Lahat ng Kabanata ng Billionaire's Substitute Bride: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Everyone may think that family is their warm harbor, but for me, home is my nightmare.If it wasn't for the fact that I wasn't yet capable of living on my own, I would have never wanted the cold, dagger-like taunts to hit me.-------------------------I was utterly exhausted upon returning to the villa after a bustling day, which hopefully concluded with a date with my boyfriend, David.I twisted the doorknob and entered the entrance hall to hear shouts of a quarrel.My father was engaged in an argument with my stepmother, Melissa.No surprise, I was definitely the subject of their arguments.My stepmother always thought I was a burden to the family. She always set embarr*ssing situations for me.She always told me the wrong time to eat, and then made me hungry by dumping all the leftovers in the garbage because the maids had to do the cleaning on time.Once I was able to go out on a part-time job, she managed to squeeze every penny out of my hands that I earned.I think this time is

Edward's POVI called this Villa 'Pearl Of The Earth,' where I resided near the seaside. It was once my mother's favorite area with a fascinating view. Later, after her death, I earned enough wealth to buy this area and adorn it with opulent decorations. It sat there to showcase my power, only to remind me why I climbed to this apex of my life.A man's power was never only to grow wealth. It was only an implement to make things run smoother, and the true one was to protect the ones he loved.I failed the last one. And I missed this chance because I was weak, young, and soft-hearted.In my courtyard, I was watching the waves riding on each other savagely these days.The sea must be stormy. I take this as a good sign because I would be the storm that grows to ruin those who ruined me.People are afraid of me. They call me a beast.They made fairy tales about my character, my face, and about the disfigured Edward Johnson. A scary man who looked like the devil himself, and no one dared to

Olive's POV"Why didn't he come?"I was trying to calm myself. The sun was setting down. The view was a masterpiece you could only behold once because those thick dark clouds would steal it from sight soon.Another storm would come by night!I could hear no noise here, unlike our house. Elenore used to be noisy, making sure I would not be able to study, and to avoid her, I preferred to study in the school's library.The chamber was dark as the last ray of sunlight faded away.To be sincere, I dreaded standing up and turning the light up. I did want to touch anything unless I was permitted. I couldn't feel myself at home!"What will happen to me when he comes back?"I murmured to myself. It was our wedding night, and I was his wife officially and couldn't disobey his demand if he wanted to accomplish his spousal night.I pressed my lips into a line, my eyes shut.In the meantime, I heard footsteps. Beads of sweat started to pop out on my forehead.The doorknob twisted and clicked, and

A shiver slithered down my spine, casting my body into a rigid state. Edward's presence possessed an enchanting allure, and I had never envisioned myself entangled in such a vulnerable predicament with a man.His overwhelming ego and ceaseless dominance loomed over me, leaving me gasping for air.Before this intricate entanglement had woven itself into the fabric of my life, I had been a formidable force, untouchable and unyielding. But for the sake of rescuing my father, I had been reduced to a fragile state.I stumbled out of the bathroom, concealing my breasts, my eyes landing on a nearby towel. Yet, summoning the courage to touch anything that belonged to Edward proved to be an impossible task. In this moment, fear, despair, and hopelessness threatened to eclipse my innate boldness.As I crossed the threshold, I confronted the individuals responsible for thrusting me into this nightmarish ordeal. They stood there, giggling and ridiculing, particularly Lily, who had orchestrated th

Edward's Pov~Kit was always my dearest. He kept being by my side on tough days. Whenever I fell on my knees he was the one who persuaded me not to give up. And I trusted his instincts.I was about to say he should not worry about my affairs and sentiments when an uproar began to grow outside.Jumping on our feet, we gazed at Kit. He would never let our foes have the courage to stick around us. Our fame, our name was bigger than their dreams.Kit kicked the door open and thundered outside.I remember days when he used to fight in the streets. He had mastered his martial arts at a young age. And the one who first choked the dangers before they could arise and reach our throats.Among all of us, he was the one who couldn't bear sudden insolence. His history of the criminal world had made him cautious.It needed guts to break into our territory like this. Neither of us could endure trouble which could lead our name to media.We stood at the door frame to let him handle the situation. He