The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Draco stood in front of Janet. He was much taller than she had expected, and had a rather affable expression, though it didn’t make him any less manly.

“Excuse me, Miss. Are you Janet Lind, the designer who participated in the first show of Seacisco Fashion Week?” He had to duck his head slightly as he spoke to her, if only to avoid looking arrogant and self-important. He was so tall that Janet seemed petite beside him, despite her average height.

She flushed at his question, both surprised and embarrassed. “You’re right, Mr. Wesley. But Lind is no longer my last name by now.”

Draco’s face broke into a smile, his eyes curving into tiny rainbows. “I see. I finally get to meet you, Miss White. You’re a lot cuter than I imagined.”

“What do you mean, Mr. Wesley?” Janet asked, visibly confused.

“You see, I paid close attention to your designs at the Seacisco Fashion Week. I really liked them, but for some reason, they were suddenly removed from the selection. I was abroad at the time, so I naturally had no idea what went down. A friend told me later that you were involved in a plagiarism scandal. How did it go, by the way? Has the matter been solved?”

Janet tilted her head curiously. “I wonder, Mr. Wesley, why aren’t you asking me whether I did plagiarize another designer’s work or not?”

“A plagiarized work will never be able to earn my appreciation in the first place,” the man said firmly.

“Are you sure about that?” This time, Janet’s surprise turned up a notch.

are, Miss White. I happen to have a very discerning eye. Besides that, I also have

unaware that the people

to. Janet felt the tension slowly leave

more relaxed now,” Draco said with a smile,

this, socializing with the upper-class elites, so I’m sure my stress

working for

quit because of some… personal

“Have you taken a

honest. A part of me wants to run my own studio, but I can’t help but feel intimidated. I think I should continue as an employee for now and gain more experience. God knows I need it if I’m to thrive in the industry.” Janet sighed wistfully just as the warm, soft light fell on her delicate face. It lent her an innocent and youthful

assistant and get all the experience you need. You’ll be free to leave once you think you’re finally ready to

him in disbelief. “Mr. Wesley, I—Are you

sudden and ludicrous opportunity that

all young designers who wanted to make a name for themselves. Janet had never even dreamed of setting foot in that hallowed

look like I’m kidding?” Draco teased, though there was an