MasukShare
Chapter 42
Terakhir Diperbarui:
2024-10-29 19:42:56
Bab terkait
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 43
Olive's POV~Wasn't he in his office? I expected him to call Kit who might be around. But he came in person. I couldn't predict it. What he said soothed my heart. Was he truly sincere about us?The thought of how he tried to protect me kindled my heart."Why did you come?"His arm lay around my shoulder, "because I missed you."I felt the heat on my cheeks. It burned hot. My eyes rolled at Huxley's smiling face."Now, everything is alright!"Huxley stated and walked away in relief.I looked embarr*ssed. Recently, Edward came to confess his feelings frankly. At first, it was when we were alone, and now he shamelessly uttered his heart in front of others.It might take a long time for me to get used to his new tempers. However, I was scared to be surprised by his vicious side again."It is getting late. I must go to school."He kissed my forehead, and I dodged his arms. Going to the door, I mentioned, "Don't you think I am left behind enough?""Come on! Stop worrying about that. I had m
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 44
Olive's POV~Fear drilled my head! Why did I care? Edward was an unpredictable man, and I penetrated his household to save my father. No one promised me a permanent position as a wife. Even after our last conversation, he did not come to tell me whether he applied for divorce or not!He did not even give me a good answer and just asked me to stay with him. But for how long?"Hey get back here! Are you sure everything is alright? Vanessa, that wench was in the corridor after our cl*ss."My stomach twitched when I heard her name. That night screened in my head. After sleeping with David, she had achieved her goal. I hoped she never appeared on my way again."No! I don't give a d*mn about her and her affairs. My actual problem is something else. Nevermind! Tell me about you! Any new boyfriend?"She sighed and shook her head, "I couldn't have imagined us being offered contractual marriage."I raised my brow, bowing my head to meet her lowered eyes."Is that why you are curious about my ma
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 45
Olive's POV~Calling a cab, I looked back. Elenore could cause chaos in front of others. The school was the only place I felt safe, but she wanted to make it h*ll the next day.A while later, I saw a bakery. The scent of bread had spread in the street. I was close to home and nothing could have happened if I walked fast.I called Mira and told her not to worry, and that I would be home in ten minutes.Going to the bakery, I bought a few loaves of bread. Walking out, I looked up at the sky. It was getting rainy.Heading home, I turned into a lane to make the path shorter when I felt two men were following me."d*mn!"Two other men appeared in front of me, and I could no longer go back or proceed ahead."Who the h*ll are you?"I was ready to beat them but all of them attacked at once. I kicked the first one and hit the second one with my backpack.Abruptly, one of them sprayed something on my face. My vision blurred and my nostrils burned. I coughed.They charged forward to catch me. I
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 46
Olive's POV~My eyes snapped open, a man's mouth was on mine.He pulled back and sent a shock to my brain! This man!I felt my stomach lurch but suddenly the heaviness in my chest squeezed. Water spurted out of my mouth.Coughing out the rest of the water, he made me roll on my left arm, and then I could breathe.Making me sit down, I looked at his blurry face.What?What was he doing here? I saw him once when I was burning with fever but this time he was real."Can you breathe?" he shouted.I nodded, and he hugged me.Pushing him back, I frowned, "Who are you?""I just saved you, should you not thank me?"I crept backward to make space between us."I know you! That night, it wasn't an illusion! You invaded my place and were about to *ssault me."This stranger was truly handsome and unfortunately, not an illusion which meant additional trouble."Where is your loving husband? Should he not have saved you?"He taunted me again."Thank you for saving me. But how come it is you? Did you t
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 47
Olive's POV~It was Friday, the next day after falling into the water.Layla called me and indicated her trip's schedule had changed. She was impatient to see me. I was certain that the incident scared her so much. I had to see her.Mira knocked on the door to see if I was awake. I let her in."Can you come..."She saw me dressed and ready to go to the university so she cut her words.Her expression seemed intimidating."You are not tending to leave the house, are you?""I am exactly meaning that!"She shook her head and approached, her arm reached out, and her fingers curled around my arms."No! Did you forget what happened last night? You were dangling with death!"Thank you for reminding me but I'm already pissed off. Going to school could ease my mental pain. I wasn't the type to hide and cry for their misery. I wasn't brought up that way."I know, but I have important courses."I wanted to be around my friend. It was suffocating to stay home."There is no way!"Edward appeared in
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 48
Olive's POV~He snatched the canvas from my hands and shouted, "Do not poke your nose into my business, Olive! I warn you!"I remained aghast. My heart broke to hear how he remarked on me as a stranger.His wrath could end up destroying my father, and I forgot this for a moment after being treated nicely from time to time."Sorry that I forgot I'm a slave here."I uttered the words looking into his eyes, the lump in my throat enlarged."What?""Why are you surprised? I'm nothing more than a toy for you, am I not?"He blinked and his expression softened but too late for an apology."I'm sorry, I shouldn't have talked like that!"No, it was his true side. My life was out of place because of him, and I got used to this.It wasn't normal!I was giving my heart to a tyrant without overseeing the effects and consequences. I wasn't ready for his next action."I'm sorry, babe!"He reached his arms out to hug me but I stepped backward. Even though he apologized, I could not let him misbehave.
