Chapter: CHAPTER 55 The flight home was peaceful. Most especially because I didn't see Kim anywhere. Our last encounter wasn't one I would want to repeat again. She irritated me so much I felt like doing something crazy to her like maybe pull her hair but that was way below my league. "I am more classy for such low behavior like that." I said to myself as I smiled."Cherry, why are you smiling?" Adam asked as he pulled close to him."Nothing" I muttered before clearing my throat."Really?" He didn't believe me, I could see it in his eyes but I care less because there is no way in the world I will tell him what my thoughts were then he will see me as the jealous type.'Oh no,' I shuddered because I'm not, although my subconscious didn't agree with me. I shake it off."Cherry?" He called again, drawing me out of my thought"Ohm, oh how I miss my mom and dad. I hope dad is much better now." I said, changing the topic immediately."Oh, come here." He pulled me clos
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2021-10-24
Chapter: CHAPTER 54CATHERINE POV Before I knew what was happening the week was almost over and the day of our return arrived. It was one of the best weeks of my life that I have experienced in a short while. Adam made my stay here very special with his constant care and attention that I almost forgot the presence of Kendal.Although I can see that Kendal's behavior has changed towards me to a more positive one, I can't still shake the feeling that she was up to something. But after days went by and nothing suspicious happened, my guard sort of loosened as I relaxed more in her presence.Getting to know her, I came to realize she isn't really a bad person as I assumed the first time. Yes, we both started on the wrong foot but that's because Adam and I had some little misunderstanding. But now that it's settled, I feel more happy. Once I return, the first thing I would do is call my best friend and tell her all about my experience here and that we were both wrong in our assumption of A
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2021-10-15
Chapter: CHAPTER 53 Due to the hectic traffic on the road, Michael purposefully spent too long in the shower, letting the cold water slide down his skin and calming his nerves which happened to work except for the very bulging friend refusing to go down regardless of how long he spent under the cold shower. As he stared down, he saw his manhood protruding with every minute that past seeking to sink into the sweet hole of Michelle's tempting center. Feeling a little bit better, he turned the shower off before stepping out and wrapping a white towel around his waist. From where he stood, Michael could smell the sweet aroma coming from his room and he knew immediately Michelle had arrived and served his dinner. Feeling famished, he hurriedly damp his body dry before entering his room only to see a naked Michelle perfectly curled, lying peacefully on his bed. His already hard member probed further, vibrating as he kept staring down at her. Feeling Michael's gaz
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2021-10-11
Chapter: CHAPTER 52 The drive to his pent house was annoyingly long and stressful at the same time due to the hectic traffic on the road. Because he left office late although not intentionally, Michael thought the traffic would have lessened by now but he was very wrong as it was still very much serious. After spending close to two hours for a drive meant to be fifteen minutes or less on a normal day free of traffic Michael let out a deep sigh of relief when Andrew, his driver, pulled up directly in front of his big black gate before honking. "Finally," Michael muttered, making Andrew smile, feeling sorry for his boss for having to go through the stress. "I'm sorry boss,” he apologized. “For what?” “For having to go through the stress and getting stuck in traffic.” Gaining his attention, Michael stared at him through the front mirror as he cocked
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2021-10-07
Chapter: CHAPTER 51 Catherine has never slept so peacefully like she did last night without any worry at all. Apart from the one time she woke up in the middle of the night she didn't wake again until this morning. And the reason for her waking up that one time was to tell Adam he can share the bed with her because it wasn't a bother to her. If it weren't for his stubbornness, Adam would have slept on the bed right from the beginning. But he kept insisting he wouldn't in order not to upset her although she told him she was okay with it. Adam still refused and then she gave in to his request as long as it made him happy. But when she saw him turning and tossing on the couch uncomfortably, Catherine was unable to fall asleep too knowing Adam was having a hard time falling asleep. Sighing, Catherine went to drag him from the couch and forced him to share the bed with her. Smiling, she stared at his cute face as he slept peacefully just like a c
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2021-10-06
Chapter: CHAPTER 50 Getting on her feet, Kendal helped herself up before throwing the cookies in her hand in anger. She stared at the closed door and her blood boiled within her as Kendal thought of the things they could possibly be doing at the moment, she wanted to go crazy. Looking at the empty cup of smoothie Adam and Catherine just finished consuming she swiped everything down to the floor, shattering it. She screamed as she went to the kitchen to break some more things but stopped the moment she heard Naomi's voice. "What do you think you're doing?" Freezing in place, Kendal turned slowly to face Naomi who was standing fuming in anger as she saw the mess Kendal had made. "What's all this? Can you tell me why broken glass and plates are scattered all over my house?" Walking out of the kitchen, Kendal tried to make her way back to her room but got stopped by Naomi as she grabbed her arm and put her back in place. "Listen to me yo
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2021-10-05
The Reclusive CEO’s Substitute Bride
Elena Vance has lived her whole life in the shadows — the secret twin sister no one was meant to see. All she wants is her flower shop and enough money to keep her sick grandmother alive.
