Lahat ng Kabanata ng Everyone Thought I Was Just Her Substitute: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Lucas, who never went shopping, pulled me along to the marketplace. He said that the wedding dress I wore did not fit and that he needed to order a new one for me.I knew it was just an excuse for him to see Nara, but I did not care in the slightest.As we stepped into the plaza, a burst of laughter erupted from the crowd.In the center of the commotion, Nara held up an apple and placed it on her head. There was an arrow already stuck in it.Several scar-faced warriors from the pack surrounded her, using her as live target practice while drinking.Her face was pale, and her delicate frame trembled slightly. Tears shimmered in her eyes, but none fell as she held them back with stubborn pride.The moment Lucas saw her, he pressed his lips together, and every trace of his smile vanished. Gossip about Nara drifted through the crowd."Nara's family went bankrupt. They couldn't afford to fund her world tour, so she came crawling back in shame.""Can you believe it? She's selling thin

The next day, Lucas brought Nara home. He even gave a justification for his actions."Elena, Nara's quite pitiful. She's been living alone in the lakeside villa, and I'm just afraid someone might harass her. Go ahead and make the arrangements. She'll be staying here for the time being."After speaking, he patted my shoulder and turned to leave.The corners of Nara's lips lifted uncontrollably. She smiled as she gently touched the wolf fang necklace around her neck."Elena, sweetheart, I'm so sorry. I asked Lucas to go home last night, but he insisted on taking care of me. Oh, gosh. I guess such clingy behavior must've made you worry. I've already talked to him. He'll try to show you more respect from now on, or those reporters won't stop laughing at you."Honestly, I should thank you for taking care of him all these years…"She was waiting for me to explode in rage. Unfortunately for her, I simply gave a faint smile, not at all bothered by Lucas' behavior."It's fine. Lucas and

I was not some fragile noble lady.Since I was young, I had been working alongside the maidservants—chopping firewood, feeding horses, and trimming the grass...Leah never asked me to help around, but I believed that if I could do something, I should do it.Hence, I was not weak; I was strong.I pinned Nara to the ground and slapped her across the face without mercy. Then, I wrapped my hands around her throat, squeezing her fragile windpipe tight.All I could see in my mind was Derrick's gentle smile the day he planted that tree.The only tree he had left for me—the one that had grown up with me—was killed by this wretched woman!I lost all control. I did not care that Nara's face had turned purple and that her eyes were rolling back. If I could not let this hatred out, I would explode.The maidservants were terrified by me. They rushed forward to pull me off, but even as they dragged me away, my feet kept kicking her.Nara broke down in tears—and this time, it was for real.

I stayed in the hospital for a week. Leah told me that Lucas had been searching for me everywhere, nearly going mad.At last, he found me lying in the hospital bed. His eyes were bloodshot, but it was hard to tell whether it was from anger or sorrow. His voice was rough and hoarse as he asked, "Late-stage cancer? Why didn't you tell me? Hah, Elena Whitlock, were you planning to die without telling me?"I smiled. "Of course not. I still need to divorce you."I then handed him the mate bond termination form I had long prepared. He froze in silence for a moment, then let out a cold laugh as if I had betrayed him in the worst possible way."You were gone for a whole week, and I searched for you like a madman. While I looked for you, I was also afraid you'd come back and feel sad again, so I cared for that tree every day. And now, you're telling me… you want a divorce?"He reached out, gripped my waist, and leaned down until our noses nearly touched. "Elena, do you even have a heart? H

My voice brimmed with pride like that of a true victor. "Nara, even though Lucas chose you, he promised to give me the diamond ring from the safe. What can I say? He's too sentimental. Even after divorcing, he still insists on giving me the best. Honestly, I suspect he never loved you at all. Maybe he just… pities you."Nara was instantly provoked, and she gritted her teeth in fury. "Elena, when it comes to dealing with men, you'll never beat me. Just wait. That diamond ring will be mine and mine alone!"In her mind, love was measured in material things. That was why she had been pushing Lucas to buy her all kinds of extravagant jewelry. Hence, the ownership of that diamond ring was undoubtedly the ultimate symbol of triumph in her eyes.My body was frail, but my spirit was unusually energized. The hunt was about to begin.I had installed several hidden cameras throughout the house, all accessible from my phone.Through the app, I watched as Nara clung to Lucas, pouting and cooing