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2024-08-30 21:13:26
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CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Just A Pawn
JUST AS VINCE opened his eyes slowly, they were no longer in the car. The room they were in was dark, cold, and silent, except for the faint sound of breathing nearby. He blinked, trying to adjust his vision, and realized he was tied to a chair. His eyes widened in panic. He quickly looked to his right and saw Vera slumped over, still unconscious."Vera," Vince whispered urgently, struggling against the ropes that bound his hands. "Vera, wake up!" Vera stirred slightly, groaning as she slowly opened her eyes. โVince... where are we?โ she asked, her voice trembling as she looked around the dark room. The fear in her eyes was evident, and it made Vinceโs heart ache."I donโt know, but itโs fine, okay? Youโre here with me," Vince said, trying to sound confident despite the knot of fear in his own stomach. "Just stay calm. Iโll figure something out."โIโm scared,โ Vera admitted, her voice shaking as she realized they were both tied up.Vince forced a reassuring smile. "I know, but w
Huling Na-update : 2024-08-31CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Itโs The Twins!
EZEKIEL There was so much fury in my chest right after hearing what Alex said. I couldnโt believe she could do this to my kids!I gritted my teeth, barely able to contain the frustration boiling inside me. How could she kidnap the twins and put their lives at stake?! It took every ounce of control I had to keep myself from completely losing it.But Vivienneโshe was falling apart right beside me. Tears streamed down her face, and the sight of her in such pain only made my anger worse. โHush, Vienne.โ I wrapped my arms around her, trying to console her, even though I was fuming mad inside.โZeke, the kidsโฆโ she couldnโt finish her sentence without sobbing. She buried her face in my chest, sobbing harder, and I tightened my hold on her.Then, her phone buzzed. It was a message from Alex. Vivienne pulled away from me just enough to check her phone. Her hands trembled as she opened the message. Alex had sent over the bank account details and a location where she claimed she would ret
Huling Na-update : 2024-09-01CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Danger
ALEX, ALBERT, AND Ruel sat around a large table in front of the sleeping kids, which they didnโt mind. They spoke loudly, their voices echoing off the walls as they discussed their plans once they received the money."Do you think Vivienne and Ezekiel can really give us 100 billion dollars?" Ruel asked, the other person Alex hired as an accomplice, his brow furrowed with doubt.Alex nodded confidently. "Yes, they can. Vivienne has the means, and Ezekiel is resourceful. Once Vivienne transfers the funds to the bank account I provided, weโll have the money we need,โ she said. Albert leaned forward while his eyes were fixed on Alex. "And what about the kids? What exactly are your plans for Vera and Vince?"Alex smiled coldly. "After the money is transferred, we will dispatch the two kids. We wonโt give them back. Instead, we will kill them to ensure they never come after us again."Ruel's face paled at her words. "Are you sure about this? Is there no other way?"Alex shook her head f
Huling Na-update : 2024-09-01CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย A Little More Time
VINCE KNEW THAT their time was running out. He glanced over at Vera, who was huddled close to him and looking scared. They had to move quickly before anyone noticed they were no longer tied up.They started at the door, praying that the footsteps would go away. Fortunately, no one came in. With that, Vince placed back Alexโs phone on the desk and turned to his sister. "Vera, we need to get out of here," Vince whispered urgently. โI thought weโd stay quiet?โ Vera asked innocently. โWe will. But weโre gonna do it while escaping since we could be doomed once they notice weโre no longer on ropes,โ Vince explained. โOkay.โ "Weโre going to use the chairs to reach that window." Vera followed Vinceโs gaze to the small, high window on the wall. It was their only way out, and Vince was determined to make it work. He moved quietly, grabbing one of the chairs they had been sitting on earlier and dragging it under the window. The chair scraped against the floor, making a faint noise, but Vin
Huling Na-update : 2024-09-02CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Find Them
