The Substitute Twin Bride
"I will pay for your mother's surgery, but you must agree to my terms, Rose." A devilish grin played on Romilda's lips.
"Mom is your mother, too!"
"Business is business, Rose. Do you want my help or not? Don't get carried away with me, all right?"
"What exactly do you want, Romilda?"
"Give your virginity to my husband."
"What, my virginity?"
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Desperate for money to cover her mother's surgery, Rose Baxter is forced to accept her twin sister Romilda's outrageous demand—to take Romilda’s place as the bride during the wedding.
If Rose can successfully deceive Matteo, Romilda will pay the hospital bills and give her additional cash.
Matteo Cavanaugh, a cold and distant billionaire, never cared for Romilda. Their arranged marriage was merely a requirement of Matteo's late father, under one strict condition: Romilda must be a virgin.
But when Rose takes Romilda's place, Matteo feels something different. This time, he finds himself falling for his "bride." Rose warmth, kindness, and charm captivate him like Romilda never could.
Now, Romilda wants to reclaim what's hers and push Rose out of the picture. But Rose has already fallen deeply in love with Matteo.
Should Rose tell Matteo the truth and risk everything, including his trust? Or should Rose walk away, knowing Matteo was never meant to be hers?
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Chapter: 87. The Return of the Real RomildaNicole’s forehead creased as she took the call, her expression serious. She even sighed after hearing the voice chattering on the other end. “I do not even know what to say. Hearing that your fiancé was taken away by someone else sounds insane,” Nicole complained. “Right? I never thought that self-righteous, innocent-looking woman would turn out to be a devil!”Nicole’s eyes shifted toward the doorway, where Matteo had just appeared. One look at his gloomy face and she immediately knew something was wrong. In fact, for the past six months, nothing about Matteo’s demeanor had been right.“Paris, I will call you back. My brother just got home. Or maybe I will come to your city later,” Nicole said. “Oh, okay. Say hi to Matteo for me.” “Sure. Bye.”Nicole hung up and stood up to greet Matteo. However, her brother had already stepped into the living room and collapsed onto the couch. Seeing Matteo devastated again and again broke Nicole’s heart.But there was nothing Nicole could do. B
Last Updated: 2025-10-26
Chapter: 86. ScandalRose was uneasy about agreeing to Aaron’s request. There was nothing she could do but nod and surrender. She started thinking about moving out and finding a place of her own, but her sense of obligation held her back. Maybe it would be better if Suzannah and Aaron just asked her to leave.With a heavy heart, Rose stepped through the office doors. At least no one else was supposed to know—only Rose, Aaron, Suzannah, Paris, and her parents. She would pretend to be Aaron’s girlfriend until Paris’s parents stopped caring about the broken engagement. Then it would all be over. It sounded simple, but Rose didn’t know how long she could live this lie.“So it’s true? Her?”"She stole the boss’s heart. Oh my God.”“Poor Miss Paris.”Rose halted her steps toward the elevator when she heard the whispers of passing employees. Her eyes darted around, and she noticed that all their gazes fell on her.Wasn’t anyone supposed to know? Something had gone terribly wrong. Everything was out of control, a
Last Updated: 2025-10-21
Chapter: 85. A Scandal in the MakingRose felt her blood drain to her feet when she saw Suzannah’s calm face in the living room. The middle-aged woman hadn’t even changed her clothes yet; she sat quietly, sipping tea, accompanied by a maid sitting on the ottoman.The moment Suzannah saw Rose walking in with Aaron, the maid excused herself and left the room. Aaron hurried toward his mother while Rose entered slowly, keeping her head lowered.“Mom,” Aaron greeted softly.Suzannah set her cup down and looked at her son with a gentle expression—as if what had just happened wasn’t a storm, but a passing breeze.“Sit down,” she said, patting the empty space beside her.Her gaze then shifted to Rose, who looked uneasy. “Come here, Rose. Sit down, dear.”Carefully, Rose sat across from Suzannah, while Aaron took the seat beside his mother. Silence filled the room for a few moments.“I’m sorry, Mom,” Aaron began.Suzannah didn’t respond immediately; she simply looked between Rose and Aaron, observing them both.“I just want to en
