Chapter 1

After I donated a kidney to the man Chloe truly loved, my girlfriend, who had given me the silent treatment for a month, finally agreed to make up. She even arranged a get-together with drinks as a reward.

Her best friend, Brittany, chuckled, “Chloe, you really know how to play your cards. Liam isn’t just obedient, he’s totally devoted to you. Such a good man, are you really going to let him go and marry Julian instead?”

Chloe scoffed, a cold sneer on her face. “He’s nothing but a placeholder. The only reason I haven’t gotten bored all these years is because of his face—it’s a near-perfect double for Julian’s.”

Their eyes met, and they shared a knowing smile. “Then why not have Liam be a groomsman at the wedding? At least it wouldn't be a total waste of him following you for eight years.”

Chloe let out a dismissive laugh. “A joke! What’s his status? Does he really think he’s fit to stand next to Julian?”

“This little gathering is just a pat on the back for helping Julian out. Consider it a thank you for all his devotion to me over the years.”

I’d heard Chloe’s entire monologue right outside the door. When I calmly pushed it open, I didn’t argue.

She had no idea. Today was the last day I was *her* placeholder.

Tomorrow, the girl I’d always loved was coming back.