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Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 11
ZANEOn digesting everything written on the folder, one question had occurred to me.'Was there still a need to continue with this marriage?'Objectively speaking, I had made the decision to marry Valeria because I thought that in the end, we would both just be taking what we both need. However, the current problem was that she apparently never even needed my help in the first place.The obvious choice to make next was no doubt to let her go on her way by divorcing her and at the same time, compensate her with money and real estate just like I planned to do or would have done in the course of the marriage being over after the three years I intended. Yet, for some reason I feel reluctant to do so. I wouldn't be naive to think that it was because I had fallen in love with her because I knew that I definitely hadn't. If there should be reason for that feeling of reluctance, I would probably attribute it to the fact that getting along with her in the past three days had been quite comfor
Last Updated : 2023-02-06Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 12
ZANEThe moment I heard her first condition, I knew without doubt that I would definitely not be able to fulfill it since I still had to confirm if she could really help with my condition. However, the thing was I couldn't reject her outright after all I was the one who asked to raise conditions.But there was one thing I could use to my advantage... A loophole I had caught in her words."What if you were the one to initiate the intimacy?" I deliberately asked.The minute I finished saying those words, I saw her face stiffen before she then looked at me with an expression of "Are you fr**king kidding me?"At first, I didn't understand what she meant by looking at me with that expression but when she spoke after, I immediately understood even though that left me even more speechless."Me? Take the initiative to initiate the intimacy? Between me and a old man? Are you pulling on my legs right now?"Wait... An old man? She just called me an old man?For the first time since a long time,
Last Updated : 2023-03-06Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 13
VALERIAEven though I said that, I couldn't help but feel relieved deep inside when I heard his words after all, even with my initial plan itself, I had no intention of being intimate with my 'old' husband. In fact, just the thought of it sent chills straight down my spine and even had goosebumps popping out of every single pore on my body. "If it's like that, then I have no qualms about signing the agreement. However, I hope we can also put those conditions of mine in writing as well." I really had no choice but to agree because I had taken fancy to the generous after-divorce compensation. This was because Treasure Media had been faintly showing a trend of funds shortage and in the coming years, it would become more and more apparent and I urgently needed some funds to remedy that.Honestly speaking, when I had first offered that one precent shares, the intention behind it had not been as simple as I said. I had my own considerations for doing that - I felt that if the owner of Bla
Last Updated : 2023-03-19Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 14
VALERIA"Ugh!"After trying for the umpteenth time to write the perfect musical score and failing, I let out a grunt of frustration before roughening up the paper in my hand and throwing it to the side to join many of its companions.Sitting on the soft woolen rug, I grabbed a handful of my hair and leaned my head against the bed before staring without focus at the ceiling. This has been my state for the past few days - staying cooped up in the room and continuously trying to put the inspiration I had for my new song into writing. In fact, even my meals had to be personally delivered into the room by a helpless Zane.But quite unfortunately for me, my creative process wasn't going as smoothly as I would like.The familiar sound of a guitar strumming - the default ringtone of my phone brought me out of my depressing thoughts. I gave the phone which was carelessly placed a hand stretch away from me a dismissive glance, not really feeling like picking up the call however, when I caught
Last Updated : 2023-04-08Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 15
VALERIAIn a private room in the Everlasting Night Bar, a high-end nightclub/bar, I sat on the U-shaped sectioned sofa with my legs crossed together while my chin rested on my hand.Present in the room with me in the room and sitting right next to me was none other than my best friend, Chris Leone. Exuding an air of sophistication and charm, Chris's striking silver hair was well-groomed and styled in a way that accentuates his chiseled jawline and high cheekbones. His warm brown eyes were also bright and inviting, giving the impression of a friendly and approachable personality.The glistening earrings he wore however added a touch of rebelliousness and edginess to his otherwise refined appearance and at the same time, further increased his charm.Truth to be told, Chris was one of the most drop-dead gorgeous men I have ever came across in my life, both in reality and on TV, and as far as I am concerned, if there was one person who could rival him in handsomeness, it could only be Za
Last Updated : 2023-04-12Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 16
"Hey guys!" A cute looking guy in his early twenties whose two tiger teeth showed when smiling said as he stepped into the room.He was Andy Morgan, the band's bassist and also my childhood friend together with Chris.Following right behind was a girl with a sweet and innocent looking appearance on whose face hung a soft smile.She was none other than Jenna Thompson, the band's keyboardWith an obscure expression on my face, I let my eyes linger on the latter. Looking at her harmless appearance, no one could have ever thought that she would actually do such a thing, at least, I had never even dreamt of that possibility. To me, all the three people here weren't just my band mates, there were also my very important friends who I held dear even more than my so-called family. So, the thought... no, it was a fact... the fact that one of them had betrayed me sent me reeling.I had agreed to Chris's suggestion to come here only for one reason - to get an explanation and maybe give this frie
