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12. Kiss
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The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 13. Every detail
Enzo Denver .I don't want to be affected by what I have observed. I believe she's the same woman I loved from the beginning, and nothing has changed. But how can I explain the scars on her wrist? They're not there anymore. I saw them two weeks before our wedding day. It's impossible for them to vanish that quickly, even if she had to do laser treatment. It will take a while, and she needs a few sessions to make them disappear.No, it can't be. My mind was bugging me, and my heart couldn't accept it. I need a shred of evidence. I couldn't just jump to a conclusion about this. I am a doctor, and I should know better, but I'm too scared to face the truth. I want to think that it's her and nobody else.The medical mission just finished, and we're sorting things out. It's our second day today, and tomorrow, Kylie and I will be flying to the Maldives for our honeymoon.I have noticed that she's not checking the news or reading articles on social media lately. Our wedding and medical missi
Last Updated : 2024-04-10The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 14. Borrowed happiness
Kyla Eva."You take care of yourself together with Enzo, Kyla. Don't worry about us, about your mother. She's fine. I'm so sorry, Kyla. . . I was not there to protect you, my child. Please forgive me. Always remember that I love you, my dear."I gritted my teeth as I swallowed hard. I'm talking to my father in the line in secret. I shut my eyes, and my tears start rolling down on each side of my face. I felt that my father loved me. He's completely the opposite of Mum. Mum is heartless as always when it comes to me."Dad, is Kylie back? Have you heard any news from her end?" I asked and looked around my surroundings. There was no one here at the moment because the rest of the staff were already outside."We have not been able to locate her yet, so I hired Detective Bernard to help find her. He is currently tracing Kylie's credit card activity, but unfortunately, she hasn't used any of her cards recently," he sighed over the phone.My brows met. I remember that night she left, and I'm
Last Updated : 2024-04-11The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 15. To the Maldives
Enzo Denver.I don't want to confront her about her scar. I will wait until she's ready to open up with me. The wound on her heart was still fresh, and I didn't want to add to that misery. I will do everything to make her happy. I will give her the world—the peaceful world that she deserves.As I looked at her, my eyebrows furrowed. She was eating happily, and it was nice to see. The whole team loves her, and she gets along with them quickly. She even prepared snacks for them and sweet pastries that she bought from a nearby bakeshop for the team to take."Thank you, Kylie and Enzo. I hope to see you again, guys, in our next medical mission," Geoff said, and the rest of the team hugged Kylie. She was so sweet with them."For sure! We will do lots of medical missions in the future!" Kylie waved at them, and the team waved back."Thank you for the sweets, Kylie!" said Geoff. "Have a great honeymoon, Enzo!" They waved goodbye.They're off taking the public boat, as Dillion will leave ton
Last Updated : 2024-04-13The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 16. Lick
Kyla Eva . My jaw dropped when I saw how beautiful the resort paradise was. It's in a secret area that can only be accessed by riding a small boat in the middle of the sea. Our suite is floating, and it's crazy! "Do you like it?" Enzo asked as I walked around. I can see the fish underneath. It's scary to step further, as the floor is made of glass around this part. I hold my heart, breathing earnestly. I couldn't believe this! Does a house like this exist? My goodness! "If you need any assistance, please feel free to use the intercom. Everything else is at your disposal, Sir, Madame," one of the staff politely informed. "Not a problem. Thank you very much," Enzo answered. I blinked my eyes as I looked behind me. It's never-ending—the sea. Everything you need is here. There's food and all, and if you want to go to the main junction of the hotel, you just have to use the small boat. Enzo knows how to navigate it, I suppose. It's probably not that far enough to swim. "Oh, god, I-
Last Updated : 2024-04-14The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 17. Changing
Enzo Denver .I can't control my needs, and every time I get closer to her, my arousal cravings are too high. She has become more observant of her surroundings, which I find enjoyable. It seems she is lost in thought, and I cannot discern what's on her mind.She seems quite different from the usual Kylie that I know.The Kylie that I knew was very demanding and sophisticated at times. She's always on her phone, scrolling through social media, trying to find if she's on the most trendy search page.Although I didn't appreciate it, I accepted her behavior. I love her and have accepted both her good and bad sides. At times, she acts spoiled and stubborn like a baby. That's why I've been contemplating the changes in her."Hey, Conrad, do women's preferences change quickly?" I asked him in the line. I know I shouldn't be asking him. Conrad is a playboy who messes around with girls. But lately, Conrad has been changing, behaving differently than he used to. I hope he can give me better adv
