CHAPTER 40: ROMANTIC CONFESSIONAfter getting ready, the car Sebastian had sent arrived at the appointed time. Isabella had dressed elegantly, though she didn't know if it was the right choice, and she couldn't help but feel nervous. As they drove through the city, she kept wondering where they were going. Her stomach hurt, as if butterflies were fluttering inside it.Finally, the car stopped in front of the tallest building in Sydney."We've arrived, ma'am," said the driver.Isabella nodded and hurried out of the car."A building? Could he have a meeting?"She continued forward and was soon greeted by a woman."Mrs. Ashford, your husband is waiting for you."Isabella nodded and followed the woman, but her heart was pounding. Minutes later, they arrived at what seemed to be the top floor of the building."The... the rooftop?""Yes, your husband is waiting for you behind that door, Mrs. Ashford."Isabella was nervous. She wasn't afraid of heights, but why did Sebastian want to see her
CHAPTER 41: THE ONLY ONE"I...," suddenly, Sebastian's phone rang. He gestured to Isabella to stop and looked at the screen.It was Mateo, he grimaced and ended the call, then looked back at Isabella."It's Mateo, he's probably calling to see how the dinner is going. Go on, love. What were you saying?"Isabella's hands were cold and sweaty."First, I want you to know that I don't..."The phone rang again."Damn it!" he looked, and it was Mateo again. "Sorry, love, I'm going to turn it off so we won't be interrupted again."At that moment, a message arrived: "Answer, it's urgent." Curiosity piqued him, but he wanted to hear what Isabella had to say first."If you want, you can call him. This can wait," she said suddenly."Are you sure?""Yes, go ahead." Isabella wanted to delay it as much as she could."Alright," said Sebastian, calling his friend back. "I'll be here in a second, love."Sebastian stepped away a bit and waited for Mateo to answer. When he did, Sebastian didn't hesitate
CHAPTER 42: ECSTASY AT DINNERTheir mouths clashed in a possessive kiss, Isabella moaned as Sebastian's tongue delved into her mouth and played with hers. She shivered as her body felt the warmth of his. He gripped her nape and tilted her head to kiss her more deeply, as if he wanted to swallow her whole, his other hand held her hip possessively, pressing his pelvis against hers and making her tremble as Isabella felt the hardness of his cock through his pants.Suddenly, he spun her around, pressing her breasts against the table. Isabella let out another moan as she felt his hands slide under her dress and caress her thighs. His touch was rough, rugged, masculine."I love your skin," he whispered as his fingertips traced the inside of her thighs. "But I love this even more..." he said as he reached the elastic of her panties."Sebastian..." Isabella murmured as she gripped the tablecloth. "Please..."He hooked his fingers on either side of the garment and slowly slid it down. There wa
CHAPTER 43: TRAPPED IN HER OWN GAMESebastian and Mateo were in the car, parked a few meters from the building where they believed their target was hiding. The night was cold, and the tension was palpable."Are you sure he lives there?" Sebastian asked, breaking the silence. It had been an hour since he left the apartment after Mateo's call. Isabella and he had agreed to return and postpone the honeymoon. She had stayed at the apartment with Nicholas; she didn't want to be apart for even a second.Mateo glanced slightly at his friend and saw the smile that, although he tried to hide, was still evident."Yes, I confirmed it twice. I also called the authorities. I'm not risking you killing him."Sebastian grimaced, his expression hardening."I'm not going to deny that I want to wring his neck. That bastard ruined a big deal. The best thing would be to get the information out of him. We need to find out who's behind this. That one you should wring the neck of."Sebastian took a deep brea
CHAPTER 44: ATTACK IN THE POWDER ROOMThe next day, Isabella was finishing getting ready in front of the mirror. Sebastian appeared behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist."I'm going to be the most envied man of the night," he said proudly.She smiled and continued fixing her hair."Flatterer.""Why? I'm telling the truth, my wife will be the most beautiful of the night. I'm not going to leave your side for a second."Sebastian kissed her neck and stepped back. Isabella was wearing a black dress that highlighted every curve of her body, but the most striking feature was the backless design accompanied by a Lariat necklace, a gift from Sebastian. She looked at herself one last time and was surprised to see the sparkle in her eyes. She seemed like a different woman, a loved woman, and above all, ready to be happy.They soon arrived at the hotel where the soirée would take place. Sebastian entered holding Isabella's hand. Everyone couldn't help but murmur among themselves; Seba
CHAPTER 45: "YOU PROVOKED IT!"Sebastian was desperately looking for his wife. Inesa's voice made him turn abruptly."Are you looking for your wife?" Inesa asked with a malicious smile."Yes, do you know where she is?" Sebastian responded, anxious."I saw her talking to a man, they seemed to know each other very well," Inesa dropped her venom deliberately. She hadn't taken her eyes off Isabella and, of course, had seen her arguing with Marcus. After investigating her, she recognized him as the ex-husband.Sebastian frowned upon hearing she was talking to a man. He wasted no time and headed towards the ladies' room. A wicked smile adorned Inesa's lips as she followed him; she didn't want to miss a second of the show that was about to begin.In the bathroom, Isabella was struggling with all her strength."Let me go, Marcus, don't touch me!" she screamed, desperate.But he wasn't listening; the alcohol had clouded his judgment."Don't be such a prude, Isabella, let's have some fun togeth
CHAPTER 46: "I WILL GET IT BACK FOR YOU"Throughout the entire drive, Sebastian didn't say a word. He was furious, and Amanda's words kept echoing in his head. She had said that Isabella was hiding something, and he suspected it too, which indicated it was true. He turned his face and saw her looking out the window, her expression lost in thought.On the other hand, Isabella's hands trembled slightly as she tried to control her breathing. From where she sat, she could feel Sebastian's fury. But what worried her most were the doubts Amanda had sown between them."You have to tell him the truth, Isabella, you have to tell him everything," she told herself.When they arrived at the apartment, Nicholas was already asleep. The nanny they had hired stayed to take care of him, so Isabella and Sebastian went directly to the bedroom. He closed the door and got straight to the point."What were you doing with your ex-husband alone?" his words came out cold and hard.Isabella turned and swallowe
CHAPTER 47: "WAIT FOR HIM IN THE MORNING."At a secluded table in the Dark Rose club, Sebastián, Inesa, and the investor were waiting for their drinks."Have you seen how the stock market has fluctuated lately? It's crazy," the investor said, starting a conversation with Sebastián."Yes, especially with tech stocks. They've been very volatile."Meanwhile, Inesa was typing on her phone."He's here," she wrote. The other person quickly responded, "Are we sticking to the plan?" "Of course," she replied.The truth was that Inesa had prepared everything in advance, so the investor's proposal was no coincidence. She had told him to make the invitation, claiming that Sebastián was under too much stress at home.Meanwhile, at the apartment, Isabella was finishing the last details for the surprise. She had placed the test in a gift box and had also prepared a special dinner. However, Sebastián did not answer her message. She looked at the phone again and decided to call, only to be met with th