Substitute
Substitute 3

Chapter 3 Three Years Have Passed. You’re Finally Back.

Charlie was really despicable!

He knew she was a fake. Why did he still have to show her off?

She didn’t care about meeting his so–called friends. She just wanted to quietly be Vivian’s shadow, like before.

Seeing her face full of indignation, Charlie raised an eyebrow lightly and asked, “What’s wrong? Don’t want to go?”

He did it again!

Did he just threaten her?

“Heh…”

Nancy calmly withdrew her hand from his palm and smiled slightly, “No problem.”

Charlie’s deep eyes narrowed suddenly, as if he was evaluating

scrutinizing.

Nancy stood there calmly, allowing him to look at her.

After a moment, Charlie chuckled. His big hand gripped her slender waist, “Don’t disappoint me.”

The banquet was held at the most luxurious club, Heaven on Earth, in City Nustin.

When Nancy entered grandly, holding Charlie’s arm, she instantly attracted everyone’s attention.

“Young Master Firth! Ha–ha, three years, you’re finally back.”

Nancy hurriedly explained for her sister, “She’s a pianist, you know. She’s very busy, and you aren’t here, so…”

Charlie coldly interrupted her, “So, it’s always been you?”

Yes, in these three years, Vivian had been traveling all over the country, and she had to coordinate with Vivian’s schedule. When Vivian was busy, she would leave. When Vivian finished her performance, she would return to the Firth family’s mansion.

She was like Vivian’s shadow, helping Vivian–fulfill her duties as Mrs. Firth.

Charlie suddenly stood up, took the phone and walked to the bedside, looking down at Nancy.

“Call her.”

Things had come to this point, and the only solution was to call back Vivian.

Nancy sniffed. She took the phone with trembling hands from Charlie. She found Vivian’s number, and called her.

The first time, no one answered.

The second time, no one answered,

A man’s cold voice came from above, “Continue!”

Nancy’s fingers trembled as she pressed the dial button again.

The third time.

The fourth time.

It wasn’t until the tenth time that someone finally answered the phone.

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Before Nancy could say anything, Vivian’s impatient and angry voice rang out sharply, “Nancy! Are you out of your mind? How can you call me so late? You keep calling like you want to kill me! Are you hoping your dad dies sooner?”

When Nancy was very young, her parents divorced.

Her mother took her sister and remarried a wealthy businessman. She was left with her poor father to rely on each other.

Four years ago, a car accident left her father in a vegetative state.

Before Nancy graduated, she had to go to school and work to support her father. Although life was hard, Nancy never complained.

Until three years ago, when her vegetative father suddenly disappeared from the hospital, waiting for her in the ward were her mother and sister whom she hadn’t seen for many years.

Her mother and sister “kidnapped “her father to make her marry Charlie. For her father’s safety, she had no choice but to agree.

Charlie’s deep eyes narrowed slightly.

Nancy quickly said, “Vivian, please come back tomorrow, your huasband…”

“What are you panicking for? I know he went back to City Nustin. Is he going to sleep with you or what? Nancy, even if he wants to sleep with you, you’re the one who takes advantage! It’s not important at all. You shouldn’t have called me so many times. I am so fed up with you!”

Nancy’s heart suddenly sank. All the good things she had said for Vivian just now were destroyed at this moment.

“Vivian…”

“Enough! Nancy, I’m not afraid to tell you that Charlie doesn’t like women at all. He married me just to pass on the family line. You can be at ease being Mrs. Firth for me. I will take good care of your father. Otherwise, you’ll only see his dead body!”

With a “pop,” the phone was rudely hung up.

But Nancy’s heart was in her throat!

Charlie didn’t like women?

Could he be gay?

Oh my god, she heard Charlie’s secret. Would she be killed to keep. it a secret?

Sure enough, as soon as she looked up, she saw Charlie’s face. show obvious fury.

Nancy was so scared that she threw her phone away. She quickly moved to the side of the bed with her hands. She had no doubt that if she was a little slower, he would strangle her.

However, Charlie just looked at her like that, as if he was

considering something.

Under his cold gaze, Nancy clutched the sheets tightly with both hands, feeling extremely uneasy.

“Tomorrow, go with me to get our marriage certificate.”

All of a sudden, Charlie opened his mouth.

Nancy was shocked and opened her eyes wide. “But I don’t have my sister’s ID card…”

“I’m talking about you. Don’t you understand?” Charlie’s voice deep and full of chilling intent.

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“Me?”

Nancy almost fainted. Why did Charlie want to get a marriage. certificate with her?

What did he want to do?

“But I’m not Vivian…”

Charlie gave her a cold glance, turned around and walked to the sofa. After sitting down, he took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag before placing it on his lips again.

He blew out smoke, “If you don’t want to see your father dead, obey my orders.”

-Nancy was speechless.

Only her mother and sister had threatened her with her father before, but Charlie learned to use the same trick.

