Lewis's father, seeing Chris's reaction, chuckled; he hadn't expected that there was another side to the feared mafia boss."Go home, Lewis. We will bring her back safe and sound," Lewis's father assured him.He then walked towards Chris, who was surrounded by his underlings and the soldiers he had come with.Lewis reluctantly turned around and left, knowing that staying would only delay them from making the trip on time.After he left, Chris looked towards Lewis's father. "You don't have to worry about Lorenzo's life; I will take care of it."When Lewis's father heard this, he exhaled in relief.While they were plotting against Lorenzo, he had just woken up the next day, and the first thing that came to mind was to check on Isabella.He walked out of his room and headed directly to Isabella's room. He saw her sleeping on the bed, wrapped in a duvet, and felt the urge to see her naked.He stretched out his arm and removed the duvet, and a smile appeared on his face as Isabella's eyeli
Lorenzo stared at her face, enjoying her expression. He then grinned and said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, "Do you really want the child to be mine?"He asked while staring straight at Isabella's pale face. Isabella pursed her lips tightly, refusing to respond, but Lorenzo took his time to unseal the envelope, relishing the anxious and worried expression on her face.Suddenly, he heard a gunshot that startled him. He turned around, and more gunshots rang out.He suddenly heard a scream: "Enemies attack!""Fuck!" Lorenzo cursed under his breath, his eyes filled with anger and resentment. He had seriously underestimated Chris's abilities.As expected of the man who had successfully betrayed him, risen through the ranks, and made a name for himself in the underworld, a hint of admiration appeared on Lorenzo's face.Without hesitation, he reached out to Isabella, who was frightened on the bed, and roughly pulled her along.Isabella winced in pain and complained, "You are hurtin
Lorenzo looked on coldly, then grabbed Isabella and pulled her to himself, raising his gun and placing it against her neck."Tell the sniper to stand down, or I will pull the trigger, and she will lose her life," Lorenzo threatened in a cold voice, his eyes filled with murderous intent.Chris calmly smiled at him and raised his hands. He then replied in an exaggerated manner, "What sniper? How come I don't know? You are too careful for a man, Lorenzo."Lorenzo cocked the pistol he was holding and placed a finger on the trigger, warning sternly, "Don't play games with me, Chris, or someone is going to die, and that will be your daughter."Chris smiled; he didn't look like someone who was in a difficult situation or facing a generational enemy. Rather, he appeared too relaxed, like someone bantering with a next-door neighbor."Alright, alright, then let's talk business. Let her go, and I will allow you to leave here alive. How about that?" Chris proposed with a smile.Lorenzo's muscles
When Lorenzo heard this, he looked like someone who had been spoon-fed a housefly. Sir Atone was the man he had worked for many years ago, but he had since become independent and grown in the business. He recently discovered that Sir Atone didn’t treat him the way he used to; rather, he was nonchalant about his matters and had even stopped offering help as usual.Lorenzo tightened his jaws and clenched his teeth while glaring at Amanda and Chris with intense hatred. "You think you can fool me with such cheap lies? I don't believe you or whatever you are saying. I know you are lying; that is impossible."Chris chuckled and then retorted with a smile, "I expected you to deny it, so I have a lot of evidence with me to convince you that it is true..."He stopped talking and whipped out his phone, immediately playing a voice note."Lorenzo is a man I respect, but I love his daughter Amanda. He wouldn't let me have her. I don't wish to have an enemy like Lorenzo; he is my most trusted aide
She got down from the helicopter and ran toward him, while Lewis also dashed forward as they got close.Lewis wrapped his arms around her as she jumped into his embrace. He spun around with her in his arms; she leaned down and captured his lips, and they both locked in a kiss. As they kissed deeply, Isabella's legs touched the ground.Lewis opened his mouth and said after breaking the kiss, "I missed you so much, Isabella."Isabella smiled at him and replied, "I missed you more."Lewis held her face in his palms and kissed her once again. This time, the kiss was passionate, and their arms were wrapped around each other's bodies.Chris walked up to them and coughed lightly before chiming in, "Go get a room if you can't hold it anymore; we are outside!"They reluctantly ended the kiss. Lewis turned to Chris and smiled apologetically before saying, "I’m sorry, sir."Chris raised his eyebrows and retorted, "Good. You know that you're not meant to be all over my daughter like that when you
The man standing beside Chris stepped closer.He then whispered to him, "Boss, I think your daughter is pregnant."When Chris heard this, his face darkened, and his expression turned grim as he remembered the unfunny joke that Lorenzo had made about wanting to be his son-in-law.He furrowed his eyebrows in displeasure and anger, and with a hand in his pocket, he waited patiently.The thought that Isabella's pregnancy could belong to Lorenzo disgusted him, and he immediately stopped himself from thinking about it.When Isabella returned and saw her father's facial expression, she froze and suddenly became nervous."Dad," she called out softly.Chris forced a smile on his face and replied, "Your mom wants to see you. Let's go."Chris didn't hesitate; he turned around and walked decisively toward the entrance elevator. Isabella exhaled in relief, but her face was creased with nervousness. Even her fists were tightly clenched and covered in sweat; she was extremely anxious.Although she f