ALEX FROZE WHEN the alarm echoed through the warehouse. โWhat the fuck is that?!โ Panic seized her, and she came rushing to the room where they left Vince and Vera. She knew the alarms wouldnโt ring if not because of those stubborn kids of Vivienne. Her heart pounded as she sprinted down the dark hallway, the noise growing louder with every step. She knew exactly what it meant. The kids were gone.When she reached the room where Vince and Vera had been held, her worst fears were confirmed. The ropes that had once bound them lay discarded on the floor, and the small window above the stacked chairs was wide open, letting in the cold night air. Alexโs face twisted with fury."Albert! Ruel!" she screamed, her voice laced with rage. "Get in here now!"Within seconds, Albert and Ruel came crashing into the room, their faces pale and worried. They had heard the alarm too and knew something had gone terribly wrong. "What happened?" Albert panted, his eyes darting around the room, quickl
Huling Na-update : 2024-09-02CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Help Was Finally Here
ALBERT AND RUEL were getting frustrated as they searched the dark warehouse for Vince and Vera. โThose sneaky little brats! This is why I donโt want children! Alex better pay me enough money after this,โ Ruel uttered as he looked for the twins. โWhat a pain in the ass!โ Albert seconded.Ruelโs patience was wearing thin, and Albert, usually the calmer one, was starting to show signs of agitation as well.The place was a maze of crates and shadows, and every corner seemed to hold another hiding spot. Alex stood by, watching the two of them fumble through the search. Her anger was building with each passing second. How could two kids manage to slip through their grasp like this? It was infuriating. Alex had never been one to let anything or anyone get the better of her, and she certainly wasnโt going to start now.She reached into her coat and pulled out her gun, her fingers tightening around the grip. If those brats thought they could outsmart her, they were in for a harsh lesson.
Huling Na-update : 2024-09-03CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Gun Shot
VIVIENNEโThis is the location Vince described. Itโs a secluded area, just outside the city,โ an expert said as he suddenly pinpointed a location on the map. Right after Vince called us, we immediately took note of the description he said to us to be able to tell where they really were.My heart raced as I saw the spot. I leaned in closer, my eyes fixed on it. โThatโs it,โ I whispered, my voice barely audible.Ezekiel and I exchanged a quick glance.โWe need to go now,โ he said firmly.I nodded, feeling the urgency in his words. โLetโs not waste any time.โAnd without wasting any time, we rushed out of the building, heading straight for the car.The car was waiting outside, and as soon as we got in, Ezekiel started the engine, and we sped off toward the location, our minds racing just as fast. Police cars followed us. As I got into the passenger seat of Ezekielโs car, I couldnโt help but overthink. Alexโs refusal to let us hear the kidsโ voices was bugging me. What if something ha
Huling Na-update : 2024-09-03CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Survive
EZEKIELโHold on, baby!โ Vivienne kept uttering as we both held each of Veraโs hands. As soon as we arrived at the hospital, we immediately rushed her to the emergency room. Her tiny body was so still, so lifeless, and the sight of her covered in blood made my chest tighten painfully. I could barely breathe as we raced down the corridor, my mind were filled with panic and desperation. This couldnโt be happening. Not to her. Not to our little girl.When we reached the doors of the emergency room, the nurses took over, guiding Vera's stretcher through the doors. But as Vivienne and I tried to follow, one of the nurses stepped in front of us, raising her hand to stop us.โIโm sorry, Maโam and Sir, but you canโt go any further,โ she said gently but firmly.โNo, please,โ Vivienne begged as her voice broke. โI need to be with her. Please, let me go in with her.โThe nurse shook her head sympathetically. โThe doctors need space to work. Weโll keep you updated, I promise.โBefore they cou
Huling Na-update : 2024-09-04
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CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Special Chapter IV