Last Updated: 2025-10-19
Chapter: 84. Pulled into His Chaos"Pull over the car right now because we need to talk!"The demanding, authoritative tone in Rose’s voice was unlike anything Aaron had ever heard before. Surprise flickered across his face, but he quickly covered it with his usual casual demeanor, acting as if her words were unimportant.Seeing Rose like this—so fierce, so alive—was something Aaron could hardly believe. The woman who never showed emotion and was always calm, composed, and almost robotic now looked completely different. Rose was frightening when angry, but to Aaron, that made her even more captivating.“Relax, Rose,” Aaron said, trying to ease the tension."How can I relax?" Rose clenched her fists in her lap. "You have no idea what you've done! You have gone too far, Mr. Aaron!”This time, Aaron knew he couldn't tame Rose. She was on the verge of exploding. Finally, the man pulled the car over in front of a small park surrounded by two-story buildings. As soon as the vehicle stopped, Rose got out immediately, inhaling
Last Updated: 2025-10-18
Chapter: 83. Chaos EruptedRose’s eyes barely blinked as she stared at the grand restaurant before her. She entered alongside Aaron and was greeted by the host. Aaron whispered a name softly—too quietly for Rose to catch—and then the two were escorted by a server down a hallway styled in classic Victorian design. The chandelier above shimmered with intricate beauty, leaving Rose quietly awestruck.They passed through a spacious dining hall filled with guests already seated at their tables. But the greeter continued down another corridor until they reached a cul-de-sac with a sign that read “VVIP Room.”Rose noticed four doors facing each other—private rooms for the elite. The greeter opened the one at the very end and gestured for them to enter.Rose thought the dinner had been reserved by Aaron just for the two of them. But inside, four people were already seated, waiting.Her blood seemed to drain to her feet when she saw Paris sitting beside a middle-aged couple, and Suzannah seated across from them.Instinc
Last Updated: 2025-10-17
Chapter: 82. Unexpected InvitationRose placed the file on Aaron’s desk, and a smile spread across his face. He seemed very satisfied with her performance, which had exceeded his expectations. Rose never complained, worked efficiently, and was easy to discuss matters with.Aaron wondered why Rose had left his company before. With a work ethic like hers, she could have easily climbed the career ladder. He also realized that he didn’t know much about Rose personally. All their interactions had been strictly work-related. In six months, there wasn’t much about her that he knew.“Hey, Rose, do you have any plans tonight?” Aaron asked.It was Friday, and usually, Rose either went straight home to be with Suzannah or remained gentle in demeanor. Thinking about it, Rose’s routine was simple: come to the office, work, and go home.“Are we working late, sir?” Rose asked in return.Aaron shook his head. “We’ve been through six tough months. Now it’s time to take it easy. All the projects are running smoothly. I think I’ll celebr
Last Updated: 2025-10-16
Chapter: 193. Bridges to PeaceWhen Hannah returned to the Harrison family estate after so long, she felt like she was on a roller coaster. After getting out, she stood silently by the car. Ashton quickly walked over and held her hand. With a short nod from Ashton, Hannah followed him, and the two entered the large house.Edward greeted them at the door, but Hannah couldn’t contain her emotions.“Edward,” Hannah said, holding out her hand. “It’s good to see you.”Edward took her hand warmly. “Mrs. Hannah, it is good to see you too. And congratulations.”“Thank you.”Edward shifted his gaze to Ashton and nodded politely. Ashton, who had no memory of Edward, simply returned the gesture. As Alden’s right-hand man, Edward knew Ashton only from childhood.“Mr. Alden is waiting in the garden, ma’am,” Edward said.Edward led Hannah and Ashton into the garden. Memories of the past flooded H
Last Updated: 2025-09-11
