YSABELLEI scanned my surroundings, making sure there were no security cameras around before secretly taking the toothbrush owned by Jacob. With a deep sigh, I glance at where Jacob and his nanny are headed.I just really hope he's really Ronan's son. I'm not sure how Ronan will react if the result is the opposite of what I thought.After the kids finished playing in the pool, I took them to our room to dress them up but Ashton left his phone on the bench downstairs. I went back down but only to find Candice grimacing as she was striding on the stairs."What did you do to my son?" She growled.My brow rose as I stopped, baffled at her words. "Excuse me? Are you accusing me? Did I cause the pain in his teeth?"Sometimes, I don't think her brain was inside her head. Probably it's in her ass since she's good at twerking with any man where she can get the benefit of it.Her face turned sour as she hastily walked to me with a challenging look. A Cheshire cat grin formed on my lips as I fou
YSABELLEThe wrinkle in the middle of his eyebrows is gradually coming out. My heart pounded frantically as I couldn't grasp the situation I was in. He ignored the twins' loud noise and strode towards me with heavy feet. He pulled me to the bathroom and locked the door.After letting out a deep breath, he looked at me, confusion plastered all over his face."Answer me, Belle. Why do you have this?"My lips trembled as I avoided his gaze, afraid that his rage would erupt just like what had happened before. My fingers fidgeted all together, contemplating telling him the truth.Why did I not hide the document well?I suddenly felt his warm hand, clasping on my anxious hands."I'm not angry because I know you won't do this." He calmly said.He gently squeezes my hand, assuring me, and slowly soothes my nervousness."I-I found that... in Connor's office."He gives me a questionable look. "Connor? Why does he have this? Did he make this up?" I sense irritation as he mentions Connor's name.
YSABELLE*Ding!*I immediately rushed to the oven and carefully took out the cookies I baked after breakfast. The twins are asking me for cookies but since we can't go out because of the heavy rain, I decided to make it myself with the help of Ronan’s servant.I breathe in the freshly baked aroma of the cookies, causing me to smile at what I accomplished. It's been a long time since I baked for the kids.But I noticed the absence of the presence of Candice and Jacob inside the house. I didn't dare to ask anyone where she was right now. It's actually none of my business, whatever she is doing.Just then, Ronan strides inside the kitchen with disheveled hair and weary eyes while massaging his temple."How's your head?"He shook his head. "Not good." He saw the cookies and grabbed one for a bite. "The twins?" He asked as he looked around upon noticing the absence of the kids inside the kitchen."At the pool..."He nodded while munching the cookies I made as his breakfast. A smile crept o
YSABELLEI slowly regained consciousness when my head bumped into something hard and firm. It was pitch black as I tried to open my eyes and the cloth that covered my eyes was too tight, enough for me to have difficulty in opening my eyes.I'm moving… I'm inside the car… There are two people besides me. I tried to move my hand, which was tied with something tight. I then felt the person beside me move, causing me to flinch in fear.“W-Who are you?” My heart was pounding furiously. But I realized something was missing. “Where's my children?! Please! I'm begging you! Don't hurt them, please!” I pleaded on top of my lungs. They remained silent while my anxiety grew, afraid that they might have hurt my kids and not be in the same car with me.With trembling lips, I tried to calm down and talk to them nicely. “What do you want? Money?” That's what I thought was the main reason for kidnapping. “Ho-How much? How much do you need?”Instead of giving me a price, they securely held my arm on
YSABELLESweats trickled down my spine as I heard a creaking sound coming from the wooden chair I bumped into earlier. He let out a huff before sighing, probably staring at me intently.I swallowed the lump in my throat with a tight lip, afraid that I might slip my tongue if I opened my mouth.I want to ask about my children. If they're safe or not. If they're also captured or not. But fear is getting ahead of me.I'm afraid he might get mad and cut my tongue for being noisy and loud.However, seconds… minutes had passed. He remained silent and as time went by, courage delved into me.“Wh-What do you want?”I felt his strong dark aura as he moved causing the old chair to creak.“It's not you.” Shivers ran down my spine as I heard his deep voice for the second time. “Why are you always getting in my way?”Even though those words were reassuring that I was not the real target, fear and confusion still lingered in me.But I noticed something different from the deep tone of voice he's us
RONANAs soon as my private plane touched down in Mexico, I headed to the place where my private investigator found Candice.Based on the picture he sent to me, only her back view was visible. Her body posture, hair color, and hair length were similar to Candice, but Jacob was not with her, so I'm worried where she left my son– F*ck!Realizing again that Jacob is not my son made my heart pinched in pain.How could Candice fool me like that? I did a DNA test with Jacob before, but why did it come out different from the result last week? Did she pay the doctor in New York and fake the result?Damn you, Candice!The car suddenly stopped in front of a hotel. I sprinted inside with big strides, hoping to find that bitch here.Just then, I spotted a familiar silhouette of a blond woman in a receptionist. My hand curled into a fist as I harshly grabbed her arm.“Candi–!” I stopped.It's not her.I let her go as she gazed at me with confusion. What the hell is happening?My phone suddenly