EZEKIEL NEVER THOUGHT heโd feel so nervous, yet here he was. He couldnโt help but pace back and forth in the hospital room while Vivienne lay on the bed, breathing deeply as another contraction hit. His palms were sweaty and his heart was racing so damn fast. He couldnโt even sit down for a second. This was nothing like the business meetings, nothing like the deals heโd spent his life preparing for. This was something else. Heโd missed the birth of the twins, and he knew he couldnโt miss a second of this moment with Vivienne.Heโd missed the birth of the twins, and he knew he couldnโt miss a second of this moment with Vivienne. Back then, he hadnโt been there to hold her hand, to see the twins take their first breaths. This time, heโd promised himself heโd be present, no matter how terrifying it felt. Vivienne noticed his restless pacing and reached out to catch his hand, tugging gently. โZeke, calm down,โ she said, chuckling despite her pain.He stopped, looking down at her, his
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Special Chapter III
VINCE WAS SITTING alone in the school canteen while he was lost in his own thoughts. Unlike his twin sister, he wasnโt worried at all about having a new sibling. In fact, he was excited. He couldnโt wait to have someone younger around to teach things to, especially about computers and coding. Heโd already planned it out in his head that heโd show their new sibling all the basics, and someday, theyโd be able to talk about complex stuff too. Just the thought of it made him smile.As he stared into space while planning all the lessons heโd someday teach, someone placed a small box in front of him. Vince blinked when his train of thought was interrupted. He looked down at the box, noticing it was wrapped neatly with a bow on top. Then he looked up and saw Maesei, the little girl he, Vera, and Genesis had helped when she was being bullied a while back.Maesei was standing there, looking shy and nervous. Her cheeks were red and she avoided his gaze, looking down at the table instead.Vin
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Special Chapter II
GENESIS SPOTTED VERA sitting alone on the bleachers, looking lost in thought as she watched Vince at his soccer practice. She was unusually quiet, her small frame slumped forward, and her chin rested on her hands. Genesis found this strange. Usually, Vera was energetic and loud, always cheering for her brother or chatting away.With a grin, Genesis walked over and sat down beside her. โHey,โ he said, nudging her gently. โWhy do you look so sad? Thinking too hard?โTo his surprise, Veraโs lip started to tremble, and before he knew it, tears spilled down her cheeks. She let out a small, choked sob, and then it cameโall the tears she had held back, spilling out in big, messy drops.Genesis's eyes widened and he instantly panicked. โWhoa, hey, heyโwhatโs wrong, Vera?โ He fumbled, trying to figure out what to do. Heโd never seen her cry like this before. โDid something happen?โVera shook her head but kept crying, covering her face with her hands. Feeling helpless, Genesis reached over
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Special Chapter I
THE AFTER-PARTY was winding down and Piper was more than a little tipsy. She leaned heavily on Jeremy, her bubbly personality even more vibrant after a few too many glasses of champagne. Jeremy sighed, his arm steady around her as he led her through the crowded room.โCome on, Piper,โ he said while rying to sound patient. โLetโs get you home.โPiper let out a laugh as she rolled her eyes. โOh, Jeremy, youโre so lame! Why didnโt you drink anything tonight? There were bottles of wine that cost more than youโd make in a month! You couldโve at least had one!โJeremy shook his head, guiding her carefully through the doorway. โI donโt drink much. Besides, someone had to be responsible for you,โ he said in a calm voice. She threw him a mock offended look, then smirked. โOh, please. Responsible? Youโre missing out! Once-in-a-blue-moon kind of party, and youโre just standing there, drinking water. So boring.โHe just nodded, too tired to argue. He knew she was half-joking, half-serious, but
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย EPILOGUE IV
EZEKIELForgiving isnโt easy. Itโs one of the hardest things you can do, especially when the person who hurt you is someone you once trusted, someone you loved deeply. Iโd always respected people who could forgive the ones who wronged them, who could find it in their hearts to let go of pain and bitterness. And tonight, watching Vivienne, I felt my admiration for her grow even more.I thought Iโd reached the limit of how much I could love her, but seeing her forgive my motherโthat changed things. Vivienne had already forgiven me before, a forgiveness I never thought I deserved but clung to, knowing how lucky I was to have it. And now, she was doing the same for my mother. I looked at Vivienne, her calm expression, her steady gaze, and I couldnโt help but feel grateful. She was truly incredible, a woman who could forgive despite the hurt, and in that moment, I knew I was the luckiest man alive.After my motherโs apology, we found a quieter spot away from everyone else. I turned to V
