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Author: King Emerald
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SOPHIA

Caught in bed.

“Hello,” I said into the phone, my heartbeat sounding in my ears. I waited eagerly to hear, to know who exactly was calling.

Or maybe if I'd hear Ricci’s voice, mocking me.

“You did well.” The voice sounded crisp and automated. It sounded like a human being. Maybe they'd use some kind of effect.

I raised a brow. I did well?

“Are you watching me?” I asked, I could hear the slightest hint of panic in my voice.

“Am I not allowed?” The effect couldn't hide the mockery in the person's voice.

“Son of a gun,” I whispered to end the call.

“Don't, let's meet. I'll explain everything.” The voice said and I paused.

I bit down on my lower lip and creased my brow, I didn't know how to respond to this.

“We have a common enemy, Sophia, you've come all this way. Don't give up now.”

It wasn't such a long way, just two streets from the mansion. I could end the fucking call and run back.

But it was also two streets away from the truth, away from the possibility of ending Ricci.

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  • The Billionaire's Substitute Bride    11

    SOPHIA Caught in bed.“Hello,” I said into the phone, my heartbeat sounding in my ears. I waited eagerly to hear, to know who exactly was calling.Or maybe if I'd hear Ricci’s voice, mocking me.“You did well.” The voice sounded crisp and automated. It sounded like a human being. Maybe they'd use some kind of effect.I raised a brow. I did well?“Are you watching me?” I asked, I could hear the slightest hint of panic in my voice.“Am I not allowed?” The effect couldn't hide the mockery in the person's voice.“Son of a gun,” I whispered to end the call.“Don't, let's meet. I'll explain everything.” The voice said and I paused.I bit down on my lower lip and creased my brow, I didn't know how to respond to this.“We have a common enemy, Sophia, you've come all this way. Don't give up now.”It wasn't such a long way, just two streets from the mansion. I could end the fucking call and run back.But it was also two streets away from the truth, away from the possibility of ending Ricci.“F

  • The Billionaire's Substitute Bride    10

    SOPHIA A strange letter.“And about last night…” He said and I suddenly froze. My eyes remained glued to his chest, avoiding his gaze.So he remembered last night?I felt like he was waiting for me to say something, but I had nothing to say.Was that the reason he came here?“Don't start what you can't finish; try me again, and I promise to take you.” He said I couldn't help but scoff.“Do you think I'm scared of sleeping with you Ricci?” I asked immediately.I was. But he had hurt my pride and I couldn't stand it.He didn't reply to me immediately and I finally looked up to meet his gaze. My throat became dry at what I saw.Desire. Pure lust and hunger were evident, casting some kind of predatory darkness in his eyes.“Well, that's good to know.” He said and walked out.It took a moment to realize that I had been holding up my breath; I exhaled and leaned back on my chair.Did he come here just to taint me from running away last night?Such a bother.Just then, Isabella worked into

  • The Billionaire's Substitute Bride    9

    SOPHIA A pull to win or lose.I'd expected it, but I hadn't expected it so soon. So easySo good...What was I thinking?I wasn't thinking.His lips were on mine, unraveling, seething, claiming. He tasted of brandy and mint. The sensation made me feel like I was standing on clouds and made me melt into his hold.With a start, I realized I was the one getting seduced instead.His kisses were hot, demanding, and rough. In a moment, his mouth left mine, and his lips found my neck, holding me firmly; he bit on the tender flesh.I let out a stifled yelp and pulled away from him. His eyes looked dark with desire; when he moved towards me, I moved backward.With fear.For the first time ever, I suddenly feared Ricci Russo.He had claimed my senses with just one kiss. How do I fight against such a man?"Come." He said, but I shook my head fervently."I'm sorry, you're drunk," I said and immediately walked out of the room, a part of me alarmed that he would go after me.But he didn't. I bre

  • The Billionaire's Substitute Bride    8

    RICCI Tortures of power and desire.I sighed as I dropped the file back on the table, closing my eyes briefly.It had been hard for me to concentrate throughout the day. I couldn't. And I just knew what the problem was.Sophia's outrageous behavior kept ringing in my head, and I had the feeling that I had kept a ticking time bomb with me at home.She dared to say she would be with one of the workers? I owned her, and she had no right to do so. It was an insult to my name and for the worker or any man whatsoever, I would slit his throat.I wasn't aware that my secretary had been standing over me all the while.“Mr Russo,” she called again, and I looked up.“I'm leaving,” she said, her tone dripping with seduction.I stared at her, furrowing my brows.I had been with her last night, and for some reason, Sophia had found out. Not that I cared.But not her. Not today.“Okay. Make sure to send the documents to my email.” I said without sparing her another glance, but I could feel her conf

  • The Billionaire's Substitute Bride    7

    SOPHIA A friend to help “I hope to God that was a joke.” He said, turning to face me, I could see a dangerous spark rising in his eyes. It made me happy. I felt powerful.“Why would you think so?” I said and walked towards him. I paused just inches away, rising on tiptoe; I moved closer, my face just inches away from his chin.And slowly I whispered. “Well, it seems like you certainly had lots of fun, can't I?”Before I could think, I felt his hands strong on mine. He pulled me back roughly; I gasped, obviously taken by surprise.“Sophia!” He growled.“What? Don't you think a cheating husband deserves a cheating wife?” I asked, and a round of laughter bubbled within me; I let it out, throwing my head back. My body shook in his hold.I didn't care, couldn't care less that the plan was on seducing him, not enraging him.I despised him too much, too.“You don't smell drunk, but you are.” He said, and I looked back at him.“Oh, I'm way too sober, Russo. You don't want an Idle wife who t

  • The Billionaire's Substitute Bride    6

    SOPHIA Seducing Ricci Russo.“The most naive woman I've ever met.” I sneered, pacing up and down my room.Who the hell did he think he was?The anger had just begun consuming me, rising from the pit of my stomach and spreading throughout my chest.“Goddamn you Ricci,” I whispered and flopped on my bed.Closing my eyes, I let my mind get wild with thoughts.Ricci was a man who had every little thing laid out in his life, from whom he tightened his grip and whom he discarded.I would be neither.Instead, I'd be the death of him, someone who would make him pay for everything he'd done to me and my late sister, or everything his decision had influenced.This was the only driving force I needed to dig up dirt on the second-richest man in the world.Slowly, as I thought, sleep overtook my senses.The next morning, I lay still in bed, waiting, watching for any sign that indicated he had left the house. I slowly walked down the hallways and descended the stairs, taking my cell phone with me.

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