All Chapters of Too Bad I Was Him: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

I hung up, turned, and walked out. Ended up in a café, sitting there forever, until my phone buzzed.Chloe.[Babe, weren't you coming to help my sales today? I've been waiting forever. Still busy?]Playful. Clingy.I didn't answer. Just opened her profile.Every post—me.Three years together, and I never once questioned her "luxury sales" act.She played it perfectly.The day we met, she was in black. I figured she worked there and asked for a men's bag.She didn't hesitate. Smooth. Professional.We swapped contacts, and not long after, she started chasing me.I told her I was a finance manager. Kept my real identity hidden. I didn't want her loving my money instead of me.Turns out, we were both playing roles.I caught feelings. She was killing time.Guess I took too long to reply—my phone started ringing. Chloe.The second I picked up, she sounded anxious. "Babe, are you okay?""I'm fine. Working late. Can't make it."I kept it calm, took a sip of coffee. Bitter."B

Chapter 2

The second I walked in, Chloe was on me, guiding me straight into the VIP room.Men's bags lined the table.Each one priced at more than triple my "salary."I looked at her. She rushed me into a seat."Babe, I'm trying to transfer to a brand under Remington Group. There's an internal referral opening. Can you help me get an exotic leather bag? I want to gift it to my contact. He's helping me get in—and once I'm making more, you won't have to work so hard."She took my hand, all soft and thoughtful.I didn't answer. Just looked down at my wrist.An "expensive" watch. Her gift.Fake.I'd seen enough real ones to know. The only thing blinding me—was her."Babe, you don't want to?" Her voice dipped, sounding hurt.I looked at her. She could win an Oscar.Fine. If she wanted a show, I'd give her one.I forced a tight smile, played it helpless. "Chloe, even the cheapest one here would take me half a year to afford."Her face flickered, then she pushed on. "Babe... I'm sick. I n

Chapter 3

The next morning, my phone dragged me awake.Chloe told me to get to the mall. No reason.When I got there, she was at a counter, checking out luxury watches.She turned, smiling. "Babe, I guess my Remington contact didn't like the bag. Help me pick a watch instead?"She was glowing.My eyes dropped to the Rolex in her hand. I glanced at the fake on my wrist and let out a quiet, self-mocking laugh.She caught it. Took my hand, all serious. "Babe, don't worry. Once I get into Remington Group and work hard—after I'm cured—I'll buy you an even better watch than this."I met her eyes and nodded."What about this one? It looks more high-end. Or this one? I heard my Remington contact is pretty low-key—maybe the darker one fits better?"She kept going.My chest just went cold.For someone she'd never even met, she put in all this thought. I gave her three years—and got a fake watch.I snapped back. She was holding up two watches."Babe, you're a guy too. You decide!"One platinu

Chapter 4

I chased after her, but she kept pulling her arm free, anger rolling off her.At a red light, she finally stopped. When she looked at me, her face was tight with resentment."Kyle Remington, that Rolex costs more than you'll make in your entire life. Who do you think you are?"I froze.Her lips kept moving, but I couldn't hear a thing.This wasn't the Chloe I knew.The old Chloe would never talk to me like that.Guess the engagement made her impatient to drop me.The light flipped green. Horns snapped me back."What if your Remington contact... is me?" I said.Her eyes widened—then she scoffed. "Kyle, just 'cause your last name's Remington doesn't mean you're part of that family. Go buy me the same watch right now, and I'll forgive you."I looked down, laughed, then shook my head.She turned and walked off without a second thought.I went the other way.I was done.After handling some stuff with my parents, I decided to leave Arlencia for a bit. Clear my head.By chance

Chapter 5

Gideon didn't play along with our parents' whole "marry for business" plan. He bailed and built his own custom formalwear brand.He studied fashion, had insane taste, and the rich basically lined up for his work.Chloe included."You here for the suit?" Gideon grinned and dragged me inside.Once I started dating Chloe, my family knew. They just let me run the show."That girl still has no clue she's supposed to marry you?"He handed me a cup of hot tea. I took a sip, eyes drifting over the custom pieces filling the place."She doesn't even know who you are. How would she know mine?" I said.Gideon laughed and shoved the suit Chloe had ordered at me.The measurements were off—bad. She'd asked for a standard size, said she'd fix it later.A weird bitterness hit. She paid this much attention... just not to me."Alright, I'll take it."I grabbed the packaged suit, said bye to Gideon, and drove to the hospital.At the ward door, Chloe looked from me to the box in my hands. A pr

