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The Substitute Bride The right Chloe for me
Chloe decided to eat breakfast on the balcony overlooking the beautiful orchid , birds chirped on the trees as the morning breeze swept beautifully across them.On the heart glass table were assorted foods displayed on it and they all looked appetizing . The smell of toasted bread , black pudding and fried eggs wafted into her nostrils, her mouth watered and she gulped. It's been a long time since she had this kind of breakfast. Her stomach screamed in excitement on seeing the varieties she had to choose from.Clara sure outdid herself preparing all this for her, cause she knew the latter knew she wasn't happy eating the foods the doctor recommended she eat when she was still sick and still on medication. Ever since she woke up she was yet to see Liam. Blaze had filled her in on the excuse that he went on a business trip . But deep down she knew that wasn't the case, she had this feeling at the back of her mind that Liam was avoiding her.Since he chose to hide like a coward then so
The Substitute Bride Taken - I
Chloe's eyes slid open to the sun streaming through her window . She turned her eyes away , she yawned and stretched lazily on the bed .She decided to stay a little longer in bed, it's not like she has anything to do, she's yet to resume work.After her confrontation with Liam, she never saw him again at home nor did she hear from him. It's not like she cared anyway. It's not everyday that one gets stuck with a husband who can't stand your guts.Her life has been a hell of a bumpy ride ever since Rose died and she was stuck in this hell called marriage. If only wishes were horses she would have flown back on time to stop Rose from boarding that plane, and she wouldn't have to know that nightmare called Liam Reigns. It was her fault that Rose died , but hasn't she been punished enough for it ?Ever since Fred accompanied her to bail her father from the police cell , her father has never called to find out how she's doing or perhaps ask about his son . ' wonderful parenting Chester
The Substitute Bride Taken - II
Alighting from the car Chloe saw the hungry eyes of men gawking at her lustfully , undressing her with their eyes, while some men saw her like a bag of gold considering the car she got out from .She saw it, their eyes were shining like they stumbled upon a hidden treasure .Now she regretted why she didn't ask Collins to bring a non-classy car ! Not like Liam has one anyway.all of his cars are branded and all one out of their kinds .and they could cost millions of dollars.Taking a deep breath, She opened the door of the bar and walked in . immediately the horrid smell of smoke got into her nostrils, she coughed a little attracting odd attention from men with loose teeths and scars to herself.She smiled awkwardly and began to clear the air around her with the continuous wave of her hands, her eyes searching for her father in the dense dimly lit bar.She saw a figure she made out to be her father in a beige hood wave at her , she hurriedly went to his table . He was sitting at the fa
The Substitute Bride Taken - III
Chester after living off the money Fred gave him on liquor and women, the rest he gambled away. He became broke again , like the said ' old habits die hard ' his feet found themselves once again in the casinos, forgetting what happened the last time he borrowed money to play .Because of him , Chloe and her brother became homeless, one day after wasting himself with liquor he gambled his house . Rendering his children homeless after he lost the game.This time around after selling off every valuable property in the apartment Liam got for him , he took the money to the casino and gambled them all away.After losing all his money ,he tried playing again but he was denied access, he tried to take a loan but was told by the burnett lady on the counter that he was not granted loanBut she told him to go and plead with the owner of the casino Boss Theddy to lend him some money to play with , to refund him after winning.Walking down the dark hallway to Boss Theddy' s office , he became wet
The Substitute Bride Taken IV
Liam was in his office preparing for the meeting he is about to have with investors from different parts of the globe when he heard a slight knock and the door parted for Stuart to walk in .He hasn't been concentrating on his work because of Chloe. His mind couldn't just rest when her assailant is still at large .Even though she nearly lost her life she is still the stubborn woman she is . She still refuses to stay home rather throwing tantrums that she wanted to go to work because she was bored at home." Sir you have a call from Collins" Stuart announced when he got closer to Liam Liam sighed and took the phone from Stuart fearing the worst ." What is it Collins? '' Liam asked impatiently" Boss , I just drove madam to a bar called Midnight. She said she wanted to meet a friend, " came Collins' uneasy tone from the phone.Liam brushed his hands over his chin and rested them on the arm of his swivel chair." Report to me who she meets and what they talked about " " But Boss….""
