The Billionaire Wrong Bride

The Billionaire Wrong Bride

Zaroni-Evas

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Amara Kingsley, a free-spirited young woman born into wealth, refuses to accept the arranged marriage her parents have planned with Dominic Hale, a powerful and emotionally distant billionaire. Determined to escape a life she did not choose, Amara makes a dangerous decision-she disappears on the eve of her wedding. Before leaving, Amara finds Lina, a poor waitress who looks exactly like her, and convinces her to take her place. In exchange for money and a chance at a better life, Lina agrees to impersonate Amara and marry Dominic, while the real Amara travels the world, enjoying the freedom she has always craved. What begins as a lie slowly turns into reality. Behind his cold reputation, Dominic reveals himself to be a man capable of love, patience, and devotion. Living under Amara's identity, Lina unexpectedly falls in love with him-and becomes pregnant with his child. Months later, Amara returns, ready to reclaim her identity and family, only to discover that her place has been filled. Dominic no longer belongs to her, and the woman standing beside him-wearing her face-is carrying his child. Caught between regret and reality, Amara must face the consequences of her choice, as love, identity, and destiny collide in a story of betrayal, sacrifice, and irreversible decisions.

The Billionaire Wrong Bride Chapter 1 Force Marriage

The chandelier above Amara Kingsley's head glittered like a thousand tiny eyes watching her breathe.

She stood in the center of her bedroom, barefoot on cold marble tiles, wrapped in a silk robe the color of ivory. Outside the tall windows, the city of Ravenport glowed softly in the evening haze, unaware that a war was being fought inside one young woman's chest.

Tomorrow, she would be a bride.

Amara stared at her reflection in the full-length mirror. The woman staring back at her looked calm-perfect skin, soft lips, long dark hair cascading down her back. She looked like a woman who had everything: wealth, beauty, status.

But her eyes told a different story.

They were afraid.

She lifted her hand and pressed it against the mirror, as if touching her reflection might steady her racing heart. Tomorrow, she would walk down a marble aisle in a cathedral older than her family's fortune, wearing a dress flown in from Paris, to marry a man she barely knew.

Dominic Hale.

The name alone carried weight. CEO of Hale Industries. One of the youngest billionaires in the country. Ruthless in business, distant in public, feared by many and understood by few.

To her parents, he was the perfect son-in-law.

To Amara, he was a stranger.

A knock sounded at the door.

"Amara," her mother's voice called, smooth and commanding. "Are you ready?"

Ready.

The word echoed mockingly in her mind.

She opened the door to find Eleanor Kingsley standing tall in a tailored navy dress, her silver jewelry gleaming. Her mother looked as composed as ever, as if emotions were inconveniences she had learned to bury decades ago.

"The guests will arrive early tomorrow," Eleanor said, stepping inside without waiting for permission. Her eyes swept over the room, lingering briefly on Amara's undone hair. "You should rest."

Amara swallowed. "Mom... we need to talk."

Eleanor paused, then turned slowly. "If this is about cold feet, I don't want to hear it."

"It's not cold feet," Amara said, her voice trembling despite her effort to stay calm. "It's my life."

Her mother's expression hardened. "Your life has always been part of this family."

"That's the problem," Amara replied quietly. "It's never been mine."

Eleanor sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. "You are being dramatic. This marriage secures our future. Dominic is a good man."

"You don't know that," Amara said. "You don't know him. Neither do I."

"You will," Eleanor snapped. "That is how marriages have worked in this family for generations."

Amara felt something inside her snap.

"I won't do it," she said, the words falling into the room like shattered glass. "I won't marry a man just because he's rich and powerful."

Eleanor's eyes narrowed. "You will do this, Amara. Or you will lose everything."

The silence that followed was heavy, suffocating.

"What does that mean?" Amara whispered.

"It means," her mother said coldly, "that if you walk away from this marriage, you walk away from this family. From the name. From the money. From the life you enjoy."

Amara's chest tightened. She had always known her parents' love came with conditions-but hearing it spoken aloud hurt more than she expected.

"So that's it?" she asked. "Marry him or be nothing?"

Eleanor met her gaze without flinching. "Marry him or be free," she corrected. "But freedom has a price."

When her mother left, the room felt emptier than before.

Amara sank onto the edge of her bed, her fingers digging into the silk sheets. Her phone buzzed beside her, but she ignored it. Messages from wedding planners, friends, distant relatives-all congratulating her on a happiness she did not feel.

Tears burned her eyes, but she refused to let them fall.

She had spent her entire life doing what was expected of her. Smiling when told. Obeying when commanded. Living a life chosen for her.

She was done.