These people really knew how to exploit her weaknesses!

However, she wasn’t stupid. She understood what Charlie meant. As long as she cooperated with him, he wouldn’t expose her as a substitute bride. In that case, her mother and sister wouldn’t know that the plan had failed. Her father would be safe too.

“Okay, I promise you.”

Nancy didn’t dare ask any more questions because Charlie didn’t look happy. She didn’t want to provoke him any further and get herself into even more trouble.

At 10 am the next morning, Nancy and Charlie walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau, each of them holding a piece of stamped

paper.

Nancy looked down at the marriage certificate in her hand, feeling uneasy.

She was married…

Not only did she have to face Vivian and her mother’s threats, but now she also had to deal with Charlie’s threats. Her life was truly miserable.

“Vivi.”

All of a sudden, a breath blew in her ear. She instinctively wanted to dodge but was pulled into his arms by a big hand.

She looked up in surprise and met Charlie’s suddenly gentle eyes, What kind of car do you like?”

“Huh?”

Nancy was stunned, staring at him.

Charlie laughed softly, “Consider it a wedding gift for you.”

Nancy immediately understood it. She was very happy about it. But that word “Vivi” felt like a needle piercing her heart.

She knew that she stole everything from Vivian. Even though she was the one who got married to Charlie and held the marriage. certificate, Charlie had no intention of revealing her true identity.

This was the only way to protect her father for now.

But she still felt sad.

Her heart hurt so much that her eyes turned red. She looked at him fiercely and said, “Maserati!”

As soon as she finished speaking, she added two more words,” sports car!”

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Since everyone threatened her with her father, why couldn’t she, the substitute, ask for more?

Charlie looked at her quietly, without doing anything.

Nancy panicked and wondered if she had asked for too much. But before she could explain herself, his slender fingers lightly brushed against her beautiful nose. His deep voice carried a hint of

indulgence, “You have good taste.”

“Boom!” Nancy felt like a thunderbolt had struck her head and exploded. It was like being struck by lightning!

His tenderness at this moment was even scarier than when he

was angry!

His tenderness made her feel a little bit attached to him.

But she knew that everything was fake.

Looking at her reddened eyes, Charlie picked up her little hand and kissed it gently, “I’ll order the car. Now let me take you to get dressed up nicely. Vivi, tonight we’ll meet my friends. Make sure you have a dazzling debut, as a pianist”

Nancy rounded her eyes in shock. Her body stiffened instantly!

Chapter Three Years Have Passed. Youte Finaly Back

The crowd immediately surrounded him, complimenting Charlie. repeatedly, but their eyes fell on Nancy.

Nancy smiled as she looked at them, showing no signs of

nervousness.

After chatting and laughing with them, Charlie introduced the woman by his side, “This is my wife.”

“Ha–ha…”

Ben Thomas was the first to laugh and said, “We know, we know,

this is the famous pianist Vivian Mirren, right?”

“Yeah, how could we not recognize such a big star?”

“But why do I think she looks more beautiful privately than on camera?”

“That’s for sure! Those stars can’t even recognize themselves after putting on heavy makeup. Young Master Firth’s wife must be a natural beauty even without makeup!”

Each mention of pianist and big star stabbed at Nancy’s heart.

For tonight’s banquet, she had specifically asked the makeup artist to recreate Vivian’s usual look. She already had a similar face shape to Vivian, just with different features. With the makeup on, she could pass for her about 80% of the time.

Unless it was someone who was particularly familiar with Vivian, most people wouldn’t be able to see the difference.

Nancy endured the pain and embarrassment, smiling as she nodded to them in greeting.

Stars had always been arrogant, and artists were even more so.

Seeing how approachable Nancy was, their impression of her improved significantly.

Their confidence got boosted too.

“Young Master Firth, we’ve always admired Mrs. Firth’s prowess in piano. She became a piano virtuoso at such a young age. I wonder if we have the honor of hearing Mrs. Firth play a piece live tonight. It would be a warm welcome for you and a chance for us to

broaden our horizons.”

With the first person leading, the rest followed suit.

“Right, Young Master Firth, at the wedding three years ago, you left in such a hurry. Mrs. Firth has been hidden by you all this time. Now that you’re finally back, you should let your friends have a glimpse of Mrs. Firth’s elegance!”

“What Mrs. Firth?”

Ben glared at them fiercely, “Call her Lady Firth!”

As soon as they heard that, everyone immediately started calling her Lady Firth respectfully.

Hearing their words, Nancy’s heart tightened. She turned to look at Charlie for help.

After all, she wasn’t Vivian. Wouldn’t it be obvious if she went up and played a piece?

With a low laugh, Charlie suddenly turned his deep gaze to her. As if he didn’t see her pleading eyes, he smiled and said, “Vivi, since they’re so interested, why don’t you go up and play?”

In an instant, Nancy’s mind exploded. She stood frozen in place….