The Replaced Bride’s Fortune
As the adopted child of the Steward family, I was the glass child, the last child, the black sheep, the ignored. I wasn’t wanted, I was chosen.
Chosen to become the one to uphold their ‘social standings’. They had no care for me, they picked me, they saw the quiet, bullied girl in the orphanage who was constantly picked on but couldn’t fight back.
And they decided that I was the perfect choice, to be the poster child that cleaned their poorly received social standings.
Now, I’ve been promised to the devil CEO in place of my runaway older sister who decided to run merely days before her engagement ceremony.
Adrian was no sweetheart, he was cold and standoffish. Not a man of many words but a man with a commanding presence.
I thought I would forever be miserable in the marriage but luck shined on me because my new husband wasn’t what the media and the rumor made him to be. He may very well be my fortune.
But my happiness has never been guaranteed, just when I thought I could finally be happy, secrets, snakes and unfolded memories threaten to ruin it.
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Chapter: Chapter 10We secured the bags, the dresses, shoes, jewelry and everything that Adrian insisted I picked out. Even though I tried to assure him that I was fine with the ones he got. He didn’t agree.“Baby, even if you had a hundred back home, you can still get more,” he had said “You’re my wife and come tomorrow, the only thing that should stress you out is the option of choosing whether you wanted gold or diamond earrings”I could only nod in response, even though he treated me like this and was so nice and caring, a part of me feared the other side of him. The one he showed to Cheryl, the one he showed when I wasn’t there. So I could only nod. The weight of the ring on my finger still pressed against my bones. It felt heavy in a way, like I was carrying more than his proclaimed adoration for me, it held promises that should have been made to another—Emily, my sister. The real bride. We drove home in silence, but not without his glancing at me every second with a sheepish, boyish grin on hi
Last Updated: 2026-03-30
Chapter: Chapter 9Adrian’s POVMy heart could almost burst at the sight in front of me. My angel and my wife. She looks beautiful, ethereal. I didn’t even have the vocabulary to describe how stunning she looked. The dress fits her perfectly. After trying out multiple dresses that also looked okay on her, but not perfect. She would make rags look good honestly. This took the cake. It was perfect for her, for us. For our wedding, if it weren’t for the abruptness and the lack of intimacy and prior courting, I would have kissed her right here.The white lace dress flowed perfectly, complimenting her body and hair. It gave her a certain glow as she her face became immediately radiant. I don’t think I could keep the admiration out of my eyes. I couldn’t help it. I leaped up towards her. The dress was magnificent, it was a n ivory white strapless gown, with a ball gown flow. I couldn’t describe the details but I just knew that I loved it. Even if I didn’t, the look in her eyes gave it away. The moment sh
Last Updated: 2026-03-29
Chapter: Chapter 8As we walked into the store, I’m certain that this was a dream. Everything inside looked like an absolute dream. Like every bride’s dream.Except, it’s not exactly my dream. It should be but I wasn’t the rightful owner of all these luxury.We were specially greeted by a lady that seemed to be in her early fifties, yet still looked incredibly agile and young. “Hello Mr. And Mrs. Maserati. I’m Cheryl, it’s a pleasure to have you both,” she greeted with a warm smile. “We have been expecting you for the exclusive showing, please, come this way.”*Mrs. Maserati? That’ll take some getting used to.*She ushered us along, down the expanse of the store to another are in the small corner that felt private and exclusive. I just followed along with Adrian. This was all so strange to me, I didn’t even know how to act. I probably resembled a child hiding behind his parent’s back.When we arrived at the exclusive suite area, it was clear that we were really expected. It wouldn’t be far fetched to
Last Updated: 2026-03-28
Chapter: Chapter 7I’ve never felt this much shock and genuine surprise in my whole life. Not even when I was adopted out of the multitude in the orphanage.Adrian Maserati is strange. I’m not talking dorky strange, I’m talking psychotic strange. He is way different from what I imagined him to be. Exceeding the mark by a large margin. Starting from his appearance, he looked way too soft and sweet with me at this moment—gentle even.But underneath that cute smile, even I, have half the brain to know that therein lies the actual Adrian that the rumors speak of. The one I was supposed to fear and tremble at. It laid dormant, and I didn’t want to know what he looked like.His dark hair fell in soft, short waves, brushing just above his eyebrows. It made him look effortlessly handsome. I found myself wondering if it felt as soft as it looked—and the thought alone unsettled me.He is very aware of the rumors, he said it himself and he asked me to trust him. How could I though? I have heard countless rumors
Last Updated: 2026-03-26
Chapter: Chapter 6Adrian’s POV“Who am I?” My brow furrows as I asked, in utter confusion.I was finally meeting my fiancee for the first, officially. And she was asking who I was. This wasn’t how I envisioned this to be.She looks up at me with those adorable doe eyes that gets me weak in the knees and I melt internally. “Baby, I’m your husband,” I replied her as she stands, still confused.Was I missing something here? Did I not fit the description?“I’m Adrian Maserati, the man you’d be getting married to, tomorrow,” I explained, “Is something wrong, my love?”“Stop, wait.. sorry.. No. You..” she points at me, “ You are Adrian Maserati. Really?”If not for the genuine confusion and shock on her face, I’d actually take offense. Was I bad looking? I’d never had this reaction before.It’s usually fear—for those who had heard of me, terror—for those who have crossed me, a little pant pissing for fuckers whose life I’m about to ruin but not this. Not this adorable confused face my wife is wearing right n
Last Updated: 2026-03-25
Chapter: Chapter 5I froze the moment he stepped closer. Mi amor? Mi amor?Was I in the wrong house? Why is he looking at me like a dog looks at a chew toy? Is this Adrian or his alter ego.My face must depict the look of utter confusion and shock. I could be a mood chart.My body refused to move, as if the air around me had thickened and pinned me in place. Before I could even make sense of it, he was already in front of me—pulling me into a hug.It felt…weird. But warm, affectionate and loving. My heart thundered loudly in my chest, mirroring his that thudded for reasons I couldn’t understand, I didn’t hug him back.I couldn’t.My arms stayed locked at my sides while my mind scrambled for something—anything—that explained what was happening. My thoughts felt distant, my mind cluttered like clothes in the boxes I brought here.But I relished in that moment, I’d never been hugged. Not once in my whole life. I’d been orphaned since my rat glimpses of consciousness. My adopted parents were…not exactly an
Last Updated: 2026-03-25
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