woman have given his mother a potion from a shaman to make the old woman sympathize?
Oh come on, living in Indonesia for one year has made Kenric's mind contaminated with mystical things as if he doesn't believe in God.
He lay staring at the roof of the ivory-white room with thoughts wandering.
The sound of the doorknob turning was heard not long after.
Tch! The woman had just arrived.
"What rotten thing did you say to Mom, hm?"
Gizelle didn't understand. The woman sat by the dressing table, combing her long hair before going to bed.
"I don't know what you mean."
"Such an easy question you still need an explanation? You're really stupid!"
"I'm the best graduate of the UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA, just so you know."
"I don't care and I don't want to know."
Ugh... Gizelle wanted to throw Kenric with a comb right over the man's head.
Shit!, her husband is very annoying.
Kenric snorted because his wife didn't respond to his words. "You had a long chat with Mom this afternoon in the kitchen. Then tonight you came back to meet her at the pool. What were you two talking about? Did you talk bad about me?"
"Is it wrong for a woman to be close to her mother-in-law?"
Kenric looked away while smiling sarcastically. "Enjoying your role, huh? Did you forget that you are just a contract wife?"
"I haven't forgotten. Never will."
"Then why are you acting like a real wife? Did you tell Mom about the marriage contract? Or are you talking bad things about me that aren't true anymore? Come on! Tell me I'm right!"
Gizelle stopped combing her hair. "Do you think I am that bad?"
"Yes! You are bad. Very bad indeed."
Before long, Kenric's voice was heard wincing in pain. The comb that Gizelle was using just hit his temple.