Chapter 6

No reply.But I knew she saw it.My mom called. The engagement got pushed—to my birthday.I hung up. The plane took off.The city shrank below me, smaller and smaller, until my head finally cleared.***I woke from a nap. We'd already landed.The second I stepped out, warm air hit me. The driver grabbed my luggage.On the way, he ran through my schedule. Clean. Simple. I liked it."Ms. Ellsworth set it up. Said you don't like a packed schedule. She'll be waiting at the hotel entrance."I turned to the window, a flicker of anticipation creeping in. Evelyn Ellsworth—my second arranged match.We grew up together. She left Arlencia at twelve. Haven't seen her since.Didn't think we'd meet again like this—for marriage.The car stopped at the hotel."Long time no see." Her voice was soft.I looked up. She was beautiful.I nodded and got out."You've heard what's been going on in Arlencia. I don't get why you picked me again."She didn't answer right away.She handed me a h

Chapter 7

Back in my room, I showered. Then a message from Evelyn popped up.[Ray, free for dinner tonight?]I smiled.[My pleasure.]Didn't expect her back this early—she was supposed to return on my birthday.Dinner was great.Before we split, she kissed my cheek.We moved a step closer.The next morning, I went straight to the company. In front of all the shareholders, my mom announced I'd be the next chairman.No one argued. After graduation, I'd started at the bottom at Remington Group.After the handover, I saw Chloe.She sat in the reception room at Remington Tower, asking to see "Ray Remington."Instead, she got me.Our eyes locked. Panic flashed across her face.She shot up to leave.I stepped in front of the only exit.Finally, she spoke."Kyle, I won't lie. I'm the Mercer family's only daughter—the one behind Mercer Group. We were never possible. You work here, and I'm the heiress. We're not even close."I watched her, expression flat. The arrogance was loud."So wh

Chapter 8

A black Maybach rolled into view—Chloe's car.I'd only been in it once. She'd claimed it was a client's. Made me clean my shoes, change clothes, then let me in like I barely qualified.Yeah... looking back, I had to laugh. I was such an idiot.Evelyn sent a bunch of photos and two videos—full layout of my birthday setup.Champagne tones. Clean, elegant. Exactly my style.Her voice message came through, a little teasing, like she was fishing for praise."So... what's my reward?"I smiled, sent one back."Dinner tonight. At my home."Soon, she replied, "It would be my great honor."At dinner, my parents kept praising Evelyn—thoughtful, capable, all that.I said nothing. Just ate.She tried to hold back her smile, but yeah... no chance. By the end, she looked quietly thrilled.I walked her out to her car.She slipped closer and held onto my arm. A faint hint of alcohol on her breath."Ray, thank goodness you're still mine." She kissed my cheek.She said thank goodness...

Chapter 9

"You'd better not start anything." Chloe tossed that over her shoulder and walked off.I shook my head, smiling—then someone hooked my arm.I glanced down. Evelyn.Concern written all over her face."I'm fine."She nodded.A staffer came up, said most guests were here and my mom was ready to speak.Evelyn and I moved to the side of the stage. Across the room, Chloe looked way too pleased with herself.Applause thundered through the hall, then faded.My mom stepped up to the mic."Thank you all for coming to my son's birthday banquet. Tonight, we have two announcements."The second she said that, every head turned to Chloe. Our engagement had been all over the business circle."These will be announced by my son, Ray."My mom stepped aside.All eyes—especially Chloe's—locked on the stage.I walked up, slow, steady, and stopped beside Mom.I swept the room, then landed on Chloe.The smile on her face? Gone. Just pale, like someone hit delete.I took the mic. My mom gave

Chapter 10

A week later, I pulled the plug on Mercer Group.Chloe showed up at my office.Her eyes were bloodshot. Hair a mess. Clothes wrinkled like she'd been sleeping in them.Rough."Kyle—no, Ray—why did you lie to me? Was it fun? You knew who I was the whole time, didn't you?"I leaned back, relaxed. "My name is Ray Remington. And you were playing me too, remember? We both lied. Difference is, I actually had the status." A beat. "Oh—and your gifts? I had them sent back."I checked my watch. "Should be getting there right about now."Her face twisted. She dropped onto the couch, head down, mumbling."If I hadn't lied... would you have kept pretending? I didn't have a choice. It was for Mercer Group. For my family." Her voice cracked. "Did you ever actually love me?"A tear hit the carpet.I felt nothing.No what-ifs. It already happened.And I gave her a chance.The second I asked what she'd do if I were her Remington contact, her face said it all.We were never happening."Chl

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