All Chapters of The Substitute Bride : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30
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Good news alongside a bad news
Klaus walked into his boss' study after being summoned by him some seconds ago, his eyes traveled round the office he left barely some minutes ago after his boss fell asleep. He remembered everything was in order when he left, if he hadn't known better he would have thought their turf had been infiltrated by some spies from their rival gang. He caught sight of a photograph on the huge mahogany desk, and his face squeezed in a frown . He scrutinized the large study for any shadow of his boss but saw nothing. He retraced his steps and walked away from the room , a few steps to the door he had stifled sobs, his hands that were coiled round the door knob were let loose . He turned to see where the sound was coming from, this time around he saw a pair of shoes sticking out behind the desk. His feet found its way towards it , upon arrival towards the table he found his boss sprawled on the floor, he was a mess to behold. His once styled hair now disheveled, his tie lay loosely on his nec
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Office Enemy l
Chloe's sneeze interrupted the silent drive to the Reigns Corporation, this is the second sneeze in ten minutes. She flung her hair back to her shoulder, and raised her head to meet Liam's gaze." Did you catch a cold? " he asked her, for Chloe to shake her head in response ." I did not, it's just a sneeze, " she replied. She didn't know if she actually caught a cold or not because of how long she stayed in the shower or if someone was calling her name. She can't actually tell but whatever it is .Is a jinx !" Good ! Because I wouldn't have my employee sick on her first day at work " he deadpanned and returned his attention to his phone.Chloe scoffed and mimicked him ' I wouldn't want my employee sick on her first day at work ' . ' It's not like I chose to fall sick nor did I apply to work for you ' she grimaced and rolled her eyes .Throwing her gaze out of the window she took in, a breath of fresh air, because the air in the car is stuffy and it's making her uncomfortable. She fe
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Office Enemy II
Passing through the same hallway that they came through , she smiled at her reflection on the glass. Hannah opened the elevator and stepped in, once inside the elevator Chloe couldn't withstand the question that was bugging her mind since she left the hallway that leads to Liam's office ." Hanah, uhm - ah , she smiled a bit to mask her nervousness. She doesn't want to look like a curious person to Hanah . She quickly shut her mouth and faced her head front." Yes, Chloe,you were trying to say something " " Ah- it's alright nevermind" she dismissed the thought too quickly. Hanah turned to face with the brightest smile she could muster ." Look Chloe, it's alright if you want to ask anything. Feel free if you want to ask me anything. You are one of us now ". Hanah said encouraging her to voice out her questions about the firm." It's just that I noticed that Mr Liam occupies a whole floor " she couldn't hide her question any longer, having been given the room to speak freely she might
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Office Enemy III
Few seconds after the manager left, Chloe was still standing, smiling awkwardly at the group of people who still chose to engage in a fierce eye battle with her. Nobody made a move to approach her not to talk of introducing themselves. As if they were waiting for something or someone to give them the go ahead order. Chloe's eyes fished out one particular lady that her eyes were glued on her as if she had a personal score to settle with Chloe. Standing behind a bunky guy she has this cunning smile on her face as if satisfied with the situation . Chloe was taken aback for a second wondering what's funny about the awkward welcome they gave her. Chloe in return gave her a stern look not minding the presence of others and what they might think of her. After a few minutes of eye battle with the mysterious lady , the latter rolled her eyes and walked away with her heels creating a disturbing noise. Immediately she left the gathering; others followed suit as if on cue . Chloe's eyes wid
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Office Enemy IV
Chloe looked up to see the lady Daryn mentioned a while ago as Trisha, with one other lady beside her who was holding several folders in her left arm. Chloe wondered what brought them to her office." Who do we have here ? Well if it isn't the murderer" Trisha said, oh so suavely and tilted her head to the side , Chloe forced a smile, straightening her back against the swirl chair she clasped her hand together to have a full view of what she tagged the ' office witch ' if she had to be honest she must admit Trisha was quite a beautiful lady , oval face , brown eyes, straight nose and thin lips that she coated with heavy red lipstick. Not too curvy but average , with thin legs . But her beauty added to her bitchinessAfter assessing her she glanced over to her accomplice who she noticed was nervous maybe she was recruited too . She has short black hair that she made into a ponytail with a band . Red palazzo pants and white long sleeve shirt and a pair of back shoes. For what seemed
