Lahat ng Kabanata ng CHASING THE BILLIONAIRE'S SUBSTITUTE EX-WIFE: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

ALEX SAT AT THE BAR, holding a glass of whiskey. The dancing LED lights that were were making her dizzy but she didn’t care anymore. She had come to this bar to escape, to drown her frustrations with the use of alcohol. The place was loud with a lot of people dancing and drinking and smoking, probably, their problems away. Beside her sat Albert, an old flame from a past she had tried to forget."Why are you drinking alone, Alex?" Albert asked, his voice smooth and filled with curiosity. “Really? You called me here just to watch you drink? Where’s your boyfriend, anyway? Don’t tell me you two broke up already?” Alex sighed.With Alex’s reaction, Albert let out a devilish smirk. “You two broke up? I told you. You should have just chosen me.” Alex rolled her eyes, taking a sip of her drink before answering. "We didn’t break up, Albert. Don’t get the wrong idea. I’ll never let go of Kiel. Not when someone’s obviously waiting for me to do it so she could take my man.” Alex gritted her

VIVIENNEJeremy and I arrived at a luxurious restaurant in Paris and the whole time, I couldn’t help but examine him. He was sweet, as always, holding the door open for me and guiding me to our reserved table. But that was just the bare minimum so it didn’t really affect me that much. He had good taste in choosing a restaurant. I commended him for that. The warm lighting and soft music in the restaurant we were in created a cozy atmosphere, perfect for a night like this. “Remember the days back in fashion school?” Jeremy asked with a nostalgic smile as we looked over the menus. “I used to ask you out all the time, but you always turned me down.”I laughed softly, thinking back to those hectic days. “I had to go home early to take care of my toddlers. Vera and Vince needed me, and there was no time for anything else,” I told him the truth since there was no need for me to lie anymore. Jeremy nodded, understanding in his eyes. “I get that. But I never stopped liking you, Vivienne.

VIVIENNE Despite wondering whether my parents’ arrival in Paris was connected to Alex’s plan, I still couldn’t help be feel happy after knowing that they were finally here. I hadn't seen them in a while, and I missed them already. So much. There were lots of passengers at the airport, but then I saw them, surrounded by a small army of security.My parents walked towards me with the grace and poise that always seemed to follow them. As the richest couple in the world, their presence seemed pretty hard not to notice and the security detail only amplified it. But at that moment, they were just my parents, and I couldn't wait to hug them."Mom! Dad!" I called out, waving my hand. They spotted me, and their faces lit up with joy. My mother reached me first, pulling me for a warm, tight hug. I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. "Oh, Vivienne, it's so good to see you," she said, her voice full of emotion."Dad," I said, turning to my father as he stepped forward. He wrapped his

VIVIENNE ARRIVED AT the ballroom, and immediately, all eyes turned to her. She was wearing a stunning, elegant dress that highlighted her natural grace. The room was filled with whispers and admiration as she made her way through the crowd. Even the most famous fashion designer in the world, Aton, noticed her.Aton, known for his discerning eye and impeccable taste, approached Vivienne with a warm smile. "Vivienne, or should I say, Viatrix? It's an honor to finally meet you in person."Vivienne smiled back, a bit surprised that someone like him knew her but pleased. "Thank you, Aton. It's an honor to meet you as well. I've always admired your work."Aton nodded, his eyes twinkling with genuine admiration. "Your rise in the industry has been nothing short of extraordinary. Your designs are fresh, innovative, and inspiring. The way you've captured the core of modern fashion is commendable."Vivienne blushed slightly, feeling both flattered and humbled. "That means a lot coming from yo

EZEKIELI saw everything unfold in what felt like slow motion. And it was fucking irritating to me that I knew from the start, Albert would cause no good yet I didn’t do anything about that earlier. I saw it. I saw how Albert calculated his steps. I saw the way that motherfucking asshole purposely bumped into Vivienne, causing her to lose her balance and fall into the pool. My heart pounded as I watched Vivienne struggle in the water earlier. So, without a second thought, I dove in, reaching her just in time. The relief of feeling her cling to me, knowing she was safe, was overwhelming.But now, as she stood there, accepting Jeremy's help, my frustration boiled over. I was worried sick for her, and seeing her in that situation, helpless and vulnerable, ignited something protective and fierce within me. After the commotion died down, I couldn't stand by any longer. I need to Alex. I have a feeling that she knows something that I don’t. "Alex, we need to talk," I said, my voice low