Lahat ng Kabanata ng My Substitute Bride: Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

"I've made up my mind!" Yvette shouted, her voice clear and steady.Lulu stood there like a victor, smugly waiting for the reaction she expected.But in the next second, a crisp slap rang out through the room.Slap!Leaning against the doorframe, Noel finally cracked a smile.Lulu stood frozen in place. A red handprint stood out clearly on the side of her face, even through the thick foundation."You filthy wench! You actually hit me?" she screamed, clutching her burning cheek. Her eyes were wide with fury and shock.Yvette had always been timid and soft-spoken. Yet, she actually dared to hit her?!"I'm done letting you threaten me, Lulu! That slap is the price for all the years you bullied me!"Yvette's voice shook slightly, but her words were firm. She had nothing left to lose.For the first time in years, she felt a sense of freedom.So what if she got kicked out of the branch office? Money could always be earned again. But if she lost her dignity, she'd be stuck living

Tears streaked down the woman's perfectly made-up face.Standing in the doorway, she was none other than Heidi, who had been desperately searching for Noel."Ms. Sullivan? Why are you here?"Noel blinked, surprised to see her here. However, Yvette was even more stunned to see Heidi."Ms. Sullivan?" she echoed in disbelief.She knew exactly who this woman was. Heidi Sullivan wasn't just anyone—she was the queen of Hibiscus City's underground scene, a high-ranking power in the Fourwinds Consortium. How could Yvette not recognize her?Heidi stepped forward, her voice breaking. "Mr. Campbell, I heard you're an incredible doctor. Please save my daughter. She was born with leukemia. The hospital says she's in critical condition, and they don't think she has much time left!"For someone like Heidi, who had weathered countless storms and ruled over dangerous territory, the desperation in her voice was jarring. Even she couldn't hold it together now.Leukemia.As soon as Heidi sa

Yvette wasn't exactly confident in Noel's medical skills, but for now, all she could do was offer some comfort.Heidi glanced at Yvette with a curious look in her eyes. "Are you the second miss of the Quinton family?" Yvette nodded. She hadn't expected Heidi to know who she was."I had someone look into Mr. Campbell," Heidi said bluntly. "I heard you stole this marriage from your cousin."Yvette stiffened. She hadn't realized Heidi knew about that."Well done," Heidi said with a cold smile. "Giving up a man like Mr. Campbell? Your cousin must be blind."Yvette looked surprised by the unexpected praise."Can I ask you something?" she ventured carefully. "Are you and Noel old friends?"For some reason, she felt there was something between Heidi and Noel she didn't know about.Heidi caught the hint and just shook her head."We're just acquaintances," she said plainly. "But a man like Mr. Campbell? I have a lot of respect for him."Her blunt honesty caught Yvette off guard."T

Of course, Springwind Lounge wasn't just expensive. It was strictly membership only. Only the most famous and powerful from all over the district had access to this place.What made it even more prestigious was the fact that it was backed by the Fourwinds Consortium.With such strong backing, no one dared cause trouble here.A hostess had been waiting for Noel by the private VIP entrance for quite some time. When she saw him, she curtsied and politely said, "Mr. Campbell, please follow me. Mr. Lewis is waiting for you inside."It had to be said that the hostesses here were stunning, with looks and figures that could easily rival professional models anywhere.Springwind Lounge had three floors. The first was the main hall, where regular members hung out. The second was made up of private rooms reserved for guests worth billions.As for the third floor, that was almost exclusively for Black Card members. It was an elite status one couldn't buy, no matter how rich one was.Noel's d

"Springwind Lounge looks like a private club on the surface, but it's actually an intelligence network backed by Fourwinds Consortium. Heidi may be the owner of Springwind, but she's in truth one of my subordinates. Don't worry, my lord. I've never told her who you really are."Hearing Tyler's explanation, Noel finally relaxed and nodded."I appreciate the gesture. I'll accept this," he said, slipping the Black Card away. Then, he started toward the exit."Safe travels, my lord!" Tyler called out with a smile.As Noel walked out of the lounge, something caught his eye. From the hallway on the third floor, he glanced down and spotted a familiar figure in the lobby below."What's she doing here?" he muttered, furrowing his brow.Down in the lobby's private booths, Yvette was gathered with a group of people. However, she didn't look happy."Come on, everyone, let's raise a glass to Mr. Lester!" a voice called out. "If it weren't for Mr. Lester, we'd never have a chance to come to S