The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

“Twenty thousand dollars?” Janet stared at her laptop screen, her mouth wide open. She quickly typed a message to the client, her fingers flying over the keyboard.

This was going to be her first big client ever since her graduation. Given the amount of the offer they had made, she was expecting a heap of strict instructions she would have to abide by.

“Excuse me. May I know whether you are a gentleman or a lady?”

This website played as a bridge between clients and freelance designers. The clients had the option to use their real names or remain anonymous, but most of them didn’t really bother setting up a profile. Most of the profiles in the listings were nothing more than the default gray icon, with no way to tell the client’s gender.

“Male,”

came the client’s reply.

“I see. Do you have specific requirements regarding the design, sir?” Janet leaned forward and propped her chin on one hand, bracing herself for a long list of demands.

It didn’t take long for the client to write back. “I have seen the designs you posted on the website. They are very good. You may have free rein in designing my suit. I will provide you with the necessary feedback once you have given me your first draft.”

Janet wasted no time and began drawing a prototype according to the client’s measurements. Meanwhile, the company had recently asked them for tentative designs meant for a regular, pre-selection process. That meant that none of her work would go to waste in the end. Apart for a few hours’ sleep, Janet spent all of her time poring over her digital panels.

days later, she was finally able to send a final design to the client. The bespoke ensemble comprised of a double-breasted, gray jacket with matching trousers, an immaculate white dress shirt, and a skinny black tie. A silver tie clip completed the outfit. Over the course of her work, Janet had presumed that this client must be young, probably around her age or so. After all, her designs did not appeal to the more mature demographics, but

needed revisions. If the client was willing to pay such an exorbitant

Janet was utterly surprised when the

“This is brilliant!”

typed with some trepidation. Despite her good fortune, she was feeling a little guilty about how smooth the transaction was going. It

the future. Don’t worry; this price is reasonable enough. I’m paying for the uniqueness and

thanks when a payment notification popped up on her screen. The client had confirmed their business deal on the website and paid the bill, and

her laptop in both hands and stared at the figure displayed on her screen. She felt immensely proud

popped up from the client. “If you’re interested, we can

Really?!

going off in the background. “Of course!” she typed hurriedly. “I am. I have plenty of

to be very fond of suits, though he wasn’t in any hurry to have them made. He advised

my God, Janet! You just made a fortune!” Overjoyed, Janet got to her feet and bounced on her bed like a little

an urgent knocking at

He entered the room without waiting for her to ask

Janet exclaimed as she resumed her festive

hair danced around her flushed cheeks,