Chapter: 192. Wedding NightWhen the reception ended at eight in the evening, Hannah and Ashton went to the hotel Victoria had booked for them. It was one of her many gifts, though Hannah found it undeniably tacky. But Victoria didn’t want anything to interfere with their first night together.As soon as the door to the room opened, Hannah was in awe of the luxurious interior. This one still amazes her despite spending the last few years in and out of fancy hotels.“Victoria really went all out on this one,” Hannah murmured.Ashton whispered in Hannah’s ear. “Shall we go inside?”“Absolutely.”Hannah entered the room with Ashton. Ashton immediately wrapped his arms around her from behind as the door clicked shut, knocking her purse to the floor. Ashton began to plant kisses along her neck and shoulders, making her shiver and giggle.“Ashton, can’t you be patient?” Hannah said with a laugh.“
Last Updated: 2025-09-11
Chapter: 191. Vows of Second ChanceHannah and Ashton held each other’s hands tightly as they arrived at the church, but hardly any guests left. Most had already departed, leaving only family members waiting with pale and anxious faces.Victoria visibly relaxed when she saw Hannah and Ashton enter the hall. The middle-aged woman hurried over to her son. Ashton gave her a toothy grin.“Mom,” Ashton greeted her.Victoria glared at him angrily. “Have you lost your mind? You left Hannah, and you think it’s okay? I didn’t raise you to be irresponsible, Ashton!”Ashton lowered his head. “I’m sorry, Mom. I just thought Hannah might not be happy with me, so I...”Ashton’s eyes flicked to Alden, who watched them from a distance and was too hesitant to approach. Instead, Alden began to chat with Francesca, avoiding any interruption of Victoria’s scolding session with her younger son.“There’s plenty of t
Last Updated: 2025-09-10
Chapter: 190. Chasing Happiness"What did you say?"Hannah was shocked at Aspen's words. Before Aspen could answer, Hannah's phone buzzed with several new messages. She quickly grabbed it and read the texts from Ashton."I'm sorry, but I feel like I'm standing in the way of your happiness.""Your groom is already here. And it's not me.""I can't compete with my own brother."Hannah's hands shook with rage as she read the messages.Without thinking, she stormed out of the room and rushed into the hall, where an uproar had already broken out. Everyone knew Ashton was missing. Hannah's legs felt weak, her heart heavy with disbelief.How could Ashton call off the wedding at the last minute and hand her over to Alden?"How stupid," Hannah thought bitterly.Alden approached her and locked eyes with her for a moment, frozen by her beauty in the wedding gown. He couldn't stop staring at his ex-wife, who looked more radiant than ever."Did Ashton send yo
Last Updated: 2025-09-10
Chapter: 189. A Wedding Day TwistConcentrate!That's what Hannah kept telling herself on her wedding day. After the fight between Ashton and Alden, there hadn't been any more incidents. Alden seemed to disappear, especially after Sarah's funeral.Alden had sent the deed to Hannah's house to the hospital, but the guardianship papers for Henry had not yet arrived. Ashton was already very upset, but Victoria kept reassuring her son that Alden might need some time.Days passed and the wedding day arrived.Hannah sat in front of the mirror and looked at her own reflection in the beautiful white gown. It was Hannah's dream to walk down the aisle and say her vows before God."Almost time," Aspen said, looking at her phone. "The ceremony starts in fifteen minutes.""Stay calm and smile brightly, Hannah," Francesca advised.Hannah nodded."Mom, come on... you need to sit down now. Jacy and Henry are going to walk Hannah down the aisle," Aspen instructed.Since e
Last Updated: 2025-09-09
Chapter: 188. Who's the Right OneThough the cafe fight was eventually broken up by people around them, and Hannah left with Ashton, it caused quite a stir.The café fight became a hot topic on social media, especially since it coincided with the day of Sarah Young's death, dragging Alden, Hannah, and Ashton into the news.Hannah went straight to her room after Victoria told her to. Although she was concerned about Ashton's injuries, Victoria insisted that Hannah stay in the room. She felt like she was being punished, and the guilt weighed heavily on her.About an hour later, Victoria entered Hannah's room, sighing as she sat on the edge of the bed. She looked at Hannah sadly."Are you okay, Hannah?" Victoria asked.Hannah, her eyes swollen from crying, just shook her head. "No...""I talked to Ashton. He's much calmer now." Victoria gently stroked Hannah's head. "He's jealous and angry. Ashton isn't angry with you, he's furious with Alden.""If Ashton were ups
