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Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 74 Walking out of his life.
~Asher~***I got home to find Elena shoving her stuff into her luggage, She wore a grimace while she roughly folded the materials and dumped them in the bag."What are you doing?" I asked, holding her hands to stop her.She yanked them off and resumed stuffing her bag. After I saw her at the café unexpectedly, she dashed out before I could reach her and I saw the car driving off when I stepped out."Elena-"Don't touch me!" She snapped, pulling away from my reach.I was perplexed, "Why are you acting like this?""Why?" She faced me, her eyes damp. "Did you just ask me why?""What you saw isn't what you think it is. And yes, I really don't understand why you're acting this way." I replied, finally able to get a hold of her.She struggled to get away from my grip."You're despicable, Asher. You lied to me and now you're acting like you did nothing wrong?""I agree that I wasn't completely honest with you about my location but I didn't lie. I was in Waltons-"With a business partner?" S
Last Updated : 2024-09-25Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 75 Striking a nerve.
~Asher~***Waking up the next morning to the same empty bed I slept in last night, ruined my morning.Elena didn't spend the night in our room last night and I hadn't set my eyes on her after she walked out on me.I could visibly walk now, so I had no excuse to insist or make her share a room with me.I believed she would walk back in on her own when she was done gathering her thoughts.I still didn't think her reaction was justifiable, and I had kept Penelope's identity from her all along to protect her.Elena was a jealous type, I noticed and thus I tried my best to not make her distrust me. My true intention had been to tell her about Penelope myself without her having to find out.My only fault was lying to protect her, and it definitely can't be as serious a crime as she making it.But she seemed to have been skeptical about me before now. My ego wouldn't let me see my wrongdoing, and her distrust wouldn't let her understand my point.I shrugged the thoughts off. As long as she
Last Updated : 2024-09-25Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 76 An heir for the CEO.
~Asher~***"Okay, that's enough now," Drew leaned and collected the wineglass from me. I shot him a frown and he shrugged."You've had too many already. You can't return to the office drunk. What kind of a CEO would that make you?"Realizing myself, I killed the urge to argue with him."Who says I'm going back? I can't even concentrate," I mumbled.It had been three days since Elena and I shared different beds, and it was now getting to me. Only from Flynn do I get information about her whereabouts or what she was up to.Most of her free time was spent with her sitting by the seaside just staring at the sea, the rest was spent hanging out with Sunny or randomly locking herself up in her room. She would be fast asleep by the time I got home. It was a habit she carried on consecutively for the past three days.After our last argument, I succumbed to the distance she created between us. I believed she was at fault and would come around with an apology when she realized it but days had r
Last Updated : 2024-09-25Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 77 His possessiveness.
~Elena~> >Tron parked the car in front of Sara's, a coffee place opposite the university and he hopped down from the car to my side to open the door.Asher was in his study with his grandfather when I left the house, so I figured that instead of telling him where I was headed, I would return before he even found out I left the house.I was only going to meet Jake, listen to whatever he had to say, and warn him, without mincing words, never to call me again. It should take only a few minutes, right? Asher would likely stay up to an hour talking to his grandfather, sometimes he would stay for more."Elena," Jake's eyes lit up upon sighting me. "I'm so glad you came.""I didn't come to sit and chat with you, Jake. I came to tell you never to call me again, and I don't care about whatever you have to say, just stay out of my life. This will be my final warning. If you pester me like this again, I will have no choice but to tell my husband." I warned him and turned to leave.The beam in
Last Updated : 2024-09-25Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 78 Her little boyfriend.
~Elena~***"Asher, let me go," I said within my breath as he pushed open the door, shoved me inside, and slammed the door shut.He released my wrist and faced me, his eyes darkened with fury and bemusement.I tend to my hurting wrist, facing him with an equally angry look."For how long has this been going on?" He asked."What are you talking about?""Don't play dumb with me, woman. You know exactly what I'm talking about!" He deadpanned. I was certain that if there was a table nearby, he would have broken it into two with his clenched fist."Nothing has been going on between Jake and I, if that is what you mean.""Don't lie to me!" He yelled, "Did you tell Tron to keep quiet about it? Have you been fuckin your ex-boyfriend behind my back all along?""What?""All of this funny acting lately, is it because of him? Have you been trying to leave me to go be with him?""No. What are you talking about? Jake and I have nothing, how many times do I have to tell you that?""Then can you expl
Last Updated : 2024-09-25Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 79 Not the same anymore.
~Asher~***"Mr Walton?" I jolted out of my reverie, darting my gaze to my secretary and then to the projector. I studied the faces of everyone else in the hall, seeing the contentment in their eyes, I approved the plan."Preparation for this section will commence immediately."Once the meeting was over, I returned to my office and resumed staring at the telephone as I contemplated. The Walton Group 50th anniversary ceremony was just around the corner and I was yet to officially invite Elena to attend the event with me.Even though we now slept in the same room and she no longer made efforts to avoid me, she still hadn't forgiven me and somehow, I knew I deserved it. I was relieved by the fact that she no longer talked about leaving me but I still miss all the little things that weren't there anymore.Discarding the opposing thoughts, I grabbed my Jacket and headed out of my office."Take me home," I said to Tony as I slid into the backseat.When I walked into our room, Elena was seat
Last Updated : 2024-09-25Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 80 A costly mistake.
