All Chapters of I Married the Fake Bride: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1 The Bride Under the Veil

"Do you, the bride, take this handsome man beside you to be your lawfully wedded husband, for richer or poorer…""I… do." The woman's voice came through the veil, muffled and uncertain.The guests all murmured in admiration, praising how deeply Selene Liraine, the Liraine heiress, must love me—to insist on completing the wedding even with a heavy cold, afraid I might feel wronged otherwise."Wait a second."The woman beneath the veil averted her gaze, a fine sheen of sweat forming on her forehead."Selene, you don't look too well. Are you tired?" I asked with a gentle smile.She cleared her throat nervously. "Yes, I…"I gestured for the officiant to pause the ceremony and led the bride into the lounge. Just then, my phone on the table vibrated. More than a dozen unread messages lit up the screen—all from Chase Riverton.'You've figured out the bride's a fake, haven't you? Surprised? Selene and I are watching your wedding live right now.'There was a photo attached—Selene resti

Chapter 2 The Wedding That Fell Apart

Selene's mother, Rebecca, was the first to react. She lost all composure as she rushed onto the stage. "What… what's going on here?! Who are you?!"Her father, Daniel's face turned an ugly shade of blue. He raised his voice toward the panicked crowd and the reporters below the stage. "Everyone, calm down! There's been a small mishap with the wedding—it'll be resolved right away!"How ironic. In my past life, I was the one standing on that stage in utter panic. Now, it was Selene's parents' turn.My mother rose from her seat, stunned and worried. "Jace, what on earth is happening?"I gave my parents a reassuring glance, then took Aria's hand before the astonished crowd, addressing, "Thank you all for coming to witness our wedding. There's been a minor mix-up with the posters and the rings."I paused, my voice calm and steady. "But it's nothing serious. Let's continue."At my side, Aria lifted her chin and faced the audience with composure, meeting their curious stares head-on.Re

Chapter 3 The One Who Missed Her Chance

News of my marriage to Aria didn't spread right away. The Liraine family, desperate to stabilize their stock prices, paid the media to suppress the story.Right after the wedding, Aria and I hurried to register our marriage. Once the paperwork was done, she told me she had business overseas and needed to leave for a few days.…Meanwhile, completely unaware of any of this, Selene spent two carefree days in a villa with Chase before realizing something wasn't right. Normally, by this point, I would've made a scene—forcing her to come crawling back. Yet this time, there wasn't even a ripple.Selene scrolled absently through her phone, so distracted that she didn't even react when Chase called her name.'No… he must be playing hard to get.' The thought made her lips curve into a sly smile. 'He's gotten far too used to me.'I hadn't expected to run into those two miserable souls at my father's business banquet.Selene spotted me first. The moment she saw me speaking with another wom

Chapter 4 The Wife She Never Saw Coming

Selene's smile froze, and she stared at me in disbelief, her brows knitting together tightly. "What nonsense are you talking about?"She took a step forward, her tone dripping with arrogance. "You claim to be married, but where is your wife? Why isn't she here with you?"A mocking smile tugged at my lips. "My wife's on a business trip. She's not like certain useless people who can't survive without leeching off a man."Before she could explode, Chase's eyes reddened with anger. "Mr. Schreiber, how could you say that about Selene?"He paused deliberately, just long enough for Selene's expression to twist with anger and disappointment. "Jace, look at yourself. So bitter, so spiteful—who would ever want you besides me? Stop playing these petty mind games. It only makes me look down on you more!"I'd run out of patience. "Security! Did you not hear me? Throw these two out—now!"The guards moved swiftly, grabbing them by the arms. Selene struggled wildly, her face contorted with fury

Chapter 5 A Wedding Built on Lies

The moment Selene recognized who stood before her, her expression darkened. "Jace Schreiber, do you take me for a fool?"She jabbed a finger at Aria. "She's the stand-in I hired for 100 thousand dollars! What, the wedding performance wasn't enough for you, so now you're parading her around to keep playing house?"Chase covered his mouth in mock surprise, though the contempt in his eyes was unmistakable. "Mr. Schreiber, how could you do this? Selene's already been under immense pressure trying to save her family's business. Instead of helping her, you stage this childish drama just to upset her? That's incredibly immature of you."He turned toward Selene, his voice soft and coaxing. "Selene, don't be angry. Mr. Schreiber is only doing this because he loves you too much. He's just trying to get your attention."Selene's expression softened at that, her arrogance returning little by little. "Jace, I really underestimated you. I can't believe you'd stoop so low just to make me go back