Last Updated: 2025-09-09
Chapter: 59. The ChokerThe moment I stepped into Alexei's office, his scent filled the air, instantly evoking a mix of fear and longing in me.I stood near the door and watched as he walked calmly toward his desk. When he turned around, our eyes met for a moment before he gestured for me to sit down.I obeyed and took the chair in front of him. Alexei leaned against the edge of the desk. His gaze was cold, yet there was something about the way he looked at me as if he were stripping away every layer of my composure. He removed his wristwatch and set it down. The faint tick-tock blended with the uneven rhythm of my breathing."Why did you ignore my message, Anna?" he asked.Of course—that would be the first thing he mentioned. I lowered my gaze, too afraid to look directly at him."I'm sorry, sir," I murmured."Are you trying to get back at me because I've been ignoring you lately?"His words caught me off guard. That thought had never crossed my mind. Back at the garden, I just didn't want to upset Gabriel
Last Updated: 2025-10-28
Chapter: 58. The GiftReturning to Bastorin only made me feel even more suffocated. I had to lie to Isolde and tell her that my father’s condition was improving. Luckily, she did not realize that on the day I took leave, Tisha and the twins were also absent from the academy. After that, everything felt quiet. Nothing happened. I had not seen Alexei for more than a week. I could not help but wonder if what he said was true—if Nightshade really was in danger.That was not supposed to be my concern, because I was never meant to sit on the syndicate’s throne. However, ever since I became one of The Heir candidates, it had started to feel like my burden too. If Nightshade were to fall, then there would be no one left to rule—because the entire syndicate would already be gone.“Anna?” A soft voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I turned around and found Gabriel standing beside me. Since when had he been there? Had he seen me dozing off while reading in the library? He pulled out a chair, almost silently, and s
Last Updated: 2025-10-28
Chapter: 57. To Kill, To Lead, To EndurePain shot through my body the moment I opened my eyes. The sunlight streaming into the room stung my eyes until they burned. I saw the curtains were already drawn, and judging by the brightness, it must have been late morning. I got up from the bed wearily and noticed the connecting door was open; the other room was empty.Where was Gabriel?Finally, I stepped out of the bedroom, dragging my feet down to the first floor. A chill greeted me even though it was warm outside. The mansion felt unnervingly cold inside. I wandered down the empty corridor, checking the drawing room, but it was deserted. I searched the entire ground floor, hoping to find someone. No one was there—not in the dining room, not in the kitchen.My steps halted at the back door, and I pushed it open. The back terrace was quiet, lifeless. Yet, at a distance, near the edge of the forest, I spotted a gazebo, and there were people gathered there. Without thinking twice, I walked toward it. Sure enough, Gabriel, Natha
Last Updated: 2025-10-27
Chapter: 56. Gabriel's ConfessionI sat on the bed, waiting for the connecting door to open. My body had already sent every signal that it needed rest, but I could not close my eyes even for a second. The horrifying memory of what had just happened kept replaying in my head.Then came the soft creak of the connecting door. Gabriel appeared, looking awkward when our eyes met. His hair was half-wet, and I could smell the same soap scent on him that I used. He walked over and stood by the edge of my bed. “Why aren’t you sleeping?” he asked. I shook my head. “I’m scared, Gabriel.” “Anna, it’s all over now.” Gabriel sat on the edge of the bed, looking at me with concern. “Don’t think about it anymore.” “We killed people, Gabriel.” I took a deep breath, struggling to hold back my tears. “I know, Anna. But if we hadn’t, we would have been the ones dead.” “I just…” My voice broke.I started crying again, overcome by guilt and remorse. What if those people had families waiting for them at home? How would their loved ones
