A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Vincent’s lips curled slightly. He was in a great mood, but when he spoke, his words were dripping with sarcasm.

– What ? Nathan Dubois, you have too high an opinion of yourself.

With that, Vincent approached Nathan and whispered something in his ear.

No one knew what Vincent said, but everyone saw Nathan’s face go pale in an instant. His eyebrows furrowed deeply.

Lyana was slightly stunned when she saw Nathan’s expression change. It was the first time she had seen someone capable of making Nathan pale. Ines was sensitive enough to sense that something was wrong with the atmosphere. Worried that Vincent and Nathan would start fighting, she tried to change the subject. Ines’ gaze fell on the cake located not far from there. After a moment, she looked at Nathan, talking like a spoiled brat.

– Brother, I want to eat some cake. Would you like to come with me now?

Nathan gave Lyana a meaningful look, then patted Ines on the head fondly.

– All right.

With that, he left with Ines.

Lyana had always known that Nathan liked to spoil his younger sister and that he granted all her requests. He just didn’t like Lyana at all.

Vincent approached Lyana and his gaze landed on her face.

– Where is your dress?

– She’ll be here in a moment.

She looked at Vincent curiously and asked in confusion,

– What did you tell him just now?

– It does not matter.

He didn’t want to let Lyana know what he said.

She did not ask any further questions. She turned to watch Nathan’s back receding, his breathing a little irregular.

– Lyana Dubois.

Vincent called her by her full name, her low, hoarse voice.

– Yes ?

Lyana turned to look at Vincent, her eyes filled with confusion.

He reached out and patted Lyana on the head. In a calm voice he said

– If you don’t want to hold back, don’t. You don’t have to tolerate this. If you have any problems, I will help you.

Lyana looked at Vincent in surprise, momentarily forgetting to speak. She wanted revenge for a long time. She believed that Vincent had always known that.

But she didn’t expect him to be ready to help her.

Lyana’s heart gave a violent jolt. After a long time she said

– YOU…

However, the rest of the sentence stuck in his throat. She didn’t know what to say.

Out of habit, Vincent straightened his tie and said without hurry:

– The results of the paternity test are known.

Lyana looked at Vincent in confusion. She had kept this secret well kept. How did Vincent find out?

Without waiting for her to speak, Vincent continued

– I’m in charge of operations at the paternity testing center.

Lyana: …

She froze for a moment, then frowned. He watches Lyana intently, taking in all of her emotions. Instead of announcing the results immediately, he waited for her to speak.

– What are the results ?

After hesitating for a while, Lyana decided to ask.

– Congratulations, your intuition was very accurate. You are not the biological daughter of Jacob Dubois.

Vincent’s voice went cold.

Hearing Vincent’s words, Lyana couldn’t help but smile.

The tight rope in his heart finally loosened. All the tension drained from his shoulders.

She hated those people from the Dubois family, and hated herself for having anything to do with the Dubois family. She felt filthy to the extreme.

Olga had an affair. Lyana knew deep down that this was definitely not the first time she had an affair. Someone who had cheated before would definitely do it again. How could someone as dirty as Olga be his relative?

When she lived with the old grandfather who took her in, Lyana thought she was an orphan. Although they were poor, she lived a happy life in the countryside.

But after that, she was brought into the Dubois family. For no reason, she gained a brother and sister, and for no reason, she suffered unfair treatment.

Everyone told her to take care of her younger sister, Ines Dubois.

They also wanted her to listen to her older brother, even if the latter did these things to her.

Their family was worse than a pack of beasts. What right had they to treat someone else’s daughter as less than human?

Lyana was extremely happy to have nothing to do with the Dubois family.

Fortunately, she now knew the truth.

Vincent called her.

Lyana smiled at Vincent. Her red lips parted slightly as she spoke.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

– You are right. I shouldn’t have to tolerate this anymore. I should get revenge for what they did to me, and make them pay more interest.

Vincent looked at her. There was a strange light in her eyes, and she seemed much brighter and happier. The lights cast her in a golden glow, making her so beautiful you couldn’t take your eyes off her.

Vincent was momentarily stunned.

At this time, the banquet host began to announce the order of the speakers invited to the ceremony.

When everyone heard Lyana’s name announced first, they were all extremely upset.

– Who is Lyana Dubois? Why have I never heard his name? By what right does she have the right to go on stage to make a speech?

– Where does this peasant girl come from? Why have I never heard of her?

– I’ve never heard of her either. She must have entered through the back door. Any Tom, Dick or Harry can be a speaker these days?

– I want to see the eldest daughter of the Sanchez family give her speech.

– I am here because of Miss Julie. I heard she was the first speaker.

– She initially took first place, but the order was later changed.

Because Lyana had taken on the role of Julie as the first to take the stage, everyone present felt outraged for Julie.

When Vincent heard their words, he couldn’t help but frown. Chiara walked around the room. Listening to these people’s words, she was so angry that her little face turned red with rage. She complained unhappy,

– These people really don’t know anything. They are such snobs. They are all blind idiots.

After complaining, she reached out and took Lyana’s hand, gently comforting her,

– Lyana, don’t stoop to their level. They are just too stupid.

When Lyana heard Chiara’s words, she couldn’t help but smile. She shook her head slightly.

At that moment, there was a commotion at the door.

Lyana and Chiara watched.

They saw Julie walk into the room in high heels. Her chin was proudly raised, her eyes were shining. She entered the room gracefully. Chiara looked at Julie, frowning slightly. She couldn’t help but say

– Lyana, who is it? Does she think she’s a celebrity? Does she think she’ll walk the red carpet?

When Lyana heard Chiara’s words, she couldn’t help but laugh. She explained,

– It’s Julie Leroy.

– What ? Is it Julie Leroy? She’s such a snob.

As she spoke, Chiara couldn’t help but glance at Julie again, inhaling heavily.

– Are these people blind? How dare they claim that she is a beauty, and an excellent student at that? Maybe if she’s the best student in the animal kingdom, I can accept her. After all, she is like a peacock.

Chiara’s gaze fell on Vincent’s face. Perplexed, she asked,

– Isn’t she your little sister? Why didn’t she come with you?

– She is not,

Vincent said indifferently, without even giving Chiara a look.

Lyana realized that Vincent didn’t seem to like Julie.

Chiara didn’t sense Vincent’s displeasure at all. She went straight to the point.

– Didn’t they all say that she is the eldest daughter of the Sanchez family?

– She’s just my grandmother’s adopted granddaughter. She has nothing to do with the Sanchez family.

Vincent’s brow furrowed more and more. He seemed extremely upset that the others had labeled Julie a member of the Sanchez family. It was as if he was doing his best to distance himself from Julie.

It was only then that Lyana realized that the strangers all thought Julie was the precious daughter of the Sanchez family.

Julie’s gaze landed on Vincent’s face, and the smile in his eyes grew. But when his gaze landed on Lyana, who was standing next to Vincent, something flashed in her eyes, then disappeared.

She had been informed yesterday that she was no longer the first to speak. Later, she learned from other people that Lyana had replaced her as the first speaker.

Julie did not expect Lyana to replace her as the first speaker. She was such a dubious character.

She had tried to calm down, but the appearance of Lyana next to Vincent had ruined her calm.