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The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Revenge Plans
"Baby shark do do do do do do baby shark..." At this rate, Eve was going to lose her voice.She returned home exhausted after shooting some commercial or a movie and working at the office to baby Zoe who now insisted on being sung to every day.And her best song just happened to be the one that took all of Eve's breath."Mo..mmy shark..." The little kid sang along with a tone that was tiny and lacking every rhythm.But despite the stress associated with it, it was a joy to see her laugh with gum which was starting to get filled with baby teeth.Zoe was a delight, and Eve felt guilty for not spending enough time with her due to work.Which was why this Sunday which happened to be a day off at the set for her, and since she also didn't have to go to work, she decided to take the kid on a shopping spree and amusement park.Zoe sat at the back in the kid's protective seat, giggling and muttering words which filled Eve's heart with joy."Daddy shark do do do do do do..." Eve sang along to
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Marking Territory
"You are saying you want to start looking for Ava right now?"Leonardo Vince sat across Eve in her office, the morning sun making a play of the shades of green shimmering in his eyes."Yes." Eve replied, and turned the laptop in front of her towards him.It was that picture that Alessandro had shown her of Ava in a sex club.It was blurry, but she intended to begin her search from somewhere anyway. The young attorney nodded, adjusting his big rimmed glasses to take a proper look at the screen.While he took his time, Eve reclined into the executive seat and continued, "I looked into it of course, and because our company isn't focused on tech, I can't get the information I need from our database, hence..."This time, Leonardo picked up what she meant, and completed the statement for her."You will use Alessandro's, when the collaboration begins."Eve neither affirmed nor denied his words, but rolled her seat towards the window, the silver locks of her hair reflecting against the rays
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Awkward Meetings
It was awkward being around the Leonardo after he confessed his feelings in front of Alessandro.And it was even worse because Eve worked closely with him on finalising the contract with the Stark Corporation.On his part, he avoided making eye contact with her as well, and Eve felt sad because he was the only true friend she had.Leonardo was the only one who knew her real identity without thinking of ways to rip her of one thing or the other.He had been so supportive and accommodating, and Eve was sad to see that he was also avoiding her.On the third day, the day Alessandro was supposed to sign the contract with the both legal teams present, Eve entered the conference room earlier to have a quiet time and go through the documents.But Leonardo was seated by the side, and he froze as soon as she came in.A pang of guilt slammed into her."Hey, Leo." Eve started in a quiet voice. It was the first time she was going to be spending time alone with him ever since that day.Leonardo Vi
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Birthday Banquet
Grandmother Stark's birthday should have been declared a national holiday.There was a pre-birthday celebration held at the temple with only her children and grandchildren present. It was held the previous day.Dignitaries and business associates from different parts of the world sent their birthday wishes, and pictures of the old woman graced billboards.Huge donations were made in grandmother's name to various organizations.Then the birthday celebration itself was held at the most expensive hotel in New York. All of grandmothers' children and grandchildren arrived with their families in luxurious cars, dressed in custom made designers.It was like a runway.Eve wore an emerald dinner dress with simple designed diamond accessories, her hair pulled up in complicated braids.Even baby Zoe who was in the same colour of dress as her had her hair made.Alessandro carried the sleeping toddler, his custom made designers' black Armani suit fitting him perfectly.The front of the hall was
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Rebellious Granddaughter-In-Law
"What's wrong with her?" "Has she gone crazy? Trying to stand up to grandmother?" "She will destroy her in a heartbeat." Eve listened to the so-called in-laws who didn't even attempt to be discreet. "Ava, let me take care of this." Alessandro said beside her, attempting again to hold her hand. But no, she wasn't going to be manipulated anymore and she was sick and tired of those games that never seemed to end. And so she sucked in a deep breath and glanced at her husband briefly, "I'll handle it." Before Alessandro could speak again, Eve turned to Grandmother Fiona who was regarding her with those wiggly eyes. "How dare you interrupt my birthday party? I will not take this from you...." She had barely finished speaking before Eve interrupted her. "Party? You call this a celebration? My apologies grandmother, but this is a sham, just like every other thing about this family!" Gasps tore from the mouths of different people in the room, their lips thrown open. "Ava, don't
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife The Envelope
Eve woke up with a hangover. The banging headache prevented her from opening her eyes at first, coupled with the bright sun forcing its way into the curtains.Curtains?The thought of the unfamiliarity of her environment had Eve opening her eyes, and her eyes darted to the giant wall clock and the paintings on the wall.It was past eight o'clock in the morning, and she was in a hotel."Fuck..." Eve muttered beneath her breath and quickly threw put the duvet.A sigh of relief escaped her lips when she discovered that she was still very much clothed.But did that guarantee anything? She forced herself to sit upwards despite the headache and blindly reached for her phone on the nightstand.But her hand made contact with some pills and a glass of water.She opened her eyes fully to a familiar writing on a paper.'You can take the day off, I'll take care of your meetings today, Leo.' Right. The hazy memory of Leo carrying her into the hotel room flooded her brain.Along with the stark r
