The CEO regretted it after pretending to be crazy and stupid Chapter 2

"Miss Evans truly believes in love above all. Having such a devoted daughter-in-law, Old Mrs. Montgomery is truly blessed!"

"Yes, yes, Old Mrs. Montgomery, please fulfill this devoted couple!"

"Look at Miss Evans with those curves—clearly built for childbearing. She'll definitely give Old Mrs. Montgomery two grandchildren in three years."

Old Mrs. Montgomery was caught between a rock and a hard place, forcing out a strained smile as she helped Lily up:

"Get up, both of you. I approve of your marriage."

Hearing this, Lily excitedly hugged Lucas: "Wonderful, Lucas, we can finally be together!"

Watching their affectionate display, I sneered inwardly.

If Lucas remained foolish forever and lost his eligibility to inherit Montgomery Corporation, I wondered if Lily would regret today's choice.

In my previous life, I only learned at my death that I was part of their twisted game.

To get his beloved woman into the Montgomery family, the great CEO actually staged a car accident and pretended to be disabled.

Lucas, since you love playing the fool so much, stay foolish forever.

When the banquet ended, before I could leave the Montgomery estate, Lily called out to me.

Wearing the jewelry Old Mrs. Montgomery had just given her, she had the air of a victor:

"I'm sorry, Sister Natalie. I thought you would successfully marry into the Montgomery family."

I smiled slightly: "Congratulations, Miss Evans, on getting what you wanted."

She reddened her eyes: "I know Old Mrs. Montgomery prefers you, but Lucas and I are true love. He said he'd marry no one but me. Please don't blame us."

"This sapphire necklace was a gift from Lucas. I'm giving it to you as an apology, Sister Natalie. I wish you find your true love soon!"

I was too lazy to take the necklace. Before I could speak, it was snatched by a man's hand:

"I gave this to you. How can you give it to someone else!"

Lily coquettishly glared at Lucas:

"Honey, Sister can't marry into the Montgomery family and she's unhappy. I wanted to cheer her up. Don't be so petty."

Lucas looked at me contemptuously:

"Unhappy? Natalie Foster, I hope you understand—the one who likes you is my mother, not me. My mother only values your Foster family business, but in business, there are only permanent interests, no permanent allies."

"When I become Montgomery Corporation's CEO, I definitely won't rely on marriage alliances to expand Montgomery's power, and I never said I'd marry you."

"Before, when I enjoyed drinking and chatting with you, I just saw you as a buddy. But I never expected you'd have such great ambitions to become Mrs. Montgomery."

Having successfully gotten Old Mrs. Montgomery to agree to marry Lily, Lucas stopped pretending to be foolish with me.

Watching them sing in harmony, I was too lazy to engage with them anymore:

"Mr. Montgomery, Aunt Montgomery invited me to today's matchmaking event multiple times. All this talk about expanding Montgomery's through marriage alliances, about marrying me—stop with this nonsense before Miss Evans gets the wrong idea."

"Don't make Miss Evans think you're criticizing her family background. Where would that leave her dignity?"

"Oh, and Mr. Montgomery, that little speech was quite articulate. Doesn't sound like someone brain-damaged at all. Better be careful Old Mrs. Montgomery doesn't catch on and break you two up."

With that, ignoring their embarrassed expressions, I left with my head held high.

Lily was sensitive and insecure. Her parents were both from the countryside. Compared to my father, a tech industry titan, her family background was completely inadequate.

Soon, news spread of Lily and Lucas' engagement.