Chapter 1

The day I came back from my business trip, I found out my husband was engaged—to a woman I’d never seen before.

I rushed to the wedding venue, but the security guard stopped me.

“I’m Liam Sterling’s wife!” I snapped.

He snorted. “You’re the 108th woman today claiming that.”

He pointed toward the stage. “See her? That is Mr. Sterling’s real wife, Ms. Aubrey.”

I looked in the direction he pointed—

And froze.

My husband, Liam, was standing on stage with his hand resting on a pregnant stranger’s belly.

My entire world stopped.

If she is Aubrey Sterling…

then who the hell am I?

"Get Liam out here now! How dare a man who owes everything to my family commit bigamy?"

My face was thunderous. I moved to push past the guards, but my own private security team closed ranks against me.

"Get out of my way, or you're all fired."

They didn't move. So I held up my executive access card. The ultimate symbol of authority in the Sterling Group.

There were only two in the world. Mine and Liam’s.

But if Liam and I were in conflict, his status alone wouldn't be enough to control my security team.

The lead guard's eyes narrowed. He was about to speak when a familiar voice from behind interrupted him.

"What's all this commotion?"

Seeing Dylan approach, I urgently cried out, "Dylan, quickly, tell them who I am! I'm Aubrey, your sister-in-law!"

He was Liam's youngest brother. I was the one who pulled strings to get him into Silverwood City University's Business School.

Just as I thought he'd confirm my identity, he pulled out another executive access card from his pocket.

"You despicable woman, forging an access card?"

"How can there be two Aubrey Sterlings in this world? My real sister-in-law is inside exchanging rings with my brother. You fake, you've got some nerve."

I felt like I'd been struck by lightning, staring at him in disbelief.

The woman inside was completely different from me. How could Dylan not recognize me?

"What are you two arguing about? Dylan, look closely! I'm your sister-in-law!"

Dylan impatiently waved his hand.

"Drag this troublemaker out of here. Don't let her spoil my brother's engagement."

"Who dares touch me?"

I pulled out my ID, holding it up for everyone to see.

"I am Aubrey Sterling. This ID can be verified by any department in Silverwood City. If you touch me again, I'll make sure your entire family is kicked out of city by tomorrow!"

I was laughing with rage. I never imagined I'd have to prove my identity with an ID.

I was going to find out exactly what Liam was up to today!

Just as I thought showing my ID would convince them I was Aubrey Sterling, Dylan snatched it away and shredded it into pieces.

"Do you really take us for fools? If a keycard can be forged, what's an ID card?"

The security team burst into laughter. They stepped forward and restrained me, pinning me to the ground.

It was then I realized the entire security team was made up of unfamiliar faces.

Liam had replaced all the security personnel behind my back...

A chill spread through me. I struggled, but the physical disparity between men and women meant I couldn't resist.

Just as I was about to be dragged out of the banquet hall, a voice rang out.

"What are you doing?!"