Last Updated: 2025-10-27
Chapter: 55. Trial by BloodMy eyes burned, the pain sharp like needles stabbing through them, and my chest felt painfully tight as I struggled to breathe. I could hear Nathaniel, Dimitri, and Tisha shouting. Meanwhile, Gabriel covered half of my face so I would not inhale more of the gas. “Out! Out!” Gabriel yelled.We all ran out, but as soon as Nathaniel opened the door, a machete came swinging.Clang!! The sound of two metals clashing rang sharply in my ears. Even with my blurry vision, I saw Nathaniel manage to deflect the sudden attack. Nathaniel and Tisha immediately moved forward like killing machines, striking down several figures standing on the porch. “Behind me, Anna!” Gabriel ordered.Gabriel joined Nathaniel and Tisha, while Dimitri fought off attackers coming from another direction. I stood frozen, confused, and terrified. A flash of light glinted from the attacker’s blade aimed straight at me—but suddenly Tisha blocked it with her dagger. She shoved her dagger right into the attacker’s neck,
Last Updated: 2025-10-27
Chapter: 54. Friend or Foe?"Oh, you did not know Anna has two guard dogs, huh?" That remark came from Tisha's lips, followed by a scoff and a smirk. She immediately crawled onto the mat at the far end and leaned her body against the wall."We put our differences aside," said Gabriel."What kind of differences?" Dimitri looked confused."That I, Nathaniel, and Anna are still family. I think we need to set our egos aside and stop acting like strangers."Dimitri's confusion was written all over his face, lit by the glow of the emergency lamp in the middle of the room. But he said nothing."Say, Dimitri, are you not afraid that the three of them will work together to get rid of you first?" Tisha chimed in.I could see the shock had not yet left Dimitri's face. I knew how close the twins were to Victoria—a cousin bond thicker than blood, as Victoria herself once boasted. If she knew about this now, I could only imagine her reaction. Slapped by reality? Maybe.And Dimitri couldn't tell her anything. Victoria would s
Last Updated: 2025-10-26
Chapter: 35. The VisitThe car door shut the moment Belle stepped out, her gaze shifting to the hospital sign mounted on the eight-story building. Eve got out too, quickly closing the door and setting the car alarm before they both started walking toward the hospital.Belle’s heart was in turmoil, though fear and curiosity were the strongest emotions. She just couldn’t understand why Felix’s mother had asked her to come. What kind of illness did Felix have that made him specifically request to see her? Was it that serious?Belle checked the previous message she had received during their drive; it listed the hospital’s name, as well as the floor and room number where Felix was being treated. Together with Eve, she stepped into the elevator and rode it up to the fifth floor.“Remember, I’ll check the room first. If there’s anyone there, we’ll leave immediately,” Eve reminded her. “Right,” Belle nodded obediently.The soft ding of the elevator sounded as it stopped on the fifth floor. The two women walked tow
Last Updated: 2025-10-18
Chapter: 34. Pages Locked on BastianSeeing Eve’s probing stare, Belle quickly turned her gaze away. But Eve was faster—she caught Belle’s chin, forcing her to meet her eyes. “What’s wrong?” Eve asked, her tone firm and demanding. “Nothing.” Belle pretended to focus on the book resting on her lap. “You’ve been on the same page for thirty minutes.” “I feel like I’m being watched by my literacy teacher, Miss Pantsy—my teacher back in elementary school.” “Don’t change the subject,” Eve hissed.She snatched the book from Belle’s lap and set it on the table. Belle immediately fell silent, wetting her lips nervously after being caught. Eve sighed softly, her eyes full of concern. “Belle, did Felix bother you? You can tell me,” she said. “No. I haven’t seen Felix or talked to him.” Belle shook her head. “Really, I’m fine, okay? Nothing happened. Everything’s totally normal.” “Your behavior isn’t normal.”Belle’s eyes couldn’t hide the sorrow buried inside her. No matter how well she masked it, Eve’s hawk-like gaze saw t
