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The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 74. Confront
Kyla Eva.I Island was not that far. It's a private one owned by Morris, one of Enzo's cousins. It's beautiful here. The sand is white, and the water is crystal clear. Morris Paradise stood in the middle with high securities all over the place. There's no escape here because everything around is surrounded by water.Kylie was tied up when I entered the room. She was asleep but looked well. There are no marks of abuse on her skin—quite the opposite of how I was treated back then.I sighed as I looked at her in silence. Enzo signaled the two guards, who slowly let go of Kylie's tie and untied her.I looked at Kylie once more and realized that I no longer had sisterly feelings for her. After what she did to me and our birth mother, I no longer feel sorry for her.She showed no remorse for her past actions and lacked sympathy for our real mother.How could she do this? I've been wondering what's going on with her. Where is her innocence? Maybe she has lost touch with her inner child, bec
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 75. Welcome
Kyla Eva.My mother was in the garden beside the house, smiling sweetly while admiring the beautiful flowers in front of her. Her personal nurse was behind her, holding the wheelchair."Mum!" I hugged and kissed her."Oh? K-Kyla?" Her face lights up when our eyes meet."Yes, it's me. How are you?""I'm good. I'm happy that I see you now. I miss you…""And I miss you too, Mum. I'm glad you came to the Island. Did you follow me all the way here?" My eyes sparkled with excitement, and I momentarily forgot about Kylie.Mum looked at the person behind me. It was Enzo. I composed myself and whirled my body to see him."I told Nay Meline to come here. Rex fetches them at the facility," Enzo explained."I see. . .""It's good for her to see the ocean and—""I don't know about that." I cut Enzo off and looked at him seriously. I don't think it's a good idea for our mother to see Kylie as her condition is not good and she's hysterical at the moment.Enzo nodded in agreement. "It's beautiful h
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 76. Trouble
Enzo Denver.My mother kept pacing back and forth, biting her nails. My father looked serious, thinking of something. I gritted my teeth as I couldn't clear my mind. I knew this day would come, but I didn't expect it to be this way.Santiago Delamares raided Morris's warehouse down the west, and a few people were injured. Kingston, the person in charge, was there, protecting the warehouse and fighting against Santiago's people. He was alright but wounded.Half a dozen of Morris's associates were killed by the Delamares clan. However, Morris's men managed to capture a dozen from the Delamares clan. Morris decided to keep them alive, and they are currently being held in the basement cell.Morris lost a few of his men from the attack, and many were wounded. At the moment, Morris warehouse there is non operative. I instructed him to move to the other side where Diezel is."What is the plan?" Mom looked at Father in frustration. I know she did a few subjects to tail the Delamares clan, b
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 77. Unconditionally
Kyla Eva."What happened?" I was shocked as I looked at Nay Meline, who was crying.I ran towards her and hugged her tightly. "Where's mom?" I looked behind her to see if mother was with her, but none. Nay Meline was alone but accompanied by Enzo's father's bodyguards."Your mother is fine, Kyla. I moved her to a different facility with much more secure security this time." Enzo answered behind me. I let go of Nay Meline and looked at him with worry.Today was supposed to be a visit to them earlier, but Enzo had an emergency, so we canceled. Instead of me going to where my mother is, Nay Meline came as a surprise, escorted by Enzo's father's security.I was afraid to ask him, lacking the courage to confront my fears. I didn't want to hear any bad news about my mother, Nay Meline, or the others."We're safe, Kyla. Diezel sacrificed himself to protect us, my dear," Nay Meline said, and I looked at Enzo in shock.What's happening? Why am I the last person to know what's going on?"I'm w
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 78. Embrace
Enzo Denver."I understand…" After my conversation with my mother, I felt the weight of my destiny settles on my shoulders. Fear no longer held me captive. I knew I had to face it. This was my purpose, and there was no escape. If sacrificing myself was the only way to protect those I love, I was ready to embrace it.I remained passive, waiting for the operation to conclude. My mother was vigilant, monitoring everyone in the line, gathering information from my father. Meanwhile, my grandfather was on the move, ready to eliminate the Delamares clan. All I could do was wait, hoping that no lives would be lost in this high-stakes game.After two days, my grandfather won. This victory is not new anymore. I know my grandfather's capability. There's no way for them to stop him, and those who oppose him will have no chance of winning.Kyla is happy. At last, she will be seeing her mother today.My mother flew to my father's location last night, while Diezel returned under heavy security pro
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 79. Duke
Enzo Denver.One thing that is currently troubling me is the idea of meeting Nonno, my grandfather. I still recall that his realm is off-limits to my mother and me. My mother has chosen a different path in life. She married into the Mondragon family, who are noble but not royalty.My mother's love for my father is a testament to the power of love. She never regretted giving up her noble status, choosing to marry my father and creating a world where her love for him was her everything.Mum possesses a unique discernment. She can easily see through lies and pretense, a skill honed from dealing with the various personalities of high-status individuals during her time under her father's care.Today, only Kyla, my mother, and I are traveling. My grandfather ruled that my father was not allowed to set foot here."We are here!" My mother exclaimed calmly, and my head moved to Kyla beside me. She was resting her head on my shoulder, taking a little nap. Then she shifted, raised her head, and
