LOGINShare
Chapter 80
Last Updated:
2024-10-29 19:42:56It troubled Christine that she strayed from her revenge plans, she blamed it on the recent shocking events.
The mere idea that a ruthless man like Markus could be her biological father, Jake’s dire encounter with him that frightened her to the bones, as well as working for multiple projects took a toll on her. She needed a distraction, that’s why she texted Hunter the previous night. And that text led to a long night of love making.
She never planned for that to happen, in fact, she didn’t even dare to dream about it.
On top of it, nobody gave her the right to strain the relationship between the two brothers.
‘I must be a really bad person. Maybe I deserve those awful things that happened to me in the past! And it’s not even the first time that I made bad decisions regarding men!’
Simon and Hunter only had each other, just like she had only Ethan. And Loukas, for he was there for her in the last years. Almost like a fat
Lana WestTo my beautiful readers, I can see that there are many questions regarding the total number of chapters. Rest assured, I intend to sort things out and complete it in the next 16-18 chapters or so. I cannot rush it either, there are facts needing to be settled. I am really grateful for your continuous support and I hope you enjoy the story until the end! The next chapter is in about 18 hours. Lots of love, Lana.
Related chapters
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 81
Early next morning, a certain piece of news was causing an uproar on social media channels. Though more than two years had passed since the messy divorce between Isabella and Miguel Hernandez, nobody forgot about Isabella's predicament. In the world of the rich and famous, there were no private matters, and everyone was entitled to an opinion. A stunning beautiful lady such as her, being cheated on with a younger woman, a mere student, drove women all over the world to resonate with her pain. Beyond everything, it was each and every woman’s nightmare. Her husband, a tycoon in the oil industry, lost his entire fortune as a result of his misconduct. Nobody took his side, not even his own family. He was pointed as the common enemy, along with his undisclosed mistress. At that time, many requested for the truth to be unveiled, but their pleas were ignored, the woman remained a mystery. That was until now. The first to release the article
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 82
Inside her limousine across one of the Fame Media Company branches, Isabella was checking her social media accounts, where the millions of followers she gathered over time showed their support.Ever since the news about her ex husband’s mistress came out, she was overwhelmed by the sympathy messages she received. Instead of warming her up inside, it made her really anxious.[“Poor Isabella, that Christine is a sly fox. She is beautiful, I give her that, but our Isabella is more stylish.”][“Isabella didn’t deserve to be mistreated.”][“My husband cheated on me with a younger woman. It was so painful that I had yet to recover.”][“Yes, when the one you love breaks your trust, your self-esteem suffers as well.”][“If a wealthy and beautiful woman like her was cheated on, how can the rest of us live??? In fear that our husbands will run off with younger women? Or shou
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 83
“Tell me, daddy! How can we help mommy?” Hunter was quiet, rubbing his chin while his sight was fixed on the floor. Was his idea a bad one? Was it potentially hazardous and could be even considered reckless? Should he really drag the boy into it? ‘How should I proceed? What if I end up making Christine upset instead of being of any help? Hmm... I don’t know what to do...’ “Daddy!!!” Ethan called out, pulling him out from his train of thoughts. “Let me think for a second!” He uttered in an enigmatic tone. Then he sighed and pursed his lips. “Fine, let’s do this!” He said with determination. “Do what, daddy?” “Let’s find out who set up your mommy in the first place! Here, take your tablet, the show is about to start so we need to move fast! But…” “But what?” “If we fail to find the culprit, this will remain our little secret. Your mommy might get mad at us, and besides, what we are about to do is illegal. What do you say?
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 84
Long chocolate hair tied in a stylish braid, blue sparkling eyes contoured by dark eyeliner, angelic face and a slender body. Wearing a blue midi dress that hugged her alluring body elegantly, a beautiful woman in her late thirties took the seat next to Isabella in the studio.Her appearance astounded everybody, the audience and the host were left awestruck. As it happened, they expected to see Christine Blaine in flesh, not the unfamiliar woman that just joined the show. Now their curiosity was piqued, who was the mysterious woman and what was her play in the story?The Comment Section was flooding, as the followers were expressing their opinions.[“That cannot be the woman! She is not young enough!”][“What is happening here? Are you trying to mislead us?”][“Is this some sort of joke?”][“What are you trying to pull?”][“Isabella, tell the truth!”][&ldq
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 85
Inside the living room of a luxurious house, with their heart drumming against the chest and their senses on high alert, three people were watching the interview of Isabella Hernandez and her friend, Caroline Morgan.One of them was waiting with bated breath for her step daughter to face public humiliation and slander, another one was on the edge of her seat to find out if her step sister did commit such an atrocity or if she was the victim of her scheming mother. Martha was sure that Elenora was behind everything.The third person, Simon, was on pins and needles, experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions while watching for the interview to unfold. The person painted in the news was not the one he knew, but then again, he had met her just recently.When the moment came and Isabella and Caroline conf
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 86
Just finishing up a more than satisfying business meeting with his associates, Loukas Blaine was heading to his office, mentally assessing the current situation. As Christine mentioned in the morning, when her scandal broke out, everything turned out for the better. What debuted as an unimaginably disastrous day for her, ended up being a fruitful one. As forecasted, it took a mere couple of hours for the CDE Group shares’ price to triple after the truth was revealed. It was expected to rise tenfold in the next few days. Those who sold their shares at low price were inflamed with regret and misery. When the price went up, they felt completely powerless. They didn’t afford to buy again, at least, not the number of shares they owned before. Their lack of information drove them to be at loss. It is said that fear and despair are indeed awful advisors. From what he gathered from his board meeting, the same thing happened with Blaine Corp.