YSABELLE Seeing Connor in my worst situation made me feel relieved and secure. After we found the twins, sleeping in another room, we rushed them to the hospital. A sigh of relief escaped from me as I leaned on the wall, staring at the twins on the bed, which was now out of danger. I'm glad they are not injured.Police came in to question me and Connor about the abduction. I only said what I saw and heard. It was Candice and a man who was her accomplice. Or maybe Candice is the accomplice and the man was the mastermind.But why would they interrogate Connor, too? Is he not the one who called the police?As I was still in confusion, the door opened. Connor strides inside the room with weary eyes. He looked with a heavy shoulder as if he had just grasped the situation. “Why are you in there?” I greeted him with a question.His eyes wavered and averted, which made me frown. He looked uneasy upon opening the topic. I didn't get a chance to ask him earlier when I first saw him but now
YSABELLE The whole ride down to the first floor was in total silence. The kids were already awake this morning and we were leaving the hospital today because Ronan said so.He doesn't trust the people who enter and exit this public place. I'm glad that the kids didn't remember about the abduction yesterday.As we exited the elevator, I was about to carry Ashley but he instead carried her while also carrying Ashton in his arms.Why is he so strong? The way he held me yesterday– Damn it.We ignored each other after what happened in the bathroom. Blood gushed through my face as I remembered how I clung to his body while pulling him harder on me.I groaned silently as I avoided my eyes on Ronan’s broad back while heading to his car.His bodyguard opened the passenger seat but I instead sat in the back seat, together with the nannies and the kids. It's too cramped but I don't have any choice.Ronan looked at me with confusion but I ignored it and attempted to sleep as I closed my eyes.Bu
YSABELLEI woke up when a hand accidentally hit my face. I groaned in pain and got up only to see Amara sleeping soundly beside me. A chuckle escaped from me while caressing my cheek.It's not that painful, though.I covered Amara with a blanket and got off the bed. I glanced at the clock marked four am. It was early, but I couldn't go back to sleep, so I decided to waste some of the hours jogging around the mansion to replenish my mind.I was about to enter my room but the door of Jacob’s room suddenly opened. Jacob came out of the room, dragging his luggage behind him. I approached him with a confused look in my eyes. “Jacob, where are you going?”“I have an early flight to Australia.”My brows furrowed. “Why? I mean, Ronan would–”“Classes are starting next week. I already bid my goodbye to Dad, Ashley, and Amara last night.”He looked down, avoiding my eyes as if he were guilty of something.“That's… earlier than I thought.”I scratched the back of my neck as silence between us
YSABELLEI open the door of the police car because I don't plan to ride Ronan's car. But Ronan closed the door and turned me around to face him."Belle, it's not what you think. Nothing happened between us–” I pushed him in irritation, but he only grabbed my hand and pinned me to the car. "Please believe me." He pleaded.I refused to meet his eyes as I struggled to pull my hand away from his grip and push him out of my way. But he's a man, and I'm only a woman who couldn't even move this guy away from me."Get out of my face." I snarled.His Adam's apple moves before firmly saying, "No."I'm tired. I don't want to argue with him. Also, there are people around us.I avoided his eyes but only to see Jacob's inside the police mobile, silently waiting."Talk to him."Through my peripheral vision, I saw him looking in the direction I was staring. He slowly let go of my wrist while sighing deeply. With furrowed brows, I glared at him and saw him only solemnly staring at Jacob."Don't just s
YSABELLE"Jacob? Are you alright-"Before I could even continue my words, Candice suddenly pushed me, causing me to fall on the floor. She immediately sat on my stomach, wrapping her fingers tightly around my neck."Don't let your guard down, bitch,"I tightly shut my eyes as I struggled under her, trying to push her and take her hands off of me. Damn it! I'm losing my breath and it feels like my veins are about to explode any moment now.With gritted teeth, I also did the same to her neck, burying my nails in her skin and I'm doing my best to escape from this nightmare–"Enough!"Suddenly, the weight in my stomach disappeared, as well as the violent hands of Candice from my neck. I coughed so hard, trying to catch my breath while caressing my neck from the pain she had caused.Shit! I almost became a memory! Sweat trickled down my temple as I hazily looked in front of me, trying to focus my sight on the person who took Candice off of me.But my eyes widened to see an unexpected man
