The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

The moment Ethan noticed the panic in Janet’s eyes, he wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and rested his chin on her collarbone. His voice rang in her ears, “It’s nothing to be afraid of. I’m here with you. Please calm down.”

Janet closed her eyes and took a deep breath when he finished speaking. She then turned around and hugged him tightly. With tears welling up in her eyes, she said, “I really wish I could calm down. However, I can’t help but think that I have caused a lot of trouble.”

Now, Janet wished she could turn back the hands of time. She hadn’t expected things to turn out like this.

Stroking her hair to comfort her, Ethan sealed her lips with a kiss. She was forced to swallow the words she wanted to say.

*******

The topmost agenda on Ethan’s list was to get rid of Jocelyn and Fiona once and for all.

But before he could come up with a good plan, he received a call from Garrett.

“Hey, buddy. I just found out something. You need to stop whatever you have planned. Did you know that Jocelyn is Luke’s new mistress?”

had heard that Luke had a lot of girlfriends,

How is that a big deal? Isn’t he fond of changing mistresses as if he’s changing clothes? Or is he

know if he’s serious with Jocelyn or not. I honestly don’t think he would be with her for long. But that doesn’t change the fact that she’s currently affiliated with him. You have to be very careful. I heard that Luke pulled some

lips thinned into a grim line as he listened to this advice. As much as he hated to admit it, Garrett was right. There was no mistaking that Luke was a formidable opponent. His powerful family background and connections had been built decades ago. Ethan doubted if even

follow Janet everywhere she goes.” Ethan’s fingers tightened until his entire arm ached due

to say that I got more and more to take care of since you got married. Better give me a raise,

the call ended, he started searching for a skilled female bodyguard just as Ethan had ordered. Although there was a battalion of excellent bodyguards, only a few of them were

But in the end, a female bodyguard was recommended

personally went to the provided address to

ground at this time. The place was brightly lit and equipped with different training objects.

and thin. Her waist was slender and she had a delicate appearance. She looked like one of those women that any man would want to protect at first glance. None of her features indicated that she

beside him. “I find it rather appalling that you have sunk this low. Don’t you have a heart? How can you allow twenty men to fight such a delicate

smiled and replied, “Mr. Harding, please don’t let her looks deceive you. This woman is Laney Garcia, the female bodyguard we recommended you on the phone. And the men are her students. Although she looks delicate, she’s more experienced and stronger than many male bodyguards in the