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 87
Left by herself, Elenora sneered, staring at the text from Christine with a sulky expression.‘Take all my money? How dare that wretched girl threaten me? It’s more likely for hell to freeze than her winning against me!’A vein became visible on her forehead, as if cutting it in half, while her entire demeanor was turning murderous. ‘I’d rather kill her with my own two hands than lose this battle!’Glaring at the phone angrily, she typed [“Aren’t you afraid that I will reveal who is the father of that devil kid of yours?”]‘I know all your weaknesses, Christine! Each and every one of your vulnerabilities are within my reach! You should be scared of me! You damn should!’She was looking forward to the reply, but to her enjoyment, it didn’t come through. Naturally, she believed that she had won.‘Yes, go and hide in your closet! And don’t come out until I
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 88
For a few good seconds, it seemed as if time stopped for Hunter. Air was suddenly kicked out of his lungs, he even forgot how to breathe. His chest tightened as he fought with the suffocating sensation.His mind was a mess, his thoughts all over the place, experiencing a roller-coaster of sensations.‘Martha lied to me all our life together!’‘Christine might have lied to me as well…’‘This child in front of me is possibly mine...’His eyes shut close. ‘Who am I kidding? I would be a fool to lie to myself that what I’m suspecting is not utterly real.’It demanded a major shift in his thinking to adjust to the new information. To accept it.Still, he needed a proper confirmation.His eyebrows furrowed. On the outside, his inner battle was translated as if he were immersed in plans of critical importance.“Daddy, are you feeling unwell?” E
Latest chapter
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 95 - Last Chapter
Three months have passed since Hunter’s childhood home was blessed with the laughs of an ass kicking mother, charming father and adorable little brat. Loukas, a proud grandfather, was visiting them often, after his relationship with Christine was rebuilt to one of a father and daughter. It was one particular day when Christine’s feelings were all over the place. She was staring at the papers in her hands, and multiple emotions were spreading through her body. Her suspicions were confirmed, she was pregnant. Indeed, black letters on white paper were clearly stating that she was two months pregnant with Hunter’s child. A blessing from the heavens. This time, it was bound to be different. This time, she had support from him, the love of her life. Tears of joy were forming in her eyes, she could not remember the last time she cried of happiness, if ever. She could already imagine Ethan’s thrill to play with a sibling, she c
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 94
Fuming with rage, Elenora launched at her daughter, strangling her neck. “You did what, you wretched girl?”Choking, Martha cried out. “Help! Somebody… Help me! She is trying to kill me!”In no time, an officer interfered and separated the two women, before something disastrous would happen. He took Elenora away, with the promise that her recent act will be added to her long list of criminal offenses.Still struggling to breathe normally, Martha shouted. “You will rot in jail, mother! I know enough information to assure you of that! And don’t forget that Christine has the proof that you hired a hitman to eliminate her!”Heartbeats later, inside the interrogation room, she started her confession.“Are you aware that you are admitting to complicity by confessing your mother’s crimes? You had knowledge of every one of her crimes and did not report her. That, until now.”In
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 93
Unbearable silence was engulfing the room, there were only Christine, Hunter and Loukas left. Elenora was practically dragged outside by the police, while she shouted and threatened all the way to the car. Christine believed that watching Elenora in predicament would bring her fulfillment, but it was not like that. Certainly, her being punished was bound to bring some sort of satisfaction, but that didn’t change the past, the hurt and desolation that she felt because of that horrible woman. And to find out the shocking truth about her biological father, a truth that Elenora knew from the very start, that was… Well, that was backstabbing at a whole new level. The mere idea was making her sick to her stomach. After careful consideration, Loukas decided to take the lead. “The two of you seem to have much to talk about as well, so I’m going to say just a few words. In private, if that is possible, Christine!” Hunter placed an affection
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 92