The Substitute Bride Taken V
The conference room was thrown into a frenzy , with murmurings when he stood up to leave almost immediately he walked in . One of the investors Mr Mizuno from Thailand picked up courage and asked him " Mr. Reigns, where are you going ? The meeting is about starting""The meeting is adjourned " he said with a note of finality , With his back still turned to them . " But , Mr Reigns, all of us flew in from different countries leaving our business and family behind with the sole aim of cooperating with you. Not to mention that we have been here for the past hour waiting for your arrival ! "He said for Liam to turn and face him " Talk with my assistant, if you cannot talk to him , take your money and ideas elsewhere! " He walked out of the room leaving everyone aghast.Mike followed him immediately." Boss…."" Talk with those that are ready to invest mike " Liam interrupted coldly and left without another word .He knew that those old men would eventually stay back and talk with his s
The Substitute Bride Taken VI
Chloe woke up feeling light headed, her head throbbed badly from the alcohol she took.She knew it's been long since she had a beer to drink , but hell , a bottle of beer can't make her pass out!Chloe felt the shove before she could even open her eyes . Time and again she felt shoved into different directions, front and back . And her head hit something each time she moved .What was happening ? The sharp pain in the back of her head indicated that it was not just the shoes that were pushing her but something that had hit her there.When the vehicle that was constantly moving stopped again and her head hit a hard surface, Chloe winced.Trying to find out what it was , Chloe moved her hand only to find out that they were bound to the other before she opened her eyes only to look around blindly in the dark .Where was she ?The last thing she remembered was her father yes…… Chester was there !She went to see him at a midnight bar, he knew about this didn't he?Her memory seemed to be
The Substitute Bride Wild Cat
She must have fallen asleep, because the moment she heard the door slamming against the wall Chloe jerked up from her sleeping position into a sitting one.The man in front of her appeared to be just like the ones her husband had employed . Bulky, muscular and emotionless.Just the description of someone who could kill you easily and would not even leave the slightest bit of evidence behind ." Come " he grunted out . " Or do I need to carry you over my shoulder?" Within seconds, she was up and ready to walk out of the room .The man stepped back allowing her space to move from the door ." Don't try to run , the people here would not think twice before shooting you down " And that was enough motivation to cancel the part where she was trying to find an escape route.The man casually walked in front of her having no worries that she was going to escape out of this .Unlike the last time she had been out of the room, when she was being carried inside there were not many people around
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The Substitute Bride Ruined
Ever since the disappearance of Rose, Chloe always pictured the day they will meet again because she has a strong feeling Rose was still alive .Seeing Rose now , she couldn't express the emotion she was feeling. Because the person standing before her wasn't her best friend. Her eyes were empty , they housed no emotions . Like someone who has thrown away all the will to live .She's been hearing about Rose's return but seeing her up close was a different issue altogether.Chloe felt panicked and scared not for herself but for the fact that Rose is no longer who she used to be. She tightly clenched her fist. She was willing to pay any price for her best friend to be back .Rose can choose to slander over and over again if she feels like it and she won't budge if that will make her better . Even if it means giving up her acting career , she owes Rose that much.Seeing Rose with Gwen sends her the wrong message , making her believe that something was definitely off. The red warning sign
The Substitute Bride Ruined
Daisy couldn't go with Chloe to the shooting site because of the nature of her job . She was reluctant to part ways with Chloe because of the pandemonium going on , but Chloe reassured her everything would be fine . Daisy left knowing fully well Liam wouldn't sit back and watch harm befell her. She was in a meeting that very afternoon and couldn't tell what's happening outside. After the meeting during the break she got wind of Rose's return, and tried to confirm from Chloe but it couldn't connect the same with her manager's. After much consideration and deliberation she tried to contact Liam , who picked up on the first ring. How he knew she was the one calling was a mystery to her , " Come to Imperial hospital your friend is there. " Came his cold and blunt reply , Daisy didn't wait to dwell on his cold and aloof manners and boarded the next available taxi. She arrived at the hospital and inquired about it , she couldn't get to ask Liam the ward Chloe was in before he ended the
The Substitute Bride Saving the day IV
It was past noon when Chloe finished shooting two scenes , now she's already dressed waiting for the next scene to commence. which would be a rainy scene in which she's going to act as a heartbroken woman who had just found out that her husband of three years was cheating on her with her best friend.Today was supposed to be their third anniversary but he stood her up to be with her best friend.Considering this her last shoot for the day , Chloe was already at the designated site waiting for it to rain .Then almost immediately she felt a rain drop on her shoulder , She then sent Hilda to inform the crew members about the coming of the rain. While waiting for them Chloe decided to surf the internet but the trending topics again caught her attention.Clicking on it , it turned out to be Rose's interview with the Star , the leading and biggest broadcasting cooperation in the city .With trembling fingers she played the video .Seated on the red couch was Rose who was stylishly dressed