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Avoiding Mr. Stark
"What? You hate me, you never wanted to be married in the first place!" Eve was mortified, so much that she didn't care anymore about being heard as she raised her voice.Alessandro took in a deep breath and stared at her with those annoyingly beautiful golden eyes."I may have hated being forced to marry you, but being married to you has been good." What the hell was he doing?Eve was frustrated. "Do you even hear yourself? Now you will have the freedom to be with your sweetheart, so sign the damn papers and stop this drama! I won't take anything of yours, I signed a prenup remember?" Alessandro Stark took a step towards her, clouding her senses with that damn good cologne of his.She couldn't wait to be out of his hair so she wouldn't have to be confused so much by fickle feelings.But when he replied, in a calmer voice, Eve was even more confused."I ended things with Lydia a long time ago." For a full minute, she believe she had misheard him. Eve searched his eyes for any for
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Fighting for Mrs. Stark
In the midst of the dilemma of getting Alessandro to sign the papers, Eve received a text from her manager,Wendy: Guess what? The reality show is back!"Oh shit! Hell no!" Eve's piercing scream reverberated through the room, carrying with it a weight that threw the atmosphere in heavy silence.Till a throat was cleared beside her, "Uhm, chairwoman, is there any problem with the presentation?" The familiar voice of the chairman of the board had Eve lifting her eyes to the sea of gazes staring at her.Right, she had forgotten that she was in a meeting!Embarrassment flooded her cheeks, and she adjusted herself in the seat, clearing her throat. "Sorry, please continue." A confused Vegas who had been giving the presentation went on, and Eve tried to concentrate for the rest of the meeting.But she merely succeeded, for as soon as she stepped into her office, she pulled out her phone and dialed the manager."Hey Wendy, I don't understand, the show is over..."The overly excited manager
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The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Epilogue: Flowers
Seven Months Later An orchestra ensemble was playing softly in the most luxurious hall in the heart of New York. It was one of the properties Alessandro Stark had gifted his fiancée, Eve Wilson, when he proposed to her months ago. Their love life had swept the whole of America by storm, especially when the Ava Wilson that the whole world had known as Alessandro's wife exposed everything that had happened on TV. The months after Ava had surprised everyone by telling the truth for the first time in her life had been a rollercoaster. At first, fans were confused since they had just realised that the celebrity they loved all those months hadn't been Ava. It had been difficult for Eve who took to interviews with Alessandro by her side, apologising for deceiving the world. But finally, after series of hate comments and legal battles, the Johnson Corporation had returned to the hands of Eve Wilson, the original owner whom the late Mrs. Rebecca Johnson had handed the company to. Durin
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Spring
It started out as a kiss, but soon went beyond a mere locking of lips.It was like having two souls merging together, hearts locking in an eternal bliss which completed them both, and made them whole.He tasted her tears which rolled down to her lips, his palm cradling her face like a babe as their eyes fluttered shut.His fingers glided down her arm and cupped her waist, slipping into the shirt and moving around to her toned stomach...Except that it wasn't flat anymore, and that unmistakable bulge had him stilling his movements.His fingers stopped moving, his lips wrenching from hers with a pop."Is this what I think it is? You're pregnant?" His eyes were wide open in bewilderment, his tone ladened with shock and delight.It reminded Eve of the drawer full of pregnancy kits, and she stepped away from him, breathing hard and walking towards a seat."Eve, why are you not answering my questions? When were you going to tell me that you are carrying our baby?" That rage was returning t
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Summer in Winter
It was one thing to be a lover of kids all her life, but Eve soon realised that carrying one's own child wasn't as fun as she had imagined it to be.She had barely entered into the second month of her first trimester, and she already felt like she was carrying a trailer on her stomach.She was blotted and weak most of the time, and going to work had become a tedious task.For instance, being around so many daycare kids whom she had taken pride in being their teacher before, now gave her headache,And also filled her mind with fears of taking care of her own kid properly.She felt nauseous and heavy and everything simply had her overreacting.It was nights like this, when she returned to her apartment with take out that she missed Alessandro, terribly.The last time she checked, he was unaware of her existence and was gracing the covers of magazines with Ava by his side.Eve forced her feet to move, a bead of sweat rolling down her temple from climbing the stairs.The elevator had brok
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife The Conglomerate Chairman's Authority
