Chapter 15 I Want to Be the Substitute

"What, Ethan has actually woken up?!" This news caused quite a stir within the Swain family! "Mom!" Yolanda was already filled with regret, "If I had known he'd awake this soon, I would've married him myself. What should I do now? Can I replace that simpleton?" "Indeed, this is quite advantageous for that simpleton! Let me discuss it with your father," Fiona replied. Just as the mother-daughter duo prepared to head to the study, they were met with a volley of curses from Howard, "Swap what? We should be thankful that Ethan hasn't sent that simpleton back to settle the score with us!" Upon hearing the words "settle the score," Fiona was immediately panicked. No family in Amorita could withstand the wrath of the Benton family! "But he couldn't, could he? Didn't you see how they are tarnishing his reputation online? Saying he wants to abandon his foolish wife and questioning his character. He just took over Benton Group, he wouldn't make such a foolish move at this critical juncture, would he?" "But that's only a temporary reprieve. We should go and apologize in person one day, show our sincerity in seeking his forgiveness. You two mustn't act rashly before then." "Especially you, Yolanda! Don't get any ideas, or the whole Swain family will pay for it." Yolanda retorted, "Dad, what do you mean by 'pay for it'? Am I that stupid? I clearly..." "Alright, alright, sweetie," Fiona quickly interrupted Yolanda and soothed, "Don't be disrespectful, how could you shout at your dad?" While speaking, Fiona led Yolanda back into the room. Yolanda huffed, "Why does dad look down on me? Mom, do you know why Ethan chose me as his fiancée back then? I have my advantages too!" "Are you talking about your eyes?" "Exactly! My biggest advantage is that my eyes resemble those of Ethan's deceased beloved! At the masquerade, he didn't even see my full face, he recognized me just by my eyes. Unfortunately, he had a car accident not long after." "If he hadn't become a vegetable, he would never have agreed to marry that simpleton Vivian, because Vivian's eyes are nothing like mine! Mom, think about it. Back then, he was willing to fall out with his own brother for that woman." "It shows how much he loved her. But that woman is dead, and I'm her substitute. I believe, given the chance to spend time with him, he will eventually develop feelings for me." "You're right," Fiona nodded, "In this world, no one is irreplaceable. You resemble her, that's already half the battle won." "Mom! Does that mean you're backing me?!" Yolanda was excited. "Of course, your dad also had someone else in his heart back then, but look at us now, I'm the ultimate winner! Don't worry about Ethan, I'll cover for you with your dad." "That's great, Mom, I knew we were on the same wavelength. I will definitely make Dad take a second look at me!" "Of course, dear. I've got something special for you, just wait." In no time, Fiona came back with a small bottle, "These are special pills inside. As soon as a man takes one..." Yolanda blushed, "Mom, you've got this kind of thing? That's amazing! With this, I'm more confident about winning Ethan over!" For the following few days, Yolanda was itching to get close to Ethan, but she couldn't even get into the Benton Group building. Soon, she set her sights on Vivian. If she couldn't get to the company, then she'd stake out at Ethan's home. Vivian was a simpleton. Once she got into Ethan's mansion, wouldn't she be able to call the shots? Then, she could cozy up to Ethan... Ah, just thinking about it made Yolanda giddy with joy. Vivian had already arranged a meeting with the Regal Investments and was worrying about finding a good excuse to slip out when Yolanda showed up.　　 "Sis, take Vivian out for fun. Vivian is so bored." Yolanda was busy flipping through Vivian's dressing room and didn't have time to respond. At first glance, she was filled with envy, but now she was burning with jealousy. "Stinking simpleton, all these are for you to wear?! These dresses, these bags! Are they all yours?" Chanel, Prada, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and so on, almost all the brands she recognized were here. There were even several haute couture evening gowns from the current season, each worth millions. The Benton family had moved them all for the simpleton. Yolanda was so jealous that she was about to burst into flames. Why the hell did this simpleton deserve all this? These should've been hers! "Yes, yes," Vivian nodded with a giggle, "Great grandpa prepared them for Vivian, so Vivian can wear them for my husband." Yolanda had "I'm very jealous" written all over her face, which Vivian caught at a glance. Yet, she didn't mind fanning the flames one bit. After all, who was to blame for Yolanda’s refusal to marry into the family in the first place? Now she's regretting it, but there's no such thing as a time machine! "Are you going to wear this for your husband? Do you know how to put it on? Where should the belt be tied? How low should the neckline be?! Do you know how to take care of a man? Can you be a qualified wife for Ethan? Fool!" Vivian blinked her eyes, quickly putting on a poo-little-me face, "Are you... cursing at me, sis?" "Cursing you? So what if I am?!" Vivian was such a simpleton that Yolanda had no reservations. "Alright, you can't keep being this ignorant. Let me teach you a thing or two." "Yeah, yeah!" Vivian clapped her hands excitedly, "You are so nice to me. What are you going to teach me?" “Simple. I'll teach you what a wife should do for her husband." "This nightgown…" Yolanda said, pulling out an even more suggestive piece from the wardrobe, "I'm going to wear it to see Ethan tonight, then I'll perform the duties of a wife." "Really? Awesome, awesome!" Vivian clapped her hands in excitement on the surface, but inwardly, she was left speechless. Where in the world did Yolanda get the audacity to think she could seduce Ethan? When he was in a vegetative state, she didn't hesitate to abandon him, and now she thinks throwing herself at him will do the trick? Sure, Yolanda is a bit of a looker, but Ethan wouldn't be the type to fall for a pretty face, would he? But then again, who can truly understand the male psyche? Vivian suddenly found playing dumb to be quite entertaining, as there was always some drama to enjoy! But before she could sit back and enjoy the show, she had to meet with the head of Regal Investments. That was important...