All Chapters of The Stand-In's Shining Future: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

“I’ll give you 50,000 dollars a month to be my boyfriend’s substitute. Deal?” A familiar voice asked. It was the young heiress from Belvoria’s elite circle, Bella White. She was standing in front of me with slightly reddened eyes, and I realized I had returned to the past.I instinctively touched my head. My thick hair felt prickly against my hands. My head was not smooth and shaven for chemotherapy.I felt no pain from a brain tumor, nor were there endless medications to take. It was as if the sufferings of my past life had all been a dream.I trembled with excitement. How wonderful it was to have a healthy body!At that moment, a voice laced with sarcasm and dripping with jealousy came from beside me.“She’s just lucky she was born rich! She thinks her stinking money gives her the right to toy with people.”My sister, Eliana Moore, pulled at me and whispered, “Don’t listen to Bella’s nonsense, Ethan. Rich folks like her get a kick from mocking people like us. Once they get bo

Chapter 2

I took a deep breath and pushed her aside.She could keep her lofty principles this time around. I wanted to earn more money!I straightened my clothes and hair before walking up to Bella.“Bella, it would be an honor to be your beloved’s substitute. You have my word. I’ll do everything I can to please you.”“Y-You really look like him,” Bella murmured. She stared at my face as if lost in a memory.After she snapped back to reality, she pulled out her phone, transferred 50,000 dollars to me, and said haughtily, “This is your allowance for the month. I expect you to be available whenever I call. Can you handle that?”“Of course, Ms. White! You can count on me. My line is always open. I’ll be ready whenever you call.”I stood straight. Though my words were subservient, my posture remained composed and steady.I knew Bella would not appreciate an excessively groveling attitude.Tears welled up in Bella’s eyes. She turned and walked quickly away.Seeing that I had actually agreed

Chapter 3

Upon hearing my words, Eliana grew furious with shame.“Are you really that impressed by a few crumbs she threw your way? Fine! Go then. Don’t come crying to me when she’s done with you!”After saying this, she stormed off in a rage.Early the next morning, I went to the private styling studio. After three hours of effort, I looked like a completely different person.When I came out of that studio, Bella became very excited and circled me several times.“You look even more like him now! Smile for me.”I gave her my brightest and most radiant smile. Bella instantly transferred another 10,000 dollars to me.I felt intense satisfaction when I received the payment notification. Earning ten thousand so easily made my gaze toward Bella grow even more covetous.After the styling session, Bella took me to a restaurant for a meal. She ordered many delicacies that I had only ever seen on television.Throughout the entire dinner, I attended to Bella with meticulous care. I maintained a

Chapter 4

“I was wondering what that awful smell was. Now I see it’s just a piece of trash who has run her mouth.”Seeing the noble and aloof Bella, the group timidly fell silent. One of the girls wanted to explain, but she was too frightened to utter a word.The server then spoke with a smile. “Mr. Moore has been granted top-tier membership today. His meal is complimentary. The ‘issue’ of him not affording the bill, as you suggested, will not occur.”“I got you a brooch. Here, put it on.”When Bella looked at me, her gaze was exceptionally gentle. She handed me the gift.As Eliana looked at me with a defeated gaze, I took out the brooch and pinned it to my chest. The sapphire-blue brooch contrasted perfectly with my white clothing.“So this is where you disappeared to, Bella. You skipped the back-to-school dinner to have a secret rendezvous with your little boy toy?” a male voice teased.I looked up to see Victor Wright. He was the rich heir Eliana had latched onto in the past.I glance

Chapter 5

“Ethan, take a look. It only costs 0.5 dollars per parcel pickup. It’s super cheap. I hope you’ll consider using my service,” Claire said eagerly as she handed me the flyer.Her cautious, timid demeanor made my heart ache. Only out of true desperation would someone willingly do such odd jobs and humble themselves in that way.“You can handle all my parcel pickups for this semester,” I said immediately.Other classmates who were also aware of Claire’s family situation began to patronize her business as well. With all these small tasks combined, she could make over 20 dollars a day.Eliana, who had been watching the scene, suddenly spoke up with clear displeasure.“Are you seriously that desperate? Running a side hustle all over campus instead of studying, and guilt-tripping people into it? Have some self-respect.”I watched Eliana lash out and frowned in disgust. She was truly unhinged. What was wrong with Claire trying to earn a living?Claire had always been a timid and insecur

