CEO's Substitute Bride

Chapter 25

Alyssa was still shaking her head in disbelief. If only she had seen through Skylar's mask a little earlier, she would've found a way to prevent all of this from happening.

Just as she stepped out of the restaurant Alyssa received a call from Hazel.

"Come over quickly! The red car across the road.” Hazel said quickly and then hung up the phone.

Alyssa looked up and saw the red car across the road. As she looked at the direction of the car, it horned twice.

Knowing that her friend was in a rush, she immediately walked to the other side of the road and into the vehicle. Alyssa turned to the woman beside her. "I didn't expect to see you here."

"You don't expect a lot of things.” Hazel stepped on the accelerator. “How was it? Was it successful?”

Hazel had a short movie that was low-key but popular. She could be recognized by anyone. That’s why she waited for her outside.

Alyssa smiled and said. “Very well.”

Skylar had oppressed her for too many years and disregarded her, but she hadn't lifted a finger to fight back. It's only natural for everyone to underestimate how smart she was. So it was to no surprise that Skylar had managed to let down her guard.

Nobody would've expected it was a trap that was set up by their ugly and dull family member whom they always looked down upon.

“But the plan may be changed.”

“What do you mean?”

"She wants me to divorce Emmett and infuriate Lawrences. It will be enough to turn the public's eye on me. An insult like this is far greater than what Skylar has done, so it would definitely take the attention off her now and put it all on me. That way, she'll be able to date Henry in peace without angering anyone in their social circle."

Hazel furiously hit the steering wheel when she heard it. “How can she be so shameless? Haven't she done enough to you already? Does she have a bottom line!”

“There is no bottom line as long as it is beneficial to her.” Alyssa knew Skylar very well so she wasn’t as furious as Hazel.

She had originally planned to let the reporters post the video of her and Skylar tomorrow morning.

However, after everything that had happened, it seemed that she had to take another step forward.

…

On social media, ‘The Ugly Wench’ topic was no longer as trending as before. But very soon another piece of hot news aroused people’s curiosity.

The name was very interesting. “Divorce or Bear the consequences!”

The corners of Alyssa’s lips twitched as she glanced at the vast number of people commenting on the subject. Her plan was already set into motion.

“According to rumors, Mrs. Moore’s sister could not bear the pressure and is discussing divorce…”

“Pressure? I think she just felt guilty on her own works!”

"Please, we all know why she's discussing the divorce. Isn't that her plan all along? Alyssa knows that Emmett Lawrence is nothing but a cripple, so she marries him with thoughts of divorcing him in the first place! She never really loved him!"

"I think that bitch just want to have fun.”

The topic became the top trending topic again. Everyone was speculating how Emmett would react. However, very soon the topic was deleted.

There were a lot of topics being deleted or blocked. But Alyssa knew that this must have been the work of the Lawrence family.

After all, a renowned family like Lawrence family would not allow their own successor to be the subject of scrutiny and discussion on the Internet. Although Emmett was a cripple, that still didn't erase that he was the heir to the Lawrence fortune, and he still held great importance to the city. None of them would dare to piss them off, especially if they valued their lives.

That night, the paparazzi sent her a video clip with a message. “I will not do it again on your wishes.”

That night, the paparazzi sent her a video clip with a message. “I will not do it again on your wishes.”

It was one of the reporters who had been so openly against Alyssa on the Internet. Not only had he posted and shared many articles that were against her, but he also slandered her amongst many things–even drawing up theories about how she was nothing more than a slut out for men's pockets. Seeing him post a video was enough to gather everyone's interest.

A lot of them opened the video curiously. Their voices were clear, and the video showed none other than Skylar and Alyssa. While the former looked domineering and despicable, the latter looked meek and afraid. It was like watching a showdown between predator and prey, and the audience's hearts were suddenly moved by the sight.

"I've already apologized. Please don't make things difficult for my mother."

Her words echoed across the screen followed by a string of insults like ‘be obedient like a dog’, ‘divorce to Emmett’ that showed how 'pathetic and cheap' she was.

Within a few minutes, the truth was revealed, and Skylar's colors were finally posted on screen for everyone to see.

Those who insulted Alyssa before now shut their mouths when the truth was revealed.

Thereafter, people started to apologize to Alyssa all over the internet. There were still a few who had ignored the video's contents and continued to insult her, but they were easily ignored by the majority.

In just a few hours, Alyssa’s social media fans grew about fifty thousand.

