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Step into the intriguing world of "CEO's Substitute Bride" where Alyssa, coerced by her family, finds herself in a predicament beyond imagination. Branded as unintelligent and unappealing, she is thrust into a marriage with a disabled and impotent man at her mother's behest, trapping her in a web from which escape seems impossible. As she anxiously awaits her wedding night to meet her purported future husband, a twist of fate unfolds when a strikingly handsome man enters her chamber, altering the course of events dramatically. To her astonishment, the man reveals himself to be her husband's brother, setting the stage for a series of unexpected encounters and revelations. Amidst the scrutiny of the entire city, this mysterious man emerges as her unexpected protector, confronting the judgmental gazes with unwavering determination. The dynamics shift as boundaries blur between them, leading to a surprising proposition that challenges Alyssa in ways she never thought possible. Explore the complexities of relationships, deception, and desire in this captivating tale where roles intertwine, and destinies collide in unexpected ways.

Part 1: CEO's Substitute Bride story line

Part 2: The main characters of CEO's Substitute Bride

Part 3: The most popular chapters of CEO's Substitute Bride

Part 4: Recommend 10 novels similar to“CEO's Substitute Bride”

Part 1: CEO's Substitute Bride story line

Due to family’s pressure, Alyssa, a seemingly dumb and unattractive girl, was forced to marry to a cripple and impotent man. Her own mother pushed her into the trap of a devil from which she could never get away of. In despair, she was waiting on her wedding night to see how her future husband looked like. But unfortunately, a handsome man came into her room and pressed her into the bed. “Do you really want to be with my cripple brother on your wedding night, my dear sister-in-law?” She was shocked but soon discovered that, the man was her husband’s brother. But surprisingly, when the whole city’s people were pointing at her, that man came in front of her, blocking all the people. “I want to see who dares to bully my woman!” She was shocked with her eyes wide open. “Aren’t you my brother-in-law?” The man smirked, looking at her beautiful face. “Oh wife, I am tired of acting now. Why don’t we go to our bedroom and celebrate our wedding.”

Part 2: The main characters of CEO's Substitute Bride

Female character (Alyssa):

Alyssa, initially portrayed as seemingly dumb and unattractive, was coerced by family pressure into marrying a cripple and impotent man. Her own mother played a significant role in trapping her in this unwanted marriage scenario. Trapped in despair, Alyssa awaited her wedding night with trepidation, anticipating the sight of her future husband. To her surprise, a handsome man enters her room and advances towards her, leading to a moment of confusion. She later discovers that this man is actually her husband's brother. Despite feeling exposed and vulnerable to society's judgment, she witnesses the unexpected protectiveness and possessiveness of this man as he shields her from public scrutiny.

Male character:

The male character, identified as the brother of Alyssa's husband, emerges as a strong and protective figure in the narrative. Initially mistaken for Alyssa's husband, he showcases a surprising depth of emotion and loyalty when he intervenes to shield her from judgmental eyes. With an air of authority and ownership, he confronts the onlookers who seek to shame Alyssa, positioning himself as a defender of her honor. As the tension mounts and their connection deepens, he reveals his true intentions, shedding the façade of formalities to express a desire to celebrate their wedding privately, hinting at underlying emotional complexities and hidden affections towards Alyssa.

Part 3: The most popular chapters of CEO's Substitute Bride

CEO's Substitute Bride Chapter 2 I Might Treat You Better

He deliberately accentuated the word ‘waste of a man’ deeply, with a hint of provocation. As he spoke, the man approached her intentionally. The piercingly cold aura of him got even thicker and stronger around her.

Alyssa moved back uncomfortably, and after a moment of disbelief, she believed his words. After all, Emmett was said to be too ugly and brutal, but this man was not ugly at all. Furthermore, Emmett’s villa was not accessible to people outside his family or special guests like her.

So, he might really be Emmett’s cousin.

“He is your cousin. Please don’t talk about him like this.”

Presumably, Emmett had also had difficulties in his family. Alyssa could not help but feel sympathy. Even if the Lawrence family was top-tier socially, she sympathized with Emmett’s situation. He must have had hard times in recent years.

