The Substitute Bride's Bargain
Today was supposed to be my sister's wedding day.
Instead, I'm the one walking down the aisle.
The man waiting for me is a billionaire tycoon, cold, untouchable, and infamous for crushing anyone who stands in his way.
Power bends to his will, money erases his mistakes, and emotions are a weakness he never allows himself to feel. I was never meant to marry him. I'm only here because my sister ran away… and if he discovers I'm a substitute bride, my family will be ruined overnight.
So when the officiant asks if I accept him, my lips tremble as I whisper, "I do."
His gaze locks onto mine, dark and possessive.
"You're mine now, kitten," he murmurs, as if sealing my fate.
The nightmare begins that moment.
I manage to escape his bed on our wedding night, hiding behind excuses and fragile lies. But the days that follow terrify me more.
The walk-in closet is filled with clothes in my sister's favorite colors.
The dining table overflows with dishes she loved.
He researched her. Memorized her.
Or so I thought.
Then he slides a peanut butter bagel toward me, my sister's favorite.
I'm allergic.
I glance up, my pulse roaring in my ears, only to find his expression unreadable. Calculating. Watching.
Has he already realized I'm not the woman he married? And if this ruthless billionaire uncovers the truth… will he destroy me?
Because marrying him was never part of my future, and falling for him might be the most dangerous mistake of all.
Baca
Chapter: Chapter 3: The Penthouse PrisonWhen they finally left for his penthouse, now their home, Elena's panic reached its peak.The limousine glided through Manhattan's streets, passing familiar landmarks that suddenly felt foreign. Central Park. Fifth Avenue. The glittering skyline that had always represented a world she observed from a distance. Now she was being absorbed into it, swallowed whole.Alexander made a phone call, his voice clipped and businesslike as he discussed something about Asian markets and overnight trading. Elena stared out the window, watching her old life disappear block by block.The car pulled up to a building that pierced the sky like a glass needle. The doorman opened her door with a respectful nod that felt like mockery, as if he too was in on the deception, as if everyone could see she didn't belong here."Welcome home, Mrs. Blackwell," the man said.Mrs. Blackwell. The name sat wrong in her ears.Alexander's hand found the small of her back again, guiding her through a lobby of marble and g
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Chapter: Chapter 2: The Aisle of LiesThe wedding day arrived like an execution.Elena stood before the full-length mirror in the bridal suite of St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the woman staring back was a stranger. Victoria's wedding dress was a masterpiece of Italian lace and silk, fitted so precisely it might have been sewn onto her body. The bodice hugged curves Elena didn't know she had, while the cathedral train pooled behind her like spilled cream.But it was her face that truly unsettled her.The makeup artist had spent two hours transforming her. Heavy foundation masked her natural freckles. Dramatic smoky eyes made her look older, harder. Deep crimson lipstick, Victoria's signature shade, made her mouth look fuller, more sensual. Her hair, usually worn loose, had been tortured into Victoria's elegant updo, every strand lacquered into submission."You look perfect," Carmen said from behind her, but her voice wavered.Elena's hands trembled as she touched the diamond necklace at her throat, a Blackwell family heirlo
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Chapter: Chapter 1: Shadows and SubstitutesThe Martinez family was once prosperous, running a successful chain of boutique hotels across the East Coast. But poor investments and mounting debts had brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Roberto Martinez's only salvation was a business merger with Blackwell Industries, sealed through an arranged marriage between his eldest daughter Victoria and the notoriously ruthless Alexander Blackwell.Elena Martinez had spent her entire life being compared to her stunning, confident older sister. While Victoria thrived in the spotlight, modeling, attending galas, collecting admirers, Elena found solace in art and teaching. She never envied Victoria's glamorous life, content with her quiet existence teaching high school students to express themselves through painting.The arranged marriage was negotiated months ago. Alexander Blackwell, a 34-year-old billionaire known for his cutthroat business tactics and emotional detachment, agreed to the union as it would give him access to the Mar
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