Last Updated : 2024-04-16The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 18. I have no scar
Kyla Eva.Getting drunk is the only best option that I could think of. This is the only way I could make love to Enzo without thinking about my twin sister. Enzo will surely be suspicious if I get drunk. He knows that Kylie detested alcohol. Kylie pretends to Enzo that she can't drink alcohol, but it is only for a play to get his heart. She can drink, alright!What am I going to do?I finished the whole bottle of vodka and laughed a little bit. I looked at Enzo from afar. He was still on his phone, talking to someone. It could be his business or one of his cousins, but I'm not sure. I don't typically inquire about his personal affairs.I looked at the bartender before me and asked for another bottle. I shook my head as I remembered what had happened earlier.Huh, great! I was naked.And so what if I was naked? It wasn't new. In Enzo's eyes, I am Kylie, his wife!Oh, heck. What the hell is wrong with me? I must be drunk.I wonder what happened to Kylie. She did not even call me. She o
Last Updated : 2024-04-18The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 19. Not so sweet
Enzo Denver."Sleep, hon. Goodnight."I gave her a quick kiss on her forehead, nose, and lips. We took our time kissing as if we had all the time in the world. The kiss was slow yet passionate and beautiful."Thank you, Enzo," she weakly said, and her eyes shut."Sleep well, honey. I love you," I whispered.She smiles and never answers back. It seems like she's asleep now.I slowly stood up and stretched my body while staring at her, sleeping like a baby. My eyes again landed on her wrist, and I sighed deeply as I looked at it.I caressed it a few times tonight, making sure that there were no scar marks. Her wrist is clean, and there's no indication that it has been with something.I jerked my head up, moving it side by side.Part of me says that this doesn't seem right and that there was something off about her, but the other part of my brain says it's impossible.I'm sure she's Kylie. She has all the memories from the first day I met her in Sorrento. Thinking outside the box was im
Last Updated : 2024-04-20The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 20. Give in to you
Kayla Eva.Should I give in to his desires? I'm his wife, but still, I'm not Kyla. In the eye of the law, I'm not Enzo's legal wife.I sat down, feeling helpless, combing the strands of my hair using my fingers. My mind and my heart were fighting for what was right.My heart tells me to keep going—I know that—and I love him. But my mind is telling me the opposite. . . I have to go.I'm weak when it comes to Enzo. I know that. I am also weak when it comes to my family, but my guilt kept haunting me, and my heart couldn't leave him alone. I want to be with Enzo.This is entirely my fault. I should not have given in to my twin sister Kylie's demands or let her use me. I was foolish!I met Enzo first. I fell in love with him first, but why the hell am I the one who has become the third wheel in this love story? It should have been me. When will I have the courage to fight for myself? Until when?I stood up, took a deep breath, and washed my hands. I got drunk last night, and I remember w
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The Billionaire's Substitute Bride Epilogue
Louise Rose.At times, you meet the right person when circumstances are not ideal. Other times, you encounter the wrong person when the moment is perfect. However, when you discover the right person at the right time in the right circumstances, it’s destiny. Fate has intertwined your paths, so hold on tightly and never let go.I still couldn’t believe it. After Hendrix’s proposal, the wedding took place.That was spot on. I wasn’t prepared. But when I saw Rosy in her wheelchair, I felt it was the perfect moment for everything. It was truly the right time for that. That night was perfect for us and everyone around us. Hendrix and I got married and were surrounded by our loved ones.It’s been a year, and everything around us moves smoothly. There are tough days alongside joyful moments. The silver lining is that we don’t argue. Even if we bicker over minor issues, we make sure that they are resolved by the end of the day.I’ve faced numerous challenges, beginning with Rosy, my father,
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 160. I will
Hendrix."Is everything ready?" I whispered to Eleanor ahead. She gave me a thumbs-up.I took a deep breath and scanned my surroundings. I'm feeling anxious about this. I hope everything works out.This proposal is my second attempt. I chose to keep it simple. Eleanor will invite Louise to a Saturday event, which is my proposal for her.Rosy, my family, and a few of the boys will be here soon. I'm not sure what Reeve and Linus are up to, but I have a bad feeling about it. They've prepared something without telling me what it is."I'll return with Louise in two hours, okay? Everything is set. We have another surprise for both of you. So, no matter what it is, Hendrix, you cannot refuse. Understood?"I blinked. "Okay. . ." My forehead wrinkled."Don't worry. It's not going to harm you or Louise. It will be beneficial for you." She winked, patted my shoulder, and then walked straight ahead."Hendrix! What's up, bro?""Riley? What are you doing here? I thought you were still in Scotland?
