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CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Past And Present
EZEKIEL“Gosh! I’m glad I finally see you again!” Caroline said as soon as we left Vivienne’s office. She hadn’t changed much—still the same bright smile, the same energy. We hadn’t seen each other in years, but it felt like no time had passed at all.“Me too. How’s your life?” I asked, more laid back than her. “Still the same. I divorced my husband last year,” she told me. “How about you? Still single after your divorce too?”I had a hard time answering her question. Well, how am I supposed to explain that I’m chasing my ex-wife again, right?So, instead of telling more, I chose to answer the easiest response.“Yeah. I guess so.” “You know, our parents were convinced we’d end up together someday. They practically planned our wedding before we even hit high school,” Caroline recalled as her smile faded just a little while she looked at me. I nodded. “Yeah, I remember that too.”Caroline sighed, a wistful look in her eyes. “It’s funny to think about now. Back then, I guess I didn’t
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Do Something
VIVIENNE COULDN’T HELP but smile at how Ezekiel acted. The bitterness she felt when a gorgeous woman tried to talk to him faded away completely. “How’s your catch up with Caroline?” she asked after Ezekiel came back. But instead of answering her question, Ezekiel just stared at her meaningfully, as if telling her to behave. “What?” Vivienne asked again as she tried to act innocently. Ezekiel let out a breath, trying to calm himself. “Nothing,” he said more calmly. “I just noticed my employees were being a bit too... helpful earlier.”Vivienne felt the urge to smile foolishly but she restrained herself.“They were just being polite,” she just said while secretly liking how Ezekiel was acting.Ezekiel settled down to the chair in front of her. “Polite is one thing. Hovering around you like that is another,” he replied, crossing his arms. “I don’t want them bothering you while you’re working.”She raised an eyebrow, her lips curving into a slight smile. “Are you jealous, Ezekiel?”
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Evil Plans
THAT’S RIGHT, MA’AM ALEX,” an unknown caller confirmed.Just as Alex sat in the dark room, her fingers tightened around the glass of whiskey. The bitter taste matched her mood as she listened to the person on the other end of the call. “So, Vivienne went to Harrington Luxe?” Alex asked using her sharp voice.“Yes, and it looks like she and Ezekiel are planning to continue their collaboration,” the caller confirmed.With that, she couldn’t help but clenched her jaw. “Without me? I should have seen this coming,” she muttered. Bitterness was evident in her tone. Her anger bubbled up by that realization. She tightened her grip on the glass.“Anything else?” she asked.“No, that’s all I’ve got for now. I’ll keep you updated, Ma’am Alex,” the caller replied before hanging up.Alex set the glass down on the table a bit too forcefully. The sound echoed in the quiet room as she almost broke it. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself, but the memories started flooding back.It had
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Let Us Go
VINCE AND VERA were at the playground, together with other kids in their exclusive subdivision.“Vera, don’t wander off,” Vince warned his twin sister.Children were running around, laughing and shouting and playing with her sister, but Vince wasn’t interested. He stood off to the side, his hands stuffed into his pockets, watching the others enjoy while he was there, being bored. He could see their maids sitting on a nearby bench, both of them glued to their phones, completely oblivious to what the kids were doing.Vince couldn’t help but roll his eyes. Typical. They were supposed to be watching over them, but instead, they were more interested in their screens. He let out a small sigh, turning his attention back to his sister.Vera, who was busy twirling in circles on the grass, nodded quickly at what her brother said. “I won’t, Vince!” she promised, flashing him a big smile before going back to her spinning.Satisfied with her answer, Vince pulled a book out of his bag and sat do
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE They Are Gone
VIVIENNEI thought, my first day in Harrington Luxe would be chill just like what Ezekiel and I did earlier but then I was wrong. Right after the nasty thing we did in the comfort room, my phone rang. It was one of the maids and my forehead wrinkled as I answered the call. “M-Ma’am Vivienne?” her voice trembled when she spoke.“Yes? What’s the matter?” “Ma’am… someone took the kids,” she said, fear evident in her tone.“Huh?!” My heart dropped. “What do you mean someone took the kids?” “Who is it?” Ezekiel asked when he noticed my reaction. But I wasn’t able to answer him right away. I panicked and grabbed my bag right away, heading for the door.Ezekiel must have seen the look on my face because his expression changed immediately. He ran over and followed me without a word.“They were playing at the playground, and then—then they were gone. A man... he took them.”I didn’t hear the rest. I was out of the office and in the elevator, my hands shaking as I pushed the lower ground f
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Outsmart Albert
ALBERT DROVE THROUGH the empty streets, glancing in the rearview mirror every few minutes. Vince and Vera were unconscious in the backseat with their small bodies slumped against each other. His hands tightened on the steering wheel as he thought about what he was doing. He knew this was risky, but he had a plan.“They’ll never see this coming,” Albert muttered to himself. He was using the children as leverage to force Ezekiel into giving him a lot of money. Something big enough to get him what he wanted. But there was more to it than that. Albert needed Alex to trust him again. He had made mistakes before, and she had been angry. But this... this would make up for everything.As he drove, his mind wandered to Alex. Albert knew—deep down—that sometimes she was just using him. He could see it in the way she talked to him, the way she treated him like he was just a tool for her plans. But even after knowing that, Albert couldn’t help but follow her. That was how much he loved her. S