But when her family’s empire teeters on bankruptcy, the debt drags her straight into the hands of Alexander Sterling — a cold, masked billionaire who destroys anyone who lies to him. To meet his grandfather’s inheritance deadline, Alexander demands a marriage of convenience with Alyssa Vance, the shallow socialite he believes he can safely ignore.
Only Alyssa runs away the night before the wedding. And Elena’s father, ruthless to the bone, forces Elena into the white dress, threatening to shut off her grandmother’s life‑support if she refuses.
At the altar, Elena becomes her sister. In the limousine, she becomes his prisoner. In the West Wing of his locked mansion, she becomes a ghost.
Alexander expects greed and arrogance. Instead, he finds a quiet woman who tends dying plants in the greenhouse and meets his masked gaze with unexpected courage. Suspicion sharpens. His eyes never leave her.
Elena must keep her true identity buried every second, because one mistake means her grandmother’s death. And Alexander Sterling — scarred by betrayal, watching her every move — is the one man she cannot afford to deceive.
Baca
Chapter: Chapter 17: The Rule of Ruin Elena’s POVI slowly pull my white silk gloves away from my face, forcing my shoulders back to hide my terror. My heart is pounding so violently against my ribs that I am certain he can see the fabric of my dress moving. I must find a way to sound like my twin sister right now, or the lie collapses.I lift my chin and meet the dark lenses of his matte‑black mask. "My father is a dramatic businessman, Alexander," I snap back, tossing my hair over my shoulder with a sharp, careless gesture to copy Alyssa's classic snobbish temper. "He is panicking because his bank lines are tangled up, and he is taking his bad mood out on me. There is no grand mystery."Alexander chuckles. Low. Dark. Empty of warmth. The sound crawls across the walls like smoke. He leans back into the heavy leather chair, his massive frame settling with deliberate ease. One long leg crosses over the other. His blunt fingers tap a slow pattern against his knee — steady, patient, merciless."Do not insul
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-08-29
Chapter: Chapter 16: The SlipElena’s POVThe morning sun does not bring warmth to the West Wing. It presses against the tall windows as nothing more than a pale smear of light, swallowed by the gray mist that clings to the glass. The air is damp, heavy, and cold. I dress slowly, my hands stiff inside Alyssa’s silk gloves, my mind replaying the dinner from last night. Alexander had not spoken a single word, but his gaze had been relentless, a silent countdown clock ticking in the shadows.By nine o’clock, Harris knocks on my door. His knuckles rap against the carved oak with mechanical precision. My pulse leaps. I know what this means: the mandatory morning business check-in in the grand study. I smooth my gloves, lift my chin, and force my steps into a steady rhythm down the long hallway. The marble floor is cold beneath my heels, each echo a reminder that I am walking deeper into the lion’s den.The study door opens, and a shadow falls over me instantly.Alexander is already there. He sits behi
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-08-28
Chapter: Chapter 15: The SilenceElena’s POVThe slam of the greenhouse doors reverberates beneath the glass dome, a violent punctuation that leaves the air trembling. Then silence. Damp, warm, suffocating silence. My knees weaken, and I clutch the edge of the workbench, fingers digging into the wood as though it alone can anchor me. My heart thrashes against my ribs, frantic, a bird desperate to escape its cage."Why did she just walk away?" I whisper into the empty air, staring at the spot where Evelyn was just standing.Evelyn’s absence is more terrifying than her presence. One moment she was poised to destroy me, her words sharp as knives, and the next she bowed — bowed to nothing — before fleeing like a servant chased by shadows. I replay the image in my mind: her pale face, her rigid posture breaking, the way her hands trembled against the tablet. It was not obedience to me. It was obedience to something unseen.Perhaps my father’s office sent a directive. Perhaps a corporate crisis pulled her
