All Chapters of The Substitute Billionaire Wife: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

The evening of the annual business party was in full swing. Soft music played in the background as various business partnership members greeted each other, enjoying the lavish setting. Mr. Alfred and Lillian had meticulously set up their plan, hoping to finally expose Mrs. Rojas. Katherine, hiding in a discreet corner, was ready to play the recording of Mrs. Rojas admitting to trying to kill her. Mrs. Rojas moved through the crowd with a wide smile, exuding confidence as she greeted the members of the partnership. Lillian couldn't shake the feeling that Mrs. Rojas had something up her sleeve. She signaled her father, making him aware of her suspicions. "I'll be right back, Dad," Lillian whispered, stepping out of the venue to look for Sebastian. As she walked down the dimly lit hallway, she suddenly came face-to-face with the muscular man she had seen with Mrs. Rojas before. Before she could react, he grabbed her arm, pulling her out of the hallway towards his car. "Let me go!"

Years ago.The morning sun filtered through the tall windows of the Rojas Alvaro mansion, casting a golden hue over the elegant furnishings. The air was thick with tension, and the usually harmonious household was anything but peaceful. It was the day the Alfred family and the Rojas Alvaro family were to sign a monumental business contract, solidifying a partnership that would shape their futures.In the master bedroom, Mrs. Rojas paced back and forth, her face etched with worry and frustration. She wrung her hands, her thoughts racing as she tried to find the right words to convince her husband. The door creaked open, and Mr. Rojas stepped in, adjusting his tie, his expression calm and determined.“Carlos,” Mrs. Rojas began, her voice trembling slightly. “We need to talk about this contract before you go to the courthouse.”Mr. Rojas glanced at her, his brow furrowing. “What is there to talk about, Maureen? Everything is set. This partnership is going to benefit both our families imm

The police officers stood in the grand living room of the Rojas mansion, their stern faces illuminated by the crystal chandelier above. Mrs. Rojas, elegant and composed, sat on a plush armchair, her eyes darting between the officers and Sebastian, who stood nearby, arms crossed and brows furrowed."Mrs. Rojas," began Detective Harris, a tall, imposing figure, "we have information from Katherine Alfred implicating you in a series of criminal activities, including attempted murder and conspiracy. She claims you manipulated her and orchestrated these events."Mrs. Rojas maintained her composure, her face a mask of indignation. "Detective, this is absurd. Katherine Alfred is a convicted criminal. Of course, she would say anything to save herself. The Alfreds have always been envious of our success and would go to any lengths to tarnish our reputation."Sebastian's voice strained with desperation, interjected, "Mother, this isn't about rivalry. Lillian is missing, and I believe you know so

Lillian's breaths grew shallow in the middle of the night, the thick dust in the room choking her. She tried to cry out for help, but only the echoes of her voice answered back. Thirst gnawed at her, and she felt sick as the air refused to fill her lungs properly. Pain shot through her abdomen, and a deep fear for her unborn child gripped her heart. Tears streamed down her face, mingling with the dirt as her vision blurred and consciousness slipped away.The next morning, Rico received a terse call from Mrs. Rojas. "Go check on Lillian," she ordered.Rico drove to the secluded house and entered the room where Lillian lay motionless on the floor. He became panicked as he saw her pale face and lifeless body. He quickly called Mrs. Rojas."She's unconscious," he reported, his voice trembling. "I think she's something bad happened to her over the night.""Leave her there to die," Mrs. Rojas replied coldly. "She's better off, if she's dead my son with get over her easily.""But she's preg

Sebastian and Mr. Alfred rushed to the bar where Marco worked, hoping that his message would provide the crucial breakthrough they desperately needed. As they arrived, Marco was waiting for them at a corner table, his face etched with concern."Thank you for coming," Marco said as they sat down. "I have some information that might help you."Sebastian leaned in, his heart pounding. "What did you find?"Marco took a deep breath. "I saw your mother the other day. She was shouting at someone, really laying into them. After that, she met with a muscular guy covered in tattoos. They looked like they were planning something serious."Mr. Alfred's face hardened. "And you’re sure she was involved in Lillian’s kidnapping?"Marco nodded. "I’m certain. But I couldn’t follow them long enough to find out where they were keeping her. I also saw Rico, our old friend, in the same area. He looked uneasy, like he was involved but regretting it."Sebastian’s eyes widened in realization. "Rico brought Li