THE STAND-IN BRIDE OF THE MISSING HEIRESS Tons of part time jobs, a sick mother and an ever growing bill, Ivy Anderson life takes a dramatic turn when she receives an unexpected offer: to step in as the stand-in bride of a runaway heiress. Set to marry a man she knows nothing about as the stand-in bride of a runaway heiress, is the only way to keep her mother alive but little does she know that she was being sent straight into the devil’s lair? Alejandro Leone is unlike anyone she has ever known- a ruthless man shrouded in mystery. so what happens when Alejandro realizes that the woman he married is nothing but a doppelgänger and worst, he had begun to fall in love with?
Lihat lebih banyakIVY"Iris.” “Iris. Are you listening to me?” I snapped back to reality when Maggie tapped me lightly on my arms. I heard her calling my name but was too lost in my own world to reply her. "Are you alright?" She asked, looking worried."Yes." I lied."Are you sure? You didn't seem like you were listening to me. Did you hear any of the words I said?"I mentally sighed. I had zoned out when I started thinking about my mother. I had a dream that she died and it terrified me. I woke up in the middle of the night with fear in my heart and was unable to sleep till now.I texted Paul Silver earlier asking if we could speak but he hasn't replied and for some reason, I felt that he saw the message and chose to ignore it because he was always active whenever he wanted to remind me of my job. I was worried. If after all that I do, I end up losing her, I'd hate myself more. "Do you want to talk about it?" She asked.A drop of tears slipped down my cheek and I quickly wiped it, not wanting Mag
ALEJANDRO"So handsome, where will you be taking me to?" She asked, pulling my tie around my neck, her lips making a noisy and irking sound from the way she chewed her gum. “We will see about that,” I replied, looking away from her and looking around to see if Matteo was coming with the car already. After settling the payments with the accountant, Angela was given to me to take away. She was now clad in a sleeveless short dress, no longer just in her tiny panties. She was being all touchy but I wasn’t moved by her movements. I am that guy that could never fall for any women’s seduction unless I needed a release and fucked her but sadly there was one person who was succeeding and funny enough she wasn’t doing much which made me wonder if it was because she was using another method.Iris wasn’t trying so hard as Angela beside me. Angela had touched me and if I hadn’t moved a little from her, she would have grabbed my balls and publicly give me a hand Job and that’s if I wanted it.“Y
ALEJANDROThe one who said you can lie to everyone but yourself was correct because I was lying to everyone and I knew I was also lying to myself.I hadn't gotten myself since that night I shoved the cake on Iris face and shouted at her. I should be calm about it but I just couldn't hear it over me and it's been three fucking days.The last time I saw her, the next morning after what I did, she ran away as if she didn't want to see me. I had so many questions because of it. Why did she run away? She's a Silver and if she knew what she did then she should have acted fine but somehow it felt like she was affected or maybe I was reading too much into it.I sighed deeply feeling like I've fucked up real bad. It's been three days yet she has been on my mind although I've been away from the city working."They should show up in no time," Matteo informed me.We were currently away from the city, in a club for strippers and horny men but it was also more than that. Every night, from the detai
ALEJANDROI was fuming. How dare she? Who asked her? Who does she think she is? I was having a great day until I came home to see Iris with a cake in her hand, looking all happy and wishing me a happy birthday, one I hadn't celebrated in years.The last time I celebrated my birthday was when I turned eleven and that was the day I was kidnapped by her fucking family and almost lost my life."I think she did it intentionally just to trigger me."I packed around, my hand on my waist."She wanted to get a reaction from me. It's all a part of their plan because why would she suddenly think baking a cake and wishing me a happy birthday was a good thing? Paul Silver asked her to do that. I'm certain he's the one who told her to do this.""Are they trying to remind me of the past? Of the year that I was helpless? The year that I lost my happiness?" I mentioned.My eleventh birthday became a trigger for me after I got kidnapped and almost lost my life. That memory left marks for me that were
ALEJANDRO“If that is so, keep Camilla as far as possible from this place. I made a mistake letting her come around,” I informed Matteo.“But how is it possible that Iris left the house and neither of us knew? Camilla swore that she was ready to fight her at the supermarket,” Mattero remarked.“And knowing Camilla, she isn’t one to just speak without facts.” He added.That was what I found confusing because Iris had barely left the house since I brought her and there was no CCTV footage of her leaving. The day Camilla claimed to have seen Iris, she was in the house all through. “You know what? Leave that to me to handle. I will pay more attention to her and as for Camilla, make sure she never comes here. My uncle asked to see me today,” I informed me.“When did he say he arrived matter asked.“I didn’t ask. It’s none of my business but what I find suspicious is why he’s suddenly around. I have to keep my guard up again. Make sure that you follow up on this matter and also I need to