Last Updated : 2023-04-17Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 17
JENNAListening to Andy's tattletale, I only cursed him in my heart for not knowing how to keep his mouth shut however, I wasn't at all worried that I would be misunderstood by the others, namely Valeria and Chris. That might be the case in the beginning when I just joined and always acted and spoke cautiously for fear that I would give out the wrong impression and also because I was afraid they would discover the real intention behind why I had joined the ban. However, I am not sure if it was because I had came to them when they really needed someone, but I gradually came to realize in the long run that they really had accepted and treated me like a true member of their crew, family background and status apart. It was from then on that I relaxed and stopped acting so cautiously around them and finally managed to completely integrate into the group.The confidence that I only had come up with a casual excuse coupled with my deceptive appearance and that they would all believe me was
Last Updated : 2023-05-15Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 18
VALERIA'Shit!' I cursed in my heart the moment Jenna blurted out the fact that I was married. From the corner of my eyes, I even caught Andy spatting out the pastry he was munching on in shock.Like I had said earlier on, I still haven't been able to come up with a way to come clean about my impromptu marriage to my two childhood friends. Actually, Andy wouldn't pose much of a problem since the heartless guy barely cared about anything else other than eating and having fun but Chris... that was the real problem. In the long years of our friendship, I had come to discover that he didn't like it very much when I hid things like this from him. An example would be like when I had decided to date my first and last boyfriend, Ethan and had unintentionally forgot to tell Chris about it, with him finding out only when he coincidentally saw me and Ethan behaving somewhat intimate together.He had gotten so angry that he had even ended up ignoring me for more than a week. Since then, I tried
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Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 52
VANESSAThe moment I stepped into class, I sensed something was off with the atmosphere and the way my classmates looked at me.Excitement. Curiosity. Gloating. Disdain.I stopped abruptly at the entrance, instinctively pulling back.The first two, I could understand and even welcomed, but the last two?What the hell was that about?My gaze swept across the room, and with each glance, my irritation deepened.Unable to stand being kept in the dark a second longer, I shot a look at Hannah and Paige—my friends, or rather, my minions—and gestured for them to follow me outside.In the empty classroom next door, I crossed my arms and narrowed my eyes at the duo standing in front of me, “Why were they looking at me like that?”Hannah and Paige exchanged a nervous glance, fueling my frustration.“Spill it,” I snapped.They flinched, but still hesitated, testing the limits of my patience.Especially with those looks—the gloating, the disdain—replaying in my mind and chipping away at my compos
Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 51
DAMIANAs the warm water hit my skin and ran down my body, a subconscious sigh of comfort escaped my lips.After pulling an all-nighter for three days straight and finally closing a headache-inducing business deal in the early hours of the morning, I was beyond exhausted.All I wanted after getting out of the shower was a good sleep before my flight back home.But I had barely taken a step out when I heard a knock followed by my secretary, Vivian’s voice.“Come in," I said lazily after a brief pause, fastening my robe more securely in the process. Vivian might be married, middle-aged, and have been around me for a couple of years, but I still wasn't comfortable showing her too much of my skin.“Is there a problem?” I asked as she entered, for I had made it quite clear that I was not to be disturbed until it was time for my flight.“I apologize for intruding, but there’s a situation online that I think you ought to see.”With half-lidded eyes, I found my way to the sofa and took a seat
Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 50
VALERIAIt was a girl in ponytail.Seeing everyone look in her direction, there was no embarrassment on her face. Instead, to my foreboding, the excitement in her eyes became more intense as she stared at me.The words she spoke next proved that I was right to feel that way.“The paparazzi revealed the true identity of Ria! Hurry and take a look—her identity would knock your socks off!”Upon hearing this, i wasn’t too panicked, after all, there have been so many fake reveals prior to today.‘This time is probably no different,’ I thought to myself.However, when I accidentally locked eyes with the girl and caught the fervor in her fixated gaze, I couldn’t help but take a step back silently. At the same time, the sense of foreboding in my heart grew stronger.Something… does feel different this time.‘To be on the safe side, I’d better make my escape while everyone is still distracted,’ I decided as my gaze swept around the crowd busy with their phones.Without a moment of delay, I ste
Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 49
