บททั้งหมดของ The Substitute Billionaire Wife: บทที่ 101 - บทที่ 110

Years later, Katie stood at the entrance of her new high school, the familiar feeling of anxiety twisting her stomach. Now fourteen, she had grown into a thoughtful and determined young woman, but the scars of her past still haunted her. Her aunt Lilian was beside her, offering words of encouragement as they walked towards the imposing building. "I don't know, Aunt Lilian," Katie said, her voice trembling slightly. "What if I don't fit in? What if... what if they don't like me?" Lilian gave her a reassuring smile and squeezed her shoulder. "You'll do just fine, Katie. High school is a new start. You've been through so much and come out stronger. Just be yourself, and you'll find your place." Katie nodded, trying to muster some confidence. "Okay, I'll try. Thanks, Aunt Lilian." With a final hug, Lilian watched as Katie walked into the bustling school. The hallways were alive with the chatter and laughter of students, but to Katie, it felt overwhelming. She clutched her backpack t

Katie and Nora walked into the cafeteria, joining the line for lunch. The hum of chatter and the clatter of trays filled the air, creating a familiar background noise. Katie tried to focus on the menu, but her mind wandered, replaying the events of the past few days. As they reached the front of the line, Katie grabbed her tray and loaded it with food. Just as she looked up, she saw Andrew across the room. The shock of seeing him again made her trip, and she fell forward, her tray of food flying through the air and landing squarely on Andrew.Andrew's face turned red with anger. "Are you blind? Can't you see where you're going?" he shouted, his voice echoing through the cafeteria. "You're so stupid. I can't believe I even apologized to you. People like you don’t belong in high school—you belong in prison."He raised his hand, and for a moment, it looked like he was going to hit her. The entire cafeteria gasped in unison, the sound hanging in the air like a heavy cloud. Andrew froze,

Katie and Nora stood outside the gymnasium, gazing at the cheerleading squad practicing their routines. They had decided to join the cheerleading team to immerse themselves more in school activities and to hopefully shake off some of the negative experiences Katie had endured. As they walked over, their hearts pounded with a mix of excitement and nerves. The leader of the cheerleading squad, Mandy, spotted them immediately. Her face lit up with a calculated smile. Mandy was notorious for using her position to manipulate new members into doing her dirty work, and Katie and Nora seemed like perfect targets. "Well, well, look who decided to join us," Mandy said, sauntering over. "Katie, right? And Nora?" "Yeah, that’s us," Katie replied cautiously. "Great. We could always use some fresh faces. Just remember, if you don’t do exactly as I say, you won’t get a chance to be part of this squad. Understood?" Katie and Nora exchanged nervous glances but nodded in agreement. They knew Mandy

Katie had just returned from school, her bag slung over one shoulder, when Lilian called out to her from the kitchen. "Katie, can you come here for a moment?" Katie sighed, already feeling the weariness of the day settle in. She dropped her bag by the stairs and walked into the kitchen where Lilian was bustling around, preparing dinner. "What’s up, Mom?" Katie asked, leaning against the counter. Lilian turned to face her, a look of anticipation on her face. "We have to get ready. We’re having dinner with one of Dad’s business partners at their mansion tonight." Katie’s eyes widened in shock. "What? Since when do I start attending business dinners? I’m not interested, and I hate business meetings too." Lilian gave her a reassuring smile. "It’s not a business meeting, honey. It’s just dinner with a friend from work." Katie shook her head. "No way. I’m not interested." She turned on her heel and started heading up the stairs. "Katie, please," Lilian called after her, but Katie had

Lilian sat on the couch, her face a mask of worry. She couldn’t stop thinking about Katie and Andrew. The way they had reacted to each other at the dinner last night had been unsettling, to say the least. Sebastian walked in and saw her, he immediately sensed her distress. "What's the problem?" he asked, sitting down beside her. Lilian sighed deeply, her eyes filled with concern. "I'm scared, Sebastian. I’m scared that Katie might end up like us. Did you see the way they reacted to each other on the first day of meeting? It’s obvious that Katie doesn’t like Andrew, and he doesn’t like her either." Sebastian sighed as well, knowing this conversation was inevitable. "The contract is already signed, Lilian. If we call it off now, we’ll lose up to $10 billion. That will bring the company to its knees. Mr. Turner is certain this contract will double our benefits if it lasts long. They're both in highschool so they're likely to see each other and interact." Lilian’s face tightened wi