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The Substitute Wife of the Billionaire

Author: Dark CoCo

Chapter 1 The wrong bride

Word Count: 825 | Released on: 23/04/2025

lender fingers trembling inside white lace gloves. The cold wind whipped her veil, reminding her with every sharp gust that s

supposed to

g, brushing imaginary dust from her silk robe like it wasn't the most a

oat. "What do you mean, no choice? He

his marriage? This union is our golden ticket. No one will notice. Just keep the veil down. Say yo

ster's dress, moments from marrying the most fea

the Lancaster Empire. Co

era

ves, rashes, difficulty breathing-no doctor had found a cure. His engagement to Vanessa Hart, a p

utler opened the d

anic. "Let's get this o

fusion-none had seen the bride's face, and Damien stood at the altar, his expression carved

d her voice cracked as she said, "I do." Damien didn't even g

usband and wife, Damien turned and offer

ras

eact

arms in mild surprise, then cold

id, voice like ste

oward the private quarters of the estate. Damien said nothing u

, eyes sharp. "T

e hesi

take i

ace veil and lifted her chin. She expec

d, he

not Ce

hed. "Who the

She met his gaze. "She ran away th

r. She didn't want to los

umorless. "So they sent

r wante

ed, "because you

rself to stay calm. "I understa

rass me. I'll deal with your family later." He turne

urned back, eyes narro

art sk

he said

ped closer, his gaze s

I don'

t suddenly, t

l no

No rednes

e. Confusion replaced disdain-just for a

ut of m

slammed b

ip. She hadn't expected his touch to feel so... warm. For a man

der woman with a kind, lined face stepp

t you," Arie

ver, then said, "You're not

" Ava's eyes narrowed in

d together. "You know

mily for thirty years. I

might be the answer we've been waiti

disappeared through the door, leav

Chapter End

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Dark CoCo Romance

“The Substitute Wife is a captivating romance that blends intrigue, power, and love in a complex, emotional journey. Arielle is a woman who, through no fault of her own, is thrust into a dangerous and high-stakes situation when her stepmother forces her to marry Damien, the heir to one of the wealthiest families in the city. But there's more to this marriage than meets the eye. Damien, though incredibly handsome and successful, is cursed with a mysterious illness that prevents him from getting close to women without triggering painful and dangerous physical reactions. As Arielle enters the world of wealth and power, she's treated coldly by Damien, who views her as nothing more than a pawn in his family's game. But something unexpected happens when they touch-Arielle, unlike other women, doesn't trigger his illness. Despite the tension and the presence of Damien's long-time fiancée, a beautiful and calculating woman named Clara, the dynamics between Arielle and Damien begin to shift. What starts as a contract marriage to save both Arielle's life and Damien's family legacy soon evolves into something more. As secrets unravel, power struggles intensify, and hidden emotions surface, Arielle and Damien find themselves caught between family expectations, corporate warfare, and a love neither of them was prepared for.”