Jace's POV Wrapping a white towel around my waist, I told my wife, "I will be going to my room on the top floor. You know this room is yours, and I love to spend time with you here.""Okay. I know, and you don't have to tell me," Celine replied as she pulled the towel away from her chest to dry her body.I gazed at her pretty body with desire clearly printed in my eyes."Alright, babe. Later, you introduce your new friend to me, as I would like to meet her. Since you say that she is not Martin and a woman, right?" I asked Celine, and she blushed and glanced away. Walking up to the closet, she paused and replied, "Alright. I will introduce you to her later. She manages Celine's bakery shop in her absence, so she is more like my twin sister's best friend.""How about Lily? Why hasn't she come to visit us after our wedding?" I asked, but Celine shook her head."It's our honeymoon. Moreover, Lily traveled for a movie shooting in another state, and that's why she is not around," Celine re
Celine's POV "Look, Celine, Jace is a titled man, and he will never know that we are different as long as you continue to play along. Do you know how many women are vying for his attention? I couldn't have broken up with him and canceled the marriage, but what's the essence when I have a twin sister who could cover up? Listen, Celine, I allowed you to enjoy Jace's wealth and his pleasure, so why can't you get pregnant by him and have his child? Is that too much to ask for? I already told you that once I am back, I will take the baby, and you can move on with Martin. Besides, I helped Martin to get a job in one of Jace's real estate construction companies, and he will never be poor again. So Dad and Mom will accept him.""I'm sorry, sister. But I cannot do that. If I find out that I am pregnant, I will take it off and get rid of it. I cannot get pregnant by your man, so you better hurry back home." I quickly ended the call on Clara as she tried calling me again, but I refused to answe
Celine's POV:I looked at Jace's serious face as he said that his best friend wasn't his friend anymore. "Alright. So what are you going to have for dinner?" I asked, just as he encircled his muscular arms and wrapped me in a hug."You," Jace kissed my forehead and I wanted to get away from him, knowing what he desired."No. I mean, real food not to eat me up," I gulped hard and he pecked my nose and wrapped his right arm around my shoulder as he escorted me to the couch."I know, babe. I want us to enjoy our honeymoon. Because once I resume with my office work and visiting the community, I wouldn't have the time to have as much fun with you as I have now," Jace spoke to me softly as he sat on the couch first and placed me to sit on his thighs.I looked into his desirous eyes that were filled with love, and I wished I was really my twin and not his fake wife. But who is to be blamed?"Alright. I am all yours, but you have to fill your stomach too," I caressed his rigid stomach that w
Celine's POV:"Madam, is everything alright?" Tina asked, looking at me worriedly, as she was the first person to notice my discomfort."Yes, everything is fine. I will be back as my older brother had arrived to see us. Quickly set up the dinner and serve it at the dining table once it's ready. I have to go and welcome him," I told Tina and Esther, and hurriedly darted out of the kitchen through the kitchen back door.As I followed through the back door and ran out to the garage to welcome my older brother, Luca, he had gotten out of his car and was locking the door."Hi, Luca. Welcome," I greeted him nervously as he locked up his car door, dressed in a black suit.Luca turned to face me and replied, "Hey, Celine. What's up?"My brows furrowed at him, and I immediately corrected him, "I'm not Celine. Did you come here to act like this?"Luca laughed, seeing my grim expression, because Jace would get mad at all of us if he found out the truth that I was not his real wife.I wasn't read
Jace's POVI knew Celine was pretending to be Clara, but I couldn't blame her. Clara was very manipulative, and she had a way of forcing anyone to do her bidding.I sighed and finished up the delicious yam and fish sauce again, as the meal was so delicious. While I didn't want to admit to Celine that I knew she was fake, it was because she would leave as soon as I found out the truth, and I would be the one to lose. So what's wrong with playing along with her?We finished all the meals in the pot on the dining table, and Luca smiled and picked up a napkin to wipe his lips."I will be leaving for home now, Clara. Mom and Dad send their regards to you," he said once he rose from the chair to leave the house."Okay, big brother. Take care," Celine said, and Luca looked at me and forced a smile."I will be taking my leave now, Mr. Augustus. Take care of my sister," Luca said, and I wrapped my arm around Celine's tense shoulder as she was done with her meal."I will gladly do that. Thank y
Jace's POV As I pulled my study door to unlock, I was surprised to see Celine standing there and grinning."How did she get to know my password?" I wondered, but didn't ask her."What are you doing here, baby?" I asked, seeing her smiling face."I came to see you and to ask if we are still going for the swimming?" Celine inquired nervously, and I sighed."Oops. I forgot. Let's go," I walked out of my study and shut the door behind me.Celine grinned, turning to look at me, and asked, "Is everything alright, babe?""Yes, I am fine. Come on, let's go," I hugged Celine by her waist and escorted her into the elevator.As we rode down to the last floor, Celine and I got out, and we entered the living room together."Have you gotten a swimsuit?" I asked first."Um, no, I forgot. How's yours?" Celine looked at me, the way Clara normally behaves excitedly.I smiled, telling her, "I will just strip and be left in my shorts. How about that?"Celine laughed and agreed, "Alright. I will go back
