Marrying My Nemesis

The Placeholder Bride's Secret Billionaire Revenge

Luo Ye

For two years, I was the invisible force behind tech billionaire Kieran Douglas, convinced that our "private" romance was his way of protecting us from the tabloid spotlight. I managed his mergers, warmed his bed, and waited for a future that didn't exist. The illusion shattered at 6:00 AM when a Page Six alert debuted Kieran's "real" romance with socialite Aspen Schneider. Before I could even process the betrayal, Kieran sent me a cold, professional text: "Order flowers for Aspen. Pink peonies. Her favorite." When I tried to walk away, my own mother called me a disgrace and threatened to lock my inheritance forever unless I married a sixty-year-old businessman to save her failing estate. At a high-society gala that same night, Aspen intentionally crushed my burned hand in front of the cameras, while Kieran stood by and dismissed me as a "mediocre assistant" who had overstayed her welcome. I stood in the cold New York rain, drenched in champagne and humiliation, realizing that every sacrifice I made for Kieran was a joke. I was a ghost in a penthouse that was never mine, discarded the moment his "soulmate" returned. To the world, I was just a placeholder whose time had run out. But Kieran forgot one thing: my father's multi-million dollar trust fund unlocks the moment I legally marry. I didn't need love; I needed a signature and a shield. I walked into a discreet law firm and signed a marriage contract with a man I believed was the city's most notorious, scandal-ridden playboy. I thought I was marrying a degenerate "beard" to buy my freedom and secure my revenge. I didn't realize the man who signed that paper wasn't a playboy at all, but Gaston Collins-the most powerful and dangerous man on Wall Street-and he had no intention of letting our fake marriage stay fake.

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Lightening strikes indicating that it was about to rain soon and studemnts rushed out of the college gate probably to avoid getting drenched from the rain except for one female who stood at the side of the gate anxiously staring at her phone.

Her name was Elena, Daughter of one of the most wealthy billionaires in Italy but she doesn't act like a billionaire's daughter.

Her father was wealthy and ready to give her everything she wants to make her happy but She never asks for anything.

She's very determined and independent,She works for what she wants and doesn't ask for anything. She only let her dad pay for her school fees and not for any other thing in her life.

Elena was happy and contended with her life, she has a very caring father who'd do anything to make her happy, She also has a very good looking amazing boyfriend who loves her very much and lastly she has her best friend Georgia who loves and stands by her.

What more could she possibly ask for?

The Only thing left for her was to get a master's degree in business administration,Get a well paying Job,Get married to Roman- her boyfriend and have cute beautiful children then her life would be complete.

Elena always thought positively and saw life at the bright side.

She was a woman of great confidence, She's very feisty and sharp tongued, She doesn't take shit from anyone and respects those who deserves to be respected and lastly she's very beautiful.

At the age of sixteen, she already had guys asking out but only managed to steal her heart and his name was Roman.

They've been dating for two years with no issues,quarells,or fights.

Elena was currently standing at the side of the gate calling Roman on the phone but he wasn't answering and she sighed texting him instead.

"Hey babe,You left class over an hour ago in a rush. Am worried about you, please call me back when you see my message,I love you"

She took In her lips and sent it tucking back the phone in her pocket.

The rain has started drizzling slowly and she immediately placed her bag over her head walking hurriedly to the parking lot.

"Loser, Check out my new car"She heard her a familiar voice which got her attention and she scoffed when she turned around to know who it was.

It was none other than Skyler,The famous slut in campus. Elena disliked her right from the moment they met but what made her hate Skyler the more was when she caught her flirting with Roman her boyfriend.

Elena got really mad and beat the living daylights out of her that day and since then they've been sworn enemies.

She continued walking ignoring her annoying voice and immediately got into the car already waiting for her.

"Thanks babe, Hope you aren't mad at me for keeping you waiting?"Elena said,as she wore the seat belt with a tired look on her face.

"Of course not,Has he called yet?"Georgia asked, staring at her.

Elena shook her head with a sad sigh,Her expression was filled with worry.

"Don't worry,Am sure he's fine and probably busy with something. He's fine Ells, Don't worry too much"Georgia assured with a soothing smile but still Elena didn't look convinced at all but she smiled right back.

"How was your day?" Elena asked.

"Stressful,But we got this"She answered with a bright smile.

"Tru...."

Elena words were interrupted when she felt a wet liquid on her face and it dripped to her lips slowly.

"Who threw that?"Elena voice raised in rage as she stepped out her car.

"Here comes the loser number 2"Skyler also stepped out of her car, referring to Georgia.

"What is your problem bitch?"She sneered,her voice laced with annoyance and anger.

Skyler faked a shocked look and gasped dramatically.

"She called me a bitch and why am I not mad because am used to it losers"

"Of course you are but do you know what I think of you since you're used to the word bitch,You can as well change that to your first name...."

Skyler remained silent staring at her with hatred and Elena stepped forward with a smirk on her face.

"I don't have your time today Scar"She muttered.