Hollywood, 1953. A cunning secretary with dreams of power seduces her way into the life of a high-profile attorney, igniting a deadly triangle of lust, ambition, and deception. As she maneuvers to replace his wife, she soon discovers that in this world of secrets and scandal, only one woman will survive

SYNOPSIS:

In the smoke-filled boardrooms and glittering high society of 1950s Hollywood, Claire Bennett is no ordinary secretary. Young, ambitious, and dangerously charming, she plays the game of power and seduction with one goal in mind: to take the life she believes she deserves.

Her target? Bryce Walters, a charismatic and respected attorney with wealth, influence, and a seemingly perfect marriage to the poised and elegant Lorraine Walters. But Claire sees through the polished facade—she sees opportunity.

What starts as a forbidden affair soon escalates into a high-stakes battle for control. Bryce, intoxicated by Claire’s allure, finds himself trapped between desire and duty. Lorraine, far from the oblivious wife Claire assumes, is watching, waiting, and orchestrating her own game of survival. And then there’s Thiago, the enigmatic and fiercely loyal house manager who sees through Claire’s lies—his presence a constant, silent threat.

As secrets unravel and betrayals mount, the game turns deadly. Claire believes she has Bryce under her spell, but Lorraine is no stranger to deception—and she has one final move that Claire never saw coming.

In a world where power is an illusion and love is a weapon, only one woman will remain standing.

With the seductive intrigue of Body Heat, the psychological tension of Gone Girl, and the elegance of classic noir, The Substitute Wife is a riveting tale of ambition, manipulation, and the deadly consequences of wanting it all.