YSABELLEI anxiously swallowed the lump stuck in my throat as I stared at Candice intently, waiting for her response. She inhaled sharply as her eyes didn't leave mine. Suspicion lingered in her eyes and I can't help but curl my toes in nervousness.If she's dumb enough to believe my words–"Okay."My left brow rose abruptly.Uhmm... I didn't expect that, but that's what I want to happen.With a sigh, she reached for my chain around my ankle as she took out the keys from her pocket. The corner of my lips lifted when she finally inserted the key in a lock."If you had just done that before, we wouldn't have led to this kidnapped thingy." She mumbled under her breath. Once she released my ankle, her face lifted on mine. "So-"I strike her face with my knee, causing her to fall on the ground with loud screams in pain."FUCKI"I whimpered in pain as I caressed the knee I used because of the strong impact it created on her face. I bet I broke her nose."Yeah, fuck you bitch." I said under
YSABELLE"Congratulations! You have been fooled for the second time!"My chest twisted in pain as my eyes wavered while staring at the picture on Candice's phone. I hate seeing him on the bed with another woman. It felt like the past resurfaced again and again every time Ronan interacted with them.However, as I kept staring at the photo, Ronan was sleeping in an uncomfortable position, which made me frown. He never sleeps on his stomach because it makes him feel uncomfortable, and his neck the next morning would definitely give him pain.Something is not right.My eyes caught Candice behind the phone, grinning from ear to ear while staring at me as if waiting for something interesting to happen.Did she take the picture? For what? To brag about it to me? If she likes Ronan that much, why does she let that woman sleep with Ronan?I trust Ronan... after all those years we've been together... I know he won't waste it just like before. But I have the right to get mad and feel betrayed.A
RONANI kicked the door in rage as I stormed out of the club where I last saw that woman. I did everything I could to find her information and make sure I could get hold of her. But the owner of the club didn't know the woman. She's not a regular here.I had already sent the little information I'd got to Kevin to do the rest of locating this woman. I should not have left that morning. I only want confirmation if something happened between us or not.As far as I remember, I didn't get drunk that much to the point that I collapsed and blacked out. Did she put anything in my drinks? No, she didn't offer me anything.Damn! My head is aching up now.I slammed the door of my Ferrari, and the first thing I saw when I entered the car was Belle's picture on my dashboard, together with my children.She was so gorgeous with those smiles.My chest twisted in pain as the face of the woman came across my mind."Jesus, what have I done?" I tightly shut my eyes in fury as my fingers tightened around
YSABELLEA door was wide open behind me. With a small light coming from outside the door, a silhouette of a woman at the doorway sent shivers down my spine. Though, I can't clearly see her face due to the darkness inside the room.Who is she?-- Wait... Where's Jacob?“Who's there?” I asked as I was about to try to stand on the ground, getting my balance, but a chuckle echoed inside the room, which made me freeze.That familiar laugh…My pulse anxiously thrummed as I squinted my eyes to focus on the face of this lady wearing a dress with short, wavy hair.A sly grin formed on her lips, which made my legs tremble in fear."Ca-Candice?"It couldn't be right… I abruptly closed my eyes when the lights suddenly switched on."Yes, dear."My soul almost left my body upon hearing her voice. Is it really her? I slowly raised my gaze and met her grinning face. "When have you been out?" She wore blonde artificial hair and put on heavy makeup. Maybe to make sure no one recognizes her."You don'
YSABELLEJacob doesn't have any choice but to follow me inside the building. I know he's scared to face Ronan, but I don't want him to bury a rage deep down in his heart about Ronan.We headed straight to the CEO's office but found his office empty. He's not around, and neither is his secretary.I called the receptionist through Ronan's telephone, and a woman answered immediately."Hi. This is Belle Volkov. Where's Ronan?""Good day, Ms. Volkov. As far as I know, Mr. Volkov is not around."My brows furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean he's not around?""Mr. Volkov didn't come to work."My ears perked at her words as my jaw clenched.If the people here tell me he's absent from work, it means Ronan has no other outdoor meeting or anything related to the company.Where is he? He's not at home, and if he goes somewhere not related to work, he always tells me so I won't get worried. But why he didn't tell me anything today? Because he's angry?"Where's his secretary?""He's on sick lea
YSABELLE “Why didn't you talk to him?”“He refused to let me visit Mom, so there's no need to ask his permission to go back to Australia.”I can sense his irritation just by mentioning Ronan. I can't blame him. Ronan just does whatever he wants, not even realizing what Jacob might have felt.He's just a child wanting to see his parents and know how they are doing. But Ronan didn't understand his feelings, which added to Jacob's frustration.“He still needs to know. Wait here, I will call him.”I walked to the door, but he stopped me by holding my hand.“He's busy and still angry at me. Also…” He looked away and turned his back on me as he let go of my hand. “I don't want to see or talk to him.”“Jacob, he's only doing this for your own good. You already know the past of your mother and your biological father, right?”“I just want to talk to them. Is that a crime?”I was taken aback at his words.“N-No, it's not.”He stared at me with mixed emotions. His eyes filled with anger, pain,