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Numb feeling
Chloe accepted Darlyn's offer to buy lunch for her after his blunt refusal to take 'No' for an answer . She didn't know how to refuse him anymore after he said that's his only way to apologize for the department cold welcome earlier. Now seated in the cafe she scouted earlier from the view of Liam's office, she chose the table closest to the counter facing the entrance of the cafe to have a full view of the cafe despite knowing she could only see people that are downstairs with her. " So how did you end up here ? I mean at the Reigns Corporation" Darlyn asked, giving her a skeptical look, speaking for the first time since they arrived at the cafe.Chloe nearly choked on her coffee when she heard him , her heartbeat accelerated, out of all the questions she was hoping he would ask her , he didn't choose any . Rather he threw her the one question she didn't see coming and didn't prepare any possible answer to. Suddenly having the feeling of deja vu , she sipped her coffee while d
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Lucky Lady
After Liam returned to his office from the cafe that Gwen basically dragged her to, claiming he owed her a date . He however ended the date before time, because his mind and soul was no longer in the cafe with Gwen after what he saw . Despite the latter's attempt to spice up things between them by throwing herself at him . At first he didn't understand why she booked the whole first floor, but now he understood why . His mind drifted to the conversation they had at the cafe during the day. " Do you hate me, Liam? " Gwen asked him , blinking at him . Giving him a pitiful look with her smoldering eyes, her voice interrupting his train of thought." No " he deadpanned, giving her a subtle reply. A pang of quick relief washed through her , she closed the distance between them holding his gaze with that same look on her face . " You claim not to hate me, but you always distance yourself from me " she pouted and continued when he didn't reply to her." I'm sorry if you're still upset w
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Finding my brother
Chloe tossed and turned in her bed that night.The scene at the cafe replayed itself in her mind. She thought of the way Liam totally ignored her existence, and the way that ugly vixen snaked her arm round Liam's own. She had a deep impression of Liam despite the few encounters they shared.He was ruthless, cruel and incorrigibly heartless .The iota of feeling she thought she had for him disappeared the very moment he totally ignored her existence at the cafe . What was she even doing, listening to her imagination that Liam could change for the better.'Tsk , I wish'. She scoffed and turned her head to the window she had left open earlier . Minding the burn on her wrist .The moon was in full capacity, bringing with it a cold wind that she needed to soothe her raging nerves. She climbed down from the bed , putting on her fluffy bedroom slippers that were laying at the foot of the bed. She walked to the balcony to have a few view of the moon, the cold breeze bathed her skin le
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Stalling the inevitable
Liam returned to his house later that night and the living room was engulfed in pin drop silence. His footsteps echoed in the hallway of the first floor .His eyes flitted to Chloe's bedroom. He noticed the lights in her room were off which means she was sound asleep. Blaze suddenly appeared out of nowhere, leaning on the wall of the hallway he followed Liam's line of sight . Immediately he knows what's going on in his mind ." She's asleep, if that's what you are wondering about "Liam turned to see the invader of his thought." And what makes you think I was thinking about her " Liam snapped and shot a glare at him." Who are you kidding Liam, it's written all over your voice . You do care for her " Blaze uttered blatantly, he couldn't stand by and watch this blindly anymore." And who made you the judge of that ? Liam demanded, his tone indifferent" You're only stalling the inevitable"" What are you still doing in my house? Last I checked you have your own villa in this city "
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Furious Liam
Several thoughts spiraled Chloe's mind . She knew who paid for it, because it was him that assigned the designated driver to her. ' Darlyn ' She mumbled, and slipped the notes back inside her purse and tossed it inside her bag. She was still trying to process the whole thing when a car honked at her , smiling awkwardly at the driver she couldn't see . She waved apologetically and made her way inside. Stepping inside she saw Trisha who was talking to the receptionist on the counter with her back facing her . Chloe, who was in no mood for her troubles, walked past her as quietly as she could. Her face is the last thing she wants to see right now .' Who knows what the She-devil is up to this time around ' she hissed and made for the elevator." Chloe ! "Chloe halted in her steps, with a frown etched on her face . Because whoever that it was calling her was possibly attracting the witch to her. Speaking of the She-devil , she turned to catch sight of Chloe close to the elevator an
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