Chapter 6 The Wedding of the Century

Selene truly outdid herself this time—the wedding spectacle she arranged was even grander than the last. Every media outlet in the city had been invited, and the trending pages across social platforms had all been reserved in advance.The headlines were strikingly uniform: 'Liraine Co. CEO Selene Liraine, True to Her Heart, Righting Past Regrets—A Lavish Second Wedding to Honor the Schreiber Heir.'My parents were so furious that they nearly stormed over to the Liraine Residence to confront her, but I stopped them. "Mom, Dad, don't get mad. Just sit back and enjoy the show," I calmed them down, already having a plan in mind.…On the day of the wedding, I chose a casual suit—comfortable yet refined. Aria wore a matching cocktail dress, her hand in mine as we arrived together.By the time we reached the venue, the place was already packed, a sea of people flashing cameras left and right. Selene stood at the end of the red carpet in a white wedding gown, her face glowing with smug c

Chapter 7 The Bride's Last Gamble

Selene was completely stunned, all color drained from her face as she watched Chase walk down the aisle toward her. "Chase? What are you doing here?" she asked in a panicked whisper.Chase stopped in front of her, slipped an arm around her shoulders with practiced intimacy, and murmured, "Well, it's our wedding day, isn't it?"Then he leaned closer to her ear and whispered, "Did you forget our plan? Once we get married today, I can officially help you. My uncle's one of Southwyn's top investors. Once he steps in, Liraine Co.'s crisis will be solved."Selene stiffened. Only then did she remember that Chase had mentioned something similar a few days ago—that he had a wealthy uncle who would be willing to invest in Liraine Co. if they were to marry. At the time, she had been so obsessed with winning me back that she hadn't taken his words seriously.Now, with countless cameras flashing below the stage and guests whispering among themselves, she found herself trapped. If this wedding

Chapter 8 The Price of Delusion

The applause that followed was sparse and half-hearted; most people were simply there to watch the spectacle unfold.I stood among the crowd, quietly enjoying the farce. Aria tightened her grip on my hand and whispered, "Do you want to leave?"I shook my head, a faintly amused smile curving my lips. "No. The show's just getting started. Why would I leave now?"Taking the microphone from the stand, I walked unhurriedly up to the stage. All eyes immediately turned to me. Selene watched in panic, terrified that I might drop another bombshell.Facing the guests and the cameras, I offered a polite smile. "First of all, congratulations to Ms. Liraine and Mr. Riverton on their marriage and future success in business."I paused, then reached into my pocket and raised a marriage certificate high for everyone to see. "Secondly, I'd like to clarify something. Half a month ago, I already registered my marriage with my wife, Aria Grant. I'm here today purely as a guest—to offer my congratulati

Chapter 9 Once a Queen, Now a Beggar

One night, Selene showed up at my house completely drunk, pounding on the door like a madwoman. "Jace! Open the door! Get out here! You heartless bastard! How could you be so cruel? Have you forgotten all those years we spent together? My father's dying! The company's going under! Do you really want to see me fall apart?"I stood by the upstairs window, watching her throw her tantrum below with cold detachment. Aria came up behind me, slipped her arms around my waist, and said softly, "Don't look—she's an eyesore. I'll have security deal with her."I shook my head. "No need."Stepping out onto the balcony, I looked down at the woman who had once been so proud and untouchable, now reduced to a pitiful mess. "Selene, do you finally realize what you've done?"At the sound of my voice, she jerked her head up, her eyes bloodshot and wet with tears. "Jace… I've realized my mistake, I really have…"She collapsed to her knees and broke down, sobbing uncontrollably. "I shouldn't have been

Chapter 10 The One I Chose

Aria instinctively shielded her belly, and I immediately stepped in front of her, my voice cold as ice. "Ms. Liraine, stay away from my wife.""Why…" Selene didn't even hear me. Her eyes were locked on me, blazing with bitterness and despair. "Why do you get to live so happily? You ruined everything—my family, my life! Why do you still get to be happy?""I ruined you?" I couldn't help but laugh at her refusal to face the truth. "Selene, the only person who destroyed you was yourself. Your arrogance, your selfishness, your stupidity—you buried everything you had with your own hands. As for why I can be happy…"I turned to Aria, who was gazing at me with quiet affection, her smile as soft as light. I smiled back, then looked at Selene again and said clearly, "It's because I chose the right person."That was the final straw. Selene snapped. She lunged toward Aria like a madwoman, screaming, "I'll kill you! You bitch!"Grimly, I kicked her square in the chest before she could get cl

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