THIRD PERSON POV"Where were you?" Iris asked Marco, her fiancée as he stepped into her room in her parent's mansion.Marco wasn't having a good day not after Alejandro had walked out on him as he pleased fueling his hatred towards him. "I was out." He replied, taking off his jacket."You don't seem to be in a good mood," she walked closer to him. "What is the reason?""Can you give me some seconds to keep myself calm?" He asked and she did as told, taking a step away from him so that he could get the calmness that he wanted."I went out today," she informed him."To do what?" He asked and then it dawned on him."You went out? Why did you go out? What if you were seen? What were you thinking leaving the house all by yourself or have you forgotten that you aren't meant to be seen?" Marco chided.He wanted to say a lot more but he was careful of his words because she was Iris Silver, the daughter of one of the most powerful mafia families and someone he needed by his side to get what h
ALEJANDRO"You've grown quite a lot compared to the last time I saw you." Marco Leone said to me as he took his seat on the chair opposite me."You grew thinner though, I hope all is well." I retorted."Still as rude as ever, notice it hasn't left you.""And still trying to make your words matter, still haven't left you." I countered. He didn't seem pleased by my words and if it was anyone, they wouldn't have noticed it as Marco Leone was very good at masking his facial expression but in front of someone like me, he wouldn't be able to fool me.He pretends to be someone who doesn't care but deep he cares and he was failing to show how much he hates me. He has always hated me and it got worse when I inherited the empire that he wanted and worse his plan to kill me failed.He was against everyone that chose to side with me but never me in person. One day he left and never returned until now. I was surprised when he texted me that he wanted to meet up. I wonder what it was that he coul
IVY"Welcome Boss," the manager of the five-star restaurant said to us.Judging from how Alejandro and the man spoke, it was evident that they knew each other and had a good relationship."Who is she?" The man asked Alejandro."She's my wife, Iris Silver," he introduced not only shocking the man but also me because I never expected him to introduce me as his wife in public."I'm surprised. When did you get married that I wasn't aware and invited?" The man said.Alejandro chuckled. "That's because there was no proper wedding other than our signature on a piece of paper Miguel.""It's nice to meet you, Iris Silver," the man said, stretching his arms to shake my hands."If I weren't you, I'd keep my hands to myself before I'm forced to stab your hand," Alejandro said but I wasn't sure if that message was directed to me or Miguel. I didn't bother stretching my hand to shake Miguel's hand because he sounded dead serious from the way he spoke. Miguel chuckled. "I'm sorry. I've forgotten
IVY"Marie?" I called for the maid who was helping me dress up earlier but got no response. She had left the room earlier to her the make up box she forgot in her room before coming over to me. I needed to zip my dress but my hand couldn't reach for it. I heard a knock on my door and thought it was the maid Marie as they usually knocked before entering the room."Come in," I exclaimed so that she could hear me.I had plans with Alejandro. Just as he promised, he said we'd be going out but he didn't tell me where it would be that we'd go to. I sometimes wonder if he has bipolar disorder because of his switch in personality and how he can be good and bad sometimes. "Thank goodness you are here, can you please help me with my dress, there’s no time." I said to Marie as I heard her footsteps walking towards me. I felt a presence behind me, towering over my small frame, it made me wonder when Marie had gotten bigger. Just before I could turn to see who it was, I felt someone helping m
IVY “Miss Anderson, we can’t keep her on these medications any longer unless you at least pay up your outstanding bills.” “I promise you, I’ll come up with the money as soon as possible, please just give me more time.” “You’ve been saying that since last month Miss Anderson, I am sorry but this is as far as I can go, it is out of my hands now and if you don’t pay up by tomorrow, she will be taken off the medications.” “B-But you said she would die if she…” “I am sorry but there is nothing more I can do.” The sound of the line disconnecting made my heart race with fear. Five good months since we found out about Mom’s stage four cancer and our lives have been nothing but torture ever since. Even with all the part-time jobs in the world, I was still unable to come up with anything, the cost of the medications was just too much compared to my paycheck. My back slammed against the locker in the workers changing room as I crumbled to the floor, my chest heaving heavily as I fought ba...
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