The next morning, Isabel went to pull the curtains open after she woke up and was immediately blinded by a scorching ray of sunlight. She showered and changed into something casual before heading out of the room. She took Carla with her to someplace nearby for breakfast. Then, she went to Rockwell Corporation Tower with Carla. Carla asked inexplicably, “What are we doing here?” Isabel put on her sunglasses and said stoically, “We’re here to see someone." Carla stopped asking questions. The car parked by the roadside, and Isabel promptly got out of the car. Carla followed behind her. The duo walked into the building through the main entrance. A security guard stopped them. “Credentials?” Isabel took off his sunglasses and smiled cordially. "I'm Isabel Ross. I’m here to see President Rockwell.” The security led her to the reception. Isabel repeated the same thing to the reception. The clerk asked politely, "Which President Rockwell are you looking for?"
Decker grimaced. He was expecting her to ask something of a different nature. He admitted quite bluntly, “I saw a picture of you attending a jewelry exhibition at Southboro yesterday, so I sent my men there to spy on you. After the event, I had them tail you, and that’s when they found out you were staying at a hotel nearby. When I went to find you, they told me that you had gone to the beach by yourself.” At this point, he said with a prolonged sigh, "Isabel, I just miss you too much, and you’re not giving me many options. I knew you would refuse to see me, so I had to resort to other methods.” Isabel ignored him and was entirely not in the mood to bicker with him over this. She was wondering how Roland happened to show up and managed to time his appearance so well, just in time to save her from Decker’s evil ploys. She was not convinced that he just happened to be in the area. Such coincidences were barely possible. Besides, she remembered seeing a host of bodyguard
The security guards almost caught up to her. Isabel did not have the time to turn around. She climbed up the stairs and went straight up to the third floor, which was empty. The third floor was for meetings and all the doors were closed at the moment. Isabel panted heavily as she continued running forward. She was trying the doors and wanted to hide inside one of the meeting rooms. Unfortunately, all the doors were locked. The footsteps of the security guards came closer. Would this be the end for her? Exhausted, Isabel took a few steps forward to reach the next door. She did not hold any hope left but she tried to reach for the doorknob nevertheless. However, before she could reach it, the door opened. Isabel was shocked. A hand came out from inside, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her into the room. When the security guards arrived, the door was locked tight. Everything returned to peace. Isabel stared at the man before her behind the door. She was pressed a
Was he angry? Why? They had broken up! Her eyes fluttered. She smiled and answered, “Yeah, I’m trying to get myself killed, but it has nothing to do with you. Why are you so riled up?” Roland pursed his lips. His expression turned bitter. If Isabel was not familiar with his temper, she would be terrified by his expression. She gritted her teeth and said, “Roland, we’ve broken up a long time ago.” Roland pursed his lips tighter. If Isabel was correct, the man was biting his lip. Isabel scoffed. “If we’re no one to each other, please let me go. My life and death have nothing to do with you.” She sounded frosty when she said that. Her words were like an icy blade piercing Roland’s heart. His expression remained bitter as he closed his eyes, trying to hold back his emotions. The atmosphere went quiet for a few seconds. Isabel poked the back of his hand. “Let go of me.” As soon as her words subsided, he pulled her closer again and kissed her once more. Isabel’s e
Isabel asked, “What is that you want to do in Southboro? Why must you finish whatever you want to do, only then you can be with me openly?” A quick thought later, Isabel frowned and added, “Were we not together openly before?” As far as she knew, they were quite open with their relationship. “It’s a long story. Let’s get you out first,” Roland said. He held her hand and wanted to leave. Isabel did not move. She said coldly, “If you don’t make things clear now, I won’t leave with you.” She refused to follow him. If she followed him out and he brushed her off with some excuse again, she would not be able to do anything against him. Roland sighed helplessly. “Isabel, only with your family’s approval can we be together openly.” Isabel thought of when Flint called her mentioning Roland’s departure from the company. Flint told her that her father disagreed with them being together, so Roland left the company. However, it was not a big deal to her. Isabel said, “I can handle
Isabel’s heart clutched but she remained irritated. She grunted and said, “What are you afraid of? If you’re really afraid, why did you pretend that you didn’t see me? Why did you run away?” Roland frowned. “Isabel, I…” “What you? If you don’t explain yourself, let me go.” Roland hugged her tightly. “Isabel, I miss you. If I don’t pretend that I didn’t see you, I would…” Isabel’s eyes fluttered. She asked with a raised brow, “You would what?” Roland moved closer to her and looked at her with bloodshot eyes. “I would hug you and kiss you.” Isabel’s heart pounded, and her face blushed. The irritation and annoyance in her heart were gone. She averted his gaze and said timidly, “I’m not that stupid. Don’t expect me to forgive you after telling me all this.” Roland pursed his lips. “Isabel, you come to the Rockwells’ company on purpose right?” Isabel’s eyes fluttered. She said, “Of course it’s on purpose, I came here to see Decker.” “You come to see him because you wan
When Roland entered the office, Secretary Yamen and the security guard were shocked. Even Decker was surprised by Roland’s arrival, but he was able to squeeze a smile on his face. He asked, “Roland, at least knock before you come in.” Roland ignored him and turned his attention to Carla. He said, “Let her go.” He sounded cold and succinct. His deep voice naturally sounded dignified. Decker squinted. He scoffed and said, “Roland, are you ordering me?” Roland looked at him with the same expression. “You can choose to ignore me but Ms. Houston will be here in five minutes.” Decker looked disheartened. His gaze became gloomy. “Roland, you think that I don’t dare to touch you?” Roland ignored him and stared at him with his calm and clear eyes. Even though Decker’s gloomy gaze was terrifying and if his gaze could kill, he would always be dead. He was unfazed. The room went silent for a moment. Decker then said, “Release her.” The security guard released Carla. Carla g
Judging from the tone, Isabel knew it was Roland. The displeasure on her face faded. She quickly tapped on the screen of the phone and replied, “Who are you?” “Roland.” Isabel curled her lips before she put her phone away. …At the same time, a white car drove into the parking lot of the Rockwells’ building. Clarice came down from the car, her heels clacked as she elegantly entered the building. When the security guards and receptionists saw her, they greeted her respectfully, “Ms. Houston.” Clarice walked past them, headed to the elevator, and went up to Decker’s office. She went inside without even knocking. Inside the spacious office, Decker was alone at his desk, reading through documents. When he saw her, he looked baffled. He got on his feet and asked, “Clarice? What are you doing here?” Clarice looked around the office but found nothing unusual. She quickly smiled and said, “Decker, I missed you. That’s why I came to see you.” She walked to him. Decker