Chapter 6

Victor was different from Bella. He was a reckless heir from a wealthy family. Arrogant and domineering since childhood, he was thoroughly dissolute. His family used their formidable influence to suppress the many bullying incidents he caused.The man was interested in pretty face without a discernible type. But he did have a childhood sweetheart who had moved abroad during their high school years.For him to speak to me like that upon our first meeting meant he had taken a fancy to me.Yet Bella’s family was more powerful than Victor’s. Therefore, he did not dare to touch me.Eliana bore a slight resemblance to his childhood sweetheart. This was the only reason she caught his attention. In the past, Eliana learned this truth not long after getting involved with him.To cement her position, she obtained a photo of his childhood sweetheart and underwent plastic surgery to look like her. She funded the entire procedure with an online loan taken out in my name.Her looks slowly morp

Chapter 7

The mere thought of her impending misfortune filled me with satisfaction.Ever since then, my relationship with Eliana had been completely severed. She proceeded to spread rumors about me on the campus forum.She claimed I had sold my dignity for money. She called me shameless for becoming someone’s boy toy. She said I was corrupting the campus’s moral atmosphere.I became infamous across the entire campus. Many people looked at me with contempt. Some would even shout after Bella, “Ms. White, do you still need a substitute? I’ll do it for 5,000 dollars!”The situation grew increasingly chaotic. Finally, my academic advisor reluctantly called me in. He advised me to cut ties with Bella.I directly countered him, saying, “As far as I know, I haven’t violated any school regulations.“In the end, this only ruins my reputation. It doesn’t really involve the campus.”My advisor said helplessly, “It does have some impact—”I interrupted him. “Sir, what’s your monthly salary?”“8,000

Chapter 8

To them, my very existence was a mistake. Any time they got angry, I was the one who got hit and yelled at.Whenever I had a dispute with Eliana, they would always side with her without asking for the truth.In the past, I always believed they would change. I was their biological son. Surely, they would eventually put aside their prejudices and be good to me.I waited until my dying day in that life, and it never came. When I got sick, they just cut me off.They said good riddance to me when I died, claiming I deserved my illness. They said I had been a burden for decades and should have done them the favor of dying long ago.This time around, I took note of their fury and made my peace with it.They simply did not love me. There was no point trying to force it.After they scolded me for over ten minutes, my father finally spoke with indifference. “I heard you have over 100,000 dollars. Hand it over. Your family needs it. Then cut all ties with that young heiress.“Or else, I’m

Chapter 9

His name was Garrison Dawn. He and Bella were childhood sweethearts who shared a deep bond from a young age. Their marriage was also formally arranged by their families.They were originally a perfect match in every sense: their families were of equal social standing, and they themselves were like the ideal fairy-tale couple. They seemed destined for each other.It is a great pity that one car accident destroyed everything.Garrison took the blow for Bella and died on the spot. She survived, but was left alone, trapped in the past she could not escape.Bella had been very good to me during this time. Although I was just a substitute, I sincerely hoped she could find closure and embrace a new life.Her smile faded as her eyes welled up with tears. “To move on... is something that’s easier said than done.”“You have to live well for his sake too. Garrison wouldn’t want you stuck like this,” I urged.This time, Bella fell silent for a long while. Then she gave me a bright smile.

Chapter 10

Near the end of the year, I finally saw Eliana again. This time, however, it was at the police station.She had been caught hiring a hitman. Victor’s childhood sweetheart from overseas had directly reported her to the police, which led to her arrest.When I arrived at the station, the scene inside was chaotic. Victor’s childhood sweetheart had returned to the country. She slapped him across the face and said, “Victor, is this how you show your love for me? By finding twenty substitutes in one year?“I just missed you so much, Amy.”Victor spoke in a thoroughly wretched state. “I swear, none of them mean anything! You’re still the only one I love!“Now that you’re back, I’ll get rid of all of them! I’ll do it right now!”“Spare me! I was only abroad, not dead!“If you missed me, you could’ve bought a plane ticket to see me.“You didn’t even visit once this year. Meanwhile, you’re having the time of your life back here!“We’re done, Victor. I’m breaking up with you!”Amy was

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