YSABELLE I paced back and forth in the living room, fury lingered inside of me at what Cleo did to my Dad.It's been an hour since we arrived home and we couldn't find my aunt in every corner of this house.I know she knows where Cleo is.“Belle, calm down–”“HOW CAN I?!” I can't help but raise my voice at Ronan, who only sighs as he massages his temple. “Cleo shot my Dad, and God knows if he's still alive or completely buried down a hundred feet away from the ground!”“My people are already searching the area where Paul has last seen your Dad.”I turned my back on him with my hands resting on my waist.Paul was already in the hands of the police. He will face multiple cases and he should expect that.But, the problem is, he doesn't know where Cleo is. They are in contact through a burner phone, but the whole day, Cleo didn't call him.We are also investigating her ex-fiancee Tristan, hoping that she will call him and ask for help.But knowing Cleo’s personality, she never asked for
YSABELLE I was frowning the whole time I was watching the news on the television about my father being acquitted in the case regarding the murder of Shaine and the abduction of Lucia.I'm not sure about Shaine's case, but I'm particularly sure about Lucia.It's pretty obvious he abducted Lucia and even locked her in that small space.Before, I wanted to protect him from the accusations of Shaine’s murder but now… I don't know. I felt terrible seeing my father's grumpy face on the screen.He's in a wheelchair, and I guess he's still having a hard time walking alone.“He cleared his name as soon as he recovered.”I turned off the TV and slammed my ass on the couch. I'm in the living room with Ronan, who also couldn't hide his emotions while watching the news.“Are you doubting?”I immediately gaze at Ronan because of his remarks.“Yes. He might have used his power and money to manipulate the law and media.”After I found out he did something horrible to Lucia in the past, I had this f
YSABELLE As soon as the doctor confirmed that Ashton was okay, we headed to the nearest mall for an ice cream. One of his teeth came off, and what scared him was the blood in his mouth; that’s why he cried.Ronan rented the whole room of the playroom for a few hours only just to give us privacy. Bodyguards are scattered everywhere for protection, afraid that Cleo will find us and attack us while the kids are here. It’s not really safe, but we also want the kids not to feel imprisoned. I don't want them to think something is wrong with how they are living.“What’s wrong?”Ronan approached me and kissed the back of my hand.My heart fluttered every time he showed his sweet side. But my sweet smile turned into a sigh as I gazed at Ashley playing with Ela and Ana while Ashton was with us, carried by Ronan in his arms.I brushed my fingers through Ashton's hair while he was busy eating his ice cream. He stopped crying as soon as we left the clinic earlier.“When will we have a normal lif
YSABELLE It happened so fast…Everything was muted and I couldn't hear a thing.I opened my eyes but winced in a split second as my head exploded in great pain.What had just happened?When I looked up the front, I saw the driver and bodyguard in the front seat, not moving an inch. I hope they are okay.There's white smoke coming out from the hood of the car, and all of the windows are shattered into pieces.Something or someone was weighing on my lap that diverted my attention.Fear ran down my veins as I looked down and saw Ashley unconscious but still breathing.I was about to check if she had any injuries, but someone grabbed her from my lap. Before I could look and protest who was this jerk snatching my kids from me, I was also dragged out of the car.“M-My kids… R-Ronan…” Ronan and Ashton inside the car were getting far from my sight before I went back into darkness.***I gasped for air as soon as I regained consciousness. The situation immediately evoked in me as I hastily s
YSABELLE One of Ronan's right-handed men almost bumped into me as we crossed paths in the pool area. He apologized immediately before walking past me.But my words made him halt in his tracks.“Teach me.”He turned to me with a confused look in his eyes before he noticed my finger pointing at the dangerous thing hanging at the side of his leather belt.Blood drained from his face as he ran his hand at the back of his neck.“B-But Ms. Cortez–”“Don't worry. Ronan won't know about it. Let's do it privately.”He looked around as he was baffled at my request. ***I arrived home when it was time for dinner. I was welcomed by the twins and I literally came back to life as soon as I heard their giggles.We headed to the dining area and saw Jessica helping the servants in preparing the dinner.“You’re here.”“I just dropped by to see the twins.” She paused and glanced at me with a suspicious look. “Where are you these days?”I avoided her eyes and sat on the chair. “I'm just busy with thing
YSABELLE I anxiously walked back and forth at the bedside of Ronan while the twins were watching cartoons on television with the nannies.It's already morning and the police found 104 grams of narcotics in Cleo’s suitcase, under the mattress, and inside her undergarments pouch.They were all cocaine.Fudge!French police with K9 swarmed into our vacation house for a search warrant for illegal substances.I facepalm at the possible scenario if this news reaches my father's ears.The door opened and one of the police came in to check the room. Ronan should not be moved because of his situation, but still, they need to do a minor check-up.As soon as he was finished and couldn't find anything, he excused himself, but I stopped him.“Est-ce que cela sera ajouté à ses charges ?”(Will it be added to her charges?)“Ce sera certainement le cas, Madame.” He politely replied.(It definitely will, Madame)He waved to the kids with a genuine smile before leaving the room completely.It runs in
JESSICAAs soon as Ysabelle ended the call, which left me speechless, I frustratedly walked to my mother's bedroom. However, she locked the door just like she always does.I knocked on the door multiple times while calling her nonstop until she irritatedly opened the door with a frown on her face.“Mom–”“What? You believed her?!” She yelled at my face.I understand that she couldn't believe what we were saying about Cleo. Even if she saw it with her own eyes, she would never turn her back on her favorite daughter.But enough is enough.“Stop being in denial about reality. Cleo is not the good daughter you picture out.”“She's only accusing your sister–”“Mother!”She gasps in disbelief at how I raise my voice at her for the first time in my life.I used to be a kid who always said yes and okay to everything they said while at the same time apologizing even though it was not my fault.“You dared to raise your voice on me?”I irritatingly pushed back my hair from my forehead, groaning
YSABELLE I hastily walk back and forth at the doorway, waiting for my husband to come home. His phone was turned off and his secretary said that Ronan left the company before sunset. Worries delved into me that it was already midnight, but still, he hadn't returned home. The food is already cold and I'm starving but I don't have an appetite because my anxiety grew as time passed by. What if something bad happened to him? The ring on my finger suddenly fell on the floor. I immediately picked it up before it went too far. I let out a devastating sigh while I was removing the dirt from the ring. The ring might have come off easily because I lost too much weight. I heard a crash from a distance that distracted me. I ran towards the gate and saw Ronan’s car crashing at the steel gate. I hope he's alright! “A-Are you okay?” I worriedly asked as he got out of the car, staggering. The crash didn't cause much damage, though. He ignored my presence as he walked past me. Since he did