The Secret Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Chapter 4: The Wedding (Part 1)

Today was the day of my wedding not exactly what imagined. I had imagined Paul would be my husband and he would take me away from my misery. Why did I allow myself to believe he could be my prince? When I knew damn well the only one that I can depend on is me. Ever since Clarie died I didn't have anyone I did everything on my own. Instead, here I was about to marry a stranger for money like some wh0r3 in the place of my step-sister who doesn't even like me.

Jesus, was I a serial killer in my past life or something to deserve this fate? My evil Medusa adoptive mother had made sure the marriage certificate had my real name. She had sent it to Ethan and he signed it first. Then she forced me to sign it. Even though I was to go by Jade. Evil Satan but I had agreed I need the money. Yeah, Edward wasn't there for me after Claire passed away but he was still my dad and I could never repay him for the kindness they showed me.

Yesterday I had gone to the hospital and paid for Edward's surgery in full. His surgery will happen in the next 2 weeks I paid for 3 months of hospital stays. All in all, I was left 6000. which I put aside for an emergency.

There I stood alone in a small room the church had let me use to change. I was looking in the mirror I refused to buy a real dress for this sham of a wedding. Instead, I went to the thrift store and asked to see wedding dresses... I found the cheapest one I could find it was 3 dollars it was extremely old stained and outdated again it was 3 dollars.

I spent hours trying to make it look better. After a few, washes I got it to a semi-off-white color. I could work with that I cover it in the white lacy that I had. I gave it sleeves. All in all the finished product was not bad. It looked like I was about to be married in a backyard wedding. I was wearing the jewelry. I made myself a year ago when I thought I was going to marry Paul someday. It was some of the best work I had ever produced I had made sure to get moissanite the man-made diamonds.

I couldn't afford real diamonds but I could afford a small bag of moissanite and they looked so close to the real thing. I made myself some thin silver dangling earrings covered in moissanite. They sparkled in any light. I made a thin delicate necklace it was minimal but stunning but It had the biggest piece of moissanite in the shape of a teardrop. It was stunning. When I found out that Paul was Jade's date to the wedding I decided this was the f you to him. I showed him when I had finished them telling him I had made it for our wedding. I had also made my own wedding set and a matching ring for him.

He had loved it well now he gets to see that band on another man. That's right petty I know. I was going to sell them but this was way better I can't wait for him to realize I gave his ring to another man! I had no idea if we even need rings or if Ethan had gotten some but if not I would make sure to offer these up. I would have to find a way to get back because I couldn't let another man have this ring I put too much effort and love into making these items.

I bought the cheapest flowers I could find for my bouquet and stole the rest from our gardens. I also used a few to put in my hair. I decided to braid it into a side French braid. I had naturally light brown wavy hair it was long because I hadn't gotten a haircut in a long time. I was fair-skinned and thin. I had dark blue eyes and plump lips. I had b cup boobs and a thin waist wide hips with a big butt. I can't believe they think this will work. I don't even look like Jade she is thin naturally blond straight body small boobs and bearly had a butt the only thing we shared was the fact we both had blue eyes but even than mine were darker.

I was 5'5 she was 5 foot. I didn't even look like Jane but I kinda looked like Jack. While Jade was a carbon copy of her mother. According to Jane, I was the was ugly and her daughter was beautiful. I didn't see it maybe I'm ugly in her eyes but I'm gold on the inside. She definitely couldn't say that about Jade.

I heard my name being called "Did you hear me" called the annoying voice Jade. "I said you look horrendous" she laughed. "I just went out and got this beautiful dress for over 5000 dollars. Just because it's not me getting married to that loser doesn't mean he can't see what he's going to miss out on."She said with a smirk and continued "You deserve Ethan what a f**king loser and you poor orphan girl perfect loser couple." she laughed "Leave her alone Jade" it's Paul Jane turned a smiled "I was just telling her truth babe. Your so lucky you get me instead." she said left pushing Paul aside she continued to laugh the whole way.

I turned back around I wanted to cry again. "Cali you don't have to do this I will give you the money. I will marry you I will do anything, please. Cali, I love you" he pleaded again

I turned to look at him I had minimal makeup on but I refused to mess it up either way "Paul you made your choice and now you got to live with it. If she is indeed pregnant when the child is born I suggest a paternity test. I wish you nothing but the best I do." I said.

That was when he noticed the jewelry "Wow you're wearing it. That mm that hurts" He said nothing compared to what you did to me I wanted to say but instead I said, "Well I have to try to look expensive without any money so my options were a bit limited Paul." Then I said "Can you please leave this is hard enough as it is? I don't need this from you. I said my voice starting to crack. I did my best to not cry. "Alright, Cali. You look stunning by the way," he said while leaving.

Medusa came in "My God Calista you couldn't even spend money for a decent dress. You're embarrassing us." she sneered Yes Jane just rub salt in the wounds please I thought. I rolled my eyes "You said I had to get married not that I had to look the part and if you were so concerned about my looks why did you not take me to get something appropriate? or to your liking? I mean look at yourself and at Jade you look better than the bride." I said.

She was about to slap me when she stopped and she said "This old thing please I have had it for years." she said. "Right you should tell Jade to keep her mouth shut and not brag about her new over 5000 dollar dress," I said with a huge smile. "It's time let's go," she said with a sneer. "You have 2 weeks Jane" I remind her. "You don't have to threaten me Calista I know what we agreed on." she practically yelled at me.

