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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

While Penelope decides to forgive herself and give herself another chance to love, Lance has a different plan. He couldn't bear the thought of Penelope moving on without him. Since his family business was finally stable, Lance wanted to divorce his wife, Rachel but knew it wouldn't be easy. Lance knew Rachel would fight tooth and nail for their marriage, especially now that things seemed to be looking up for them. But Lance was determined to make things right with Penelope, no matter the cost.

Rachel was in an overseas meeting when she received several calls from many people, especially her father. She stepped out of the conference room, and her secretary hurriedly ran towards her.

Rachel had been in the meeting for hours and had not had the chance to learn what was happening or about Lance's divorce.

"Mrs. Oliver, there's a problem."

Rachel frowned as she followed her secretary to a quiet corner. She could see the nervousness on her secretary's face.

Divorce Is Not an Option (1)