***"..and that's a wrap everyone, thank you for your hard work!" The supervisor finalized and walked out of the hall.Sunny burst into the room and ran up to Elena in her seat, "how did it go?""I got a pass," Elena giggled. "I feel high-spirited right now, this just boosted my confidence for the competition.""I told you you'd do well. You worked so hard, also I'm pretty sure you would do well at the competition too." Sunny assured."I hope so," Elena breathed out."Are you hungry? I'm starving!" She dramatically emphasized, "Let's go grab something to eat together. My treat.""Sure. I'll quickly pack up.""I'll be waiting in the car for you."After she left, Elena began stuffing her bag with her art equipment, humming excitedly as she did. She had just zipped it up when her phone beeped. She fished it out to find a video message from an unknown number. A text came in right after and she instantly knew that the messenger was Julia.She opened the video and her mood soured after a mi
Last Updated : 2024-09-25Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 81 Away from the heartbreak.
~Elena~***With my arms folded, I watched the door open and an intoxicated Asher stumbled in. It was the first time I had seen him drunk to this extent and it erupted several thoughts in my head.What happened between him and Penelope? Did they have sex after the party? How did he get drunk, and with whom?These were questions that I couldn't get answers to and it left me even more downcasted. I could already tell that the answers would break me more but I still wanted to know.I wanted to see how low Asher thought of me and why he lied to me all along, making me believe I was too important to him.Under his breath, he was groaning and he looked uncomfortable."Elena..." he called out to me, stretching an arm while he moaned my name continuously.I watched him approach me, looking like he was passing through some kind of pain whose source I couldn't see.Was he hurt? It hurt me to see how much I cared about him. So when he called out to me again, with the same tone, I stood up to mee
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Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 100 A good Father for his babies.
***"Asher!" Grandpa Schaeffer exclaimed before pulling Asher in for a close hug. "Hey there, Elena," he passed her a slight smile.Elena accepted it, concluding that it was preferable to the other times when he completely ignored her presence.His eyes dropped to her stomach, and she watched his smile grow. He was fond of doing that, but wouldn't openly admit how he couldn't wait to hold his great grandkids in his arms."The babies are doing okay?" He asked, his smile dying as he brought his eyes up to her."They're fine," Elena smiled widely. Asher chuckled at his grandfather's effort to appear mean to Elena. He knew that he hadn't fully forgiven her for lying to them but he also knew that Schaeffer didn't hate her. Even before he found out about Elena's secret, he liked her a lot and praised her for taking care of his disabled son.This was their last get-together before Asher departed for his surgery. At the table, Ian's mother was already seated, looking like she wanted to be any
Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 99 Good-byes.
~Elena~***Her house was an apartment, with a simple bathroom and an ensuite. In her living room, a corner was demarcated with drapery as her kitchenette and another as her bedroom.In the room was a small unmade bed, and her sitting room, which was the largest part of the house, had a small TV, a radio, a fridge, and two sofas.Her eyes were on me right from the moment we walked in.Harold was already by her side and I saw how sick she was. Unnaturally, she looked lean. Staring at her, one could instantly tell that she used to be a chubby woman. She wore a cap and leaned on Harold's shoulder, but I could see that she didn't have any hair on her head. Her eyebrows were very thin, almost without any hair and her eyes looked tired even though she wore a smile. A beautiful smile."Elena," that was her first word to me and I noticed the similarity in our voices. She was a beautiful woman and I had physically taken after her. Asher's arm was around me, proving to me that he was always by
Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 98 The truth.
~Elena~***"You cheat!" I hit Asher in the chest, pouting my lips, "that's not fair."He giggled, reaching to peck me but I covered his lips with my palm, rejecting his kisses."That was the best one!" I complained, staring into the empty cookie bowl with a frown, "you're so childish.""Now, you're mad over a cookie?" He asked, holding my hands."You promised you'd give it to me, but you ate it. I can't forgive you," my hormones kicked in and I felt tears gathering in my eyes.That was my greatest defense and Asher immediately opened his fist to reveal the cookie. "I didn't eat it, I was just messing with you. Please don't cry." He looked utterly concerned. "I'm sorry, I was only kidding." He cupped my face, wiping my eyes.I threw the cookie into my mouth and pecked his face. "Got you.""You sneaky woman!" He grumbled, and we ended up laughing. His fingers worked on my legs, giving me the best massage while he called a maid to get us more cookies."By the way, Grandpa wants us to co
Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 97 No more misunderstanding.
