Isabella’s POVIt was closing hours. I sighed, fiddling with my handbag as I stepped out of the hospital. The cool evening air was a welcome relief after the many stifling hours spent back there.I could still feel the weight of the day’s work on my shoulders—the straight row of surgeries, the tough decisions, the constant pressure. A few of the night staff bowed at me as I walked by, their tired smiles a mirror of my own exhaustion.At the parking lot, I reached into my bag for my car keys, but then I froze, my heart skipping a beat, when I caught sight of another car next to mine.My surprise wasn’t about the brand of the car; rather, it was the familiarity of it.Its color, to its sleekness, its license plate partially obscured by a small scratch on the bumper that I have seen countless times before.I stopped abruptly, staring speechlessly. My eyes scanned the vehicle, and just as I began to wonder if he was really here, the window rolled down slowly, and his face appeared, a p
ISABELLA'S POVI rubbed my eyes as the faint light from the morning rays shone through my window.I arose with a jerk as soon as I remembered what was happening today.It was finally the day of the fundraising event.It is the same event I have been planning for a while now.Everything had to be perfect.I yawned and pushed the covers off, sliding out of the bed with my bare feet sinking onto the cool floors.I walked over to my wardrobe, glancing at my reflection in the large mirror beside it.My hair was a mess from sleep, and my face still had that dry, rough look.Opening the wardrobe, I began sifting through my clothes.I needed something that exuded confidence and grace. I touched a tailored black dress and shook my head.“Too formal,”Next, I considered a deep red gown but decided against it; it felt too bold for the morning event. Finally, my hand fell on a soft lavender dress with delicate lace sleeves and a subtle shimmer.It was elegant and not in an odd way.It had just
ISABELLA'S POVI left the multipurpose hall with my heart racing. My hands adhered to the steering wheel tightly as I navigated through the hospital grounds, urging my car to move faster.Within five minutes, I was already pulling into the parking lot of the main complex again.The moment I turned off the ignition, I was out of the car, not even bothering to glance at the time.I quickly locked the door and started running toward the hospital entrance.But halfway there, I realized I had forgotten my phone.“Damn it.”I turned on my heel, sprinted back, unlocked the car, grabbed the phone, and locked the door again.Time seemed to slip through my fingers as I hurried into the building, throwing my legs furtively. In minutes, I found myself near the door of the judge's ward. The first thing that caught my eye were the police protocols in place—the tall, muscular bodyguards stationed outside the door. For a moment, I hesitated, but then I noticed their eyes on me.They recognized me
ISABELLA'S POVI sat in my office, staring blankly at the paperwork in front of me. A small smile was on my face, and my pen was moving across an open page, but instead of writing anything coherent, I found myself doodling absent-mindedly.My thoughts kept drifting to one person... Michael. A small smile touched my face as I set my pen aside, leaning back in my chair.Exhaling deeply, I reflected on the growing bond between us. It was hard to believe how quickly things had changed.Michael had somehow become a constant presence in my life these past few days, always showing up at the hospital to pick me up after my shifts. Thanks to him, I rarely drove myself anywhere anymore.My thoughts drifted to the day of the fundraiser again.I replayed the scene in my head—how I had walked into that near empty hall—with disappointment. But before panic could take hold, there he was, the first person to notice my distress. Michael had been by my side in an instant, calming me down and help
ISABELLA'S POVThe moment Michael’s lips touched mine, it felt as if something came alive inside of me. I yielded to the warmth of his mouth, and like a hungry bear, his hairy hands gripped the curves of my waist, pulling me so close that I felt the rough texture of his chest hair on my supple skin.My heart thumped a little bit faster, each beat echoing. Our kiss deepened, tongues touching, and his hot breath brushed the side of my face.Soon, I started to feel my joints vibrating to an electric surge.His touch was like fire on my skin, igniting every nerve. As his hands moved up my back, unzipping my dress, I arched into him, wanting more, needing more.Before I knew it, we were stumbling towards his bedroom, leaving our scattered clothes along the way, from his trousers to my bra and on and on. By the time we got to the bed, our pale bodies were completely bare and fastened together, with the kissing and touching intensifying by twice.The air was heavy with the scent of desi
Nathan’s POVMy Bentley glided through the gate of the luxurious estate. The morning was still quite young, yet a long procession of luxury vehicles was already making its way into the vicinity.Many uniformed officers were waiting at the route, their white-gloved hands directing the cars with practiced authority.As I neared the entrance, one officer signaled for me to slow down.I maneuvered into the space he showed me to and then eased the car to a stop with a final press of the brake. After that, I stepped out of the car, the door shutting with a solid thud behind me. Around me, other executives were doing the same thing; their movements were fluid and measured.The main conference hall was just a few steps ahead. I joined the stream of attendees heading toward its entrance, all of us making purposeful strides and a few of them murmuring quick conversations. Some faces were familiar, others less so, but we were all here for the same reason: the announcements of the long-awaite
General POV Nathan was still looking confused as he stared back at Scarlett. He could see the pain in her expression, and it felt weird to him. Scarlett, on the other hand, still had that wild, desperate look that seemed to accuse them both of something Nathan couldn’t quite grasp. Lilian did not respond to the question; she took a step back as soon as she sensed the thick tension in the air, her own anxiety rising as she waited for Nathan to say something—anything—to break the silence. She glanced at him repeatedly, her eyes searching his face for a clue, but he seemed just as puzzled; his gaze remained fixed on Scarlett, his lips parted as though he was about to say something, but in the preceding seconds, nothing came out of his mouth. Then, as more seconds dragged by, and with the tensions between the three of them heating up, Lilian could no longer bear the silence and piercing gaze of Scarlett that seemed to be boring into her, so she decided to give them space. "I shoul
ISABELLA'S POVIt was about 6:20 pm. Michael and I were at the Zuni Cafe.The faint hum of jazz played in the background, and it blended seamlessly with the gentle clinking of our glasses as well as the flirtatious laughter from nearby tables. Michael and I were flirting with ourselves, too.His smile was easy, and his posture relaxed. He had this way of making every moment feel like it was carved from something rare and precious. As he spoke, he cupped a hand lazily over his mouth, his voice low and carrying a soft, amused lilt that made me forget everything beyond this place.“You know,” he was saying. “I still can’t believe you thought I was just some guy who didn’t know how to drive.” He chuckled, teasing me about the stupid back and forth he and I had in the car on our way here minutes ago.I laughed, rolling my eyes. “You were driving like a maniac, Michael. I had every right to question your sanity.” He smirked, leaning forward, his fingers brushing lightly against mine