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Later that night, unable to breathe under the weight of her thoughts, Amara slipped out of the mansion and into the city.

She wore simple clothes-a hoodie, jeans, sneakers-nothing that screamed Kingsley heiress. The cool night air kissed her skin as she walked aimlessly, her mind racing with impossible thoughts.

Run away.

The idea terrified her.

She had no plan. No money of her own. No identity beyond the one her parents had built for her.

And yet, the thought of standing beside Dominic tomorrow felt worse than jumping into the unknown.

She stopped in front of a small café, its lights still on despite the late hour. Hunger twisted in her stomach. She stepped inside, the bell above the door chiming softly.

That was when she saw her.

The girl stood behind the counter, wiping it down absentmindedly. She looked up-and the world tilted.

Same face.

Same eyes.

Same everything.

Amara's breath caught in her throat.

It was like looking into a mirror that didn't belong to her.

The girl frowned. "Uh... can I help you?"

Amara couldn't speak at first. Her heart pounded so loudly she was sure the entire café could hear it.

"I-" She swallowed. "What's your name?"

The girl hesitated. "Lina."

Amara nodded slowly, her mind spinning. "Do people ever tell you that you look like someone else?"

Lina laughed awkwardly. "Sometimes. Not usually someone rich enough to walk into places like this."

Amara smiled faintly. "What if I told you... we look exactly alike?"

Lina studied her more carefully now, her smile fading. "Who are you?"

Amara glanced around, then leaned closer. "Someone who needs help," she said softly. "And someone who can change your life."

Lina stiffened. "I don't do anything illegal."

"It's not illegal," Amara said quickly. "It's pretending."

"Pretending what?"

Amara hesitated-then took a leap of faith.

"Pretending to be me."

An hour later, they sat in a corner booth, untouched cups of coffee between them.

"You're insane," Lina said flatly.

"Probably," Amara admitted. "But listen to me. I'm supposed to get married tomorrow. An arranged marriage. I don't want it."

"And you want me to marry him instead?" Lina asked incredulously.

"Yes."

Lina stared at her like she had lost her mind. "Why would I do that?"

Amara leaned forward, her eyes intense. "Because I'll pay you enough to never worry about money again. Because you'll have security. A home. A future."

"And what do you get?" Lina asked quietly.

Amara's voice broke. "Freedom."

Silence stretched between them.

Lina looked down at her hands. "You don't even know me."

"I know enough," Amara said. "You're working this late. You're tired. And you deserve more than survival."

Lina laughed bitterly. "You think money fixes everything?"

"No," Amara said softly. "But it gives you choices."

Lina closed her eyes, taking a shaky breath. "And what about him? This Dominic Hale?"

Amara hesitated. "He's powerful. Cold. Probably heartless."

"What if he isn't?" Lina asked.

Amara looked away. "Then that's a risk I'm willing to take."

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“Amara Kingsley, a free-spirited young woman born into wealth, refuses to accept the arranged marriage her parents have planned with Dominic Hale, a powerful and emotionally distant billionaire. Determined to escape a life she did not choose, Amara makes a dangerous decision-she disappears on the eve of her wedding. Before leaving, Amara finds Lina, a poor waitress who looks exactly like her, and convinces her to take her place. In exchange for money and a chance at a better life, Lina agrees to impersonate Amara and marry Dominic, while the real Amara travels the world, enjoying the freedom she has always craved. What begins as a lie slowly turns into reality. Behind his cold reputation, Dominic reveals himself to be a man capable of love, patience, and devotion. Living under Amara's identity, Lina unexpectedly falls in love with him-and becomes pregnant with his child. Months later, Amara returns, ready to reclaim her identity and family, only to discover that her place has been filled. Dominic no longer belongs to her, and the woman standing beside him-wearing her face-is carrying his child. Caught between regret and reality, Amara must face the consequences of her choice, as love, identity, and destiny collide in a story of betrayal, sacrifice, and irreversible decisions.”
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Chapter 1 Force Marriage

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Chapter 2 The marriage day

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Chapter 3 An Empty House

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Chapter 4 His Finally back home

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Chapter 5 Annual Gala

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Chapter 6 The Real Amara meeting someone

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Chapter 7 Invited for a Dinner date

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Chapter 8 A picnic date

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Chapter 9 Lake

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Chapter 10 First Kissed

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Chapter 11 Back to reality

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Chapter 12 Dinner date

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Chapter 13 Amara Kingsley I love you

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Chapter 14 Preparation for his son's arrival

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Chapter 15 Dinner

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Chapter 16 You have been avoiding me

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Chapter 17 Accident at the park

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Chapter 18 Hospital

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