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

Alistair didn't regret stepping in. If Dominic was foolish enough to let her go, that was his mistake.

However, Alistair couldn't help but fear Audrey might regret marrying him. He couldn't even imagine what he would do if she filed for divorce.

As Alistair gazed at Audrey's striking profile, his expression grew serious. Just then, she looked up suddenly, meeting his eyes head-on.

Alistair's heart skipped, and he looked away quickly, covering his mouth as he cleared his throat, wondering if she was about to ask for a divorce.

After a pause, Audrey's bright voice rang out. "Alistair, what kind of car do you like?"

Alistair's eyes widened slightly, caught off guard. "A car? Why? Are you planning to buy one?"

'Has she really been so deep in thought about this?' Alistair thought, feeling relieved.

Audrey nodded, replying, "Yeah. Don't you say you were fine being a freeloader? You practically covered dinner tonight with that favor of yours, so I figured I'd buy you a new car, just to keep you comfortable." Audrey meant it playfully, of course, not really calling Alistair a freeloader.

Alistair, momentarily speechless, looked a bit dazed. "You...uh..."

one or not?" Audrey demanded, feigning annoyance as she narrowed her eyes

long as it's from you, I'll love

Alistair was happy to accept it. 'After all, at least for this

make sure it's a good one," Audrey said

not that I don't like your car. It's just, well, we're married, and you paid for the house, so I figure getting you a car is fair. Plus..." Audrey trailed off for a second before continuing, "I want everyone watching to know I'm serious

explaining to everyone individually, but if they lived well together, the gossip would

look in Audrey's eyes as she talked about their future made something in Alistair stir. She was ready to move on from her past and make a real life with Alistair. When Alistair heard this, his heart stirred slightly. Like

ask about her true feelings, but after a pause, he

I just want something

already packed with luxury cars, but this one, from Audrey, would mean

out a couple of options on her phone and then handed

I've got a friend in car sales; he might be able to get us a deal. Send me a picture, and I'll reach out to him." Audrey agreed, saving the image quickly. "Sure, once you work out the details, I'll handle the

had her earnings from her design work in Koivara and streaming savings set aside. So she could cover a car

send the photo, Audrey realized

yet hadn't