Isabella suddenly didn't understand what all her years of silent endurance and humiliation were for. She once thought that by escaping from her ungrateful relatives, she could live in peace. But what about now?Alexander persistently pressured her, Elena schemed in secret, they were like demons from the depths of hell, gradually devouring her happiness bit by bit.How could they?!At that moment, April walked up to Isabella, lowered her voice and said smugly, "Isabella, I told you, no matter what the cost, I won't let you get the upper hand."How smug April was, her smugness stung Isabella's eyes.Elena and Alexander could hurt her, because she had once loved, had once cared.But her? April? Was she even worthy?Isabella snorted coldly, raising her hand to slap April, "April, what do you think you are!"She used a lot of force in this slap, leaving five red finger marks on April's face.April covered her aching face, glaring at Isabella viciously, "You bitch, how dare you hit me."As
Only then did Quinn lift his head, sweeping his gaze over everyone present. His eyes were as cold and piercing as the current weather - bone-chillingly cold.Seeing that something was amiss, April wanted to slip away unnoticed."Miss, you hurt my wife, do you think you can just leave like this?" Quinn spoke out, and immediately security personnel blocked April's way."Mr. Ashton, it wasn't me who hurt your wife, it was her..." April tried to argue, but upon meeting Quinn's cold gaze, she was frightened and quickly shut her mouth.Quinn said again, "Braylon, I don't want anyone related to remain in NextEra Technologies. And those who slander my wife will be held legally responsible."Having spoken, he reached out to lead Isabella away. As Isabella took a step, the pain from her twisted left foot made her cry out in pain."What happened?" Quinn asked immediately."I twisted my ankle," Isabella sniffled, saying.No sooner had her words fallen than Quinn, under the watchful eyes of all, k
Isabella had sprained her ankle, temporarily incapacitated, unable to cook, yet she hadn't eaten dinner that night.Quinn volunteered to cook, while Isabella sat on the living room couch, occasionally glancing towards the kitchen, watching the busy man.He was wearing his loungewear, casually topped with a knitted sweater. His sleeves were rolled up high, and he even wore the cartoon apron that Isabella usually wore.Because of his particularly tall stature, Isabella's apron looked especially small on him, appearing somewhat comical.This was the first time Quinn had cooked alone since they got married.Judging from Quinn's appearance, it was clear that he had never done these things before.Seeing him busy for a long time without any progress, Isabella became somewhat anxious. She hobbled to the kitchen door and said, "Quinn, let me do it."Quinn looked back at her, couldn't help but frown, "Go back and sit down properly."Isabella stood still, touching her stomach, looking at him ea
At night, a light rain began to patter down from the sky.The southern city of Northbay also experienced a sudden drop in temperature due to the influence of the cold air moving south from the north.The weather in the south was not as cold as in the north, nor did it have the heating of the north. On the few cold days of the year, we could only endure the cold dryly, enviously watching our friends in the north.Isabella had wrapped a thin blanket around herself and lazily nestled on the sofa with Misty, watching an entertainment show. As she watched the bizarre and intense discussions between the two sides in the show, she too was fired up.Back then, Isabella was the captain of the university debate team. Every time the school organized a debate competition, as long as she participated, she never lost.It once made her the "Debate Goddess" in the mouths of the boys at school.Quinn was busy working in the study, leaving only Misty to accompany Isabella. Isabella, who was so excited
Returning to the room, Isabella lay in bed unable to sleep, feeling somewhat shy and somewhat embarrassed.She had finally mustered up the courage to go to the study to find Quinn tonight, but she was still rejected by Quinn.She didn't believe that Quinn didn't know what she wanted to do. He had kissed her so passionately, she even felt him...Isabella didn't dare to think any further, for she was certain that she would lose a whole night's sleep due to shyness.Just as she was thinking, Quinn pushed the door open. It was evident that he was being particularly careful while opening the door and his footsteps were exceptionally light, probably worried about waking her up.She couldn't even sleep, what was there to argue about?I really disliked him!Quinn lay down on the bed, pulled the blanket to cover her, then lay down beside her, followed by a soft sigh from him.Was he still sighing?Isabella, frustrated, lifted her foot and kicked out.Her strength was not small, she kicked Quin
This kind of feeling, he had never experienced before. So fresh, yet so unforgettable.Isabella was still diligently tying her bow tie, quietly waiting for his response. Her head was lowered, making it impossible to see her complexion, only her dense eyelashes, fluttering like little fans, seemed to be calling for his pity.Quinn couldn't help but respond—Suddenly, he propped up Isabella's slender jaw with his hand, leaned over, and kissed her.The kiss came so suddenly, so fiercely, that Isabella couldn't help but stiffen. Yet, against her usual behavior, she didn't shrink back, didn't refuse, but responded awkwardly.A mutual kiss, long and sweet, lasted until their breaths became ragged, only then did they let each other go.Quinn caressed Isabella's tender face, his thin lips slightly curved as they slowly moved to Isabella's ear, whispering, "Good."The voice was hoarse and deep, like refined gravel, carrying a warm breath.Isabella couldn't help but shudder, quickly lowering he
