The Billionaire Fake Bride

"All you bring is disgrace to this family! How can you sleep around with a man you don't know?" Mr Gaylord yelled at his daughter. His wife and his other daughter sat on the couch, wearing a mocking smile on their faces.

"Father, I..."

"Don't you dare say any word or I'll slap you right on the cheek" he threatened her. Isabella lowered her head with tears rushing down her cheek.

"I don't know what to do with you anymore. I'm ashamed to call you my daughter" he shook his head and sat on the couch. He was having a headache already. Mrs Gaylord walk to her husband and sat close to him.

"Honey, don't stress yourself please. Just... Send her away. If you let her be, she'll continue to bring more disgrace to this family. Your health will get worse" she spoke softly.

"You're always right my love. She can never be like our Laurel. Very calm, beautiful and friendly. And her sister doesn't sleep around with men" he said and shot Isabella a hard glare.

"Isabella Gaylord, you will leave this house today. I don't ever want to see your legs inside this mansion again" he yelled.

Bella rushed to her father and touched his legs.

"Father, you can't do this to me. I'm your daughter. Mom, please help me plead with him. Laurel, help me please. Beg dad for me" she cried, going from one person to another.

Her step-mother and sister just smiled and looked at her peacefully.

"Don't call me Mom,I have told you so many times!I am not your Mom. This is all you deserve, you just a whore .Don't begging after your humiliating apart your legs before a man." Her step-Mother insulted her coldly.

"Just get out of my house .You're not my daughter anymore." Her dad left with those words.

She cried to the extent that they even left her there. Bella had no other option than to pack her bags and leave. She was thankful that she already had a place to stay. It was her mother's house before she passed away. It was like she was expecting this day to come. That's the reason she didn't sell the house when the papers were given to her by her mother's lawyer.

She moved into the house, like it was made just for her. She just sat by the window, crying again.

She was supposed to be the heir of the Gaylord enterprise but everyone, even her mother and sister called her the illegitimate daughter. She was born before her parents got married. Just as they were about to get married to each other, she died, leaving her behind.

Her father never treated her nice. Ever since she was in kindergarten till college, he never paid a visit to her school. Anything she wanted, she was given. She had up to five platinum cards with unlimited cash. All thanks to her father. Money was the only thing he gave to her. He didn't shower her with love, time or anything a normal father would do.

She thought her life was going well until last night.

Her sister was with her....

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Twenty two hours ago....

Bella was in her room, just like she always was. She never spoke to her step mother or step sister but Laurel entered her room looking like party mode.

She wore a shiny gown with her hair styled, make up done and everything.

Her sister made her go with her to the party that was happening in an hotel. Laurel wasn't alone. She went there with her friends.

They had fun. Bella danced her life out, drink till she was drunk. She thought Laurel wanted to become close to her. She felt happy.

Just then, one of Laurel's friend claimed that she left her purse in one of the hotel room. She begged Bella to get it for her.

She wanted to please her sister so badly that she accepted without even uttering a word. That was when she entered into the room and she doesn't remember anything except for the fact that she woke up naked on the bed. Next to her was a man that she doesn't even know. She knew that it was all a set up because when she got home.

Laurel was there with her mother, she told her father that Bella was sleeping around. He waited till she got back and started scolding her.

All was planned by them.

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After a night of passion, he slept heavily. The cold sheets around him reminded him that the woman had long since left. It was his habit that all the women he had slept with were not allowed to spend the night here.

Until he heard the door being pushed open. He immediately sat up and saw his mother.

"Mom," he jerked to his feet. The sheet fell off him, revealing his naked body. Hurriedly, he grabbed the sheet from the floor and covered himself.

"Mom, why the hell are you here?" He asked.

"The question should be what are you still doing here? There's a whole bunch of reporters downstairs trying to interview you about who you slept with last night." His mother, Mrs. Thornton, asked.

Calvin groaned in frustration and sat on his bed. It wasn't exactly news. He brushed his fingers through his hair and stared at the bed. He had a crazy hangover. Last night had been unlike any other night. The soft touch of that woman seemed to remain in his hands. He couldn't remember her face, but he remembered the heat of their lovemaking . It was different . He felt like he'd made a mistake or something. Also, his mother never came here to scold him.

He snapped back to reality and faced his mother.

"Did I do something wrong, Mom?"

"You have to get married. It's the only way you're going to stop sleeping around. Every girl in this town knows the size of your D! CK, aren't you ashamed of yourself?" She shouted.

"I have a meeting this afternoon. I better start going" He stood up from the bed. His mother grabbed his hand.

"You have to get married, Calvin. You have to marry her." she said.