Emmett’s brown eyes quickly flashed in surprise. He didn’t expect this ugly woman to say such words.

He couldn’t help looking at her again. The messy hair, the black-framed glasses, soiled, long cotton clothes, and the bangs on her forehead almost thick enough to cover her eyes. There were even a few small spots on her haggard face. It was disgusting to even look at.

He had heard how his fiancée was as beautiful as a blooming rose. But this woman was something else.

There was no way that this ugly woman was his rumored fiancée.

But the Lawrence family did not care whether the woman who married him was ugly or beautiful, as long as it was woman who could produce an heir. They would not care even if they had to select another one.

CEO's Substitute Bride Chapter 3 Let The Game Begin

Sunlight crept from the balcony at the other side of the room, shining over the blanket wrapped around the woman’s thin frame.

Somehow, everything happened last night felt like a dream or perhaps a nightmare, at least, until her hands slide across the silky sheets around her.

It wasn’t a dream, rather her own cruel reality.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she turned to the bedside only to see it was empty.

Emmett didn’t return last night.

Although her heart was slightly relieved, she could not help but felt a little uneasy by his absence. It felt like a knife was hanging over her head and wouldn’t go away.

A part of her wanted to sort these things out, but another part of her wanted to leave things as it was. Besides, she might feel pity for the scarred man, but she wasn’t ready for a relationship.

Furthermore, that man was originally her sister’s fiancée. She did not know if he was going to find trouble with her for this.

…

Down the stairs, a bodyguard came over and led her to the dining hall.

It was no secret that the Lawrence family was rich. With glistening chandeliers hanging from every corner and antique vases gleaming along the corridor, they could render anyone speechless. She wasn’t the type who easily amazed by the material possession, but it was too much.

CEO's Substitute Bride Chapter 4 Kiss You Every Time

The black car stopped in front of the Moore family Villa.

Alyssa was about to unfasten the seat belt when the man suddenly leaned over. Before she could even react, his slender and beautiful fingers pressed lightly on the dark buckle of the seat belt. The seat belt was immediately released with a slight snap.

His face, that was handsome and compelling, was getting closer to her. As they faced each other, Alyssa’s mind, that was usually settled and was as still as water, couldn’t help sway.

Her cheeks turned red as she looked at his face and there was a trace of confusion in her glassy eyes.

This man’s face was pretty enough to attract any woman he wanted. Whether old or young, she was hundred percent sure that they’d all fall victim to this man’s charm.

However, as soon as Alyssa remembered what he had done yesterday, her look returned to normal.

He was nothing but a rich and nasty young kid who coveted his sister-in-law, like a spoiled child who wanted what he couldn’t get.

She lifted her head and adjusted her glasses. Her face showed no emotion as she said, “I’m getting off.”

Interesting.

Emmett narrowed his eyes and there was a look of anger in his deep black eyes.

Alyssa was keenly aware of this change and tried to get out of the car as soon as possible. She was about to open the car door and jump off, when a hand caught her arm and grabbed her.

The man was strong, with his long arms across her. From an outsider’s perspective, it almost seemed like he was holding her in his embrace.

Through her glasses, he looked straight at her eyes which were as clear as water and said deliberately, “I took you home. Don’t I deserve a ‘thank you’?”

CEO's Substitute Bride Chapter 5 Like A Servant

As soon as Aurora heard the word “sister-in-law”, her face went dark just like the bottom of a pot. She looked at Alyssa in a cold and somber look.

If looks could kill, Alyssa was sure that she would have already been buried six feet under the ground with no way out.

This time not even the richest man in the city could help pull her out from the mess this ‘Justin’ had created for her.

Alyssa gritted her teeth in extreme anger. Till last night, she did not even know this man. Why this man was behaving like he had some previous grudge on her?

Was this man trying to get her killed?

Aurora held Alyssa’s hand and pulled her into the hall of the villa, then coldly let go.

She looked at Alyssa with an ashen face, “Did the man just call you Sister-in-law? Is he Emmett’s cousin?”

“Yes.” It wasn’t that she could lie at this time.

Slap!

Aurora slapped Alyssa in the face with all her strength.