Chris didn't say a word for an entire minute, and the silence was slowly killing Isabella. When he finally opened his mouth, all he said was, "Isabel, I hope you won't make the mistake I did. Don't abandon education; try to go to a higher institution."Isabella, hearing this from her father, felt her tense muscles relax immediately. She nodded and said in acceptance, "That is my biggest dream. I want to go to university."Chris nodded and then told her, "You can go and see your mom; she is probably waiting for you."Isabella nodded and took several steps forward but then paused and turned around to request, "Can you please not tell Mom that I am pregnant?"Chris raised his eyebrow but then stuck a hand in his pocket and readily agreed, "Sure."Isabella exhaled in relief, knowing that her mother, although she had lost her memories, likely still had a desire for her to go to university.After Isabella returned to the ward, she ate and chatted with her mother. Chris didn't return after h
A smile creased Isabella's face. She then stretched her arms and held Lewis's hands. While maintaining the smile on her face and her eyes glistening with happiness, she nodded.Getting the confirmation, Lewis was first dumbfounded; then a broad smile appeared on his face. "I am the father of your unborn child, right?" He swallowed and reiterated the question."Yes," Isabella agreed with a nod.The moment he heard her response, he jumped to his feet, laughing loudly, which attracted the diners' attention."Hahaha! I will soon become a father! I will soon be a father!" he laughed heartily.Isabella, sitting opposite him, flushed with embarrassment; she had never received such attention in her life. She was being looked at by so many diners."Lewis, they are watching us," Isabella called to him shyly, appearing a little nervous.But Lewis, who was over the moon, didn't care about the gazes he was receiving. Rather, he was in a good mood and appeared very happy and even proud."Isabella,
When Lorenzo heard Chris's response, his white beard bristled with anger. He didn’t need a second to realize that Chris had tricked him yet again. The memory of the money he had burned just to ferry someone else's child to London ignited his fury. He slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Motherfucker, what’s your end game?"Chris remained calm, his demeanor unruffled. "I’m just protecting my grandchild, Lorenzo. You can’t expect me to sit back and let you take her away. I’m a grandfather now. Let me go see my baby girl in the hospital, and we can catch up later."A beeping sound came from the phone’s speaker. Lorenzo stared, dazed, confusion etched on his face. He knew Chris well—his talent lay in screwing people over, but lying wasn’t his style. The realization washed over Lorenzo like a cold wave. "She wasn’t pregnant with my child?" he muttered to himself, disbelief creeping in. After all his plotting, he had failed.In a fit of frustration, he grabbed a chair and smashed it a
Tony watched his boss with trepidation, unsure if it was the crushing defeat that had driven him to madness or the realization that he had nothing left to live for.Months slipped by in silence.Then, a piercing cry shattered the stillness from Isabella and Lewis's bedroom. Lewis, filled with anxiety, gently grasped Isabella's hand. "Babe, don’t be scared. I’ll take you to the hospital."Isabella, wracked with pain, tilted her head and bit down on Lewis's shoulder, her frustration spilling over. "It hurts so much!"Lewis gritted his teeth but remained steadfast, calling for help. The housekeeper and a few other staff members rushed in to help Isabella down the stairs.The commotion drew Ben's attention from his deep sleep. Rubbing his eyes, he emerged from his room, bewildered as he saw a crowd around his mother. By the time he fully registered the scene, Isabella had already been carried outside. He sprinted after them, only to find his father circling the car. "Dad, what’s wrong wi
At that moment, Lewis's dad regretted giving him the freedom to choose his own partner."Dad, I promise I won’t let him win," Lewis said, his voice steady and resolute.His father merely nodded, disappointment etched across his face as he waved him off. He felt let down by his only son."I'm sorry, Dad," Lewis said, his tone apologetic. He turned and walked out, getting into his car and heading home.When he arrived, Ben had already finished dinner and gone to bed, leaving only Isabella in the living room, waiting for him."Babe, welcome back," Isabella said, rising to greet him with a kiss on the cheek.Lewis managed a nod, forcing a smile. "Did you eat?" he asked.Isabella shook her head. "Not yet. I was waiting for you.""Alright, let’s have dinner," Lewis replied, heading to the dining table. They ate in silence, the weight of the day lingering in the air.Afterward, they went upstairs to their bedroom. Isabella didn’t pry into where he had been; she could see the exhaustion in hi