I looked at myself one more time and followed her out. I had accepted this fate. I walked out excepting to see my soon-to-be husband but nope it was just the priest standing there. The Larson and Paul sat in my section and no one else was there. No one from the Chase family. I could see Jade had been hoping they would be. The Chase Family was royalty in New York. She would throw Paul to the side without batting an eye. To have a chance with one of the real Chase brothers. In this extremely small church. I stood there thinking he was in the bathroom. 5 minutes passed then 10 minutes. Those 10 minutes turned into an hour. By 20 minutes I had given up completely and sat down.

We were getting to the 2-hour mark. Jade was laughing uncontrollably thinking it was funny he hadn't shown up. "Your such a loser even the loser doesn't want you," she said which so much joy.

To her surprise, I started laughing too. "Why are you laughing b**ch?" she sneered "It is funny because he thinks I'm you so he's standing you up" I laughed even hard when it finally clicked in that empty head of hers. She got up from her seat and started charging at me. Paul grabbed her while smiling and Jane was telling her to sit down and act like a lady. I got up at this point and said "Well we tried I'm leaving now".

Suddenly the doors flew open and a young man walked in. He took a few minutes to adjust his tie and put on his suit jacket he was in a black suit that fitted him perfectly white shirt black tie. he was tall 6'2 muscular but not overly buff or beefy. He was leaner with broad shoulders big chest. Stronger upper body slim waist. You could tell his legs were toned. He was in fantastic shape. Ethan was beautiful and handsome strong jawbone and chin. Perfectly symmetrical face thin lips and wonderful hazel green eyes. I couldn't believe this was him his dirty blonde hair combed purposely messy to the side with short sides. He looked up as if just noticing us He smiled and started walking toward the front of the church. I went to my spot and waited for him.

Jade got a look at him and quickly untangled herself from Paul got up quickly and stood right now in front of him stopping him from coming to me. "Hi, I'm the bride's sister she said holding out her hand to him. He stopped and just stared at her. "Will you kindly move out of my way" he sneered at her. She quickly turned and hurried back to her seat. Ethan had a very scary intimidating Aura. He commands respect. He was so beautiful I couldn't stop staring.

He finally reached us. He looked at the priest "Sorry to make you wait Father." he said apologetically. He then turned to me and said "Jade I'm sorry about making you wait as well. I don't have an excuse I completely forgot." he said "It's alright Ethan" I said politely. He looked at the Priest and said "Well let's do this" with a huge grin and clapping his hands together that's when I saw his suit jacket sleeve go up revealing his watch.

Holy s**t that's a real Rolex and an expensive one at that. To the untrained eye, it was an old model but to someone like me who specializes in watch designs, I knew a limited edition Rolex when I saw one. He saw where I was looking and smiled pulling the sleeve down. We turned toward the priest as he started to start the ceremony. As the priest spoke of how important marriage it is. Ethan bent his head toward me close enough I could feel his lips on my ear and his hot breath.

He whispered "Don't look too excited it's a fake Rolex. Just very well made. Im still poor." he said I stared at him that's not fake. I looked at him and smiled nodding my head. The ceremony continued the priest said the traditional vows as we had not written any. The priest then asked for the rings I looked at Ethan and he looked at me. I realized he didn't bring any. I asked the priest for a moment I went to where I had set my flower bouquet down and pulled out the rings. "Sorry, Father I forgot I had them," I said

I handed my wedding set to Ethan and his eyes went big and looked at me with confusion and questioning look. I just smile nicely at him.

The priest continued "Ethan Chase, do you take Jade Larson to be your wedded wife, to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, and forsaking all others, be faithful only to her, for as long as you both shall live?

He looked at me and said "I do" slipping my two rings on my fingers.

The priest then turned to me and said

Jade Larson, do you take Ethan to be your wedded husband to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health and forsaking all others, be faithful only to him so long as you both shall live?

I looked at Ethan and said "I do" I took Paul's ring and slipped it on his finger.

By the power vested in me by the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You Mr.Chase may now Kiss your bride. At this, I froze Ethan just smirked at me placing his hand on my cheek and leaning in softly placing his lips on mine. The kiss was a very sweet tender kiss and lasted a few moments but that kiss left my lips tingling. I looked up at him and his smile widen. The priest then said "Please give a round of applause to the newlyweds Mr & Mrs. Chase" he said. No one clapped he took my hand in his and we walked towards the Larsons. "Jack Jane Larson. It's been so long. Thank you for this lovely gift." he said looking at me. "Payment will be issued soon," he said. Paul was staring at his finger. Ethan saw this and smiled at him "Well if you guys don't need us we will be taking our leave now. Jade do you need to go back to get your stuff." he asked. I shook my head and said "My suite case is in the back room"

He smiled "Great let's get them and get out of here then." I turned to leave when Paul grabbed my free hand Jade was telling Paul to let go. "It's not too late you don't have to go with him." he pleaded

Ethan wasn't having it he glared at Paul and looked like he was about to kill him. he said in a low dangerous tone "Paul is it? I suggest you take your hands off my wife. It would be a shame to get arrested on this day." he sneered. Paul quickly let me go Ethan started dragging me to the room.