"Who is she?" He asked, furrowing his brow.

"The woman you slept with last night. She's the daughter of Gaylord Enterprises," she said, her eyes widening.

"What?" He muttered in a small voice.

Mrs. Thornton was already making arrangements for her son's marriage.

She wanted her son to be serious when he got married. She claimed it was the only way to get him to stop fiddling around.

"Come in, all of you, and tell my son about the subsequent wedding arrangements. "Mrs. Thornton's words brought Calvin out of his hangover ancient at once.

He saw a crowd of people pouring into his room.

"Mom, what's going on?" His living room was instantly filled with ladies he hadn't seen before.

"They're the people who helped me prepare for your wedding. That's the chef, the event planner, ......"

"Mom, please. Do you need to push me this hard? I'm still fucking naked. Now, everybody out!" He shouted. They all exchanged glances with Mrs. Thornton and didn't move a muscle.

"I said, get the fuck out!" He yelled, throwing everything off the table. They screamed and immediately ran out. Mrs. Thornton just sighed and walked toward his angry son.

"You have to get married, for the last time."

"I have a girlfriend, Mom."

"The whore? I can't have her as a daughter-in-law of this family. You will either marry the lady of my choice or I will pass on your right to own Thornton Enterprises to your brother," she threatened.

Calvin was silent when he heard his mother's words. He had worked hard to run the company, it was his pride. Now he was going to give up his inheritance for a woman? He wouldn't allow it!

"What did you just say? I am the heir to my father's property. I am the legal heir in law."

"Everything is in the palm of my hand, Calvin. Don't forget that. I can give it to your brother or you. I can make the decision. Now I still have a say, son. You are the legal heir, but Mom is still the largest shareholder on the board. Don't you forget that." She said.

Calvin began to breathe hard. He could feel his mother's anger; the company had been run by his father and mother together, and the weight of her mother's voice on the company which can show her state and ability here. As long as she was angry, she could do anything. And, she does what she says.

"The board doesn't need a playboy, they want a mature and stable leader with a sense of responsibility. If you're still bent on having your own way, don't blame the board for replacing you!" The mother clasped her hands to her chest, this son was used to recklessness, if he was not given some control, he would really be lawless. She is very angry, every day there are paparazzi with a long tube single against him, the heir's ass!

Calvin's hand on his forehead, not just slept with a woman, how did things become out of hand?

Last night he left home in a fit of pique and slept in his hotel. He stayed in his room, enjoying the darkness, until some chick walked in. He was sure she knew he was there, that it was a planned seduction, that he was being set up.

He didn't know she was the daughter of Gaylord Enterprises. He didn't even know what she looked like. He wouldn't have touched her if he had known her family.

He turned to his mother and pulled her back to reality. A good decision was made.

Just a paper marriage, it is the same to him to marry any woman in this world.

"I'll marry whoever you want, Mom, but I want the marriage to be confidential. I don't want anyone other than the board to know I'm married."

"I will accept your terms if you stop sleeping with other ladies too." She added.

"I will also accept your terms if you exempt my girlfriend from contact with 'other ladies,'" he said. A smile appeared on her face.

"Then it's a deal, tomorrow we'll visit her family, I've heard the Gaylord family has a beautiful and capable daughter, I'm sure you'll like her since you slept with her." She finished and walked away.

Calvin groaned in frustration and walked away. He vowed to make her life a living hell once they were married.

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Kicked out of her home, she had to be prepared for the worse, even though she had money on hand. More money is not a bad thing.

In the manager's office, Isabella sat across from the manager.

"Why do you want to work for this company?" He asked.

"I ...... because it's closer to my home and it's a good company and I believe I'm good enough to handle it." She said.

He grunted and stared at her resume.

"Isabella Gaylord. Are you related to Mr. Gaylord?" He asked. Isabella blinked repeatedly and swallowed hard.

"No, I'm not," she lied.

"I see, you are very bright, I look forward to working with you, you will be working in the marketing department, congratulations." He said and held out his hand to shake yours. Bella grabs it and shakes him.

"Thank you," she said.

"Your contract is ready at the end of the day, and you can start tomorrow. The boss will coming tomorrow."

"Yes, I will, thank you sir." She responded, rushing out happily.

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Next thing you know, the Thorntons are at the Gaylord mansion. They were sitting comfortably, except for Calvin. He's just sitting, phone in hand. He's just a tool man now, don't expect him to look good. It's just a business.

"It's your first time here, what can I bring you?" Mrs. Gaylord asked.

"We're fine, thank you," Mrs. Thornton replied with a smile.

"May I ask what brought you here?" Mr. Gaylord asked, not smiling.

She cleared her throat before answering.