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 80. Position
Enzo Denver.Grandfather's mighty king chair, with its rich mahogany hue, faced the expansive glass window that overlooked the serene garden.When Mum's voice, filled with anticipation, called out to him, his chair seemed to pivot in slow motion, and his smile, warm and comforting, sent a wave of nostalgia through my entire being."Dad…" Mum hugged him immediately like a child who had missed her father for years. It's been two decades since they last saw each other, and I'm sure Mum misses Grandfather so much."My dear child," he said in his solid baritone voice. He stood up, opened his arms, and embraced mum.As my mother and grandfather hugged, I fought to keep a calm facade. Kyla, sensing my tension, squeezed my hand tightly. She looked at them with joy, unaware of the complexities of our family history."You look well, Dad," Mum complimented him."Is that so?" Grandfather slightly laughed and paused when his eyes darted on us. He then walked closer to me and Kyla."Milord Enzo De
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 81. Decision
Kyla Eva."You can't do this, Kyla! How dare you!?" Mum Corazon exclaimed in disappointment.After a quick vacation in Camberton, I made up my mind to fix everything. Enzo's grandfather helped us in many ways, and the heart-to-heart talk I had with him made me realize my worth.In a significant turn of events, I struck a deal with Enzo's grandfather.Instead of us staying in Camberton, we will return to the place we envision raising our children. In return, Enzo has agreed to shoulder half of his grandfather's responsibilities. This is a sacrifice he is making for us, for the people, and for the future. When the time is right, when his grandfather can no longer fulfill his duties as the Duke of Camberton, Enzo will step up and take charge. As for Kylie, I have made a decision that weighs heavily on my heart. I have chosen to reveal our existence to the media and announce Kylie's retirement from the showbiz and fashion world. It's a responsibility I must bear, a decision made out of
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The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 132. G-Dragon
Louise Rose.A beauty like no other. There are no similarities between them, but I can tell how close they are to each other. Their closeness is undeniable.“Oh please, Hendrix. Don’t be so dramatic. This design will perfectly fit Louise. She’s gorgeous.” Elle looked at me with a sense of contentment.I feel comfortable with her. She’s not what I expected. I thought I would have a hard time because most people born into very wealthy families tend to be perfectionists. But not Elle. She's enjoyable to be with, straightforward, sincere, and beautiful. In fact, she doesn't care about brands and prefers simple clothing.“The side slit is too high. They could almost see her thigh, Elle,” Hendrix complained.“We can always adjust it. Tsk,” Elle shook her head. "That’s it. I’m done with you. I’m not showing you any more designs that Marilou sent. It will be a surprise from now on. You are not allowed to check or decide what we want to wear.” Elle took the brochure out of Hendrix’s hand.“I’
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 131. Happiness
Louise Rose.I couldn't stop myself from smiling. I'm over the moon and hope this happiness will never end soon. But am I afraid of changes? They say you can't be thrilled about much happiness because there's an aftereffect of that.I never believed in that, but now that I'm experiencing this feeling, I'm scared that it may turn bad.I crossed my fingers behind me as I looked at Rosy. She's beautiful today. I visited her early to make sure that she was okay. I can't visit her in the afternoon now, as she gets tired quickly."You are so beautiful, Rosy. I admit you lost a lot of weight, but still pretty as always." I touch the side of her face. She had wrinkles everywhere, and her eyes were soggy. But still, she is the most beautiful in my eyes."Oh, thank you, dear." She sounded weary and had a raspy voice, and her cough gave her a hard time. It sounded so bad."What did your doctor say, Rosy? I want to talk to him. It seems like you're getting thinner each day, and I don't like it."
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 130
Hendrix.She’s addicting like a drug. It’s hard to get her out of my system. I become an animal in bed whenever I’m with her. She can transform me into a .naughtbad guy for sex, and it blew me away. I enjoy it. It has never happened to me before. Everything is new, and I’m loving it with her.I thrust slowly, easing in an inch more, and her body rocks forward. “That’s it, love,” I jerk my head a little, quivering.“Can you feel how badly I need you?” I bit my lower lip, and we stared.“Yes…” She shut her eyes, and her head fell back the moment I thrust into her deeper.This is wild. I’m inside her, full, tight, and magical. I kiss her aggressively, and I fucking struggle with control. I don’t want to come yet, not yet. I want her to go first. I want to do that.“Come for me, baby.” I thrust further, and she whimpered into my mouth."Hend…oh…I need more, please.”I smile wickedly, licking my lips. “And you will get it, baby.” Holding her waist, I lift her slightly and begin my ride. H
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 129. What's next?