"I wonder why we've been forced to sit with this classless family of cheats and gold-diggers. I can't believe we all fell for your stupid pretense!"Anastasia Stark was clearly enraged where she sat across the Wilson family in Alessandro's spacious living room, her long legs crossed in front of her.Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were in their best clothes, dressed like they were being hosted by the president of the country.They ignored the angry Stark girl and turned away from the entire Stark family, staring at the television, clearly unbothered.It was only a matter of time before all their plans fell into place.In fact, based on the good news they had received from their star daughter, Ava, the one who had always brought money home, not the other self righteous Eve, it was only a matter of minutes.Soon, Alessandro would come down with Ava by his side and make a grand announcement, and they couldn't possibly imagine what it would be.But knowing how wealthy he was, he was probably going to
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Manipulative Mrs. Stark
The door to Alessandro's study opened stealthily, and a teary eyed Ava came into view and leaned against the wall, her lips pouted cutely.Alessandro looked up from the screen of his laptop and reclined into his seat, pulling off his glasses."Hey baby, you know your cousin is lying right?" She employed that sweet tone capable of melting ice as she sashayed into the study.Alessandro who sat cross-legged in the executive seat rolled it to her direction and beckoned her to sit on his thighs.Ava smiled softly and perched on his powerful thighs, wrapping her arms around his neck."Daniella is lying, she's been trying to get me to have a threesome with them but I refused, then she ganged up with Anna and decided to set me up. You know I would never do that to you, right?"She was unbuttoning his shirt as she spoke, batting her baby blues at him. Alessandro slipped his fingers in between hers, halting her activity."Yes, I know that the woman I married would never do that." Ava smiled
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Knight Leonardo?
One Month LaterWinter in the U.K. was one thing that Eve hadn't missed during her stay in America.It was extremely colder this year, and she had to stuff herself in large sweats and jeans, paired with scarves around her neck and head warmer.But the only advantage the clothes had was that Eve wasn't mistaken for Ava on the streets, which had been happening a lot these days.Apparently, she had underestimated how popular her twin's name and image had become when she was living as her.But now, as she walked the streets of London, she kept her head low, aware of Ava's image and ad videos on the billboards surrounding her.Some of them were of her twin with Alessandro, covering the pages of magazines and headlining events together.It hurt to say that they looked good together, as though there was no difference between them.Eve halted at a bus stop just in time for a bus to pull over, and she stepped into it, conscious of the curious eyes alternating between staring at her and looking
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Back to Default
Morning came with unbearable pain, as reality crashed down on her.How much did it hurt waking up to the man she loved who had just declared that he was also in love with her, knowing she had to be on her way out of his life soon?Eve struggled with so many emotions, tempted even to ditch her sister for once.It was even more painful when she noticed that Alessandro had been awake for a while, staring at her with his head propped against his palm."Morning, beautiful." He muttered softly, and leaned forward to kiss her forehead, his eyes glinting more brightly than the morning sun."Hey" Eve said in response, and he took her hand, bringing her palm to his lips and leaving a soft kiss.Her heart fluttered, butterflies dancing in her stomach.Alessandro made a face, playfully, "Well, I was expecting more than a hey from my wife who just declared her undying feelings for me last night. You feel like bursting with all the love you have for me, right?" The shameless narcissist!Eve pushed
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Declaration
Lies lies lies. Eve was determined not to fall bait to whatever her sister was planning, and pushed herself upwards to her feet, dragging her wet clothes with her and walking past her delusional twin. Ava was either cooking up something or just hallucinating, and Eve wasn't going to be her pawn. First she had accused Alessandro, and now Leonardo? She almost made it to the door when a voice halted her in her steps. 'I am sorry for sending those messages to the douchebag, but Eve wouldn't divorce him despite that I promised to help her! I only thought that he would be forced to leave her and show her his true colours if he found out the truth, that's the only reason I agreed to work with Bella.' It was clearly the voice of Leonardo, and Eve turned slowly, stunned to her bones. Ava was holding up her phone where those damning words were coming from. "Wh.. What?" Eve stuttered. Ava sucked in a deep breath and came close to her, taking her hands and leading her to the bed again.
The Billionaire's Substitute Wife Shattered Mirror
Months ago, Eve had prayed for this moment when Ava would return and she could go back to her normal life.But now, her head was swirling and her heart aching as reality crashed down on her.Her lips hung open, but no words could come out of it.She was still thinking of what to say when footsteps padded on the grand stairs, shattering the block in her train of thoughts.It could be anyone who would walk in and see her with her sister.Eve started to panic, her fingers trembling and tightening around the door knob, but she soon felt herself pulled into the room, the door shut quietly,Leaving her alone with her sister, whose expression proved that Eve wasn't hallucinating as she had hoped."I...um, you are...back?" Eve stuttered, her brain barely able to function amidst all the thoughts and anxiety blocking its passage.Ava smiled and took her hands, pulling her into a hug."Thanks so much for standing in for me, sister. I will take it from here."Thanks for standing in? She could tak