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Twisted Game
VIVIENNE“Well, well, well, if it isn’t Vivienne. You must be looking for something... or should I say, someone?”My blood ran cold when I heard Alex’s voice. Although we already suspected that she was the one ordering Albert, I still had goosebumps. I could hear the smirk in her voice, and it made my skin crawl. Ezekiel’s grip on my arm tightened, but I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the phone.“Where are they?” I demanded, trying to keep my voice steady.“Oh, don’t worry, Vivienne. They’re safe... for now,” she replied, the amusement clear in her tone. “But how long they stay that way depends on you two. You see, I have something you badly want, and I’m not letting go without getting what I want first.”Ezekiel’s face darkened, and I could feel the tension radiating off him. “If you hurt them—” he started, but Alex cut him off.“Calm down, Kiel,” she said sweetly. “I’m not a monster... at least not yet. But I suggest you two start thinking about what you’re willing to do to get t
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Fall Into Her Trap
ALEX’S LIPS FORMED a wicked smirk as she watched Ezekiel’s car racing down the road, falling perfectly into her trap. She sat comfortably in her chair, eyes locked on the screen that displayed the live footage from the hidden cameras she had strategically placed. The satisfaction she felt was almost tangible as she watched the car drive straight into her carefully laid plan.“Hook, line, and sinker,” she murmured to herself, enjoying the sight of them heading exactly where she wanted.Her thoughts drifted back to what happened earlier. Alex had never fully trusted Albert to carry out her plans without a hitch. He was useful, yes, but he had his flaws—his emotions often clouded his judgment, especially where she was concerned. That’s why Alex decided to have another man follow Albert, someone who wouldn’t let personal feelings get in the way of the task at hand.She hired a professional, a man who knew how to stay out of sight while keeping a close eye on everything. His job was simp
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CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Special Chapter IV
EZEKIEL NEVER THOUGHT he’d feel so nervous, yet here he was. He couldn’t help but pace back and forth in the hospital room while Vivienne lay on the bed, breathing deeply as another contraction hit. His palms were sweaty and his heart was racing so damn fast. He couldn’t even sit down for a second. This was nothing like the business meetings, nothing like the deals he’d spent his life preparing for. This was something else. He’d missed the birth of the twins, and he knew he couldn’t miss a second of this moment with Vivienne.He’d missed the birth of the twins, and he knew he couldn’t miss a second of this moment with Vivienne. Back then, he hadn’t been there to hold her hand, to see the twins take their first breaths. This time, he’d promised himself he’d be present, no matter how terrifying it felt. Vivienne noticed his restless pacing and reached out to catch his hand, tugging gently. “Zeke, calm down,” she said, chuckling despite her pain.He stopped, looking down at her, his
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Special Chapter III
VINCE WAS SITTING alone in the school canteen while he was lost in his own thoughts. Unlike his twin sister, he wasn’t worried at all about having a new sibling. In fact, he was excited. He couldn’t wait to have someone younger around to teach things to, especially about computers and coding. He’d already planned it out in his head that he’d show their new sibling all the basics, and someday, they’d be able to talk about complex stuff too. Just the thought of it made him smile.As he stared into space while planning all the lessons he’d someday teach, someone placed a small box in front of him. Vince blinked when his train of thought was interrupted. He looked down at the box, noticing it was wrapped neatly with a bow on top. Then he looked up and saw Maesei, the little girl he, Vera, and Genesis had helped when she was being bullied a while back.Maesei was standing there, looking shy and nervous. Her cheeks were red and she avoided his gaze, looking down at the table instead.Vin
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Special Chapter II
GENESIS SPOTTED VERA sitting alone on the bleachers, looking lost in thought as she watched Vince at his soccer practice. She was unusually quiet, her small frame slumped forward, and her chin rested on her hands. Genesis found this strange. Usually, Vera was energetic and loud, always cheering for her brother or chatting away.With a grin, Genesis walked over and sat down beside her. “Hey,” he said, nudging her gently. “Why do you look so sad? Thinking too hard?”To his surprise, Vera’s lip started to tremble, and before he knew it, tears spilled down her cheeks. She let out a small, choked sob, and then it came—all the tears she had held back, spilling out in big, messy drops.Genesis's eyes widened and he instantly panicked. “Whoa, hey, hey—what’s wrong, Vera?” He fumbled, trying to figure out what to do. He’d never seen her cry like this before. “Did something happen?”Vera shook her head but kept crying, covering her face with her hands. Feeling helpless, Genesis reached over
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Special Chapter I