VALERIA“What's there to be unsure about? Slander or lies only exist if what's said isn't true. But tell me, Valeria—what part of it isn't?”“The part where you are married? Or the part where your husband is an old man?” Jenna shot back, her smile brimming with confidence.I remained unbothered, crossing my hand over my chest as I spoke, “You sound so confident that I'd find it a shame not to indulge your curiosity.”Jenna's grin widened in triumph.“To start with, you are right about one thing—I’m indeed married.”The crowd erupted in a flurry of gasps and murmurs .‘What the h*ll!’‘She’s really married?! Does that mean…?’‘She got married so early?’‘I guess she did marry for money after all.’‘Ugh, i can’t believe I used to admire a gold-digger like her. What a disappointment.’‘I have a hunch there might be a plot twist ahead, so I'll wait and see how things unfold.'‘Hold on... If she’s married, what about Chris? i thought they were an item?’Their comments came loud and clear,
Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 48
VALERIAZane didn’t return home last night.This unsolicited tidbit was provided by Arlo while I ate breakfast this morning.Honestly speaking, the thought of asking for Zane's help when I saw Jenna’s post yesterday did cross my mind. After all, nothing could quash the rumors better than a clear picture of my so-called husband. But that thought lasted only a moment..First and foremost, our relationship was meant to be strictly business—a performance for the eyes of those who mattered. What's more, Zane had put up with years of being mischaracterized by the public as an old, dying CEO, which spoke volumes about how much he valued his privacy.With what reason or standing could I possibly ask him to make an exception for me?More importantly, after hearing him reiterate the true nature of our relationship yesterday, I can no longer bring myself to seek his help. The last thing I want is to be labeled or misunderstood as opportunistic.Fortunately, thanks to Sarah, I had other ways to d
Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 47
ZANEHis eyes bloodshot and filled with remorse, Mason laboriously spat out another apology.But the sight wasn’t enough to soothe my anger—nor the overwhelming disappointment.As my trusted right-hand man, he knew better than anyone the things I detested most. Yet, he dared to suggest the one thing that topped the list.Releasing him, I rose from my seat and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window. Gazing at the sprawling city below, I asked, “Do you still remember Eric?”I didn't need to look back to see the blood drain from his face. The name and the person had long become an unspoken scar for both of us. One time could never heal.“Of course, you remember. How can you not, when he was the one who took you in?” My tone softened slightly, though a trace of sadness crept into my heart.Eric was my best friend. Back then, godfather took both of us in at around the same time. We trained together, fought together and did everything side by side.He was the closest thing I had to family—so
Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 46
VALERIA“I’ll take the legal route.”“Dealing with her through the law is indeed a good idea, but don’t you plan on confronting her first?” Andy asked.While tucking a rebellious strand of hair behind my ear, I replied nonchalantly, “I’m taking the legal route precisely because I don’t want to waste my time on pointless things. Besides, would confronting her change anything?”“No, it wouldn’t. it would only make things even more unpleasant than they already are.”“You do have a point,” Andy nodded in agreement as realization dawned on him. “But even if you don’t plan to, after she receives the court summons, she will definitely come find you.”“Then let her come,” Chris, who had been silent all along, interjected.His tone was plain and ordinary, nothing that should cause unease. Yet, for some reason, I found myself grabbing his sleeve with urgency, “Don’t do anything, Chris. Please.”He paused, his dark eyes flicking to mine with a flash of unclear emotion, before a familiar teasing
Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 45
VALERIA“So is the Jenna you two talking about really that bandmate of yours?” Sarah once again interrupted my thoughts.“Yes, that’s her. She’s no longer a member of the band though. Or rather, our band is now disbanded; we’ll make an official announcement on our page later.”“That explains it then.”It was yet another enigmatic statement, which made me unable to help but wonder when Sarah developed a habit of speaking in circles.“That explains what? Can you explain more clearly?” I asked, my tone laced with no small amount of helplessness.In response, she scooted closer to me and then said in a conspiratorial tone, “Before I say anything, let me make this clear first—I’m definitely not trying to speak badly of her, since this is practically basic knowledge to those in the know.”“Note taken. Go ahead.”“So the thing is...,” she scooted even closer, “Jenna has always been jealous of you.”Noticing the dubious look I threw her, she didn’t panic and continued speaking, “I know you wo
Mr. Devilish's Substitute Bride Chapter 44
VALERIALost in thought, I was startled back to reality by a light tap on my shoulder. I blinked and turned around, just in time to hear the person call my name.“Hey, Val.”It was one of my former roommates from freshman year. We had been the only ones in the dorm studying the same major, so we naturally became the closest. That hasn’t changed,, at least for me—she was still the closest female friend I had on campus.Seeing her, I couldn’t help but smile, “Sarah.”“Welcome to the final stretch,” I added as an afterthought.“I know, right?! it’s crazy to think we’ll be graduating soon. Time’s gone by so fast,” Sarah said with a nostalgic, yet excited smile on her face as she took the seat next to me on the right.“Crazy indeed—it feels like just yesterday that we were freshmen. It’s honestly such a bittersweet feeling.”Silence ensued between us after this, only to be broken by Sarah’s abrupt question.“You haven’t logged onto the school forum today, have you?”“The school forum?” I d