Jace's POV "You shouldn't have recorded us without asking first," I told Mandy just as she ended the live stream."I am sorry, Jace. I didn't mean to cause you any trouble," Mandy said, as she looked sad, and I tried to be nicer to her."It's alright. Just that Clara's twin sister traveled to represent her abroad on a contest and faked it that she was truly Clara. If her fans see that her twin sister is swimming with me, they might misinterpret it and drag us online," I explained to Mandy, and her eyes lit up.Just as I stood in front of her, drying my wet body."Really?" Mandy asked, looking at me in shock. "You mean Clara is a twin?" She looked curious, just like Edwin, and I brushed it off."Yeah. But surprisingly, I haven't met her twin, that's why she didn't attend the wedding. If not, you could have gotten to meet her," I told Mandy, and she appeared thoughtful. Just as I walked away from her and went to pick up my trousers to wear them.As I didn't want to walk around the whol
Celine's POV "Yeah, I know that I didn't use to cook when we were dating, but now Jace and I are married. So it's best that I cook at home for him, so that I can take good care of him," I replied, seeing Mandy's face drop."Isn't that right, babe?" I asked Jace, as I stood next to him beside the dining table."You're right," Jace responded with a smile, and I told them, "Excuse me, I will get the food ready now."I walked away to the kitchen and served Mandy's meal. It was a plate of the delicious yam and fish sauce that I had made.Though I didn't like Mandy, I tried not to worry about her. As I stepped out of the kitchen and served the delicious meal in her presence.I could see the way Mandy looked at Jace with love in her eyes. He called her his best friend, and I didn't want to act like I was affected. There was no way I would be affected by my twin sister's husband, even though I am the one who is now married to him."Thank you, Celine," Mandy muttered as I stepped aside beside
(Ava's POV)"Do not worry yourself, Mom. I will open my own business and inform Celine about it. It's not like I am not going to tell her. She is still my friend," I said, as I made a cup of tea and bread for myself.I just thought that Celine was greedy. If not, why would she accept to be the one to marry Jace, and even sleep with him? So she has no right to blame me if I slept with Martin too. Only that Martin was not as cooperative as Jace."Alright. But that reminds me, it's on the news that Celine is the one living with her twin sister's husband and they are trying to cover it by silencing the media. Rumors had it that the Manson's family swapped the bride and offered Celine as the bride, while Clara went for an award show abroad. Is that true, Ava?" my mother asked, peering at my face, as she loves online gossip."Mom, I do not know about that. All I know is that Celine is fine and my boss. I have to go now," I hurried left the kitchen, as I was not ready to tell my mother the t
(Ava's POV)I was still surprised that Celine would agree to her twin sister's plot to travel for an award show while she had to take care of Jace for these three months.Ever since I found out this truth that Celine didn't want to share with the public, I knew that she trusted me. But I wanted her man, Martin Enzo. He treated her like a queen, and I do not think a cheating woman like Celine deserves him.Celine was my best friend, but I am still in shock that she had to do this for Clara. Why would she have to take up Clara's place? Everyone knows that Clara is a flirt. She hangs out in five-star hotels and even has a history of befriending a lot of superstars. We thought a woman like Clara wouldn't get married with her wayward life and also, prostitution vibes. However, Clara was the one to capture a hot billionaire like Jace Augustus, and she wanted to use her twin sister to pass time.Celine was a dummy, but I cannot blame her. Ever since I've known her, she helped Clara to study,
(Celine's POV)Returning back to my room, I saw it was already past 8pm on the clock.Staring at the gift in my hand that Jace gave me, I didn't want to throw it away, so I went into the closet and kept it safely in the wristwatch safe.I exited the closet and returned back to my bedroom. Feeling the urge to use the bathroom, I went in there and relieved myself.As I got out of the bathroom, I went to lay on the bed, thinking about Martin. I didn't switch on my phone as I wasn't ready for their confrontation. Then I slept off.During the time of my sleep, I felt the presence of someone looming above me. I was too tired to figure out if it was a dream or real.However, I succumbed to sleep.The next morning, I awoke to find Jace sleeping on the bed with me.Taking a quick glance at the wall clock in my room, I realized that it was past 5am on the clock.I slept so early the previous night and had to wake up in time.Jace smiled as he awoke on the bed and looked at me."Good morning," I
