Prologue
Author pov
A woman in a white wedding gown walked around to find her husband on call she admired him from afar to went close to him she put a hand on his shoulders softly and said "Alexander" she called in he turned around to see his beautiful wife he couldn't help but admire her.
"Bella," he said and he dismissed the call she could sense something was wrong he wasn't talking with someone about business. He says the nickname he had given her her name is Isabella but he called her Bella. Because in Italian it means 'pretty'.
She asked "What's wrong Alexander? Is something wrong?" he was tense but smiled at her because he couldn't ruin their important day.
"Alexander" she warns he sighs and gives up and tells her who was on call as he finishes telling her.
"you mean there is someone out there who is connected with the stolen files and your mother's accident?" she said so many questions roaming in her mind. He nodded sighing.
"We will find that bastard who wants to ruin your company," she stated in an angry voice
he felt very grateful to have her as his wife but he couldn't risk it, he made a vow to protect her and he'll do that in a heartbeat. He couldn't let anything happen to her.
she looked into his eyes he looked at her with the same emotion as her their eye contact was enough for them to understand each other.
he knows that he did very terrible to her in the past but he needs to make sure now he only gives her happiness.
"Alexander I know you want me to be safe but I want the same for you as well," she said softly.
He opened his mouth to protest but his eyes widened when he saw something just behind his wife.
and he shouts "Bella bend down."
He quickly bends down with her on the table he is breathing heavily Isabella can hear his heartbeat running faster her own heartbeats are getting higher.
He couldn't think who could come inside the private venue and start a gun firing for a moment he couldn't breathe when the red sniper light was pointing at Isabella's Heart.
"Your heart is beating crazily," she said softly as he held her close to his body.
"Yeah because I was scared stupid." he gulped and inhaled his breath into his lungs he dropped his head to her shoulders "Just let me hold you for a while Bella," he said as he inhaled her blueberry and rose scent.
she tightened her hold around his waist and said as her cheeks were pressed against his chest. "This has happened to you in the past ?"
he freezes at her words but he stays silent and continues holding her "Am I right Alexander?" she says again and he pulls away slightly to look at her in her brown hopeful eyes.
he looked away from her and said "It's nothing you need to know about." he dismissed her coldly.
Isabella can sense he's hiding something from her but that's something he doesn't want to talk about to his wife. but the million-dollar question is whether he knows who is the culprit.
(this was the prologue)
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chapter 1Isabella Pov I was in the conference room I just had a meeting with the CEO of the biggest fashion company and they just said that They'd want to collaborate with our company, well this is the job of the COO of Moretti Enterprises.I sat in my chair and massaged my temples then somebody knocked on the door "Come in" I said "Miss Moretti, your father says he wants you to be in his office in 10 minutes."She completed I nodded at my manager Sarah and said, "Okay till then, make my schedule clear I won't meet anyone for now." she nodded wrote something in her tab, and left.I stood up and walked towards my private elevator. I never wanted this life but it's like whatever my father says I've to do it like I'm his puppet.I stood in front of his office the template of his door says CEO office. I scoff mentally and without caring to knock I enter inside. I saw my father sitting in his CEO chair and there was someone in front of his chair as well but his back was to the door, whe
Chapter 2Isabella povI'm at this Italian restaurant and if you are wondering how I agreed to get into this pretend date because my daddy dearest threatened and blackmailed me again and I can't lose my mother's company to my father after working my ass off there is no way.I look at my watch and yes my fiance hasn't shown himself maybe he's doing some makeup or something because girls take time and come late but here is Alexander Morozov who hasn't shown himself. If he didn't show himself in 10 minutes I'm leaving.How dare he stood me up and not come to this so-called date, first of all, I was forced into coming to this date, and now he doing this.As I sipped the last drop of wine I signed and when I thought to stand and leave, I looked up to find Alexander walking in the direction of my table our eyes locked, and just like they said in movies everyone else turned blurred except for him.My heart started to beat very fast do I have a heart problem why is my heart beating so loudly
Chapter 3 Alexander pov Isabella flinched as I told her about her father's deeds. I was angry at myself after hurting and bullying her in high school I'm doing it again but she provoked me, She didn't turn around and waited for me to finish."I hope not. He was just doing this for his own reasons. Isabella, are you naive or what? He made a deal with my father so it could be beneficial for both companies, but most likely your company or, dare I say your father's company.""he didn't tell you about the alliance they made together without considering our well-being if we are okay with this Arranged marriage," I said coldly to which she turned around and waited to listen to me I could see the eagerness in her brown eyes to know all about her father plans. She had provoked me to the point I was snapping at her to wake up to this cruel reality and she took a step in front of me and said "Is this all, are you done?" I narrowed my eyes at her blank voice."Excuse me?" I said wanting to kno