"Well, your daughter and my son ...... slept together the night before."

"My daughter?" Mr. Gaylord asked with a smile.

"I am not to whether your daughter informed you of this matter, we are sincere in proposing marriage. I believe she also likes my son. You should not blame her." She replied.

The couple looked at each other and the smiles on their faces disappeared.

"Laurel slept with your son?" She asked for confirmation.

"Uh, something like that. So, we're here to make an alliance. They'll both be married. laurel's reputation will not be damaged." Mrs. Thornton said, waiting for their response.

Mr. Gaylord knew this was a wonderful opportunity to become family friends with the Thorntons and even business partners.

They were all excellent companies, but Thornton was the top large family here and they wanted to work together but had struggled to get the right opportunity.

Mr. Gaylord listened and had the answer in his mind ! The person who had slept with the heir of Thornton Enterprises was not Laurel, but his illegitimate daughter Isabella. Isabella was not worthy of such a good opportunity, nor of such a top-class mansion. His heart quickly calculates, since the other party mentions Laurel, it is good to do, the truth is what, no one will care. It was the Gaylord's daughter this young man would be marrying.

"Can we meet Laurel?" She asked, pulling Mr. Gaylord into reality.

Calvin didn't even want to say a word until his mother was finished.

Mr. Gaylord faced his wife with a reckoning in his mind, he smiled slightly, great, his daughter would be able to marry into a top family here, and the partnership would be there, two birds with one stone.

"Honey, why don't you take Laurel downstairs? Tell her to get dressed and get ready for her guests," he said softly.

She shot her husband a look. They both knew that Isabella was sleeping with Thornton's son!

Her husband patted her on the side of the shoulder and gave her a gesture.

When she understood her husband, she smiled.

"Of course, dear, I'll be back," she said and walked away, going upstairs to Laurel's room.

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Laurel was trying to get downstairs when her mother barged into her room.

"Mom, what are you doing here?" She asked.

"It's too late to explain, so hurry up and get dressed and come downstairs with me." She said.

"But why? Who are those people?"

"They're the Thornton family, and they're here for marriage." She said.

"What? The Thorntons? Don't tell me you're planning to make me marry him! The Thornton family is rich, yes, but I can't marry him, I have a boyfriend, and I've heard he's a playboy and cold." She said with a roll of her eyes.

"Do you want your father to let Isabella marry him?" She asked.

"Why Isabella? Why her, the illegitimate daughter? Why?" She rolled her eyes, unhappy at the thought of the top gentry coming to her door wanting to marry her sister Isabella, and Laurel felt she was being compared. She was the one who should be wanted! She crossed her arms to show her displeasure.

"Your plan the other night failed, by mistake, and the person Isabella slept with was not the dirty old man you had arranged. She slept with Calvin Thornton. Instead of spoiling her, it gave her a chance to have a new life!" She said meanly.

Isabella's eyes widened in disbelief at this fact.

"What?!" She shouted.

"Now, shut up, the truth doesn't matter, the person they want now is you Laurel, they don't know your father has an illegitimate daughter yet. So, get dressed and make sure you act like you had sex with Calvin. Otherwise, Isabella will be their daughter-in-law, no longer a bastard, and think of what will happen to us if she marries into the Thornton family." She said.

Laurel clenched her fists in anger. This was the last thing she wanted to happen.

"Yes, Mother, I will do as you say." She replied, it didn't matter what she loved or didn't love, not letting this damn bastard turn over was the point, she could never live better than she did.

After waiting for ten minutes, Mrs. Thornton and Calvin finally agree to get some water. As the maid placed the glasses on the table, Mrs. Gaylord appeared with Laurel, pretending to be Bella. She was dressed in a simple gown and black heels, her long hair draped over her shoulders.

"Laurel, you are so beautiful. I love your skin," she said. mrs. Thornton had heard of the Gaylord family, which was only moderately wealthy, but their daughter's reputation was not bad. They didn't care if their wealth matched theirs. To find a wife for her som is the most important. As long as the girl is not bad in character and pretty, that's enough.

"Thank you, Mrs. Thornton," she smiled sheepishly. Calvin furrowed his brow and stared at her. She didn't look like the person he'd slept with that night. Even her voice had changed. He decided to get rid of the thought. He was going to make her life miserable, that's all. Besides, he was drunk that night and the house was dark.

"After what happened that night, we chose to keep quiet for the sake of her reputation. It would be best if you guys could take charge." Her mother lied and sat down.

"You two are perfect for each other, and I'm sure you'll have many beautiful babies." She laughed.

"When are we going to start planning the wedding?" She asked.

