The Substitute Wife Novels & Stories

“She couldn’t handle that Serena needed me.” Sebastian stared at me. “Jealous,” he repeated. “Of the woman you used her to replace? Damien, she found the file. The ‘Project Serena’ file. You built her like a doll. You dressed her up in another woman’s face. And you’re surprised she didn’t stick around to watch you reunite with the original?” “I kept her safe for three years,” I snapped. “I gave her a home. A fucking life.”

“What am I?” “You’re the placeholder.” She tilted her head and looked at me like she was admiring a painting in a museum she was about to buy. “Don’t look so sad, sweetie. You did your job. You kept the seat warm. You walked his grandmother to the bathroom. You were a perfectly nice little stand-in, and now the real wife is home. You should thank me, honestly. If my brothers had known Nate had a wife on the side, you’d have been out years ago!”

well, guess who's bearing the consequences? I already knew this was just a contract between us. I was hired to be a substitute for his ex-wife but what I hadn't realized, what I had been foolish enough to not notice was that I was actually going to be a real life substitute for a woman he had loved, and probably still loves. When I dared to dream we could be more... Ha! How foolish I had been. What woman would be glad to hear that she was chosen by the man she's grown to love, only because she reminded him of his ex?

“Because I was here first. I bled for him. Sacrificed for him. You? You were just… convenient. A warm body in a cold house.” My stomach churned. My hands were trembling. “I almost died in that surgery,” I said, my voice shaking with fury and hurt. “He knows what it did to me. He knows.” “And he’s still giving it back to me,” she said. “Because I’m the one he chose. I’m the one he promised. You were just a substitute. A placeholder while he waited for a miracle.” I felt the tears rise before I could stop them. But I blinked them back. She wasn’t going to see me break. Not here. Not now.

I’m just your wife…" Sophia’s POV: Yes, I’m only a wife on paper. Legally bound, but not in the way we live our lives. Seven years have passed… and nothing has changed between us. Except that I no longer need to work to fund my studies or feed my family. I live in a beautiful home and no longer fear my father, who does nothing but drink and hurt people.

I gave it a thought, stroking my chin to let it sink in so it'll make sense to me. “Wow, I never thought that." Sarcasm reeking from my tone. “It's just… it's too bad I don't love him anymore and it's too bad I was friends with someone too stupid enough to not realize I'm not doing this for revenge. It's purely business" I waved my hand. “But. Speaking of who he would have chosen… let's not forget. You're having the privilege of being his substitute wife because of ‘his’ so called child.” Sophia's jaw tightened.

Only a profound, chilling indifference. "You wanted a bride, Shen," Julian said, standing up. The light in the room seemed to bend toward him. "But you weren't strong enough to hold the Sun. Security will escort you out. You are barred from Sterling property, and your name has been erased from the Ashford registry." As the security team led the sobbing Lu family out, Julian felt the heavy weight of the "Substitute Bride" mantle finally fall away. Victor reached out, taking Julian’s hand and kissing his knuckles in front of the remaining board members. "Well played, my Emperor."

My eyes dilated as I squeezed my legs together, feeling something wet between my legs. I swallowed hard and tried to leave with my shaking knees but he blocked me, cornering me on the sofa. He searched for my eyes and spoke… "Did I scare you?" I sucked my breath. No! I shook my head, unable to speak. He heaved a sigh. "Then… why?" Because we can't. I'm not your supposed wife. I'm just a substitute. We just got married because I needed money and my adoptive family pushed me to do this— I wanted to answer and tell him that but my mouth spilled a different answer.

“You should better calm down. And so what if she looks down on you, don’t you also look down other wives that you are better than. You should better not do anything that will make them target our company. Do you understand, woman?” Step mother glares at her husband angrily,” Are you not supposed to comfort me? Is it only the company that you know?” “I don’t care about what you think, don’t let your actions affect my company or you will see my other side.” Mr. Hawkins says threatening “You should not forget that it is not your company, it is your dead wife’s company. If your daughter finds out that she is the real owner of the company, can you think about what she will do to us.” Step mother

I’m so glad to finally meet you! She hugged me and even started jumping a little while still squealing. “Meet her in peace, huh? Now, Isa. Just scream if you need help from her, okay?” ”Get lost, Blake!” The Beta chuckled and left us girls inside the room as he shut it close. “Now, let me introduce myself properly. I’m sorry for being too excited.” ”It’s okay,” I smiled. Though shocked, I liked how warm and welcoming she was. I also just didn’t expect my husband to have a sister. Everyone thought he was the only son of the king.