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 49
Olive's POV~Gulping down the lump in my throat, I sat across the full-length window in our bedroom viewing the courtyard with the fountain in the center. I didn't bother to turn on the light.Looking at the cloudy dark sky, I expected snow. Suddenly, I discovered Simon driving the car to the courtyard and Edward walked to him. They left, and it made my heart heavier.Did I pry too much? Perhaps it was better to be patient. But I had gotten sensitive since he had been trying to manipulate my life.My mood dropped to the bottom when he left quietly.Where would he go?He has treated me well for as long as I can remember.But why did he menace me because of a painting? Even when I was working as a maid, he tried not to violate me with tasks. He wasn't home most of the time.Just when I decided not to let him take more place in my heart, I remembered his face the other night when he seemed desperate and wanted me to love him.My biggest weakness was overthinking, and I was doing it again
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 50
Olive~Opening my eyes, I felt his arms holding me tight. Did he keep me like this the whole night?"Looking at the ceiling, I decided to sneak away! He had found out how sensitive my body was toward him and kept taking advantage of it.I moved slowly but suddenly he grabbed me harder by the waist and pulled my back closer to him. He was awake!His head moved up and his eyes met mine. His chin rested on my shoulder.His serious, haughty expression brought chills to my bones."I won't let you leave me. Even if I have to lock you up to protect you, I won't prevent it."They were not romantic words to bring comfort and relief to my heart but scary menace.I swallowed the tough pill and decided to question him."I can run away! You threatened me not to pry in your business. Won't you live better if I leave? You have Elenore anyway and she is too keen to kill me and have you."I cracked."If she raises a finger on you again, I'll punish her. If you ask me, I'll end her miserable life."I f
Bab terbaru
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 105 The End
Olive~The next day, I woke up early and took a shower with Edward. When he was drying my hair with the towel, I grabbed his hand and asked him to sit down."What do you think, should I go and see her?"He shrugged, "If you ask my opinion, they were cruel to you."He paused and kissed my knuckles, "But if you don't see her now, it remains your biggest regret. You'll be thinking about it constantly."I nodded, "Would you come with me?""Of course, you are not in a situation to be alone."I cupped his face and kissed him as hard as I could. As we parted, he smiled, "Then we should get ready now. Give me that *ssh*le's number. I'll call him."I laughed! Was he talking about Arvin? He wasn't a bad person, poor guy.Giving him the phone number, I got dressed and we were ready to leave when Mira caught us in the living room."What about your breakfast?"Mira asked us."We will eat outside!"Ed replied and we got out. An hour later, we met Arvin in front of the hospital."She had a bad night
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 104
Kit~I took the last sip of my drink and tapped on Tobin's shoulder."Party is over for us. Time to give some lessons to John!"I peeked at John who was talking to a few of his friends. He was entirely distracted when I approached Elenore.Near her ear, I whispered, "Let's talk in the parking lot!""What for?"I winked at her, "Speaking my heart to you!"I gave her a seductive grin, one of those I rarely offered someone with. She was unnerving and troublesome. As Ed indicated, we could not let her off this easily.I rushed to the parking lot of the hotel. The engagement party was growing hotter and no one paid attention to our absence.Everyone's attention was on the music group we invited.As I expected, my trick toiled on her. It wasn't a surprise. She liked powerful men and it didn't cost me much to lure her.I walked out of the dark, leaning on my car.She smiled and tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear."Well, what is the word of your heart?"Tobin appeared behind her, shak
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 103
Edward~It took me two days to come back to a stable condition. During that time, Olive didn't leave my side. I was elated she had become more cautious.She didn't leave my side at all and was supposed to read books and take good care of me. Seeing this side of her made me even more fall over my heels for her.I couldn't wait for the day I could walk again. But there was something that bothered me a lot.I was not sure whether to ask her or not. I was terrified to say something she didn't like and anger her. Losing her could not take any place in my dish.I was tired of losing people and being disappointed.However, I took the bitter pill and swallowed it, asking her about the reason why she freaked out and left me."Olive, stop m*ssaging my legs, they are much better now.""You were groaning in pain last night. I must keep doing these till you become able to walk and sleep better.""Then just give me your ears."She nodded. She looked even more stunning than before."I'm all ears, do
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 102