The Substitute Bride Saving the day III
Chloe's arrival at the shooting site caused a sensation, with Liam's two bodyguards in her front and back , Hilda was beside her , Chloe felt like she's ready to face whatever that comes her way. But the moment she saw the pack of reporters waiting for her through the window, she suddenly developed cold feet anxiety creeping up within her . ' Today's is gonna be a long day ' Chloe thought with a sigh Seeing her car drive into the premises the press immediately circled the car throwing one question after the other.Reporter 1: " Miss Chloe what do you have to say about the return of super star Rose. Do you think your position as an award winning actress is threatened? "" Reporter 2 : What do you think made Miss Rose return and how do you feel about it ? "Reporter 3 : " Miss Chloe it's said you and Miss Rose were the best of friends, what happened to your relationship." The questions kept coming but Chloe didn't budge nor did she care to make a statement.She promised Liam not to
The Substitute Bride Saving the day II
Exactly thirty minutes ago Chloe, who was fast asleep, stirred in her sleep . The commotion downstairs couldn't subside no matter how she turned and tossed in bed using the pillows to block her ears .But the noise kept finding its way into her ears , unfortunately for her , the balcony door was left open and one could see what's happening outside from there . She didn't understand the reason the whole villa was swarming with reporters and non reporters , neither could she make out what they were saying from there.Amidst all the incoherent things they were saying she could only make out one thing.Rose's name .The crowd kept mentioning Rose's name demanding her to come out and give them an explanation regarding Rose's disappearance.At first she thought she was still sleeping but then again she wasn't when she pinched herself and realized such. What is going on ? Why are these people here this early ? Why do they keep mentioning Rose's name ? Why ? These questions kept bugging her
The Substitute Bride Saving the day
Breaking news ! The super movie star Rose Dawkin who was presumed dead three years ago in a plane crash has returned to the country.Her reappearance has thrown the city into a frenzy with many citizens questioning the cause of her disappearance. She was seen last night in the midst of two men by a paparazzi who captured her , but unfortunately we are yet to identify the two men with her.Meanwhile, our correspondent confirmed the news, she further stated that the super star will have a press conference by 2pm. Stay tuned to know more about how she escaped death.Today, major media outlets are reporting on Rose's return to the country. The news immediately caused a sensation on the internet .#Mystery at its peak ! ## The dead come back to life #And other similar phases became hot searches and trending topics.Clang !A loud shattering sound was heard and the remote that collided with the floor became shambles." How could he do this ? Why did he ? Just when I'm about to throw Chl
The Substitute Bride Stranger in the city
At exactly 9.pm a private jet landed at the airport tarmac, dropping of three people which among them is a female clad in a joggers pant and sweat shirt that has a hoodie covering her seaweed hair , her feet were encased in a white comfortable sneaker that made less noise as she walked. Two luxurious sleek cars were already waiting for them with the doors open , the woman's melancholic violet eyes stared into the night sky as she felt the wind pass through her .letting down the hood of the shirt the night chilly breeze kissed her face as if welcoming her back to the society .Is this what freedom feels and tastes like? after spending a few years in a house in the outskirts of the town far away from civilization, family and friends.She is finally free to come back home ! But not entirely free , being set free with terms and conditions is not freedom at all .And if it means coming to terms with their agreement means getting her full freedom , then she's definitely getting it even if
The Substitute Bride Shock of her life
I know this might sound odd to you but that's not all , I accosted her about it , half expecting her to deny it . But then , she didn't!.. she didn't rebuff my claim she rather asked me to back it up with evidence.Look, I know I'm asking for too much , it's just that I want to restore my tainted image and Gwen is the key to that. " Chloe's words were very clear and decisive, showing no signs of reluctance rather she seemed eager to do it and be over with " I have the same hunch too , still can't can't wrap my finger around the fact that she has something on Liam.I wouldn't say he was threatened because Liam can't be threatened. Unless she has something that Liam desperately needed. " Blaze calmly said , his jade eyes twitching with curiosity which he is widely known for.His curiosity would have been quenched if Chloe's call didn't come in , He knew Liam is a man of a few words and it will take a measurable amount of time to get Liam to revisit this topic again .But before then h
The Substitute Bride Coming clean III
"Tell me Liam don't you think it's time ?" " Yes , it is. Actually, Gwen had …. Ring ! Ring !! Ring !!!The sound of Blaze's phone halted Liam bringing an abrupt stop to his explanation,Blaze hissed and fished out the phone from his pocket, he actually intended to turn it off on the first glance but when he saw Chloe's name pop-up on the screen he knew he had to take it at all cost.Seeing Blaze hesitating whether to pick it or not , he knew immediately that whoever is calling him is not someone he could ignore even if he wanted to." You can take the call , it's not like we can't continue the conversation next time." Liam pointed out calmly, trying hard not to sound relieved of not having to blurt out what he intended to keep from him .Saving Blaze the dilemma of having to choose between him and the caller ." Are you sure Liam , I mean I can take the call later it's not that important you know " Blaze said , convincing himself otherwise. Tsk, Liam scoffed amusingly, throwin