Alyssa’s face swung to the side and her ears began to buzz. If she hadn’t balanced herself, she would’ve already collapsed to the ground from the force.

“You have no shame, do you? What were you thinking while getting involved with your husband’s cousin on the first day of your marriage!” Aurora clenched her jaw hatefully, “If you want to die, just go and kill yourself! I’ll even hand you a knife! But don’t you dare drag us with you!”

When Aurora turned away, Alyssa reached out to touch her face which was still in pain.

She coldly looked up to Aurora, “Really? Do you think I was the one who kissed him first? You can’t even ask what happened?”

Her dear mother did not even ask about the situation and directly declared her as the convict.

CEO's Substitute Bride Chapter 6 Get Me Out Of Here, Quickly!

Alyssa looked straight in Aurora’s eyes. Her voice was enough to send anyone running chills. “Apologize? What exactly should I apologize for?”

In Aurora’s memory, this daughter of her was really smart and beautiful when she was just a child. But the more she grew up, the more ugly and stupid she had become.

But this was the first time she saw the sharpness from Alyssa’s eyes, and she was totally surprised by this change in temperament.

“Skylar.” Aurora swallowed and turned around to whisper to Skylar, “Let’s forget about today, okay? If there is any chance and she’s mad, I’m afraid…”

Although Skylar was unwilling, she had no choice but to let this matter go.

If Alyssa really went crazy and did something stupid, and ended up angering the Lawrence family, all of them would be placed in jeopardy. Skylar had already escaped her slimy faith with that crippled man just a day ago and she certainly wasn’t going to test her luck a second time.

If Lawrence family really got angry, then how on the earth could they maintain their luxurious life in this big house?

Seeing that her mother and step-sister were stunned silent, Alyssa turned to go upstairs to her room and began to pack her belongings.

She had been living in the Moore Family Mansion for over 20 years, yet with the number of clothes and belongs she had in her closet, she always felt that she was a visitor her.

After all, it wasn’t as if her mother would take the time off from her busy schedule to please her step-sister and bother to care about her.

Looking at her clothes, she did not even remember how many times she had worn them by now.

Part 4: Recommend 10 novels similar to“CEO's Substitute Bride”

If you like Billionaire romance novels, I recommend 10 books similar to "CEO's Substitute Bride".

1. Love Dictator: Destined To Be Yours

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Chapter 1 Back For Divorce

Scarlett's POV:

I checked the time again and sighed.  It had been one and a half hours since I flew in, and I had lost count of the times I had glanced at my watch.  My husband, Charles Moore, was nowhere to be found.  He was supposed to pick me up from the airport.  But he must be with his girlfriend right now.  I shook my head and smiled bitterly at the thought, stood up, and dragged myself and my luggage out of the airport.

I married Charles three years ago.  But shortly after our wedding, I received some good news from my dream university abroad.  I was accepted to one of their programs, so I left to study there.  Charles and I had not seen each other for three years.  While I was away, he was spending all his time with the woman he truly loved.

Now, I was finally finished with my studies and I came back home.  I wanted to end our nominal marriage.  I decided it was time for me to stop hoping for things that would never happen.

On my way home in a cab, I sent Charles a message that read, "We need to talk."

Before long, I was standing inside our empty house.  I set my luggage aside and headed to the living room.  I sat on the sofa and waited.  The house looked and smelled like no one had lived in it for years.  Our wedding photo was still hanging on the wall.  It offended and saddened me at the same time.

2. Renew Love With My Triplets Daddy

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Chapter 1 Left To Die

Ximena Griffin didn't know how many times she had dialed Ramon Mitchell's number in the past hour, but all her attempts had been unsuccessful.

She had just given birth to their baby.  How could he be this heartless?

The white hospital blanket crumpled in her hands, her vision blurry.  She bit her lower lip so hard in exasperation that her teeth pricked blood out.  Outside, she could faintly hear someone demanding for the doctor to keep the baby alive.  At that moment, she remembered that today was Ramon's wedding to another woman.

She knew he only wanted to keep the baby, not her.

He even already had a name for the baby and a new mother to replace her.

How preposterous!

