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The Husband Switcheroo
The Husband Switcheroo
Penulis: Perfect Timing

Chapter 1

Penulis: Perfect Timing
"Abbie! How could you snatch Eliana's bouquet?"

Just as my sister, Abbie Gibson, reached for the extravagant golden bouquet, her hand froze midair at Dad's scolding.

Dad took the bouquet from her and placed it into my hand instead. "Eliana, you're in good health. Mr. Lester may have trouble walking, but at least he has a good reputation."

As he spoke, he stroked Abbie's head with doting affection. "Abbie, you've always been frail. Marrying Mr. Jerome is the best option for you."

Looking down at the golden bouquet and the wedding gown I was wearing, I dug my nails into my palm. The pain made me realize that I had been reborn.

In my past life, I went along with my parents' wishes and let Abbie, who was frail, marry Jerome Hanson, the strong and healthy third son of the Hanson family.

Yet, in the end, she barged into my delivery room like a mad woman, screaming with a knife in her hand.

"Why do you get to give birth to the Hansons' first grandson, while I'm locked away in a mental hospital? I won't accept it!"

Covered in blood from her stabbing, I was dragged to the edge of the rooftop. Even then, Abbie's voice still echoed in my ears.

"Eliana, you were only meant to be trampled under my feet."

And now, Abbie snatched the golden bouquet. Twisting one of the gold-threaded petals between her fingers, she smiled, saying, "Dad, I don't care. I'm marrying Mr. Lester."

Just from that sentence, I was certain Abbie had been reborn, too.

Unable to argue with Abbie, our parents looked at me with conflicted looks. I understood that gaze for sure.

Growing up, I was never allowed to outperform Abbie in school. Whatever nice things she wanted, I had to give them up for her.

Even when it came to marrying into the Hanson family to bear their first grandson, they were eager to hand the healthier groom to her.

"Let's switch places if that's what Abbie wants. The Hansons only care about who will bear their first grandson, anyway."

As always, I kept a calm expression and accepted the bouquet of gardenias sent by Jerome.

Two cars were waiting outside.

One was a Rolls-Royce from Lester Hanson, the eldest son of the Hanson family. The path leading up to it was lined with flowers and a red carpet.

The other was a modest sports car from Jerome, which looked plain and unadorned.

Just before we got into our respective wedding cars, veils in place, Abbie glanced at the bouquet in my hands and sneered. "Eliana, don't say I didn't warn you. Mr. Jerome may look strong, but I've heard that he's impotent."

She lifted the bouquet and took a deep breath of satisfaction. "Mr. Lester has really put in the effort. Even the golden bouquet he sent has a unique scent to it."

Being bathed in envy and admiration from the crowd, she held her head high and strode forward.

I took half a step back and held my breath. "Well, then, I wish you everything you've ever wanted, Abbie."
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    Jerome looked like someone caught eavesdropping. I quickly hid the panic in my eyes and turned away to wipe my tears.He took my hand, pretending not to notice anything. "I already bought the grilled salmon. Just waiting for you to come home and savor them," he said softly...The Hanson residence was eventually seized, and David was sentenced to death.Overnight, Lester declared the bankruptcy of Hanson Group.When I heard the news, I was lying in bed, eating the grapes Jerome had washed for me.Jerome casually gossiped, "The moment Lester got wind of the situation, he secretly sold off all his shares. Hanson Group was nothing but an empty shell. Abbie probably won't be able to escape his grasp either."He was right. At first, Abbie still posted the occasional update online. However, her account went silent over time.It wasn't until a year later that we heard about her again, and it caught everyone off guard.After Lester had her sent to a psychiatric facility, he died in a