Olive~The next day, I couldn't sit by and ignore what was going on in the ICU. Layla hadn't come to visit me since this morning, and I refused to eat unless they let me see how Edward's condition was.It was around noon when Layla came inside and scowled at me."Have you not eaten?"I shook my head."I lost my relish. They do not let me see him.""You can't go inside the room. His lungs have been infected and you are not still in a perfect condition. We must take care of him.""Have you moved here because of us?"She bobbed her head, "Half of the day here and the other half in the central hospital. I'm an exception but this is temporary."I tried to blink my tears away but it kept coming."Hey, hey! Don't do this!"She approached and held my hand, her expression saddened."I'm worried. I won't go inside, just behind the gl*ss, please!"She let out a heavy breath and tapped on my hand."Only a few minutes, you know the rules."She nodded and helped me to get down the bed.She held my
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 101
I struggled to open the seat belt. And the car was drowning. My heart hurt and my lungs lacked air.I was losing consciousness when I felt a hand on my shoulder.The surroundings around me reversed. A chubby cute little boy grabbed my hand."Mommy! This way!"We began to run in the garden, it was a warm delightful sunny day. Suddenly, everything swayed into the wild waters, the boy was floating, and I struggled to hold his hand."Don't let go!"I shouted but his hand slipped and he drifted further and farther away.I screamed desperately, begging for help.I blinked and opened my eyes, masculine arms wrapped around me and pulled me up. They lifted me above the water's surface.~Edward~Her car fell into the water and I didn't hesitate, pulling over there I jumped down. Losing her was nothing I could bear.The car was drowned when I reached her and unbuckled the seat belt. I felt my lungs running out of air and pulled her out, swimming up, I pushed her up with all my might.If one of
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 100
Edward~Lately, my hands were tied. I was looking for Gregory and his influences when I heard Interpol had arrested them. I used my connections to talk with Maya's attorney in a restaurant."Why would they arrest Maya?""Are you going to help her out?"I shook my head, "If she had killed her boyfriend, why should I do that at all?""It was your wife who sent her to jail! She plotted against her and Maya won't forgive this."My head grew numb! Olive? How did she realize this? How did she manage? She couldn't be alone."Then I must thank her! I was about to trust Maya again. Besides, I want you to send a message to Mason."The attorney frowned, "We don't seek war!""Neither do I want that. Just tell him to restrain his people. If something happens to Kit again, I will burn this world, let alone his community."I menaced and he just looked at me. I got what I wanted. I needed to hear this from Olive and possibly Dane. She couldn't gather information about Maya and Gregory alone so the br
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 99
Elenore~John was sucking on my breasts. He returned last night and after greeting his grandfather, he asked to visit me in a hotel."Why did you disappear?"I breathed, gasping!He moaned and hushed me. Half an hour later, we plunged into the mattress and he dragged me close to his chest."I realized Maya failed to do the job!"I burst into laughter."How long have you known about her?"He kissed my shoulder, it tingled my skin."Last year, I saw her father in a meeting in the US. He asked me whether I could gain the CEO position. I said if I gained it, would he invest in our company? He revealed his interest."My mood soured after hearing it, "To get what in exchange?""He *ssumed I would marry his daughter!""And you would have accepted only to burn Ed's *ss!""Nope! I knew about her secrets and how dangerous she was. She killed a man to gain his wealth."My back chilled and I turned around to face him."Are you fu*king serious?"He nodded and his fingers brushed on my curves."Yup
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 98
Olive~"He has no idea that whore is tempted to kill his best friend! How can he keep his affairs with her!"My heart was broken. I felt my eyes getting warm and stopped my brain from overthinking.The next day, I was sitting in the garden when he came to me. He reached his hand out to pull the blanket upper on my shoulder when I dodged."Are you going to meet your grandpa?"My voice was cold but I tried not to make him suspicious."Yes, I am; it is cold, are you not going inside?""It is getting warm, I'm fine."He kneeled before me, putting on the same disgusting soft act."Do you need anything?""Yes, not to see your face every second!"I swallowed. I lied! Deeply, I wish we had known each other in some other way. Even though it couldn't change his desires! His heart belonged to the people in the past.He stood up and kissed my head, "I'll be back late. Make sure you eat well."I ignored him but peeked to see if he left.I jumped on my feet and stormed inside."Layla and I are goin
Billionaire's Substitute Bride Chapter 97
Maya~"Where are you, Elenore? Are you ignoring me?"I have been calling you since yesterday."I heard the news, she is pregnant! But how can you be sure that’s Edward's child?"This b*tch told me Olive was a virgin and now giving me a conceivable reason.She has changed!"You say that you have no interest in helping me, don't you?""Listen, she is pregnant. He won't give up on her. Just stop bothering yourself and wasting time."I hung up immediately, punching the table in front of me. The coffee spilled out of the cup. I looked outside of the window.I have been staying in this hotel to make sure the house I would step in was going to be his."I won't lose to a stupid girl. He wants to be with her, so I let him leave this world but not now.."I was about to dial Gregory's number when an unknown phone number appeared on my screen."Let's see each other.""Olive?""Yes, I want to talk to you.""I'll send you the location."So serious! She hung up, and I was astonished. My fingers numb
