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“Sis, I can’t marry him! Please help me convince Mom not to marry me off!” Melody cried helplessly in Penelope’s arms.  

Penelope looked at her younger sister in distraught. She knew how much Melody was in love with her current boyfriend, but it would be difficult to disobey their mother, considering the massive debt their father left behind prior to his death.  

However, on the day of the wedding day, Melody didn’t show up and ran away with her lover. In order to give her family some face, Penelope Dimitriou had no other choice but to step forward to fill her sister’s role.  

“Mr. Hendrix, my sister ran away. Do you mind marrying me instead?” 

The man lifted his dark eyes and stared at her for a long moment before his lips curled into a dashing smile.  

“Sure,” he said with an amused laugh. “But you better not regret it.”  

Penelope stiffened under his gaze but kept her expression neutral. Regret? That was the word she was trying to remove from her vocabulary, but if marrying this stranger could spare her sister from trouble, so be it.

The Billionaire’s Substitute Bride

Lance was also aware of her secrets, but he didn't find her passion for art as interesting as Raven did. Penelope led Raven to her private gallery in a secluded part of Mistwood City.

Purple Hyacinth was bathed in soft, warm light, casting a gentle glow over the paintings that adorned the walls. There were no people around as the gallery was closed for renovations. Since Penelope was the owner, she had the set of keys that allowed her and Raven to enter the establishment discreetly.

"Wow, Penelope. I had no idea you were so talented," Raven breathed, his eyes scanning over her artwork's vibrant colors and intricate details.

Penelope smiled shyly as she led him around the gallery.

"I'm glad you like them," she murmured, a shy smile playing on her lips.

You Could Never Disappoint Me (2)