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Chapter 57: The Man from the Past
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2026-10-02 23:20:37
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The Replacement Bride Chapter 62: A Promise to Protect Her
Bennett LandonI had been looking at pictures of Santorini for the better part of twenty minutes.White buildings stretched across the cliffs, overlooking the blue Aegean Sea. The rooms were beautiful, the views even better, and every resort seemed to offer something different.I clicked through another set of pictures.A private terrace. An infinity pool. A view of the sea.This one caught my attention.I could already imagine Hilary there.She had spent months dealing with one problem after another.I wanted to give her somewhere she could forget about all of it. Somewhere that wasn't London. Somewhere that was just ours.I checked the availability, read through the details and finally made the decision.I picked up my phone and called the resort.After a short conversation, I made the reservation and gave them the details they needed. I specifically asked them not to mention anything to Hilary if she contacted them.It was supposed to be a surprise.I ended the call with a small sm
The Replacement Bride Chapter 61: What Comes Next
Hilary Windsor I was still thinking about everything that had happened at the Windsor mansion when I got home.The documents were still in my hand, but somehow, they felt heavier than they had when I walked out of the mansion. Windsor Couture was mine. Legally, officially, finally mine.I should have been celebrating.Instead, all I could think about was Vivian's reaction.It bothered me.When I walked into the house, Bennett was in the living room. He looked up immediately when he saw me."You're back."I nodded and walked toward him. "I have a lot to tell you."His expression changed as he noticed the documents in my hand. "What happened?"I sat beside him and told him everything. I told him how Mr. Adams had finally admitted the truth, how my father had legally left Windsor Couture to me, and how Vivian had known all along. I also told him about how strangely calm she had been when I confronted her.Bennett listened without interrupting.When I finished, he leaned back slightly, h
The Replacement Bride Chapter 60: False Victory
Hilary WindsorFor three days, I had been trying to reach Mr. Adams.I had called him several times each day, but he either didn't answer or sent a short message saying he was busy and would get back to me. He never did.By the third day, I was tired of waiting.I called him one last time that morning, but after several rings, the call went to voicemail. I lowered my phone and sighed.That was enough.I called Bennett.He answered almost immediately.“Hilary?”“I need your help. Mr. Adams still hasn't returned my calls, and I want to find him.”“You're thinking of going to his office?”“Yes. I need answers, Bennett.”There was a brief pause before he replied, “I'll ask Nate to find out where he is.”“Thank you.”A few minutes later, Bennett sent me the address Nate had found.I grabbed my bag and left.I wasn't sure what I was going to find when I got there, but I knew I couldn't keep waiting for Mr. Adams to decide when he was ready to speak to me.When I arrived at his office, his s
The Replacement Bride Chapter 59: A Step Toward the Wedding
Bennett Landon“I know I was greedy.”Nicholas's voice was quiet as he looked at us.“Before I went to prison, I was involved in shady deals because I wanted money and power. I thought I could take whatever I wanted if I was careful enough. Even after I went to prison, I didn't immediately change. I was still involved in things I shouldn't have been. I was still thinking about money and finding ways to benefit myself.”He paused and looked down at his hands.“But eventually, someone got through to me.”Hilary watched him carefully.“A reverend father,” Nicholas continued. “He had been trying to speak to me for years, but I refused to listen. Eventually, I did. He kept talking to me, making me look at the things I had done and the kind of person I had become. It took years, but I finally understood that I couldn't keep living that way.”Regina nodded quietly.“He really did change,” she said.Benjamin agreed. “We spoke to the reverend ourselves.”Nicholas looked at them gratefully befo
The Replacement Bride Chapter 58: The Man I Don't Trust
Bennett LandonI stood by the window of my office, staring at the city below me.Cars moved along the streets, people hurried from one place to another, and everything looked normal. But my mind wasn't anywhere near the busy streets beneath my window. It kept returning to the same thing.Nicholas Windsor had called Hilary.I still didn't understand why.Nate had been looking into Nicholas for days, but the more he searched, the less he found. There were pieces of information here and there, but nothing that gave us a clear picture of where Nicholas had been or what he had been doing all these years. It was as if the man had deliberately erased every trail that could lead back to him.That wasn't normal.And I didn't believe in coincidences.Nicholas had appeared at the exact time Hilary was already dealing with questions about Windsor Couture and Mr. Adams. Now he had contacted her directly.I didn't know what he wanted, but I knew I didn't like it.My phone rang, pulling me from my t
The Replacement Bride Chapter 57: The Man from the Past
Hilary Windsor The thought about Windsor Couture refused to leave my mind.After Regina's call the previous day, I had expected to focus on the wedding preparations, but I kept thinking about the same question.Who had actually taken over Windsor Couture?I picked up my phone and called the family lawyer.He answered after several rings.“Hello, Mr. Adams. It's Hilary.”“Hilary, I'm a little busy right now. Is this urgent?”“I just wanted to ask you something about Windsor Couture. Did my father leave any documents regarding the transfer?”There was a short pause.“I'm afraid I won't have time today. Perhaps later.”“Okay. When will you have time?”“I'm quite busy, Hilary.”His answer came a little too quickly.I frowned.“Can I call you tomorrow?”“I'll get back to you.”The call ended.I stared at my phone for a moment.Something about the conversation didn't sit right with me.Mr. Adams had always been careful with his words, but this time, he sounded like he was trying to avoid t
The Replacement Bride Chapter 39: The Unexpected Call
Hilary Windsor “I’m not sure I’ll try anything like that,” I muttered, stabbing at the pasta on my plate. I felt completely helpless because the idea of inviting Vivian and Emily into anything involving to my life would be that I was digging my own graveBennett only chuckled like an amused kind o
Última actualización : 2026-03-30The Replacement Bride Chapter 35: Marriage Proposal
Hilary Windsor Nothing can really be predicted for sure, because tell me why Bennett's parents suddenly agreed to us getting married. Out of nowhere. When we badly needed an approval from them they refused, but now that it feels like our world has crashed and no single hope of a rebuild, they wer
Última actualización : 2026-03-28The Replacement Bride Chapter 8: The Proposal.
Bennett LandonThe sitting room smelled of lavender and fresh flowers, all my mother’s doing, no doubt. She liked appearances. Everything had to look perfect, especially when company came over.The Windsors sat across from us on the cream velvet sofas. Beside her, Emily giggled too loudly at someth
Última actualización : 2026-03-17The Replacement Bride Chapter 38: A Dangerous Suggestion
Bennett Landon It wasn’t like I wanted to make such a decision without telling Hilary. But when my mother called earlier that morning, I lost my grip on the conversation. She had asked me which day I and Hilary had concluded for the family meeting. I wanted to tell her we haven't thought about it
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