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CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Drive
VIVIENNE“Alright, you two,” I said to Vera and Vince, kneeling down to their level. “Remember, whoever finishes their class first should wait for their twin. Don’t go wandering off alone, okay? I’ll come pick you up after.”They had classes today. Vera with her dance class and Vince with his soccer class. While we were still in Paris, those were the things they were focusing on since it was still their summer vacation in New York, where their actual classes were being held. Vera nodded eagerly. “I’ll wait for Vince, Mom. I promise,” she said. Vince gave a small, serious nod. “I’ll wait for Vera too, Mom.”I smiled at them. “Good. Now, let’s get going. We don’t want to be late.”We made our way down to the hotel lobby, their small hands in mine. As we stepped into the parking lot, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it out and saw a message from Ezekiel.“Can I visit the kids today?” the message read.I frowned as soon as I read his message. I knew it was wrong, but part of me
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Winning Her Back
EZEKIELI felt surprisingly okay, considering everything that had happened last night. Witnessing Alex kissing Albert should have left me shattered, but it didn’t. The happiness of knowing I had kids with Vivienne was strong enough to overshadow any pain. All I could think about now was my kids’ sake and how to make things right for them.“Can I drive you home, Vivienne?” I asked, hoping she’d say yes.Vivienne hesitated, her eyes darting away. “I’ll just call my driver,” she said, pulling out her phone.I stepped forward, already opening the car door for her. “Please, Vivienne. Let me do this.”She looked at me as if she was trying to see through me. With a sigh, she put her phone away and got into the car. I closed the door behind her and walked around to the driver’s side, feeling the distance between us more keenly than ever.As Vivienne settled into the passenger seat, I leaned over to help her with her seatbelt. Our faces were inches apart, and for a moment, our eyes locked, f
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Back Off, I'm Their Father
VIVIENNE"Mom, is this okay?" Vera asked as she tried to smooth down the front of her shirt.Today, we were planning to watch the soccer match with Jeremy—just like what he suggested after our first dinner date. I helped Vera and Vince get ready. Vera twirled in her little jersey, looking up at me with bright eyes. I smiled at my daughter and nodded. "You look perfect, sweetie,” I said. Vince, on the other hand, was more concerned with the fit of his shorts. "How about this, Mom? Are these too long?" he asked, frowning as he adjusted the waistband."They're just right," I reassured him. "You both look great."I glanced at myself in the mirror. I had chosen a casual yet stylish outfit for the day: a pair of trousers, a simple white blouse, and comfortable stilettos. It was perfect for a day out at a soccer match and didn’t scream 'date' but was presentable enough for any encounter.Just as we were about to head out the door, my phone vibrated with incoming messages. I quickly check
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Just Co-Parenting
VIVIENNEEzekiel’s arrogant demeanor was really starting to get to me. He always seemed so sure of himself. He had to be humbled at some point. It couldn’t always be his way. I knew he wanted to make up for lost time, but he had to understand that things weren’t so simple. And he needed to consider the feelings of other people. Someone needed to bring him back down to earth, and maybe that someone had to be me. I’d have to show him that he couldn’t just walk back in and expect everything to revolve around him. Feeling responsible for Jeremy, I made a quick decision. "I’ll ride with Jeremy," I said, breaking Ezekiel’s hopes. The arrogance in Ezekiel’s face faltered, and he gritted his teeth.It was somehow satisfying to see his expression. Yes, he was their father, but I had been the one raising Vince and Vera all these years. Ezekiel needed to understand that being a father was about more than just showing up. He needed to learn humility and patience. And if it took me standing my
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Kiss Cam
EZEKIEL FELT bitterness crept within him when Vivienne chose to ride with Jeremy. It stung not being chosen at that moment. He hated that feeling, the feeling of being left out. But as he glanced down at Vera, who was happily chattering away, his heart warmed. Luckily, Vera liked him so much that even though Vivienne and her twin brother were riding with Jeremy, Vera stayed beside Ezekiel. That small gesture meant the world to him and took away some of the bitterness.But still, it didn’t change the fact that Vivienne didn’t choose him. Ezekiel gritted his teeth as he pulled into the arena parking lot. He felt a mix of frustration and jealousy boiling inside him. His tight grip on the steering wheel showed his tension. Vera, seated beside him, noticed her father’s bad mood.“Dad, are you okay?” she asked with her voice full of concern.Ezekiel forced a smile, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “I’m fine, Vera. Just a bit stressed.”“Is it because of Jeremy?” Vera asked innocent
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Are You Playing With My Mom's Heart?
VIVIENNE COULDN’T BELIEVE what had just happened. Ezekiel had kissed her in front of everyone—Jeremy, the kids, and the entire arena. Her mind raced with confusion and shock. The crowd around them cheered loudly, not really aware of what was wrong with what Ezekiel did. Vivienne glanced at Jeremy, who looked stunned and hurt. Vince and Vera were wide-eyed, staring at their parents.Ezekiel, however, seemed pleased with himself. He smirked and looked at Jeremy, as if he had won some imaginary competition. Vivienne’s cheeks flushed because of embarrassment. She had been uncomfortable with the idea of kissing Jeremy in front of the kids, and now Ezekiel had made things even more complicated. She could still feel the imprint of his lips on hers, and it left her feeling unsettled.Yet, on the other hand, Vivienne’s heart kept pounding in her chest. It was as if her heart was betraying her and feeling happy with something she was not supposed to be enjoying. She wanted to say something,
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE It Meant Everything
VIVIENNE AND JEREMY sat in silence after Ezekiel and Vince left. Jeremy’s face was unreadable, and Vivienne couldn’t help but feel guilty somehow. Although it was not her fault because it was Ezekiel who kissed her, she had made it clear to Jeremy earlier that she and Ezekiel were just co-parenting, but now it felt like she had been lying. Ezekiel's kiss had complicated everything, making it look like they were back together.Vera, on the other hand, was smiling because happiness as her father’s number one supporter. “Mom, did you see? Dad kissed you! I think he wants to be with you again. We can be a family!” she uttered cheerfully. Vivienne forced a smile, feeling embarrassed. She glanced at Jeremy, who remained silent, and then turned to Vera. “S-Sweetie, that’s not what it means. Your dad and I are just trying to get along for you and Vince.”“But Mom,” Vera continued, her eyes wide with excitement, “I saw it! He kissed you! That means he loves you, right?”Vivienne took a deep
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE Just Give Me A Sign
VIVIENNE“I can’t believe he did that!” Piper exclaimed as we sat at the bar. I had called her, needing someone to talk to and to help me make sense of everything that had happened. After all, she was the only person I could tell all my problems to. I took a sip of my drink as I shook my head. The bitterness of my drink crept into my throat but I didn’t mind. “I know. It was so unexpected. One moment, people were teasing me and Jeremy when the screen showed us, and the next, Ezekiel just kissed me in front of everyone.”Piper’s eyes widened as she shrieked. I couldn’t help but give her a side-eye.“It’s not something to be giggly about, Piper,” I reminded my friend. She cleared her throat and brought back her composure. “Alright. Sorry. Anyways, what did the kids think? I mean, they saw it, right?”I nodded. “Yes, they did. Vera was thrilled. She kept saying how happy she was and that she thought Ezekiel and I would get back together and be a complete family.”Piper laughed light
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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
