CEO's substitute bride (Alyssa)

If this had happened a couple of months back, Alyssa would’ve been very ecstatic. In fact, whatever her mother needed, she’d readily provide, as long as it meant that they’d grow closer together. However, after everything that had happened now, she knew that her mother’s intentions weren’t that simple.

How careless of her to use being busy as an excuse!

Being busy…her mother had always used that as an excuse, but whenever Skylar was involved, she’d drop everything and race out the front door. She never took any of Alyssa’s concerns to heart, which resulted in their estranged relationship.

Besides, Aurora was a full-time housewife. She didn’t even need to manage anything inside the house given the number of maids that Jason had hired. What could she busy herself with? Counting her money?

Alyssa remembered that day when she had bought a movie ticket and asked her mother watched it with her. Although hesitant, Aurora agreed, asking for her to wait in the cinema and that she’d meet her there.

However, up until the movie ended, Aurora never showed up.

When Alyssa returned home, she learned that it was because Skylar had gotten drunk at a party, Aurora was busy picking her up and sending her to the hospital that she paid no attention to the movie date she had promised her. Aurora even didn’t even bother to call Alyssa and kept her waiting until the movie ended.

A small bitter smile appeared across her lips. “Sure, send me the address.”

As soon as she hung up, Hazel shook her head in disappointment.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” She raised her eyebrows.

“Your mother invited you to dinner again?” Hazel said angrily, crossing her arms over her chest. “And you’re going? Do you really want to go back to her? After everything that bitch Skylar has done? I’m sure she’ll be there too.”

“Yes.” Alyssa confirmed, pulling Hazel to sit on the sofa. Before the later could continue with her rant, she asked, “Hey, I asked you to bring a brick on your way here. Did you bring it?”

“Yeah, it’s in the car. I’ll get it for you.” Hazel responded.

Even after numerous efforts, Alyssa still couldn’t break into her door. She didn’t know how long she’d have to wait if she were to call a locksmith, so she decided to take matters into her own hands. That was why she had asked Hazel to get her a brick.

“Holy Shit!” Hazel burst into laughter as soon as she figured out what Alyssa was trying to do. Just as she was about to join her, her manager called on her once again. Since her projects doubling due to her rising fame, she had gotten busy over the last few weeks.

Just as she was about to leave, she quickly waved Alyssa over. “Hey, do you mind taking a video of yourself? Just for entertainment purposes of course.”

Alyssa didn’t know how to reply. Did Hazel’s fans know how juvenile she was?

room before smashing the door handle.

attracted by this noise and walked over. When he spotted the brick in her hand, the corners of his lips tugged into a smile. He

woman was really…

going to hit the handle once again, he grabbed a hold of her wrist and leaned in a bit closer. “Cousin isn’t home.

also believed that destroying other people’s properties wasn’t the right answer, but she had no other choice. She

married. Cousin already asked his bodyguards to send all the female items into his room the moment you’ve stepped into his house. There are

had never expected that, but she shook her head and said frankly, “But I

his room without Emmett’s permission, who knew what he’d do? She’d have to wait for him to come

laugh at that, but she was just being

she the same woman who

let me pay for the door. He wouldn’t be so petty.” After all, he had given her a phone, hadn’t he? Alyssa also didn’t see him managing her issues at all, giving her all the freedom she needed. He wasn’t that bad

with a hint of shock, and then he

that her impression of him had gotten better as compared to the first time they’ve met. That was progress, wasn’t it?

this point, he had no choice but to

handle in a few moves. The

became more bearable after everything

their friendship had progressed, at least,

didn’t say another word as he turned around and left. However, the way he was hunched over made him appear irritated over

few of his bodyguards

glanced at the group of

suggesting that they

understood the meaning behind his words and quickly headed down the stairs. Even then, they were confused by the

the big commotion just now, the bodyguards had assumed that their Young Master was fighting with Young Madame. One of them even bet a hundred dollars that this was happening, but their boss didn’t even appear fazed. Although irritated, he certainly didn’t look like he had just

entered the room, he received

voice message, he placed his phone back on

disturbing you at this hour? Did the two of you have a good night last night? Did you use the things I had sent you earlier?

the power button and locked the

sigh, he headed into his

exceptionally large. Half of the room was filled with suits and casual wear, while the other half was filled with skirts, dresses, and jeans. All of them had been prepared for Alyssa, but it seemed that she wouldn’t wear them for

had actually paid close attention, she would’ve realized