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
"CHAPTER 33: NOW I HAVE A FAMILY."Although Isabella felt hurt by Sebastian's cold words, she accepted that he was right. She was making the mistake of getting involved, after all, he had been clear."I thought..." said Amelia, but Sebastian interrupted her."However, don't get it wrong. She may not be his biological mother, but she is my wife, and therefore, his mother from today."Amelia gritted her teeth but continued with her act."As for your amnesia, well... it's unfortunate, but honestly, I don't understand what that has to do with me. Was I responsible?" Sebastian looked at her coldly. "I'm glad you finally remember, Amelia. Now you can continue with your life, hopefully far from me, of course. The truth is, I'm not interested in resuming anything. As you yourself said, now I have a family." he glanced slightly at Isabella and smiled. "And if you'll excuse me, I have a flight to catch, I'm going on my honeymoon."He turned and helped Isabella into the car. Nicholas didn't turn
CHAPTER 34: FAMILY OUTINGThe next day, Nicholas woke up earlier than usual. Like any child his age, he opened his parents' bedroom door and ran to the bed."Dad! Mom! Wake up, it's time to go to Kadaku Park."Sebastian didn't open his eyes; instead, he settled more into the bed and said sleepily, "Mom will help you get dressed, son. Tell her."Isabella had already opened her eyes and had a big smile."You have a lot of energy, huh?""Yes, yes! I want to see the kangaroos and the crocodiles, and also the emus!"Isabella laughed and cradled his face to kiss his nose."Alright, little whirlwind, wait for me in the living room. You'll eat something first."The boy nodded and ran off to where his mother had told him. Isabella was about to get up but was suddenly pulled back."No kiss for me?" Sebastian said in a seductive tone.Isabella turned and gave him a small kiss, then scolded him."Aren't you supposed to be asleep?"Sebastian stroked her hair and inhaled her scent."I couldn't stay