Fighting back the tears and taking in the excruciating pain all over her body, Ximena held her baby tightly in her arms.

3. Love Can Build A Bridge

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Chapter 1 The Bates Are So Disgusting

"Vanessa, what are you up to?  Are you trying to run away from home?"

Just as Vanessa James was about to go downstairs with her suitcase, she heard her sister-in-law, Ella Bates, talking to her.

Instead of giving any responses, Vanessa spared her an indifferent glance and continued to go down the steps.  When Vanessa reached downstairs, she happened to bump into her mother-in-law, Julia Bates, who always looked down upon her.

"Where are you going with a suitcase at this hour?"  Julia asked with disdain laced in her gaze.

After getting married into the Bates family for three years, Vanessa knew that Julia was about to make things difficult for her.

If it was in the past, she would apologize and coax Julia carefully.  However, things were different now.  Since she no longer wanted to be with her husband, Killian Bates, how could she possibly put up with this bad-tempered woman anymore?

4. Secrets Of His Amazing Ex wife

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Chapter 1 Divorce

When Brenda Sanchez left the court, she had two divorce certificates in her hands.  However, she was unusually calm.

They had been married for more than three years.  Was she sad about the divorce?

Of course, she was.  But there was more relief.

Her ex-husband, Miguel Hamilton, didn't love her.  Even when he drank too much last night and made love to her for the first time, the name he called was the one of another woman.

Suppressing her depression, Brenda stood by the side of the road and hailed a taxi.  After a while, a black Rolls-Royce pulled up in front of her.  Through the half-open window, she saw the cold eyes of a handsome man sitting in the driver's seat.

Rich and charming—the perfect description of Miguel.

"The hospital has issued another critical illness notice for Veronica.  Come with me to the hospital," he said indifferently after sparing her a glance.

5. The Second Chance Fatal Love And Revenge

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Chapter 1 Call Another Man's Name On His Bed

In a room on the second floor of the villa.

Heavy panting filled the air.

"Oh...  Babe...  She's watching..."  The woman, cheeks flushed, grabbed the man's hand as it reached under her dress.

Hearing this, the man shot a disdainful look at Danielle Cullen, who was lying on the bed.  He then turned his attention back to the woman before him and lifted her dress more restlessly, slipping his hand in.  "That's precisely what I want, for her to witness it.  Plus, she's paralyzed.  What harm could she possibly do to us?"

Danielle gritted her teeth hard, and her eyes were wide open in anger.

These two despicable people were her fiancé, Wilbur Frazier, and her half-sister, Hattie Gilbert!

They had drugged her to induce paralysis, stolen her company, and were now engaging in deeds of such depravity right in front of her bed!

6. Bye, My Irresistible Love

author: Gorgeous Killer

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Chapter 1 Back For Divorce

Scarlett's POV:

I checked the time again and sighed.   It had been one and a half hours since I flew in, and I had lost count of the times I had glanced at my watch.   My husband, Charles Moore, was nowhere to be found.   He was supposed to pick me up from the airport.   But he must be with his girlfriend right now.   I shook my head and smiled bitterly at the thought, stood up, and dragged myself and my luggage out of the airport.

I married Charles three years ago.   But shortly after our wedding, I received some good news from my dream university abroad.   I was accepted to one of their programs, so I left to study there.   Charles and I had not seen each other for three years.   While I was away, he was spending all his time with the woman he truly loved.

Now, I was finally finished with my studies and I came back home.   I wanted to end our nominal marriage.   I decided it was time for me to stop hoping for things that would never happen.

On my way home in a cab, I sent Charles a message that read, "We need to talk."

Before long, I was standing inside our empty house.   I set my luggage aside and headed to the living room.   I sat on the sofa and waited.   The house looked and smelled like no one had lived in it for years.   Our wedding photo was still hanging on the wall.   It offended and saddened me at the same time.

7. Love Amist betrayal

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Chapter 1 Marriage of Shadows

Olivia stood before the ornate mirror in her lavish bridal suite, her reflection a portrait of conflicting emotions.     Dressed in an exquisite gown of ivory silk, adorned with delicate lace and shimmering pearls, she appeared every bit the radiant bride.  Yet, behind the facade of bridal elegance, a tempest of resentment and despair raged within her heart.     It had been mere hours since she exchanged vows with Ethan, a man she barely knew and despised with every fiber of her being.