(Jace's POV)I knew that Celine was tense when she saw me draw near her. But I couldn't help but desire to kiss her mouth. The thought came to me like a ticking bomb to go close to her and kiss her.I was supposed to be avoiding her, but seeing her often, I couldn't help but desire to be this close to her.I want to kiss her. Do those crazy romantic stuff with her.I recalled at the drive down to the local community. Mandy had asked me if I checked her wedding gift to me. And I felt so guilty that I haven't even pulled the wrap to unlock it.I had to tell her that I kept it safely in my bedroom because if I had told Mandy the truth that I just kept it without checking it, she would have become sad and might have developed another suicidal thought that I do not care about her.Since she knows that I cannot love her beyond seeing her as my sister."What's the thing that you want to give me?" Celine asked, as she stood up from her chair and walked up to meet me."It's in my room. Let's g
(Celine's POV)As I got out of the kitchen, Jace was already seated at the dining table like a king waiting for me to get out.I tried not to look at his face as he had taken his bath and he looked more charming. His masculine chest was slightly visible through the white pajamas that he wore.He sat there salivating as he hungrily looked at me like I am food, watching me stroll out of the kitchen to join him.I had almost lost my hold of the tray containing the hot pounded yam that I had made.As I got to the dining table, I set the tray down, and sat next to Jace.However, his gaze returned to the meal and he asked, "Did you truly prepare these? They are my favorites?"I smiled, feeling my heart flutter at his warm words.I wanted to tell him that cooking was a hobby for me. But I held it back and rather told him, "I just want to make you happy. Besides, it's still our honeymoon even though the one-week vacation is over.""Don't worry. I will make up another vacation for us. And we c
(Jace's POV)As I got out of my car after watching my wife walk away, I wasn't in a hurry to follow her, even though I wondered what was chasing Celine.She was so sad that it was evident on her face that she cared about Martin. Even when she lied to his face that she was Clara, I wondered why I was feeling bad for him and why I didn't want Celine to be with her boyfriend.Even as I tried to blow her cover, I couldn't fully admit to her face that she was not Clara. A part of me wanted to know her and to understand why she agreed to betray me and offer herself to me.How deep can the love of a twin be? Thinking about the whole situation made my blood boil, but I stood in my garage, awaiting Roy's arrival."Hey, Lucas. Once Roy arrives, tell him to meet me in my study," I let my gate man know, and he replied, "Alright, sir."I strode ahead and went back into the house.Tina and Esther were so elated, eating full donuts with their mouths full. The way they savored the taste of the donuts
Celine's POV:My heart broke as I watched Martin leave my store angrily. But when Jace looked at me, I forced a tight smile. I couldn't allow Jace to know that I am not his real wife. My sister's career was at stake, as well as her marriage to Jace.Jace unlocked the car door for me like a gentleman, and I entered the back seat, while Roy came to meet Jace and greeted him, "Sir, I guess I will be riding alone."Roy glanced into the car, saw me inside, and said, "Goodbye, Madam. We will meet at home.""Alright, Roy," I offered him a stiff smile as Jace got into the car with me. His chauffeur started the car once Jace had fastened his seat belt, and he was silent.I could feel Jace's intense gaze on me, crawling over my skin. It made me uncomfortable, and I was unable to meet his gaze.As the car roared to life and the driver pulled out of my shop, I felt a dread in my heart.Why did I ever agree to take up Clara's place? If I hadn't done that, my life would have been at peace. My boyfr
Jace's POV:Mandy and I visited the local community that I had in mind. The roads were bumpy, and the kids and families had gathered to receive my gifts. Security men lined up as I spoke to them about helping to create more job opportunities, opening more healthcare centers, and providing water supply for them.My team and I were there to provide the community with foodstuffs, as we had a truck loaded with rice and beans, which arrived at the venue.By 3 p.m., we finished sharing all the gifts, and I went back to my car with Mandy after greeting a few elders in the community.I had the security men stationed around, and no interviews were granted.Just as Mandy and I settled into my black Maybach, she asked me, "So, tell me, Jace. When next are you going on another event like this? It feels like I am your real wife."I rolled my eyes and glanced away after seeing Mandy's bashful expression."You still haven’t gotten enough of the fact that I only see you as my best friend and my siste
Celine's POV:I finished baking a lovely white cake when Lola came into the kitchen and said, "Madam, someone is here to see you?""Who?" I asked her nervously, and she replied, "Mr. Enzo."My heart skipped multiple beats upon hearing that Martin was here to see me.Why was he here to see me? I thought that I told him that I had travelled abroad to represent my twin sister.I became anxious as I saw Lola waiting for me to be through.Though I have students that learn how to bake from me, I didn't have classes with them on that particular day."Alright. I will be there in a minute," I went to wash my hands and take off my apron as Ava went to get lunch. Though she offered to get me lunch, I was already used to eating snacks as my lunch because I got so busy baking.As I came out to the showroom where I sampled most of my baked goods, I was stunned to see Martin wearing a yellow top and black trousers with black shoes.As I tried to maintain a stern gaze to look at him, since I knew tha