…

Skylar had no idea what was happening. After successfully threatening Alyssa, she had gone out with Henry that night and stayed over at his house.

So she didn’t know about the on-goings on social media.

From her understanding, the 'Ugly Gold Digger' was still trending all over the Internet.

That was, until she received a call from Jason the next day.

Skylar was in Henry’s arms and picked up the phone irritably, "Dad, what is it? Why did you call me this early in the morning?"

"Go online and see how big of a mess you've caused! You even dared to spend the night outside. Come back immediately!" Jason shouted at her following by a loud crash could be heard from the other end of the line.

Jason had never been this furious with her before. Normally, there had been instances wherein she had messed up in the past, but he had always forgiven her.

Skylar had a bad feeling about this.

Hanging up the phone, she quickly went online to see what was happening. It was only then when she realized that her conversation with Alyssa was secretly being filmed by the paparazzi this entire time.

Her expression changed immediately and she gritted her teeth. “These bitches!”

"What's wrong?" Henry kissed her on the cheek and asked.

Immediately putting away her phone, Skylar shook her head and said softly. "Dad called me. Something happened at home, so I'll be going out first, okay?"

On the way back, she couldn't help but think about that time in the restaurant. Although Alyssa still appeared weak and spineless, there was something about her that seemed different. It should have something to do with her. Otherwise, why would the reporter be in such a dingy restaurant in the first place?

Was she deliberately making things difficult for her?

Skylar's face turned gloomy. She dialed Alyssa's number, but no one picked up.

…

On the other side, Alyssa could see 'Sister' flashing on her phone screen, and sneered in response. She laughed coldly, placed her phone on the counter and poured herself a cup of water.

When she returned, her phone was still ringing.

Skylar must be so furious right now! She must be so mad that she must be wanted to erase her.

“You are so happy?”

The smile on her face suddenly fell, and her eyebrows immediately furrowed over. She didn't need to turn to know that the person who had spoken was Justin. He must have thought that she was happy

and came to piss her off.

Muting her phone in her pockets, Alyssa picked up the glass and was about to head up the stairs. But unfortunately, Justin was just standing at the stairs.

Justin seemed to have in the mood to play with her. When she moved to the right, he had also moved to the right. When she tried moving to the left, he did the same thing. It was like the man was automated to go against her every move!

Alyssa was originally in a good mood but in a flash, he ruined everything. She looked upstairs and then softly said to ‘Justin’, “What do you want?”

“Do you know, you Moore family quarrels now affected our Lawrence family?” ‘Justin’ leaned against the wall. A faint smile threaded across his lips, but his eyes held a sense of seriousness as well.

“Oh.” Alyssa lowered her eyes and answered without emotions. Then she crossed over him and proceeded upstairs.

Emmett squinted and asked as he wondered, “You don’t look like you’re scared.”

Alyssa originally didn’t want to talk to him. But when she heard him, she could not help but defend herself. “I didn’t do anything wrong. Why should I be scared?”

Emmett didn't expect her to bite back at him. Her calmness was beyond he had imagined, especially in these kinds of situations. Most women would've panicked. In fact, many men would've cowered at his glare, but Alyssa not only walked away from him, but she also remained impassive. As if she had already dealt with him before.

Alyssa turned and left as soon as she finished talking. Emmett looked at her back and pondered deeply. Had this woman stopped pretending to be dumb?

It seemed to be!

Returning to her bedroom, Alyssa exhaled as different thoughts rushed into her mind. In fact, she wasn’t as calm as when she was facing ‘Justin.’

She was right before. The Lawrence family had suppressed the news about Emmett. Ever since it had started trending, the posts were removed and the others had their accounts shut down.

A part of her couldn't help but think of Emmett. Even at this point, she still couldn't tell what they were thinking–if they were satisfied or upset by the outcome.

Alyssa took out the phone and saw a ton of missed calls. Apart from Skylar’s call, the rest were from the Moore family.

Alyssa smirked and dialed Aurora’s number.

As expected, as soon as the call was connected, Aurora immediately said, “Come back immediately.”

"I am coming." Alyssa tried her best to make her voice sound uneasy and worried.

She certainly wanted to go back to the Moore family to see their reactions.

To go and watch Skylar losing her mind and throw her tantrums.

But one thing she was sure that, although she had succeeded now, the Moore family wouldn't admit defeat that easily, especially Skylar.