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย EPILOGUE III
VIVIENNEIt was never too late to rise up again after youโve hit rock bottom. Iโd learned that lesson over and over, but standing here now, it finally felt real. So many times, I thought that scandal with Aton would destroy everything Iโd worked for. I worried people would only ever see me as the woman caught up in a messy scheme, but here I was, with a new chapter in front of me. This was my second chanceโnot just to clear my name, but to make it stronger than ever. Viatrix. That name still had power, still had life.I looked around the room, taking in all the smiles and congratulatory handshakes. Ezekiel and I had just launched our fashion line that we had been working on, and the event couldnโt have gone any better. Everywhere I turned, there were people celebrating with us, praising the collection, the designs, the way we had merged our ideas and brought something beautiful to life. For the first time in a long time, I felt truly proud of myself and what I had accomplished ag
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย EPILOGUE II
EZEKIELIt was never too late to change. I knew that now. I wouldnโt deny to myself or to anyone else that I had made mistakes before. Too many to count, honestly. Iโd been an ass. I didnโt know what I really wanted back then. I wasnโt sure of what the right thing was or how to treat Vivienne the way she deserved. Iโd lost sight of things, caught up in my own mess, letting my insecurities and past hold me back. But now, standing here in Switzerland, away from the noise and all the misunderstandings, I felt something Iโd never felt beforeโa clear sense of certainty. I loved her. I loved Vivienne in a way that was different, in a way that wasnโt clouded by doubt or fear. She was the woman I wanted to spend my life with, and Iโd failed to see that in the past. But I had the chance to make it right, and I wasnโt going to let it slip by.The soft breeze carried the scent of lilies as I stood at the end of the aisle, waiting for Vivienne. My heart pounded, and I could feel the tears gather
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย EPILOGUE I
VIVIENNEBefore, I was just dreaming of a good husband. A husband who would love me, who would prioritize me, who would stand by my side no matter what. It felt like a faraway wish, something Iโd only imagine late at night. When I first married Ezekiel, it wasnโt like that at all. He only married me because he felt he had to; it was a shotgun marriage after all, coming right after the surprise of my pregnancy.Back then, Ezekiel couldnโt even get over his ex, Alex. I knew it. Everyone knew it. I always felt like a stand-in, a shadow, never really the one he wanted. I was just a substitute. But now, looking at him todayโseeing him boldly defend me, even against his own parentsโI canโt ignore how deeply heโs changed. Before, Ezekiel always followed his parentsโ words without question, like he was bound by some invisible chain. They had such a hold over him, and Iโd come to accept that their influence would always come first. So now, seeing him stand up to themโfor my sake, no lessโfe
CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFEย ย ย Finally Free
EZEKIELMy fists balled as I scanned through each line of conversation on Vinceโs laptop. Each word felt like a punch. And I gritted my teeth, trying to contain the anger boiling within me. Genesis had been right. It was real that the contents from Atonโs phone had transferred over. Everything was hereโmessages, plans, and schemes that Aton and my own fucking father had discussed. Each message was worse than the last, detailing how they intended to bring down Vivienne and tarnish everything sheโd worked for. I could feel Alice and Ronaldo leaning in, reading over my shoulder. Alice gasped, covering her mouth as her face turned pale. She shook her head. โI canโt believe they could plan something so evil,โ she whispered, horrified.Ronaldoโs expression darkened, his eyes sharp and filled with rage. โThis wonโt slide,โ he said firmly, his voice low and steady. โI wonโt let them get away with this.โHis words fueled my resolve. I nodded, swallowing hard, though my mind was racing. Ju
