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
CHAPTER 26: LET'S MAKE A BABYSebastián gave her a smile as he dried his hair, his deep blue eyes fixed on her."Do you like what you see, Isabella?"His deep, magnetic voice made Isabella finally snap back to reality. Her face was red with embarrassment, and she refused to let him intimidate her, so she crossed her arms and looked him in the eye."Actually, you're not that impressive..." she twisted her lips and sighed as if he wasn't tempting her right now "... I've seen better.""You're such a liar, Isabella. You've only seen Marcus, and he's not even close. But you, stay firm, don't feed this man's ego. It doesn't matter that he has strong abs, muscular arms, powerful legs, and an Adonis-like face. No, don't allow it."However, her words made Sebastián's movements stop. His sharp gaze pinned her down, and he threw the towel in his hand to the floor and approached her in two steps. Isabella backed away, but as always, he managed to corner her.Sebastián's warm breath mixed with her
CHAPTER 27: "PLANNING A WEDDING""So she went to see a private investigator?" Inesa asked, looking at the man with curiosity."Yes, ma'am." The man who had been hired by Inesa to follow Isabella gave her all the information. "Apparently, Miss Collins is looking for her son," the man replied.Inesa's movements froze upon hearing this. Her eyes narrowed, and a wicked smile appeared on her lips."Son?" Inesa said, surprised and then intrigued."That's right. I had to bribe one of the office employees. The information is 100% certain. She is looking for her son," the man confirmed, nodding.Inesa reclined in her chair, thoughtful, and her smile grew more pronounced."So the bitch is a mother, huh? Who would have thought...?" she said with a sarcastic laugh. The man watched her, waiting for more instructions. "The question is if Sebastian knows.""Do you want me to keep investigating?" the man asked, anxious."Of course, you idiot. Don't lose sight of her and inform me of all her movements
CHAPTER 28: WEDDING DRESS“Please take off your clothes.”“What?!,” Isabella’s eyes widened in surprise.The seamstress sent by Sebastian sighed.“Dear, it’s to take your measurements. Mr. Ashford has entrusted me with the task of making your wedding dress, and he was very explicit in saying he wanted the best. So…” The woman gestured up and down at her. “…off with the clothes.”“But…it’s just a wedding dress. I don’t see why I…”“Nudity doesn’t scare me. It shouldn’t scare you either,” Monique, the best seamstress in town, chided her.Just as Isabella was about to retort, the door opened. A smiling Sebastian closed the door behind him.“I see you’ve met my fiancée, huh?”“Yes. But I must say, Mr. Ashford, she’s a bit prissy for my taste.”Sebastian’s laughter filled the room, and Isabella’s cheeks burned.“I don’t see why I have to get naked for a simple dress,” Isabella said, annoyed by Sebastian’s mocking tone.“It’s not a simple dress, Miss Collins. My clothes aren’t just somethin
CHAPTER 29: SABOTAGE“Did you do what I asked?”“Yes, Miss, everything was done as ordered.”Inesa smiled, satisfied.“Good, you’ve earned a nice payment.” She extended the check towards the woman and before she took it, added, “Are you sure no one saw you?”“Yes, Miss, I made sure no one was around.”Inesa gave her a piercing look.“Alright, but remember, if you get caught, don’t you dare link me to you, got it?”“No, Miss, I won’t say anything.”Inesa released the check and the young woman tucked it into her chest. Inesa had contacted her and offered a good sum of money to sabotage Isabella’s wedding dress. The young woman, who had a sick mother, saw a solution to her problems. She knew it was wrong, but it was her only way out. So, she used small scissors to cut strategic places in the dress, making it easy to tear.Once she left, Inesa got into her car.“Take me to St. George’s Cathedral, there’s a show to watch.”The driver started the car and she smiled.“This is just the beginn
CHAPTER 30: A PLAN THAT FAILSIsabella walked slowly towards the altar, her heart pounding. She felt something was off with her dress. When she reached Sebastian, he could see her discomfort."Thanks, Dad." He gave a smile and then leaned towards Isabella. "What's wrong? Don’t tell me...""My dress... it's messed up."Sebastian looked at her confused and saw how she was deliberately holding the top part of her dress."What's going on?""I don't know, but... it's like, torn.""What? That damn dress cost 10,000 dollars.""Well, your seamstress Monique ripped you off, and please don’t curse in the church, it’s a sin."He pressed his lips together and sighed lightly."Great, just what we needed, being the talk of the town in front of everyone. I’m gonna settle this with Monique." Then he looked at the guests. "Looks like the bride and I have a little issue to sort out. Don’t go anywhere!"His father felt worried as Sebastian took Isabella's hand."We'll be back in a moment."Sebastian and
"CHAPTER 31: HE WILL GET TIRED OF YOU.""Sebastian..." Isabella turned around expecting to see her husband, her smile faded when she saw Inesa at the door, looking at her with hostile eyes and almost fuming. "What do you want?" she asked, frowning.Inesa closed the door behind her with a deliberate movement and advanced towards her, her heels echoing on the marble floor."What I want, Isabella, is to put you in your place."Isabella crossed her arms, trying to stay calm."I don't have time for your games. If you have something to say, say it quickly."Inesa smiled coldly, a smile that didn't reach her eyes."Oh, I have a lot to say. For starters, I can't believe you have the audacity to think you can replace me. Sebastian may have chosen you, but we all know you're just a temporary distraction."Isabella felt a knot in her stomach, but she didn't let Inesa notice it."You have no idea what you're talking about. You..."Inesa let out a cold laugh."Do you really think a woman like you,
"CHAPTER 32: AN UNEXPECTED RETURN."Isabella turned around abruptly, trying to hide her distress."It's nothing, just... just a call."Sebastian approached, giving her a sharp look."Crying over nothing?" he asked, wiping a tear that was falling down her cheek.Isabella became very nervous. She couldn't tell him that her ex-husband had called and said he had information about her son. She was afraid of how Sebastian would react. She quickly wiped her tears and forced a smile."Well, it's just that... my best friend called and we talked about the wedding and... I know it's not a real wedding, but... I couldn't help getting emotional, I..."Sebastian relaxed his face and hugged her."I understand, you're excited.""Yes," she said, closing her eyes and listening to the beats in his chest."Well, there's nothing wrong with that, it's your wedding after all." he gently pulled her away and cupped her face. "Now we're going on our honeymoon. I came to see if you're ready."Isabella looked in