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-08-27
Chapter: Chapter 14: The OverrideAlexander’s POVThe stagnant, clinical air of my private study offers no relief. I sit completely motionless at my massive slate desk, my dark eyes fixed flat on the digital monitors flashing their cold blue light across my broad shoulders. I have my black coat discarded, my charcoal dress shirt clinging tightly to my frame. My right fingers are curled into a tight fist resting on my thigh, the Vance family debt documents reflect on my laptop screen awaiting my fingerprint but I refuse to sign them. Something about my new wife does not add up, and I will not lock in this contract until I know what she is hiding.Suddenly, my chest hitches. A sharp, violent cough splits the quiet room, making my large frame tremble against the desk. I drop the pen, my teeth bared in an expression of pure, familiar agony as my scarred lungs contract, starving my mind of oxygen. The damage from that five-year-old accident is a relentless tormentor. I reach blindly toward the lower drawer where my inhaler
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-08-26
Chapter: Chapter 13: The Audit of LiesElena’s POVThe mist outside the greenhouse clings to the glass like a veil, heavy and unyielding. Inside, I stand at my workbench, misting the soil of newly planted eucalyptus seeds. My silk gloves lie abandoned on the stool. For the first time all day, I am alone — and my thoughts refuse to quiet.I cannot wear Alyssa’s mask forever. Alexander Sterling is too sharp, too watchful. Sooner or later, he will see through me. I need a plan before my grandmother’s lifeline is cut.As the droplets settle on the leaves, I map out my survival strategy step by step in my mind.First, I have to keep Alexander happy and play the role of my sister perfectly for the next few weeks. This forces my father to keep his word and use his company funds to pay for my grandmother's expensive heart specialists and private hospital room right now. Second, while I am living rent-free in this giant mansion, I have to run my small plant shop in secret through online orders, using my phone at night to coordinate
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-08-25
Chapter: Chapter 12: The Vapor in the VeinsElena’s POVThe storm hasn’t eased since last night’s dinner. By ten o’clock Saturday morning, the rain lashes against the glass ceiling of the greenhouse, sealing me inside a world of water and soil.I fold away the silk gown from dinner and pull on a warm knit sweater and dark trousers. My gloves stay tucked aside. Only here, with dirt under my nails, does my mind slow enough to think.“Consider yourself on probation.” Alexander’s voice echoes in my head. One mistake, and my grandmother’s lifeline vanishes.I press my palms against the wooden bench, grounding myself. The storm outside is relentless, but inside the conservatory the air is heavy, humid, clinging to my skin. It smells of damp earth and green life.Today, my mission is medicine. I remember the morning I first ground lungwort and eucalyptus, hiding the mixture away in jars, too afraid to use it. But today is different. Today, I will risk releasing it into the mansion itself.I gather eucalyptus stalks, lungwort leaves,
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-08-24
Masuk
