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

The awesome physique Alistair had shown off in front of the mirror this morning kept popping into Audrey's mind.

'With a body like that, there's no way he didn't have some serious skills, right? Hold up, Audrey, what are you doing? How can you even think about that stuff with him around? That's kinda embarrassing!' Audrey thought. Audrey felt herself blush and quickly looked away from Alistair, eager to change the subject. "So, what brings you here? Have you eaten yet?"

"I came to pick you up, and no, I haven't eaten," Alistair replied, a teasing smile lighting up his eyes as if he could read her like a book. It only made Audrey feel more flustered.

Trying to regain her composure, Audrey said with a forced grin, "Alright then, I'll treat you to dinner. Let's make this whole 'living off your wife' thing official so no one gets the wrong idea."

Alistair shrugged, clearly amused. "Okay, but since my wife is treating me, I get to choose the place. How does that sound?"

"Sounds good to me." Even though the term "wife" made Audrey cheeks heat up, Alistair was right about it being his call for dinner.

a fancy new spot in Riverdale boasting a stunning mix of traditional decor

outside, making it clear that only the elite could afford a meal there. Even bigwigs had to wait for a table, thanks to the

took in the opulent surroundings. Sure, she was the Rhodes family's daughter, but she'd never set foot in a place

really her thing, and she worried about whether her wallet could handle it. Still, since they were here, she didn't want to

a mocking voice cut through the air behind her. "Oh look, it's the fake princess," the person

She could feel her mood plummet. The last thing she wanted was to engage in this

"How pathetic! Pretending to be someone you're not, and yet you still have the gall to spend someone else's money just to invite your husband to

sight of Alistair, and her expression shifted to surprise, the sarcasm fading for

for someone so superficial,' Sophie thought. Sophie snapped

her eyes, unimpressed. "Are you serious?

with a smirk. "My husband is way too handsome to be anyone's double. Some people just have to settle for old and ugly fiancés they're too embarrassed to take out, right?" Sophie's expression shifted dramatically. Her family had just set her up to marry, and her fiancé definitely fit the 'old and ugly' description. "How dare