There was silence on the other end of the phone again, a silence that lasted longer than the previous one, so long that Isabella couldn't bear it anymore and said, "Speak up.""Don't worry too much about the company affairs. I won't interfere with the position of the Sales Department manager, nor will I allow my subordinates to interfere," Quinn said.Quinn's sexy and pleasant voice came through the handset, each word rhythmically knocking on Isabella's heart window.He knew she cared about this, so he absolutely did not interfere in her affairs, letting her strive for that position with her own abilities.Success or failure, it was all her own choice, he absolutely did not interfere at all.Isabella nodded, "Hmm, I believed you."Quinn said again, "It's cold outside, go home early if you can."Isabella chuckled, "Understood, Mr. Ashton."Watching Isabella make a phone call, repeatedly saying "Mr. Ashton," and laughing with a shy and reserved demeanor, Lila got goosebumps all over her
"If he dares to mess around, I will absolutely not let him off," Isabella said fiercely, her eyes slightly narrowed.Constantly avoiding only made Alexander more and more arrogant, Isabella didn't want to be led by the nose by others anymore.No matter how powerful the Gray Group was, they couldn't monopolize everything. Moreover, this was a society governed by law. Most importantly, she was willing to believe in Quinn.She believed in Quinn's capabilities, if Alexander really dared to do anything, Quinn would definitely not sit idly by."Izzy..." Lila suddenly hugged Isabella tightly, patting her back forcefully, "Izzy, hang in there! Promise me, don't let those scumbags hurt you anymore."It was precisely because Lila had witnessed firsthand how Isabella was betrayed and hurt, that she understood how deeply Isabella had been wounded.However, those who hurt her not only showed no remorse, but now they even came to her door. Did they want to hurt her again?"Lila, rest assured, no on
Isabella was abducted by two men and forced into a van. Before they could even settle in, the driver started the vehicle and sped off.Before Isabella could react, they had blindfolded her, leaving her unable to see anything. Isabella became even more panicked, her heart beating so fast it seemed as if it would leap out of her throat. Subconsciously, she cradled her round belly with both hands.If it had been just her, she definitely wouldn't have been as scared as she was now.But now she was not alone, she had a child in her womb. She could get hurt, but she would never let these people harm her child.Her child was due to arrive in this world in just over two months, soon to meet his parents. No matter what, she was determined to protect her child well.Isabella couldn't see, she could only rely on her hearing to discern where they actually wanted to take her.She felt the surrounding noise, the car was moving slowly, it must have merged
The weather was very hot today. Isabella was wearing a thin white maternity dress, with a dagger pressed against her side. With just a slight push, the dagger would pierce her abdomen, endangering her child—Thinking of this, Isabella felt both panic and confusion in her heart. She was so nervous that she swallowed a mouthful of saliva, her body stiffened to the point where she dared not move at all.She didn't know why these people wanted to hold her hostage.For wealth?If that was the case, she could give them all the savings she had accumulated over the years, as long as it could ensure her and her child's safety.For revenge?If it was for revenge, then who would it be?Isabella was so nervous that her mind was a complete mess, she couldn't think of anyone who would bother her and her son at that time.She glanced up, just as a couple passed by their side, but no one noticed anything unusual.There were two se
Ashford understood very well why Qadir didn't step forward to do these things directly, but instead used him as a pawn.That was because Qadir wanted his wife to see his dark side, and couldn't bring Isabella, who stood in the sunshine, into his dark world.Back then, when Isabella came to him behind Qadir's back, wasn't it also in her heart that she didn't want to bring Qadir into the dark world?The couple was indeed very interesting. They would rather step into the dark world themselves, but both wanted to protect the other's lifetime of sunshine.***The car stopped at the entrance of the hospital, and Quinn hurriedly rushed in, carrying Isabella in his arms.Seeing his anxious look, Isabella reassured him, "It's just a little pain, it won't be a problem, don't worry too much."Quinn said in a deep voice, "Don't speak."Isabella. "..."She just didn't want him to worry, why was he angry with her?Before coming