THE AFTER-PARTY was winding down and Piper was more than a little tipsy. She leaned heavily on Jeremy, her bubbly personality even more vibrant after a few too many glasses of champagne. Jeremy sighed, his arm steady around her as he led her through the crowded room.“Come on, Piper,” he said while rying to sound patient. “Let’s get you home.”Piper let out a laugh as she rolled her eyes. “Oh, Jeremy, you’re so lame! Why didn’t you drink anything tonight? There were bottles of wine that cost more than you’d make in a month! You could’ve at least had one!”Jeremy shook his head, guiding her carefully through the doorway. “I don’t drink much. Besides, someone had to be responsible for you,” he said in a calm voice. She threw him a mock offended look, then smirked. “Oh, please. Responsible? You’re missing out! Once-in-a-blue-moon kind of party, and you’re just standing there, drinking water. So boring.”He just nodded, too tired to argue. He knew she was half-joking, half-serious, but
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE EPILOGUE IV
EZEKIELForgiving isn’t easy. It’s one of the hardest things you can do, especially when the person who hurt you is someone you once trusted, someone you loved deeply. I’d always respected people who could forgive the ones who wronged them, who could find it in their hearts to let go of pain and bitterness. And tonight, watching Vivienne, I felt my admiration for her grow even more.I thought I’d reached the limit of how much I could love her, but seeing her forgive my mother—that changed things. Vivienne had already forgiven me before, a forgiveness I never thought I deserved but clung to, knowing how lucky I was to have it. And now, she was doing the same for my mother. I looked at Vivienne, her calm expression, her steady gaze, and I couldn’t help but feel grateful. She was truly incredible, a woman who could forgive despite the hurt, and in that moment, I knew I was the luckiest man alive.After my mother’s apology, we found a quieter spot away from everyone else. I turned to V
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE EPILOGUE III
VIVIENNEIt was never too late to rise up again after you’ve hit rock bottom. I’d learned that lesson over and over, but standing here now, it finally felt real. So many times, I thought that scandal with Aton would destroy everything I’d worked for. I worried people would only ever see me as the woman caught up in a messy scheme, but here I was, with a new chapter in front of me. This was my second chance—not just to clear my name, but to make it stronger than ever. Viatrix. That name still had power, still had life.I looked around the room, taking in all the smiles and congratulatory handshakes. Ezekiel and I had just launched our fashion line that we had been working on, and the event couldn’t have gone any better. Everywhere I turned, there were people celebrating with us, praising the collection, the designs, the way we had merged our ideas and brought something beautiful to life. For the first time in a long time, I felt truly proud of myself and what I had accomplished ag
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE EPILOGUE II
EZEKIELIt was never too late to change. I knew that now. I wouldn’t deny to myself or to anyone else that I had made mistakes before. Too many to count, honestly. I’d been an ass. I didn’t know what I really wanted back then. I wasn’t sure of what the right thing was or how to treat Vivienne the way she deserved. I’d lost sight of things, caught up in my own mess, letting my insecurities and past hold me back. But now, standing here in Switzerland, away from the noise and all the misunderstandings, I felt something I’d never felt before—a clear sense of certainty. I loved her. I loved Vivienne in a way that was different, in a way that wasn’t clouded by doubt or fear. She was the woman I wanted to spend my life with, and I’d failed to see that in the past. But I had the chance to make it right, and I wasn’t going to let it slip by.The soft breeze carried the scent of lilies as I stood at the end of the aisle, waiting for Vivienne. My heart pounded, and I could feel the tears gather
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE EPILOGUE I
VIVIENNEBefore, I was just dreaming of a good husband. A husband who would love me, who would prioritize me, who would stand by my side no matter what. It felt like a faraway wish, something I’d only imagine late at night. When I first married Ezekiel, it wasn’t like that at all. He only married me because he felt he had to; it was a shotgun marriage after all, coming right after the surprise of my pregnancy.Back then, Ezekiel couldn’t even get over his ex, Alex. I knew it. Everyone knew it. I always felt like a stand-in, a shadow, never really the one he wanted. I was just a substitute. But now, looking at him today—seeing him boldly defend me, even against his own parents—I can’t ignore how deeply he’s changed. Before, Ezekiel always followed his parents’ words without question, like he was bound by some invisible chain. They had such a hold over him, and I’d come to accept that their influence would always come first. So now, seeing him stand up to them—for my sake, no less—fe
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Finally Free
EZEKIELMy fists balled as I scanned through each line of conversation on Vince’s laptop. Each word felt like a punch. And I gritted my teeth, trying to contain the anger boiling within me. Genesis had been right. It was real that the contents from Aton’s phone had transferred over. Everything was here—messages, plans, and schemes that Aton and my own fucking father had discussed. Each message was worse than the last, detailing how they intended to bring down Vivienne and tarnish everything she’d worked for. I could feel Alice and Ronaldo leaning in, reading over my shoulder. Alice gasped, covering her mouth as her face turned pale. She shook her head. “I can’t believe they could plan something so evil,” she whispered, horrified.Ronaldo’s expression darkened, his eyes sharp and filled with rage. “This won’t slide,” he said firmly, his voice low and steady. “I won’t let them get away with this.”His words fueled my resolve. I nodded, swallowing hard, though my mind was racing. Ju
