CHAPTER 18: ARROGANT CEO"My father has heart disease," Isabella said directly, her voice firm but with a vulnerability she couldn't hide. "And right now he's in the intensive care unit. I..." she lowered her head and looked at her hands to hide the shame and desperation she felt at that moment. "I have no way to pay for it. That's my only condition, Mr. Ashford."Sebastián looked at her for a moment, detailing her expressions. He could see the shame in her, and this made him reflect on the desperate situation she was in. What he had investigated was that she had married the eldest son of the Becker family, an idiot with delusions of being a businessman. To say he wasn't curious about the details of their relationship would be lying to himself, but he reminded himself that it was just a deal and that each should keep their pasts private."Fine," he finally said. "I can do that. And to show my intention to be benevolent, I'll arrange for your father to be admitted to one of the best sp
CHAPTER 19: A DECLARED ENEMYIn the garden of the Ashford mansion."My dear Coraline!" exclaimed Inesa with enthusiasm.Sebastián's mother stood up and hugged her."Dear, you finally decide to visit me.""I've had a lot of work. But here I am, as I promised," said Inesa, smiling.Immediately, Sebastián's mother signaled to one of the maids to bring tea. As they settled down, Inesa delicately mentioned,"I heard about Nicholas, it's practically a tragedy."Coraline sighed deeply before responding,"Yes, we are all devastated. Nicholas is the light of this house.""I know," said Inesa, with feigned concern, "and I will do everything I can to support Sebastián."There was a brief silence before Coraline asked,"Did my son already tell you what the solution is?""Solution?" Inesa frowned, confused."Yes, the doctor spoke to them yesterday...""Wait, them? Who?""His assistant was with him, she walked in with Sebastián, she seemed like a worried mother," explained Coraline, revealing disap
CHAPTER 20: STOP THE CONTRACEPTIVESThat same night, Isabella moved into Sebastián's apartment. It was relatively close to the company and extremely large and luxurious. Isabella thanked heaven that, at least, she wouldn't have to see him too much at home. However, her illusions were shattered when the maid showed her to her room."Mr. Ashford ordered that you sleep here," the maid explained, opening the doors to a large, beautiful, and luxurious room; a palace of comfort.The door next to the dressing room caught Isabella's attention."And that? What's it for?"The maid walked to the door and checked that it was locked."It's a door that connects to the next room. But it's locked, you have nothing to worry about."However, Isabella was worried. She had a feeling she wouldn't like to know who the next room belonged to."And... whose is the other room?" she insisted, her curiosity mixed with a sense of unease."Mr. Ashford's," the maid said, trying to downplay it. "But, as I said, ther
CHAPTER 21: SIX YEARS MARRIED AND DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT LOVE?"Sebastián..." Isabella's tone was pleading."Do you like this?" Sebastián's lips moved close to her ear, nibbling before moving down her back.She held back a moan but let it out when he suddenly turned her over and slapped her butt."Sebas..." his name died on her lips when he repeated the action, this time slapping her butt again.Isabella tried to turn around, but he circled her waist, forcing her to stay still."No, darling..." he whispered as his tongue traced the line of her spine. "I told you we were going to have fun, and that's what we'll do.""Please..." Isabella begged as he caressed her nipples. "Do we have to do it today?"Sebastián's laughter filled the room."Now?""Y... yes."He could see the nervousness all over her, which piqued his curiosity. Being a married woman and given how she seduced him at the hotel, she should have more experience with sex."She must be pretending. Does she want to appear as a poor
CHAPTER 22: SIX YEARS MARRIED AND YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT LOVE? (II)Sebastián grabbed her hips and rubbed the head of his cock against her entrance, slowly sinking in as if he wanted to drag out the moment. Isabella's hands clenched the sheet and her legs trembled; he held her thighs as he penetrated her and began to move at a torturous pace.He extended his hand and caressed her clit, increasing his thrusts inside her, feeling how she tightened around him; however, for Sebastián, it wasn't enough.He wanted to feel all of her.Suddenly his thrusts took on a wild rhythm and she screamed in surprise, her pussy tightening around him again and again. Sebastián gritted his teeth to stifle the moan of pleasure that almost escaped his lips, feeling her tight pussy milking his cock."Damn it!" the word hissed from his lips, and he could no longer hold back.Sebastián was more animal than man when he spread her legs and rested her thighs on his strong forearms, penetrating her mercilessly.Isab
CHAPTER 23: PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR"Can you get back by taxi?" Sebastián asked seriously, and Isabella quickly nodded. "Good, go to my parents' house. Nicholas is there; it would be good for you to spend time with him. He misses you.""Really?" Isabella's eyes lit up, and it was impossible for Sebastián to miss them. Suddenly, he pulled out his wallet and handed her some bills and a black card."This is for the taxi, and this," he said, pointing to the card, "is for your expenses. As my wife, I won't allow you to keep dressing like that."Isabella looked at her clothes and then nodded. They weren't ugly, but they were old. Curiously, Marcus never gave her money to update her wardrobe. Now, she understood why."Alright, thank you...""I'll be home tonight," he interrupted and gave her one last look before leaving.Isabella watched his back as he walked away and sighed. He was definitely a complicated man, but saving her father and, most importantly, finding her son was worth any sacrific
CHAPTER 24: GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!"What is this woman doing here?"Isabella turned, meeting Coraline's defiant gaze. Despite the tension, she remained calm."Oh, you must be Sebastián's mother. I came to visit Nicholas; Sebastián thought it would be good for me to spend time with him."Coraline frowned, clearly unsatisfied with the explanation, and she couldn't care less about what her son thought. She approached Isabella and looked her up and down with a coldness that cut through the air."I don't know what you might have imagined, but you are not welcome here. And I don't want you near my grandson."Isabella pressed her lips together but took a deep breath and said, "Mother-in-law...""Don't call me that!" Sebastián's mother exclaimed indignantly. "I don't know what you did to convince my son, but I warn you, I'm not as easy as he is. I don't like you, and I'll tell you straight. I don't want you as my daughter-in-law, and much less as Nicholas's mother, understand? So get out, get o
CHAPTER 25: "ARE YOU NAKED?!""It seems you need to remember, mother, that I am the one who runs this family and its affairs, not you. I don't have to discuss my decisions or the solutions I choose for my son's problems. What I decide to do or who I decide to do it with is my business and mine alone. So I suggest you keep your opinions to yourself, especially when they are so terribly wrong."Coraline gasped at her son's coldness. But Sebastián walked over to Isabella and kissed her on the lips."Go with Nicholas, I'll be with you in a moment."Isabella nodded faster than she expected and followed the maid. Sebastián and his mother were left face to face."How dare you say that in front of that woman?! I'm your mother!""You are, but you have no right to offend her and even less to meddle in my affairs, mother. Why do you insist on Inesa? I've already told you that I will never see her as anything more than my partner."Coraline turned around angrily."That's because you don't take th