All Chapters of A Dance of Substitutes with Mr. Vanderbilt: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

[I've suspected that all of this was disinformation since the controversy started because it was just hearsay, wasn't it? There wasn't any evidence. In contrast, we have proof of her trying to save a child at the risk of her own life. Isn't that evidence of who she truly is? Debate me on how someone like that could possibly be behind all the accusations people made against her.][Guys, I don't want to be that guy, but isn't it lowkey disgusting and messed up that the Internet has been trashing Justine when her husband knocked up Justine's sister while they were still legally together? Why did she go viral with allegations and a maliciously edited photo while those two were treated like the good guys? We have no proof of Justine's "controversies," but that pregnancy is proof of the man's problem. Are we really going to be this blatantly sexist?]Not everyone suddenly supported Justine. So what if she saved a child? How did that absolve her of her problematic behavior?[I think the fa

Justine would never deserve anything that belonged to Jenny!"You should incarcerate her in a mental hospital already, Ash. I know how it sounds, but we have very little choice left! If we don't, she's become a real threat to both you and Jenny!" Charlie said, his voice pained."Exactly, exactly! Lock her up in an asylum. Tell everyone that this whole viral thing was staged after she had a breakdown—""Shut up!" Ash roared.Charlie and Sue went silent, trembling slightly.They suddenly recalled that Ash's mom suffered from a mental disorder too…"Please, Uncle Charlie, Aunt Sue, stop describing Justine that way. This might not be her doing," Jenny said. "Ashie will find out."She sniffled, her petite frame contrasting against her protruding abdomen. She looked as if she might faint at any moment."I'll suffer without complaints, even if it's her doing. I did take over the life she deserved, and I…" She paused, considering Ash before continuing. "I've always loved Ashie. I know

"J-Justine!" Tears began to well up in Sidney's eyes as soon as she saw her."You're the one behind the accident?!" Justine signed close to Jenny's face as though she were about to poke her eyeballs."Are you fucking insane?! I'm pregnant!" Jenny screamed.Justine shoved her onto the couch."So what? Am I the father?" she signed mockingly, waving her phone. "I've recorded what you did to Sid in here. I'm asking you one last time—are you the one behind the accident?!"Justine's expression was stormy.The only friends she had in this city were the ballet company and Sidney, who always shared things that interested her with Justine.When Justine had saved Ash's life and faced the possibility of paralysis, everyone had praised her for her bravery.Sidney had been the only one who had cried and scolded her. "Why did you do that?! What's going to happen to you if you can't walk anymore? Nobody in this stupid family cares about someone who isn't useful anymore…"The threat alarmed Je

Justine bought a small carton of chocolate milk and a turkey sandwich, finding a spot where she could see the ER while keeping her distance from Ash during her meal.She had always liked this milk brand, but oddly enough, it tasted raw and unappetizing today.Ash caught sight of her out of the corner of his eye.By the time he finally finished speaking with the higher-ups and approached Justine, she had already purchased a cup of warm chocolate as well."I thought you wouldn't let yourself drink something like this," he remarked.Dancers were often subjected to incredibly stringent demands regarding their physique. At first, Justine relied on her naturally high metabolic rate to keep her body in shape.Then, Ares died.Justine had fallen into depression and had to take a variety of medications. Naturally, the hormonal changes had lasting effects on her body. Her diet had become one of the few ways she maintained her profession.And now, that "profession" was over. There was no

Ash had only treated Justine better after she was injured in that incident, but it was clear that he was falling several miles behind this dreamboat of a man.-Sidney's operation was a success.As she was returned to her ward, Kosta rushed to inform Ash. While they were on their way to Sidney's ward, Kosta described Leon's call to Ash.Ash's face was cold, and he remained silent. The only thing that changed was his quickening pace—which Kosta thought was out of concern for Sidney.He hurried to catch up."This might be the best thing to happen, Mr. Vanderbilt. It's as you've wanted for her, right, Mr. Vanderbilt? She wasn't suited for the life of an elite. She's like a rose in the wild, you know?" he remarked."The people of your social class just don't know how to appreciate a girl like that..."Ash grew irritated. He stopped and turned to Kosta.The older man sensed danger and shrank into himself."Do you even know who Leon Tuke is?" Ash began frostily."Um... who?""The