In a twinkling, her world crumbled into small little pieces, leaving her completely broken inside.Everything was in a blur, the pain of betrayal stinging her chest. Reaching a hand out to Jake, she leaned on him for support for a few good seconds.In all honesty, it would have been less painful if someone would have pulled her heart out and stabbed the poor organ with a million daggers.“Is it true?” Anger and hurt were burning in her eyes. “TELL ME!” She cried out, walking to where Loukas was standing and clamping her fingers in his jacket.He met her accusing regard with silence, yet his entire demeanor was suggesting he was guilty.“Why are you quiet? I just heard you! Am I wrong?” She glared at him in outrage.“No, you are not wrong. You are my biological daughter.” He declared shutting his eyes close, his voice holding strong emotions.Her heart sank i
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 91
A press conference was scheduled by Fame Media to publicly apologize for sharing unverified information that led to undeserved public slander. As a consequence of their actions, the victim suffered moral damage, as well as monetary losses. Though CDE Group shares’ price plummeted only for a few hours, Christine demanded compensation, and her lawyers succeeded in securing a more than satisfactory amount. “Fame Media takes full responsibility for the damage caused by spreading fake news. In the past, we took pride in providing the best accurate information to our followers, therefore we are deeply ashamed of the recent events. After compensating the victim by paying the requested price, we are sad to announce to you that we will close our doors for the time-being. In the last decade, our followers have been like a second family for us, but mistakes must be punished. Speaking of that, we filed a lawsuit against Elenora Carter. As you may be a
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 90
A low moan sounded in his chest, it was all the approval he needed in order to ravish her, to appease the hunger that screamed to be gratified. Intoxicated with lust, their hands were roaming freely on each other’s body, while their tongues battled for dominance. Erotic moans filled the room, and they didn’t even start the love making session properly.It was just the warm up. There was no more reluctance, only complete surrender to their sexual cravings, their need for each other. It was when Hunter settled his manhood to her entrance that they suddenly stiffened. There was some noise outside the room. Footsteps. Then the door opened widely and a small silhouette appeared near the bed. Rubbing his eyes, he climbed into the bed, his eyes darted from his mommy to his daddy in confusion. It was the nightmare of any parents, to be caught red handed by their child. Good thing that they were covered by the sheets. “Mommy, w
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 89
Christine made several attempts in reaching Hunter, but his phone was off, her calls going directly to voicemail. ‘Weird. I hope everything is fine.’ Pacing the room, making holes in the floor, the tension was building up inside, eating her alive. What if something happened? He should have delivered her child by now. Her intuition told her that something was off. Or maybe she was just nervous, it was understandable, after all she went through. In the wake of such an excruciating day, she needed to have Ethan in her arms, he was her most prized possession, her pride and joy. Stealing glances through the window from time to time, she finally spotted Hunter getting out of the car, then scooping a sleepy handsome boy in his arms. The boy’s small arms locked behind his daddy’s neck. It was an image that pulled at her heartstrings, sweet and sour at the same time. She breathed a sigh of relief, the claw that was squeezing her hea
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 88
For a few good seconds, it seemed as if time stopped for Hunter. Air was suddenly kicked out of his lungs, he even forgot how to breathe. His chest tightened as he fought with the suffocating sensation.His mind was a mess, his thoughts all over the place, experiencing a roller-coaster of sensations.‘Martha lied to me all our life together!’‘Christine might have lied to me as well…’‘This child in front of me is possibly mine...’His eyes shut close. ‘Who am I kidding? I would be a fool to lie to myself that what I’m suspecting is not utterly real.’It demanded a major shift in his thinking to adjust to the new information. To accept it.Still, he needed a proper confirmation.His eyebrows furrowed. On the outside, his inner battle was translated as if he were immersed in plans of critical importance.“Daddy, are you feeling unwell?” E
Billionaire's Substitute Bride and Her Secret Child Chapter 87
Left by herself, Elenora sneered, staring at the text from Christine with a sulky expression.‘Take all my money? How dare that wretched girl threaten me? It’s more likely for hell to freeze than her winning against me!’A vein became visible on her forehead, as if cutting it in half, while her entire demeanor was turning murderous. ‘I’d rather kill her with my own two hands than lose this battle!’Glaring at the phone angrily, she typed [“Aren’t you afraid that I will reveal who is the father of that devil kid of yours?”]‘I know all your weaknesses, Christine! Each and every one of your vulnerabilities are within my reach! You should be scared of me! You damn should!’She was looking forward to the reply, but to her enjoyment, it didn’t come through. Naturally, she believed that she had won.‘Yes, go and hide in your closet! And don’t come out until I
