Entangled Hearts: The Forbidden Bond
"Isla," he called, his voice brutally stern, "you know it was a terrible mistake that shouldn't have happened in the first place. You're my best friend's daughter and he has entrusted you to my care for Pete's sake!"
"Is that your excuse? But that doesn't mean we can't feel something for each other," I retorted, my voice rising. "You kissed me back, Robert. You didn't stop me; infact, you seemed to enjoy it!"
Isla's dad had entrusted her to Robert Hardy, his best friend. His goal was for Isla to learn the core of handling business under the scrutiny and watchful eyes of a dear and very trusted old friend, who was to become Isla's mentor, and guardian, but Isla only saw this as an opportunity to finally be able to pursue the strikingly handsome man she has had a huge crush on ever since her young girly heart knew what it meant to feel.
As she settles into Robert's world as his office assistant, sparks ignite dangerously between them as a forbidden steamy romance evolves. Their secret office affair faces a huge threat from Robert's manipulative and materialistic Ex, who also works as his manager.
Amidst the uncertainty, Isla comes face-to-face with the heart wrenching secret of her very dear Robert. As she confronts this secret, her heart breaks into a million pieces on who Robert Hardy truly is. Isla also brutally finds out the most unbelievable truth about her always busy and hardworking parents.
How does Isla handle the emptiness she feels, and the bile life threw directly at her face?
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Chapter: You want this as muchISLAI blinked back in shock as my lips parted open in surprise."How did you know my….?" I belched out noisily and I could literally inhale the stench of alcohol on my breath. My stomach twisted and I felt the sudden urge to use the bathroom."Are you okay, sweetie?" He asked. I waved a hand dismissively, trying to mask the embarrassment creeping up my neck. "I’m fine," I mumbled. My chair scraped against the floor as I stood, wobbling slightly on my heels. "I just need to…use the bathroom."My bladder felt like it could burst open any moment, if I didn't relieve myself. His piercing blue eyes followed me as I stumbled through the crowd of sweaty bodies. I headed towards the bathroom. Somehow, I could feel his gaze on my back. I didn’t dare look over my shoulder because I didn't want to come in contact with those eyes which reminded me of just one person.I slipped into the bathroom and relieved myself. I've had too much drink and I was overly tipsy. I gripped the edge of the sink
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Chapter: Tipsy night, hot strangerISLAThe music thumped through the club, vibrating the floor beneath the high heels I was wearing, sarcastic thanks to my best friend for convincing me to wear them. I shifted in my seat, tugging at the hem of the short dress I was wearing for what felt like the umpteenth time this evening. It clung tightly to my skin, riding up every time I moved, and I just couldn’t help but feel exposed. Maybe Hailey wasn't always so right anyway.I picked up my glass of tequila, the ice clinking softly as I swirled it. As I took a sip, the sharp tang of lime hit my tongue, but even the drink couldn’t distract me from the discomfort. My back arched slightly as I tried to find a position that didn’t make the gown dig into my sides. I instinctively glanced around the room, hoping no one noticed my fidgeting, but the crowd was too engrossed in their own yelling and dancing.The air was thick with the scent of perfume and sweat, and I felt a bead of my sweat sliding down my neck. I wiped it away quic
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Chapter: Night out ISLAAs soon as the meeting ended, I scurried to my office to get my purse. We were already past closing hours and I just wanted to get out of this place. I was angry, at Mia, Robert and every damned person in this place. I bumped clumsily into some people as I made my way to my office. Robert and Bryan had been the first to leave the meeting and I hadn't seen him since the meeting ended. He could be wherever for all I cared. I don't know if I was being sentimental but I just hated the fact that his Ex had shred me to pieces in front of all those people and he had been right there!Calm down, Isla. This isn't the worst you've been through. I told myself over and over again as I tried to reach the driver. I was standing at the front of the company waiting under a big tree that provided a good shade."Come pick me up, at the company." I said as soon as he picked. I ended the call immediately and kept the phone back in my purse. I crossed my hands and paced up and down on the curb fuming
최신 업데이트: 2025-04-12
Chapter: Predator Vs PreyISLAI swallowed a lump forming on my throat and pressed my lips together, hoping that the heavy weight I was feeling on my shoulder wouldn't squash me down completely. My palms began to sweat as my hands gripped the skirt I was wearing, squeezing tightly at it. I was fighting an inner battle, hopefully I'd win. Slowly, my head raised up and thankfully, Mia's eyes were now averted from mine. I almost gasped. Mia's pause stretched just long enough to make everyone in the room a little uneasy or maybe of course I was the only one feeling the heat. Her gaze returned back to me, sharp and deliberate, and I could feel the weight of the entire conference room's attention tilting in my direction. Could this woman fucking move on for once?She tilted her head, a faint smirk suddenly curling the edges of her lips. "Some of you," she repeated, her tone carefully neutral, but her eyes still drilling into mine, "seem to think that mediocre performance is acceptable in a company like this."My
최신 업데이트: 2025-04-11
Chapter: CorneredISLA As the staffs filed in, I noticed they somehow hesitated before sitting. Well, it wasn't like I've been in a conference meeting myself, so I didn't know why they seemed to be hesitating. This was the first time I'd be attending a formal meeting as a worker. "Ms. Turner," Mia's voice cut through my thoughts, her voice echoing loudly through the room and every pair of eye snapped towards my direction. "There's a sitting arrangement!" "Ms. Thompson, how the hell was I supposed to know there was a sitting arrangement when no tags was put on the chairs?!" I responded right back in my head. I stood up slowly, my eyes flickering around. I didn't pay attention to any arrangement and I was genuinely unaware. "That line is for the senior executives." I heard a voice behind me. I snapped my head and came in contact with Stiles's glinting forest green eyes. He flashed me a grin. "Oh, I didn't know." My voice sounded hoarse. I was mad at Mia. She never wasted time in picking on
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Chapter: Urgent MeetingISLAThe man was tall, even taller than Robert. Even from the leather jackets he wore, it was still very obvious that he was muscular and very well built. As if he knew I was standing right there accessing him, he suddenly brought his gaze to me and I felt a sudden shiver going down my spine. Maybe because I had been accessing him with my eyes and I had been completely caught off guard. He was nodding to something Robert was saying but his eyes remained fixed on me. His expression was unreadable, he just had a blank look. To be honest, I felt a little creeped out. I was definitely going to ask Robert who the man he was and he'd better not tell me he was an 'old good friend.' and whatever.Robert seemed to have noticed the mans diverted attention, he followed his eyes and they landed on mine. Wait, why was I even waiting for him in the first place?! Obsessed much. I smiled at him and he returned a small smile. I walked away without sparing the both of them another glance and made
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