THE BILLIONAIRE'S STAND-IN BRIDE
Aria has spent her life trying to save a company her brother destroyed while her family blamed her.
When her father reveals that a mysterious billionaire tycoon will invest in their company if she marries him—as a stand in for his real bride who disappeared—she sees her chance for redemption.
But when she discovers her father plans to use her and discard her if needed, Aria makes a choice: she'll marry the billionaire anyway, but for herself.
She'll claim half his properties and finally escape her toxic family. What she doesn't expect is that Romanov Sleigh, the terrifying reclusive tycoon, was not looking for her. He was looking for someone else.
Now, standing in front of the man who was supposed to solve her problems, Aria realizes she's just walked into a far more dangerous situation.
Romanov paid for one bride and received another—and he has no idea who she really is.
As he begins to investigate, Aria must decide if she can survive being married to a man who can destroy her with a single word, and whether the connection growing between them can survive the truth.
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Chapter: Chapter Five: Trapped in His World.Aria POVMy eyes followed the slow movement of his fingers as he undid another button on his shirt. The fabric parted further, revealing more of the intricate black ink tattoo that snaked across his collarbone and disappeared beneath the material. My mouth went dry. This was my husband. Legally. And he was looking at me like I was both a puzzle and a problem he wanted to break.“Sleep in your bed?” I repeated, my voice steadier than I felt. “I don’t think so.”Romanov’s lips curved into a smirk that didn’t reach his eyes. “It wasn’t a request, Aria. You’re staying where I can see you. Consider it… insurance.”He shrugged off his shirt completely, tossing it over the back of a leather chair. I tried not to stare, but it was impossible. His body was sculpted like a weapon—broad shoulders, defined abs, and scars that told stories I wasn’t sure I wanted to hear. One jagged line ran along his left side, another near his ribs. This man didn’t just run businesses. He survived things most peo
Last Updated: 2026-05-30
Chapter: Chapter Four: The Billionaire’s Cage.Aria's POVThe words hung in the air like a death sentence.“You’re not the one I paid for.”My heart slammed against my ribs so hard I thought it might crack them. Romanov Sleigh stood inches away from me, towering, his presence swallowing the entire room. Up close, he was even more devastating than the blurry photos I’d seen online—sharp jawline, cold gray eyes that seemed to cut right through lies, and a face carved by both power and danger. The kind of man who didn’t need to raise his voice to make people tremble.I forced myself to breathe.“I… I don’t know what you mean,” I lied, my voice barely above a whisper.His fingers were still holding the edge of my veil, now pushed back over my hair. Slowly, too slowly, he let it go. The silk whispered against my shoulders. His gaze never left my face, studying me like I was a problem he needed to solve—or eliminate.“Don’t insult my intelligence,” he said, his voice low and dangerously calm. “I may not have met my intended brid
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Chapter: Chapter Three: The Wrong BrideAria's POVI barged into the office and my father turned to me in alarm, his eyes widening when he saw me fuming as I stood by the door.“Really? All that melancholic talk was all pretense? You just wanted to use me to get what you want?” I asked, my heart squeezing in anger and he let out a chuckle as he placed his phone down.“It's not what you think—”“Tell me then! Tell me what it is! I'm just a dumb child? I'm just a vessel to be used? You don't even care if I die?” I questioned, feeling betrayed and hurt and he scoffed, crossing his arms.“Isn't it your responsibility to help the family get back on its feet?” He asked and I looked at him in disbelief.“My responsibility? Was it my fault that you fell because you were reckless?” I questioned and he glared at me.My eyes fell to the contract on the table and I made my way to it as I grabbed the paper before he could stop me.“What are you doing? Drop that down this instant!” He yelled as he tried to grab me but I immediately stepp
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Chapter: Chapter Two: The Contract Trap.Aria's POV“Marriage? To whom?” I asked in sheer confusion as I got up and my father sighed, leaning into his chair.“See what I meant? This was why I didn't want to talk about it. It's crazy to think about it.” He replied but I shook my head.It was crazy truly, but if this was the only option, maybe I would finally be doing something good for my family.“That's not what I meant. I just wanted to know who I would be getting married to and why this can save our family.” I muttered and he looked up at me with hope in his eyes, giving me hope as well.“He's, well, a reclusive tycoon. You should have heard of him. Romanov Sleigh.” He replied and my brows furrowed as the name registered in my head.“Hold on, the billionaire tycoon? The one the world is sure is involved in underworld businesses?” I asked and when he nodded, it felt like I had just stepped into a trap.“That very one.”“Why does he want to get married? He's reclusive. Did he choose me specifically? Why?” I asked and my fath
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Chapter: Chapter One: The Daughter They Never WantedAria's POV“What exactly have you done for our family, Aria? You're nothing but a useless daughter!” The woman I called my mother yelled, throwing her shoes at me which I ducked immediately.“It's my fault that we're falling into jeopardy?” I asked in disbelief and she scoffed, turning to me.“The company is falling apart and you're asking me whose fault it is? Who has been running the company because apparently, you can do it better?” She asked, visibly fuming and I let out a scoff of amusement.“Take it easy, Mom, we don't want you getting a heart attack,” Romeo said to my mom as he shot me a glare and I threw my hands in the air.“This is just unfair. Too unfair. You and I know that the only reason this company is failing and on the verge of bankruptcy is because Romeo handled it!” I muttered, crossing my hands over my chest. “Romeo squandered the company's money on his stupid girlfriend, who left him, and all I did was try to save the company from failing. Now it's my fault? Why n
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