Chapter 4 Isabella Pov(Trigger warning to those who are sensitive about accidents you can skip it)I called him because I needed some answers from Alexander, and after a beat of silence he broke the silence and said in his rough yet amused voice, "I guess when you call someone you need to say something as well, Bella." I glare at my phone which shows his name I Know he can't see but I really wanna scream at him."What happened Bella cat got your tongue," he said adding fuel to my infuriating heart. I sneered at him and said sarcastically "You know your ego is bigger than you." he chuckled which made my body tingle with sensation."Oh really you know what is else also big?" he asked casually my cheeks turned red what the hell? He doesn't mean his-- "My height Bella what were you thinking?" he burst into a big fit of laughter.My cheeks were burning now I managed to let out "Shut up." but he teased me more and now I seriously said, "Alexander I need answers." for a moment the line wen
Chapter 5 Isabella Pov(This chapter also has trigger warnings, like Death, funerals, etc. read at your own risk)*CONTINUED FROM THE PAST*My eyes stir open to a murmur of people's voices and a hospital smell reaches my nostrils the sound of machines beeping and ringing in my ears and everything fashes in front of my eyes.With the accident and Sofia's painful cries, I sat up quickly at least I tried to, the sharp pain on my wrist made me groan I weakly stood up from the bed walked up to the mirror, and looked at myself and I couldn't recognize myself.The bandage on my head and lips was pale almost white i was swallowed in a hospital gown and a scarf draped on my shoulders and I realized I was looking so broken. Why am I alone where are Sofia and my father?Then the door burst open. I flinched and jumped, but it was a nurse. She looked at me with soft eyes and said, "You were supposed to be resting, dear. Why are you standing?""I opened my mouth to speak but I felt a little diffic
Chapter 6Isabella Pov( Present )(Trigger warning this chapter contains slightly a glimpse of stalker, guns, etc. Read at your own risk)The car came to a stop and I was pulled out of my thoughts, I smiled at Oliver stepped out of the car walked inside straight to my office Sarah came inside after knocking and greeted me. "Good morning Miss Moretti, This is the information you asked me about Mr. Morozov." I nodded and she handed me her tab.I started scrolling through the information she had found out but it was not enough and I handed her back What kind of trouble Alexander's company was facing. I sighed and smiled at her. and I said "Thank you, Sarah, you can go now and check the files I've sent you." she nodded with a smile and left.I sank into my chair and signed I couldn't find what kind of trouble his company was facing, and I started working on how to make our sales high.After a while a knock came on the door I didn't look up and muttered a 'come in' and the handle moved an
Chapter 7 Alexander Pov I kissed her hungrily as she put arms around my neck and shoulders but suddenly she pulled away making me groan for the lose of her soft plump lips. She pushed me softly from that impact I got pushed back her Eyes widened when she realized I cut her off with a kiss. I know she hate me and obviously hate that I kissed her but I don't regret anything because she,s mine to do anything. Her gaze locked onto mine she glared at me my jaw ticks I took a step towards her but she backed away nd that was my clue to stop on my tracks. I can't make her uncomfortable after going through so much, I should have controlled myself around her. she doesn't deserve this. I was the only who tormented her in high school so she'd hate me ofcource and she'lo never forgive me for that but I can't give up on her. I will protect her with my life that's her sister gave Me a work to do but I'd protect her anyway because I didn't lie when I told her I'm the only one that will be hu
Chapter 7 Alexander Pov I kissed her hungrily as she put arms around my neck and shoulders but suddenly she pulled away making me groan for the lose of her soft plump lips. She pushed me softly from that impact I got pushed back her Eyes widened when she realized I cut her off with a kiss. I know she hate me and obviously hate that I kissed her but I don't regret anything because she,s mine to do anything. Her gaze locked onto mine she glared at me my jaw ticks I took a step towards her but she backed away nd that was my clue to stop on my tracks. I can't make her uncomfortable after going through so much, I should have controlled myself around her. she doesn't deserve this. I was the only who tormented her in high school so she'd hate me ofcource and she'lo never forgive me for that but I can't give up on her. I will protect her with my life that's her sister gave Me a work to do but I'd protect her anyway because I didn't lie when I told her I'm the only one that will be hu
Chapter 6Isabella Pov( Present )(Trigger warning this chapter contains slightly a glimpse of stalker, guns, etc. Read at your own risk)The car came to a stop and I was pulled out of my thoughts, I smiled at Oliver stepped out of the car walked inside straight to my office Sarah came inside after knocking and greeted me. "Good morning Miss Moretti, This is the information you asked me about Mr. Morozov." I nodded and she handed me her tab.I started scrolling through the information she had found out but it was not enough and I handed her back What kind of trouble Alexander's company was facing. I sighed and smiled at her. and I said "Thank you, Sarah, you can go now and check the files I've sent you." she nodded with a smile and left.I sank into my chair and signed I couldn't find what kind of trouble his company was facing, and I started working on how to make our sales high.After a while a knock came on the door I didn't look up and muttered a 'come in' and the handle moved an