Isabella's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as Lewis's expression darkened. He didn't need to dig deeper; it was clear that Lorenzo had orchestrated this group of reporters.“Mrs. Isabella, how do you feel about cheating on your husband and dragging him into this shameful legal battle?”Another question quickly followed, and Isabella clung to Lewis, lowering her head to avoid the cameras flashing around them.The reporters, undeterred, turned their focus to Lewis, who stood protectively beside her. “Mr. Lewis, it’s impressive that you’re willing to stand by your wife. Not everyone would want to be in your position—having to defend her infidelity in court. Are you against divorce, or do you consider yourself a symbol of a ‘simp’?”The insults stung, igniting fury within Lewis, but he fought to keep his composure. Facing the camera, he replied with a sneer, “Stop judging me or my family. Those commenting on our situation need to understand that Isabella and I love each other, and nothi
After Lewis heard Lorenzo’s taunt, his expression darkened. He glared at Lorenzo, his fists clenching tightly until they crackled with tension. If they weren’t in court, he might have lost control.Lorenzo, noticing Lewis’s reaction, sneered in disdain. “Stop trying to scare me. You don’t look intimidating at all. Just give it a rest.”Lewis felt a twitch at the corners of his lips but took a deep breath, snorting coldly in response. “You can say whatever you want outside this courtroom, but know this: I will never let you get close to Isabella or Ben. They will never be yours.”With that, Lewis turned away and strode out, ignoring Lorenzo’s mocking voice behind him. “Stop thinking too highly of yourself; you can’t stop me!”Lewis walked into the courtroom with his entourage, leaving Lorenzo fuming as he followed suit. Lewis shot Lorenzo a cold glance before averting his eyes. They waited in tense silence until the judge finally entered.“All rise!” the clerk announced as the judge too
When Ben heard the question, confusion washed over him. Ever since his parents had picked him up from school, he’d felt an unsettling tension in the air. His face creased with worry as he looked at them, his anxiety palpable. "No, I want to stay with only you and Daddy," he replied, his voice trembling.Isabella, still unsure, pressed on. "Do you like any uncles? The one who usually visits you at school? Do you like him more than Daddy?"Although Ben appreciated the ice cream the uncle often brought, he didn’t like him in person. He pursed his lips, shook his head, and insisted, "I like only you and Daddy, and no one else."Isabella felt a wave of relief wash over her. She had been worried for days, unable to sleep peacefully. Lewis, sensing her tension, remained silent, knowing why she was asking these questions.He gently patted Ben's head and promised, "We will never let anyone take you from us. Don’t be scared."But as soon as Ben heard this, memories of his past kidnapping floode
Lewis exclaimed in frustration, "We still don’t know his true intentions. If he’s after custody of Ben, I think he’ll fail. But if he just wants access, the court will likely grant it."Isabella's expression shifted as she considered the implications. If Lorenzo had regular contact with Ben, he could manipulate him. The thought of the court granting him access filled her with dread, especially given the possibility that he might try to kidnap Ben again."Is there nothing we can do?" Isabella asked anxiously, worry etched on her face.Lewis’s eyes lit up as he replied, "If we can establish a criminal record and present evidence of his past attempts to kidnap Ben and the trauma he caused, the court will likely favor us."Isabella felt a glimmer of hope, but it quickly faded when she realized they had no way of obtaining Lorenzo's criminal records."How do we get his criminal record and evidence of his illegal activities?" she asked, frustration creeping into her voice.Lewis thought for
The court bailiff didn’t linger; after delivering the letter, he left without delay. The atmosphere in the room was thick with tension, and Isabella’s face was etched with worry.When Lewis caught sight of her expression, he tried to reassure her, saying earnestly, “Don’t worry. I won’t let him take Ben. I’ll call my attorney to discuss our chances in this case.”Isabella felt a bit of relief at his words, but the worry didn’t fully dissipate. She fell into his arms and whispered, “Babe, I’m so grateful for you. I don’t know what I would do without you. You’ve brought happiness into my life and made it so much more colorful.”Hearing this, Lewis smiled and gently patted her back. “I’ll always be by your side. No matter what storms we face, I won’t let you go. My love for you is stronger than any challenge that lies ahead.”Isabella’s heart warmed at his words, and she leaned forward to kiss his cheek. Lewis then bent down to kiss her forehead.“Now, I should talk to my attorney,” he r
Lorenzo's face darkened, his eyes blazing with anger. He hadn’t anticipated Chris's interference, which was precisely why he had never factored him into his plans. If he had known Chris would step in, he wouldn’t have acted so recklessly, allowing himself to be outmaneuvered. He gritted his teeth, furious at having underestimated Chris’s duplicitous nature."He is my grandson," Chris replied with an unsettling smile, his tone casual and dismissive.Lorenzo was momentarily taken aback. He hadn't expected such a nonchalant response and stared at Chris, suspicion flickering in his mind. "Chris, stop trying to provoke me. What are you planning to do with Ben? You can't be genuinely nice without an ulterior motive. Are you secretly plotting to kill him later?"Chris blinked in surprise at Lorenzo's wild accusation. He had not expected him to jump to such conclusions."Stop assuming I'm going to harm him. I’m not as ruthless as you; I wouldn’t kill my own blood. Despite being your son, he i