Seed drill?No sooner had Isabella's words left her mouth than she felt a pain on her lips. Before she could react, she was forcefully kissed by Quinn.He forcefully and dominantly pried open her shell-like teeth, invaded her mouth, and compelled her to accept his assertive kiss."Uh—" Isabella swung her fists, pounding them one after another on his solid chest, "Bastard, let me go!"She muttered indistinctly, but Quinn paid her no mind, kissing her like a furious lion.His kiss was too dominant, and soon Isabella had no strength to struggle, but she was not one to give up easily.Isabella couldn't push him away, nor could she hurt him by hitting. This man was not only incredibly strong, but his muscles were also astonishingly solid.Isabella was so angry, perhaps even blinded by rage, that she thrust her hand into his suit collar and fiercely grabbed at his chest through his shirt.Quinn's body shuddered slightly, he qui
"I want to have a word with Elena alone," Isabella said."Then I'll go ahead and wait for Ms. Isabella. If you need anything, just call out." With that, Ashford turned around and walked away, leaving behind a smile.Isabella took a deep breath of cool air, returning once again to the window. In the room, Elena was quietly looking in the direction of the window, her gaze as silent as death.Isabella's gaze fell on Elena's face, looking at her unrecognizable face, she thought of many things from the past.Once upon a time, Elena was so radiant and dazzling. Back then, so many boys in their circle wanted to pursue her, but they were all gently rejected by her one by one.It was not until later that Isabella found out that Elena's heart had always been with Alexander, with marrying him as her lifelong pursuit."Are you here to mock me?" Elena suddenly burst into laughter. Her cold laughter was particularly eerie and terrifying in this quiet cour
Isabella didn't know why, but the nicer Quinn was to her, the more uneasy she felt. She was terrified that one day she would open her eyes and he would no longer be by her side, and she would never be able to find him again.If he hadn't been so good to her, even if one day he was no longer by her side, she would have been able to adapt to a new life quickly.But back then—Back then, she found herself increasingly reluctant to leave him. Even dreaming of him saying he wanted to break up would cause her such heartache.Although he said the breakup was in a dream, she still felt a lingering fear at this moment."Isabella, can you tell me what's on your mind?" Quinn asked, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, his gaze deep and profound.Isabella had been frequently distracted recently. Quinn knew she was hiding something in her heart, but he just couldn't guess what it was.She was still eating at that moment, and he was still by her s
"Wasn't it you?" The speaker turned back into Alexander, who stepped forward and grabbed her by the throat, "Izzy, we were once the closest people to you, yet you conspired with someone else to frame us.""I didn't--" Isabella tried to speak, but he choked her throat. Her face swelled up red, breathing became more and more difficult, and she couldn't utter a word."Isabella, do you know how sordid your birth was? Kason treated your mother like a plaything, giving her to other men, and it was under such unbearable circumstances that she conceived you.""Take another look at who Quinn is? He's Qadir, the one who controls the Grand Group. He's someone that many people can't reach. Now look at you, what's your status? What gives you the right to stand by his side, to take the place of his wife?""Did you think that carrying his child would keep him tied to you? Did you think his promises to you would always hold true?""The only reason he was still wit
It was precisely because Alexander had been escorting her all the way, and Kason's attitude towards Isabella was fairly good, that she could capriciously do what she wanted to do.During the college entrance examination, Isabella was admitted to the best university in Lunaris with the highest score, but that was Kason's wish, not hers. What she wanted to study was fashion design.Kason was very angry about this matter. In his rage, he punished her by not allowing her to eat dinner and, furthermore, made her stand as punishment.This matter was known to Alexander, who climbed over the wall from their villa, ascended a large tree to the upper floor of her house, and gave her the packed chicken legs and hot rice. "Izzy, eat quickly.""Alexander, you've always been the best to me." She took the lunch box, looking at him with a smile of pure joy."Who will treat you well if I don't?" Alexander said, not without pride, as he affectionately ruffled her ha
These past few days, due to health reasons, Isabella always got up relatively late, usually arriving at the studio around ten in the morning.Seeing her come in, Lila quickly poured her a glass of boiled water. She watched as she opened her mouth to speak, but in the end, she didn't say anything."Lila, are you trying to play charades with me?" They had been friends for so many years, how could Isabella not tell that Lila had something to say to her.Lila thought again, even if she didn't tell Isabella, but this matter was so big, Isabella would soon know. It would be better to let her say it, and it could also serve as a reminder to Isabella.She first helped Isabella sit down, then slowly asked, "Izzy, what is your current attitude towards Alexander?""Why did you suddenly mention that person?" Isabella asked.To be honest, all her thoughts had been on Quinn and the child for quite some time. She hadn't thought about those past events and