Chapter 5 Leons appearance echoed his fathers . He gave me a contemptuous once over , God , youre a mess . Then he turned to Hudson , hand extended expectantly , Dad , about those birthday presents you promised when Mom and I got back ? Eighteen in two days . Last year I got ninety nine presents . Lets make it an even hundred this time . Hudson ignored Leons insult toward me , ruffling his hair with indulgent affection . Of course , He pulled out the protection pendant , carefully placing it around Leons neck with a tenderness hed never shown Noah , As if that wasnt enough , Hudson snapped his fingers . A fleet of sports cars in garish colors rolled up outside the funeral home . All yours , son . Know how much you love making a statement . Valería wrinkled her nose playfully , wrapping herself around Hudsons arm . Hey , what about mama ? Dont tell me the boys your favorite now , hmm ? Hudson tweaked her nose with a grin . As if I could forget you . On cue , a parade of people emerged from the cars , carrying dozens of jewelry sets . Each piece was museum worthy , including one that had belonged to European royalty . Valeria kissed his cheek , playing the eternal ingenue . Oh my god , arent these from that royal auction in Europe ? Each set worth millions ! You bought the whole collection ? Baby , youre too much … though I hope poor Reese isnt upset ? My sons funeral had become their obscene show of wealth . There I stood in my basic black suit , bare faced and puffy eyed , looking like a servant next to Valerias polished perfection . 14:31 O A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Maria 0.8 % Chapter S Everything Hudson had ever given Noah wouldnt equal the cost of one of Leons new cars . Hudson finally remembered my presence . Reese , dont misunderstand , Valeria and Leon are just used to European customs . And Moms adopted Leon as her grandson , so him calling me Dad is natural . Its just his birthday coming up , and that pendant- Before he could finish , Valeria stumbled dramatically into his arms . Hudson … I feel faint . The heat … Hudson dropped my arm like it burned , scooping her up . This is exactly why I bought you the summer villa . Ugh , whyd you drag yourself to this depressing thing ? You should be at your place of it , not this waste of time.Come on , Ive got you . Without even a glance at his dead sons ashes , he carried Valeria away . I lifted Noahs urn alone , ignoring the whispers and stares . Its okay , baby . If Daddy doesnt love you , Mommy always will . Before I could place the urn in its niche , Leon deliberately slammed into me . The urn shattered , scattering Noahs ashes across the ground . Watch it , would you ? This suits one of a kind from Dad . If that dead kids ashes mess it up , you cant touch the cleaning bill . God , this is gross . He pulled out a water bottle filled with cigarette butts , smirking . Here , use this for the little accident . See ? I can be nice . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!