Louise Rose.What was that? I was sure I heard someone in the background calling him sugar cups?I twisted my lips, looking confused at the dead screen. I sighed as I spun back to what I was doing.I'm at the flower shop in front of Canor's convenience store. Shella has done a lot of work lately, and she's loving it here. She will be staying here in Eden from now on and will officially resign from her previous job. Her fiancé is fine with it. In fact, he believes it's better for them to be this close.It's past five in the afternoon, and it's closing time soon. Rosy seems tired lately, and they can't get her to stay awake after five. The nurses told me that her medication makes her very drowsy and causes her to fall into a deep sleep.I wonder what's wrong with her? I was sure it wasn't that bad. Her doctor mentioned that she’s fine and will get better soon, but the findings are puzzling, given Rosy’s age.I turn the lights off and shut the shop's door. I still have an hour to prepar
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 128. Back to my queen
Hendrix.What the hell?Steph hugged me tightly, and I tried to move away, but I was cornered."I miss you so much! I'm glad you're here, Hendrix," she whispered, holding onto me tightly."Steph… hang on," I said as I tried to escape her. I was still holding my phone, and Louise was still on the line."Hey, Louise, can I call you back later, babe? Bye," I sighed and ended the call. Steph's hugs were suffocating."Oh? Are you on the call with someone?" She relaxed a little and sat down on my lap, wrapping her arms around my neck. I checked my phone screen to ensure it was off."I need to…" I pushed her gently and stood up. I walked toward the door, eager to leave my office. My two secretaries stood at their desks and looked at me. I gave them a questioning glance, and Santa nodded toward me."Don't give the girls a hard time, sweetie. They already told me that you are on an important call, but I want to surprise you. There's nothing wrong with that, right?" She follows me closely as I
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 127. Dalton
Louise Rose.Now I know.So, Hendrix's mother met Rosy and asked about me.What's her problem with me? She’s driving me crazy, and I will not back down. She wants me out of her son’s life? Oh well, that’s impossible now. I will not give up, not until Hendrix gives up first.I kept pacing back and forth, troubled by the situation. Shella was looking at me in silence, eating junk food.I had a good time with Rosy today. We had a picnic in the garden, and she loved it. She got tired after that and wanted to sleep, so we concluded the day for us, but I will be back tomorrow for lunch again."Stop walking back and forth, Louise. I'm getting fogged," she rolls her eyes backward at me."As I've said, ignore her majesty. She's hard to please, and I heard that she's bipolar. Tsk..." She jiggled her head.I halted in front of her and placed my hands on my hips. "Hendrix has a little bipolarish in him, too, but not bad," I said, twisting my lips.She laughed again. "But you still love him. Boys
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 126. Don't care
Louise Rose.I tilt my head back and hold onto the side of the mattress. I can see stars. Hendrix kisses me down there, putting my entire body into flames. I could only hold back my orgasm for a little while as it came quickly."Fucking wet, babe." He hoarsely said, rising below and crawling back on top. He kissed me, and I could taste my arousal. He parted my legs using his knee, settled in between, and slowly pushed inside me."Hendrix…" I moaned, feeling all the stars again. My nails dug into the back of his skin when he started to thrust.It was rapid, full, and addicting.There's no better way to express what my body wants, as Hendrix can clearly see our desire for each other. I know this is crazy, but I couldn't stop him from wanting me. I couldn't stop this either, as it happens naturally with us.Earlier, I was thinking of how to get away from him, but here I am underneath him, and we are fucking. I tried to open a conversation, but it seemed like he knew that it was coming f
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 125. Wicked
Louise Rose.Spare me, oh God.I looked at Hendrix, annoyed at what he just did. We're back now at our usual spot. Like always, he shut this area exclusively for us. The food on the table appeared appetizing, but I had lost my appetite long ago. His mother's sharp words played like a broken wireless inside my brain, and I just wanted to sleep and go home."Louise…"I blinked and looked at him again, cutting off from what I had imagined."Eat, Louise, and we will talk after this, " he ordered, putting food on my plate."How could you say that to your mother?" I said calmly.He paused, sighed softly, and tightened his jaw. "I don’t know what my mother has told you, Louise, but it’s best not to follow her advice.""She doesn't like me at all." I jerked my head up and chuckled slightly. I can't believe I'm telling this to him now."It's my choice. Your mother wants a wife that belongs to the royalty, Hendrix, and that's not me." My shoulder sagged.He dropped his fork, and it made a loud
The Billionaire's Substitute Bride 124. Confront
Hendrix.It's heartwarming to get a glimpse of Louise's private life. She never mentioned anything about her mother, and I never asked. Every time we talked about families, Rosy was the only person she admired the most. Now I know the reason why. It must be hard on her. It's not easy to grow up in an environment without one parent. But I'm glad that Rosy gave Louise all the love she deserves.Rosy shared the details about Louise's mother with me. She is seeking information on her current whereabouts, and if possible, I would like to help find her before she passes away. Rosy also informed me of the heartbreaking news regarding her health.I felt like the weight of the world was on my shoulders. I wish I could ease Rosy's pain so that she could stay longer for Louise, but her time is running out. Asking for my help to find Louise's mother was her last hope.I promised her that I would do my best to find her sister, Louise's mother, and take care of Louise no matter what happened.I st