"Well, Calvin doesn't want to get married yet, but I've decided that the only way he'll stop being a playboy is if he gets married. Good child stands before me." She pointed at Laurel. Laurel cleared her throat and just smiled. she didn't even turn her head to look at calvin. he sat down and leaned back in his chair, his mother blocking his face.

"This will be a secret marriage. A contract marriage. Once they decide to make it public, we'll have a big ceremony." She said.

"Mrs. Thornton, I agree with you." Laurel said. She was happy that her boyfriend didn't have to know about it. It would be a secret anyway.

"When are they getting married?" Her father asked.

"First, they'll be engaged. I'm sure there will be a wedding soon. They'll have to move into their mansion to get closer to each other."

"What? I mean ...... do I have to live in your mansion? Your son is very popular and once a reporter sees me coming out of your mansion, the news will go crazy."

"Don't worry, you move into our second mansion and you two live together." She said and stood up.

Laurel and her mother exchanged a glance.

"Thank you for coming, we'd love to take you up on your offer." Her father said and shook her hand.

"My lawyer will see you soon. Goodbye," Mr. Thornton said, and walked away.

Calvin finally jumped up, and Laurel saw him. Her mouth was wide open. He was so cute and hot. His brown hair matched his brown eyes. He was 6 feet tall and looked like a model. She couldn't believe she was drooling over him.

He sneered and walked away. He knew he had a charisma that was irresistible. No lady would stare at him and not drool. This woman, however, really looked like she had never seen a man before. It was annoying.

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As soon as they left, Laurel glared at her parents. This arrogant man, she couldn't believe she couldn't get him.

"What about it? How can I be engaged to that arrogant, cocky man who doesn't even say hello?"

"I'm sorry, Laurel. Although Calvin is flirtatious by nature, his family and good looks are top notch. I'm sure he'll change after the wedding. Besides, do you want Bella to get everything this good? A handsome looking husband, and that he is the richest man in this city?" Her father said, slowly making his way up the stairs.

The last thing Laurel wanted was for her sister to come back here. She rushed to her father and grabbed his arm.

"Father!" She called out. He stopped in his tracks and faced her.

"Well?"

"I will be engaged to Calvin. If Lady Thornton learns the truth, she will surely feel that we have deceived her, and then, let alone our alliance, with her strength, we are afraid that we will not be able to stand here." She said.

Mr. Gaylord nodded his head. He didn't even stop to think about it.

"You're right. We should let things play out as planned, and I don't think an alliance would be possible if they knew it was a illegitimate daughter they were marrying. Laurel you are so smart. You'll make a good daughter-in-law." He said walking away, still in deep thought.

"Thanks, Dad," she laughed. Her father was soon out of sight and she faced her mother.

"What about the future? One way or another, they'll find out I'm not the one he slept with."

"I know. But by then, you'll have Calvin so in love with you that he'll never want to leave your side. That way, he won't care who you are." Her mother said.

"What about Francis?"

"The wedding is still a secret. You can be with two people. Calvin will never know, but lovers will always be lovers. You remember that." She said.

Laurel smiled and hugged her mother.

"Finally, I stole everything from Bella. Her father, her rights, even her future." She murmured.

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Bella poured some whiskey into two glasses, then set the bottles on the table. She grabbed one and swallowed it.

"You have to slow down. I can't believe your father would kick you out of the house like that," her friend Cora said.

Bella sucked in her nose and groaned loudly.

"I knew it all along; I was set up, foolishly falling for my sister's trap, not realizing they'd set someone up to sleep with me."

Cora walked toward the table and stuck her head toward her best friend.

"Do you know who he is?" She asked.

"I don't. All I saw was a tattoo on his back, and that bastard took my innocence. I prepared myself for my future husband, but ......" she said trying to start sobbing, but she couldn't. Instead, she grabbed the bottle and swallowed some whiskey. Cora took the bottle from her hands.

"Okay, that's enough, you're starting a new job tomorrow and I can't let you drink too much." She said.

"I'm depressed right now, Cora. I want to kill myself." She said in her drunken state.

"Fool, you living well is the biggest lump in their hearts. They will be happy if you were died, won't they?" Cora said, picking her up.

"I'm ...... not ...... stressed," she said and started laughing. Cora helped her into the room and put her on the bed.

Cora sighed and tucked her in. She went downstairs to clean up and find a room for herself. She was glad to finally be with her best friend. One that met her from middle school to college. She would do anything for her.

Just as she was cleaning, her phone lit up. She saw the message that appeared.

'Don't ever come back home you loser. If not, dad will skin you alive' she read.

She already knew it was from Laurel. She tightened her fist angrily.

"That bitch, I hope karma gets her" she murmured.