~Asher~***Over the next few months, Elena stayed by my side, doing her best to take care of me until I fully recovered. Our relationship had developed over time and in every aspect, and I was elated about it.Now, I could hold Elena without being afraid of the spite in her eyes when I looked at them, and she would assist me whenever I got tired due to my bedridden state. It was blissful. It was all I ever looked forward to since our misunderstanding.Elena had stepped out of my study room, leaving me and the gang to discuss. It was the first time we were having a meeting in my house, and they all had to come looking ordinary to avoid suspicions. It was also the first time we were collectively meeting since my discharge from the hospital."What did you find out?" I asked Ricky."D.H Entertainment exists but it belongs to Penelope's family. It's their biggest investment. She lied about the ownership, and acted like her job was at stake so she could get preferential treatment from you.
Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 96 A genuine second chance.
~Asher~***"Asher, can you see me?"I felt a light tug and then the voice came again, jerking me fully to consciousness."Oh my goodness, Asher! You're awake!" Footsteps followed.I recognized the face after a full minute of staring blankly at it, it was my grandfather."Grandpa," I mumbled and his face softened into a warm smile."That's right, son. It's me," he nodded, sobbing. "I'm so glad you're awake."I rolled my eyes, looking amongst the other people in the room for her but she was not there. I blinked and then tried again but I couldn't find her.I was sure that I saved her, I wouldn't have been able to go without ensuring her safety first. It was unlike me.Did I imagine it? I frowned the thought off. I definitely got her out!"Where is Elena?" I asked, bringing my gaze to rest on my grandfather. I asked him again when he said nothing."She's alive, right? I saved her. I'm sure that I saved her.""You did. She is alive." Richard spoke."Son, don't worry about her right now."
Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 95 Jeremy.
~Elena~***I stood outside the ICU ward where Asher was kept, staring at him through the window with tubes connected all over his body. I could faintly hear the sound of beeping machines.He looked so fragile and pale, not like the domineering and omnipotent Asher I knew that had overpowered me a number of times. He looked different, almost lifeless. The only source of life I saw in him was the many stuff connected to his body, the fact that they were still functioning proved that Asher was still in there fighting for his life.A pang of sorrow slashed my heart. Again, he sacrificed himself to save me. He discarded his own life to ensure I kept mine.If this was the first time it was happening, I probably would have concluded that he did it to save his baby's life, but it wasn't. I've never seen anyone care more about someone else's life than theirs, and I've never heard of anyone who performed such an act of kindness to someone they didn't care about.Can a man like that, who has ri
Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 94 A casualty.
~Elena~**I sped towards the airport, my determination and anger soaring. Asher's action this time was inexcusable. How could he betray me with Julia knowing fully well what I thought of her?Even though I meant nothing to him, my sanity matters for his child to be safe. How could I successfully take care of our child, if my mental health wasn't guaranteed? This wasn't about me, but the child.Repeatedly, I dabbed tears from my eyes and sniffed but I didn't bother stopping or slowing down.Soon, I recognized Asher's car speeding up behind me. I expected this but there was no way he was going to convince me. My mind was made up this time and except Asher was willing to explain to the world how mentally disturbed he was, and how he locked me up in a dungeon, or how he ceased my freedom, he better not try to stop me.His car was giving me a hot chase and although I wasn't a very experienced driver, I tried to outrun him. I swerved in between cars and gave him no chance to directly get t
Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 93 No stopping her.
~Julia's POV~***His hands groped my waist as he pressed the upper part of my body into the bed, I arched my back for his comfort. I felt his thigh against my behind as he slid into me again, jerking me up to deepen his entrance. He grunted and paced up at the same time, riding me with a slow then successive pace.His fingers dug into the skin of my waist as he prepared to release, his body vibrating against mine.I smirked as the pleasure wavered off, glancing at the camera I had installed in the corner of the room unbeknownst to him. Ian was too carried away with the pleasure to even notice what I had done and I doubt he would have even suspected that I could do something like this.I just couldn't let Elena be. I've got to try out all my cards first before I decide if I should give up, trying to destroy her marriage, or not. I had thought the fabricated pictures were enough to break her and Asher up or cause a deep rift but instead, she came out pregnant.They had been fuckin whil
Substitute Bride: The Mysterious Billionaire Falls For Me Chapter 92 Opening up to her.
~Elena~***I opened my eyes to a bright light shining on my face. A few blinks fixed my discomfort and soon I adjusted to the ray of sunshine seeping from the opened window.I looked around the white room I was in and soon realized that I was in a hospital ward. The last place I remembered being in was in Asher's horrifying dungeon and the last sound I remembered was the sound of my scream as the door clicked shut and Asher stomped away.I tried to think of what happened after when the door went open and Flynn walked in."Thank goodness you're awake, ma'am," he said, looking relieved. "I was just about to contact the young master.""What happened?" I asked."I didn't know, we found you unconscious and brought you to the hospital. Thankfully, it's nothing serious."After Asher left, I suddenly felt nauseous being locked up in his dungeon. I couldn't help but wonder if he had locked anyone else in there in the past. The thought was horrifying. Was he always this kind of person?I wonde