The marriage, a union forged not by love but by the cold calculations of familial obligation and societal expectations, weighed heavily upon her shoulders.

As she traced the intricate patterns of lace upon her gown, Olivia's thoughts drifted back to the events that led to this moment—a tumultuous journey marked by betrayal, heartache, and the suffocating grip of familial manipulation.

From the onset, Olivia had known that her marriage to Ethan was not of her choosing.

It was a transaction orchestrated by her mother, driven by the shadows of a past veiled in secrecy and shame.

Bound by duty and tradition, Olivia found herself thrust into a world of opulent extravagance and suffocating expectations—a world where appearances reigned supreme, and the truth lurked beneath layers of deceit.

8. Billionaire's Secretary

author: DoublePen

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Chapter 1 Let's Celebrate

“We finally did it!!”  Amy screeched in excitement, pumping her fist in the air as she took a large swing from the bottle of wine she had in her other hand.  Brent only chuckled in response as he watched her dance in the room, completely out of rhythm with the song , the alcohol being the main reason for her sloppy movement.

“Ooh” Amy cooed, grinning as she felt Brent wrap his hands around her waist.  Amy smiled contentedly as she snuggled more into his embrace, both of them moving slowly as the music had changed to a much slower one.

Ed Sheeran’s Perfect played through the speakers as Amy pondered just how much their life was going to change from tomorrow.

Amy and her boyfriend Brent had both decided to startup a company together.  It was a dream they both worked hard towards it together and after everything they’d been through as they struggled to achieve their goal, they finally got sponsors who were willing to invest in their company.  All that was left now was to submit the contract.

Amy felt like her life couldn’t possibly get any better as she had all she could ask for: a loving boyfriend and very soon, a successful company.

9. Love After Divorce His Belated Affection

author: Irina Barone

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Chapter 1 Divorce

Click!

The door of the villa was suddenly opened.

Giselle Murphy, slumped on the sofa, turned to the door.  Her husband, Lucian Clifford, was finally back.

Half an hour earlier, she had received a call from Lucian.  He informed her that his sweetheart, Erin Brooks, needed another blood transfusion and asked her to prepare.

Both women shared the rare HR-negative blood type.  Erin was certain that Lucian would once again request Giselle to be her donor.

Seeing that Giselle had dressed appropriately, Lucian expressed his approval, "Let's go."

Giselle glanced at her husband.  He was dressed in a sleek black suit, his chiseled face as handsome as ever.

This was the man she had adored for three years, yet he regarded her as little more than a portable blood supply.

10. Bound By The Alphas

author: Yozora Hikari

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Chapter 1 The Three Alphas (Part 1)

A beautiful young woman, with her long blonde hair and skin as white as ivory, a fairy appearance in the darkest of the night.  She was running into the road, clinging for her dear life, a life that her own family had destroyed.  Her name is Skylark Bluedawn.  On her twentieth birthday, she needs to run away from her party after she hears her grandparents make a deal with a wicked man, the alpha of her werewolf society in the West.

Skylark Bluedawn is a werewolf, a werewolf who can’t transform but is the beautiful one of her kind.  She lives with her grandparents, Geoffrey, and Suzanna Bluedawn after losing her parents in a freak accident.

“Sky… Sky!  You can’t hide from me!  Just show yourself!”  The old Alpha screamed from the second floor of the mansion, with her grandparents behind him, looking desperate and terrified of the consequences later on.

Sky looks above her hiding place, praying that her rescuer will come as soon as possible, as she cries for her bad luck.  Never in her life, she would have thought that her loving grandparents were going to sell her into servitude to one of the ruthless Alpha in the western region.  What went wrong, Sky never knew, as both of them were such loving grandparents to her.

Being brought up in a wealthy environment, but a very sheltered one, Sky never complains about her life.  She was homeschooled and never had any interaction with her grandparents and the servants.  She looks into people who come and go from her mansion, but never have any interaction with any of them, except one man, a man who confessed to be the old friend of his father.