My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

Alistair's serious tone was a bit more intense than usual.

Audrey raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Wait, what happens if we don't get along?"

Alistair replied confidently, "That won't be an issue. I promise I won't hurt you like your friend is worried about. You'll have the freedom to do whatever you want in this marriage, and I'll never hold you back from chasing your dreams."

So basically, as long as the word "divorce" didn't pop up, everything was cool. Audrey paused, then slowly nodded. "Got it."

But it was clear she wasn't fully buying into what he was saying.

'Alistair might feel this way now, but that's only because he hasn't met anyone he truly likes yet. Once he does, he might start thinking of me as a potential obstacle, just like Dominic had,' she thought.

With mixed feelings, Audrey tagged along as Alistair led her to his place in Riverdale. It wasn't exactly a fancy villa, but it was a trendy new neighborhood that had popped up in the last couple of years.

huge floor-to-ceiling window by the entrance. Being on the eighth floor, the view was pretty amazing. The area was beautiful, and the

placing the key on the shoe cabinet in the foyer, Alistair turned to a somewhat bewildered Audrey and said, "Come over and give your

pressed her index finger on the smart lock. The system beeped,

place might feel a bit small, but bear with it for now, and I'll make

a cheerful smile. She wasn't just being polite-while it might not compare

really that easy to feel satisfied?' Alistair thought. He glanced at Audrey, a smirk creeping into his eyes. "It hasn't been lived in, so it might feel a bit empty. Check it out and

and asked, "Where's your son?" He mentioned having a kid at home who needed to be looked after. She also wondered how old his son was and if they'd

the best health and is currently living in

wash over her. It was probably for the best that she didn't have to deal with a kid right away. She was honestly worried she wouldn't know how

her thoughts, and the smile in his eyes widened. She was easier to read than he

didn't point it out and just said, "You must be tired after a busy day. Go take a shower

Isn't this moving