Last Updated: 2025-10-17
Chapter: 33. Torn Between UsBelle didn’t understand why Bastian said that. Her mind was in chaos, and the ache in her heart intensified. They weren’t supposed to have any kind of relationship, right? So why was Bastian so openly unwilling to let her go?“What’s wrong with you!” Belle shouted, unable to hold back her tears any longer.Bastian hugged her tighter. His heart hurt, too. The more he tried to ignore Belle, the more unbearable the pain and suffocating longing became.“I know I was wrong, I hurt you. But I have no choice, Belle. I just think… being with you will only make everything more chaotic,” Bastian confessed.“Oh, so you think I’m a mess? That I only bring trouble into your life?”“No! Not like that! You misunderstood me!”“Then what? Why are you doing this to me? I’ve been trying to forget you! But suddenly you change!”“I never changed.”Belle sobbed uncontrollably in Bastian’s arms. She felt too weak to resist. She couldn’t deny that her love for Bastian hadn’t faded at all.“I’m just scared th
Last Updated: 2025-10-16
Chapter: 32. Tangled Hearts“Are you okay?”Bastian asked, breaking the silence between them. Belle could feel his breath brushing against her face, but she froze in his arms."Yeah, I'm..."Belle stepped back, trying to distance herself from Bastian. The moment was too awkward. Besides, she didn’t want to cause any trouble with Renee. Who would enjoy being glared at constantly? Falling into Bastian’s arms out of nowhere would definitely upset Renee.Belle felt like a bitch because, deep down, she still had feelings for Bastian.She sat down while Bastian moved away from her. He stood up and turned on the flashlight.“Did the fuse blow? It’s not like the power usually goes out.”"Ever since the incident at City Hall, there have been a few blackouts here. Maybe they’re doing maintenance.”“Really? Should I call the power company?”“No need.” Belle shook her head, though Bastian couldn't see it. "It'll come back on soon.""Okay."Bastian sat down beside her again. She watched him open the chat app and type a messa
Last Updated: 2025-10-13
Chapter: 31. Too Close to FallGoing back to the gallery wasn’t such a good idea after all. Belle could feel Renee’s annoyed expression every time she looked her way. Even though Belle just stayed quiet in the corner with Anthony and the others, including Eve.Still, she felt bad about leaving early, so she decided to wait until the event was over—miserably so. Who would enjoy being stared down the whole evening by Bastian’s girlfriend?“Babe, I’m heading home. I’m exhausted. Don’t stay too late, okay?” Renee said, kissing Bastian on the lips before leaving.Renee showed her affection on purpose—right in front of Belle.“I told you, I’m going back to the store,” Bastian said, looking puzzled.“No. You’re going back to the apartment,” Renee ordered, then strutted out without saying goodbye to anyone.Belle didn’t mind Renee’s cold behavior toward her, but the others definitely felt the chill.“You two had a fight?” Nick asked, glancing toward the door.Bastian shook his head. “No. Why?”“She just left like we don’t
Last Updated: 2025-10-08
Chapter: 30. Brother's WarningThe anger radiating from Felix was almost tangible to Belle. Especially when he was driving—reckless and fast—making her terrified. Neither of them spoke, and the silence between them was tense.“Were you trying to lie to me?” Felix growled. “A relationship won’t work without honesty, Belle.”Of course, Belle knew that. But shouldn’t being in a relationship with Felix mean getting to know and understand each other first? Not like this. She felt like she always had to be the one who understood, who complied with whatever Felix wanted. Meanwhile, he never seemed to care about how she felt.“I went to my brother’s friend’s place. My brother was there. What’s your problem?” Belle tried to keep her tone calm.“You didn’t tell me!”“I forgot, okay? Why are you blowing this out of proportion?”“We haven’t even been together that long, and you’re already lying to me!”That one triggered Belle. All this time, she’d never once deceived him. This was the first time she’d forgotten something, an
Last Updated: 2025-10-07
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