Chapter 5 Isabella Pov(This chapter also has trigger warnings, like Death, funerals, etc. read at your own risk)*CONTINUED FROM THE PAST*My eyes stir open to a murmur of people's voices and a hospital smell reaches my nostrils the sound of machines beeping and ringing in my ears and everything fashes in front of my eyes.With the accident and Sofia's painful cries, I sat up quickly at least I tried to, the sharp pain on my wrist made me groan I weakly stood up from the bed walked up to the mirror, and looked at myself and I couldn't recognize myself.The bandage on my head and lips was pale almost white i was swallowed in a hospital gown and a scarf draped on my shoulders and I realized I was looking so broken. Why am I alone where are Sofia and my father?Then the door burst open. I flinched and jumped, but it was a nurse. She looked at me with soft eyes and said, "You were supposed to be resting, dear. Why are you standing?""I opened my mouth to speak but I felt a little diffic
Chapter 4 Isabella Pov(Trigger warning to those who are sensitive about accidents you can skip it)I called him because I needed some answers from Alexander, and after a beat of silence he broke the silence and said in his rough yet amused voice, "I guess when you call someone you need to say something as well, Bella." I glare at my phone which shows his name I Know he can't see but I really wanna scream at him."What happened Bella cat got your tongue," he said adding fuel to my infuriating heart. I sneered at him and said sarcastically "You know your ego is bigger than you." he chuckled which made my body tingle with sensation."Oh really you know what is else also big?" he asked casually my cheeks turned red what the hell? He doesn't mean his-- "My height Bella what were you thinking?" he burst into a big fit of laughter.My cheeks were burning now I managed to let out "Shut up." but he teased me more and now I seriously said, "Alexander I need answers." for a moment the line wen
Chapter 3 Alexander pov Isabella flinched as I told her about her father's deeds. I was angry at myself after hurting and bullying her in high school I'm doing it again but she provoked me, She didn't turn around and waited for me to finish."I hope not. He was just doing this for his own reasons. Isabella, are you naive or what? He made a deal with my father so it could be beneficial for both companies, but most likely your company or, dare I say your father's company.""he didn't tell you about the alliance they made together without considering our well-being if we are okay with this Arranged marriage," I said coldly to which she turned around and waited to listen to me I could see the eagerness in her brown eyes to know all about her father plans. She had provoked me to the point I was snapping at her to wake up to this cruel reality and she took a step in front of me and said "Is this all, are you done?" I narrowed my eyes at her blank voice."Excuse me?" I said wanting to kno
Chapter 2Isabella povI'm at this Italian restaurant and if you are wondering how I agreed to get into this pretend date because my daddy dearest threatened and blackmailed me again and I can't lose my mother's company to my father after working my ass off there is no way.I look at my watch and yes my fiance hasn't shown himself maybe he's doing some makeup or something because girls take time and come late but here is Alexander Morozov who hasn't shown himself. If he didn't show himself in 10 minutes I'm leaving.How dare he stood me up and not come to this so-called date, first of all, I was forced into coming to this date, and now he doing this.As I sipped the last drop of wine I signed and when I thought to stand and leave, I looked up to find Alexander walking in the direction of my table our eyes locked, and just like they said in movies everyone else turned blurred except for him.My heart started to beat very fast do I have a heart problem why is my heart beating so loudly
chapter 1Isabella Pov I was in the conference room I just had a meeting with the CEO of the biggest fashion company and they just said that They'd want to collaborate with our company, well this is the job of the COO of Moretti Enterprises.I sat in my chair and massaged my temples then somebody knocked on the door "Come in" I said "Miss Moretti, your father says he wants you to be in his office in 10 minutes."She completed I nodded at my manager Sarah and said, "Okay till then, make my schedule clear I won't meet anyone for now." she nodded wrote something in her tab, and left.I stood up and walked towards my private elevator. I never wanted this life but it's like whatever my father says I've to do it like I'm his puppet.I stood in front of his office the template of his door says CEO office. I scoff mentally and without caring to knock I enter inside. I saw my father sitting in his CEO chair and there was someone in front of his chair as well but his back was to the door, whe
PrologueAuthor povA woman in a white wedding gown walked around to find her husband on call she admired him from afar to went close to him she put a hand on his shoulders softly and said "Alexander" she called in he turned around to see his beautiful wife he couldn't help but admire her. "Bella," he said and he dismissed the call she could sense something was wrong he wasn't talking with someone about business. He says the nickname he had given her her name is Isabella but he called her Bella. Because in Italian it means 'pretty'.She asked "What's wrong Alexander? Is something wrong?" he was tense but smiled at her because he couldn't ruin their important day."Alexander" she warns he sighs and gives up and tells her who was on call as he finishes telling her."you mean there is someone out there who is connected with the stolen files and your mother's accident?" she said so many questions roaming in her mind. He nodded sighing."We will find that bastard who wants to ruin your co