  • The Husband Switcheroo   Chapter 9

    This case ran too deep, too wide. It was tied to decades' worth of buried crimes.Before David realized the files were gone, Jerome and I handed everything over to the police and formally reported him.At dawn, we contacted the media and held a press conference.Jerome stood before a barrage of flashing cameras and declared loudly, "I, Jerome Hanson, hereby sever all ties with the Hanson family. I am publicly reporting David Hanson!"As his voice rang out, the screen behind him lit up with the evidence I had preserved.The moment it aired, the story exploded across the news.The more attention we drew, the harder it would be for David to escape justice under the public eye.Everything was going according to plan until Abbie decided to stir the pot for clout."I'm publicly reporting my sister, Eliana Gibson! We both married into the Hanson family, but she drugged and locked me in the basement just to stop me from having the firstborn heir! She's always stealing from me. She can'

  • The Husband Switcheroo   Chapter 8

    The study looked perfectly normal.However, after I died in my past life, I saw David secretly twist a vase and open a hidden room behind the bookshelf.All the secrets were locked in there.Relying on the memory of my past life, I was just about to open the shelf when a dark figure clamped a hand over my mouth."Don't scream. It's me, Jerome."I nodded silently before nervously turning to look. Jerome was dressed in black, his attire even tighter than mine."Save the talk. Let's get inside first."To my shock, he stepped forward and twisted the vase himself. The bookshelf creaked open, revealing a dim, cold light inside.He slipped in first, and I followed closely behind.The interior was just like any modern room. Both walls were lined with shelves, each holding rows of transparent jars filled with odd, unidentifiable objects.I picked up a book at random. Inside were handwritten notes and long lists of names. "How many people have these things ruined…"Still in shock, Jer

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    The basement had only a bed and a toilet, nothing more than the bare essentials. Meals were delivered on time every day.To everyone else, it was a prison. However, to me, it was a rare opportunity. The only problem was the surveillance camera in the corner.Just as I was racking my brain for a way out, Lester showed up. He stayed in the camera's blind spot, keeping a careful distance from my small cell."Eliana, do you want revenge on Abbie?"For a second, I thought he'd been reborn too, but his next words dismissed that thought."I know you've been secretly fighting her over the inheritance. She has falsely accused you more than once, hasn't she?"Lester and I hadn't even crossed paths in this life. His sudden appearance only made me more suspicious."You and Abbie are married. Aren't you afraid she'll find out what you're doing behind her back?""Abbie…" Lester sneered as he slowly adjusted the cufflinks on his sleeves. He coldly said, "That idiot runs off to sleep with diff

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    Abbie happily raised her glass to celebrate but accidentally spilled juice during the meal. She asked me, "Eliana, can you come with me to change my clothes? I don't really know anyone here."My eyes twitched. So she hadn't stirred up any drama earlier because she was saving it for now.David spoke up. "Eliana, you should accompany Abbie since she is carrying our family's most precious grandson."I nodded and followed her to the changing room.Quietly, I checked her and confirmed she really was pregnant.While I zipped up her dress, Abbie met my eyes through the mirror. "Eliana, you must be dying of jealousy. Soon, everything you had in your past life—your husband's love and billions in inheritance—will all be mine."I gave a scornful laugh. "Will you really be happy after you finally have it all?"After Abbie had me killed in my past life, I was not reborn right away. Instead, I discovered a shocking secret.I drifted above and saw someone dissecting my belly, taking the fet

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    David hosted a family banquet every Christmas.This year, with both Lester and Jerome recently married, they were expected to bring their new wives to greet the elders.Lester's parents, Michael and Sarah, were still nowhere to be found. In my past life, I never met them either. All I needed to do was show the proper respect to the famously formidable David himself."Just greet Grandpa the way I told you to," Jerome said.I nodded, looping my arm through his as we stepped into the living area.In my past life, I'd already been pregnant by this point. When I attended the family banquet, everyone looked after me with care. David gave me 10 million on the spot to ensure my safe pregnancy.On the other hand, Abbie hadn't conceived and was on bad terms with Jerome. The maids looked down on her. In a panic, she accidentally spilled coffee on David and was forced to kneel in the hall as punishment.When I stepped in to plead for her, I was harshly scolded. That night, Lester jabbed doz

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