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 159. Pure happiness
Louise Rose.It feels like just yesterday, yet a month has already passed. As I glanced at my mother's name on her urn, I also looked at her picture beside it. I resemble her. She's beautiful, and I just look like her. For years, I have refused to look at her photos from Rosy's old albums. I didn't want to see her at that moment, nor did I want her image to linger in my mind. I didn't feel any anger towards her. I just didn't want to imagine what she looked like.Ideally, Rosy embodies the motherly figure I've always cherished, and during moments of hardship and solitude, it's her face I long for most.I have no regrets.If I were to look at old photos of my mother and notice how much I resemble her, I might feel resentment. Whenever I see my reflection, I see my mother, which prevents me from finding peace.As a child, I had many questions about why she left me with Rosy and why she never came back. But that was in the past. It’s all behind us now, and we are left with the answers
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 158. In time
Louise Rose."Louise!"My heart lights in that last second before they toss me.I saw Hendrix running towards me. . . Stephanie screamed, and everything flew in the air.Splash!I held my breath quickly, and my hand automatically did the job. But the rope was tightly wrapped around my feet, and the bricks were heavy. I descended quickly at the bottom.I tried kicking, trying to get it out. I jerked my head up, trying to grasp the air. I can only hold my breath for thirty seconds at least. That was my best record when I went swimming with my friends back when I was only sixteen.I hate the waters. I'm scared of it. I can't breathe.Five, four, three, two, one. . .That's it. I can't do it. I can't untie myself. Am I going to die? Is this my end? Rosy…mum…Hendrix…***Hendrix.Damn it!"Louise!" My body was on autopilot. I run towards her."Oh my god!"I heard Stephanie scream and the rattles around.After extensive tracking, we finally caught them in the act. However, it seems too la
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 157. Impossible
Hendrix.Reeve accompanied me when we arrived at El Puerto. A car was waiting for us. Xavion arranged it. He also contacted the authorities to check the area around. And because it's not yet twenty-four hours, they don't consider it as a missing person. So, we have no choice but to work out independently.The boys will be coming to help. Most of them were at the event, waiting for us, but the party was over. It hasn't even started."Mum, not now, please. I need to find Louise," I answer my mother in the line. She's been calling me non-stop."Look, son. Eddie and Marco are on their way. They might take a while, but they're coming."I sighed, feeling frustrated now. The camera recording shows not much. It did not even capture the face of the person with Louise. The area was quiet, too. They're making sure that they can't be seen. They prepare well for this and damn it. I will make them pay for this."Also, son, Eddie told me that Stephanie actually came back this morning. He doesn't be
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 156
Narrator's POV.Eleven hours earlier...Louise was supposed to call Shella, but that did not happen. Shella has been wondering all along why Louise hasn't called yet. "Why hasn't she called me yet? She was supposed to call earlier," she muttered before dialing Louise's number without any hesitation.Tot…tot…tot…"What the? Why is she unattended?"She attempted once more, but the result remained unchanged. After waiting another hour, she considered it might be the signal at that location. However, deep down, she realized it was unlikely. This area has a strong signal with telecommunications towers throughout. So, it's impossible.Shella then speculated that perhaps Louise's phone had a low battery.That's it!It was nearly seven o'clock, and Louise still hadn't arrived. She remained unattended.Shella felt a surge of panic. She realized that Hendrix would arrive shortly to pick up Louise. They needed to go to a surprise family event. This surprise was organized by Hendrix, of course
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 155
Louise Rose.I swear in my mother's name, I will make Stephanie pay for what she has done to me!"I'm busting! Hey!""Just pee on your pants. You're going to die anyway." She folded her arms across her chest while observing the two men getting ready for something.I chuckled. "I don't want to die smells like shit, at least! You should grant me some wishes, you know, bitch!"She twirled around, frustrated by my annoyance."Will you shut up! I can't concentrate!" She yelled like a maniac.I giggled at that. "Oh well, too bad. I will never leave you in concentration. So, better untie me, Steph, and bring me a moment of joy!"She disregarded me. She plugged her ears while waiting for the boys to wrap up.What the hell they're doing?I'm out in the dark, at least, and now the sun is shining brightly. I never had a wink last night. I've been thinking of many ways to escape, but I can't do anything.At least one of the boys is kind enough to let me use the toilet. But even there, there was
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 154
Louise Rose.I stepped out feeling confident about this. I already told Shella that I would be home before seven. It’s still early—it’s eight in the morning.A man dressed in black looked in my direction. I scanned around first, ensuring that no one matched his description.Last night, he messaged me that a man in all black would fetch me here in El Puerto.“Louise?” the man wearing all black looked at me.I nodded.“This way, please.”He led me to his car, which was only a short distance from where my car was parked. I glanced around again, ensuring it was really him. No one else was nearby, so it had to be him.He opened the sliding door of the van, and I climbed inside.“There are refreshments for you. Help yourself and enjoy the road trip,” he casually said before shutting the car door.I feel the van moving and become familiar with the road. I’m not hungry yet. I’m just enjoying myself while listening to music on the vehicle wireless. He remained silent while driving, avoiding e
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 153
Louise Rose.'Your mother… she has passed away a few months after she left you with me. That's why she couldn't come back for us, Louise…'Tears came rolling down my cheeks as I waited for Hendrix. I hugged my knees, crying in vain like a lost child.I laughed at Rosy's confession earlier. It was like a joke, and I didn't know how to take it in.I was speechless and shocked at the same time. Now that I'm all alone, here in the dark corner of Rosy's house, everything comes back haunted—my reality.The mother that I hated so much was long gone. Are you kidding me?I've been rehearsing a lot in the back of my mind, preparing myself for the day she will return for me. I have a lot to ask. Too many, to be exact. But what is it now? What will happen now? What will I do now…"Louise?"I gasped for air and stood up quickly when I heard Hendrix's voice outside. I wiped my tears, but my vision blurred, and my tears kept rolling down. It seemed like all the tears I had kept for myself for years
