ISABELLA —"Thank you so much for coming back to Sofia despite what I did." I said with Sofia on Enzo's chest fast asleep as we slowly walked back to the company."You don't have to thank me, you know I would always come back for Sofia, that's how much I care for her." Enzo said to me as we continued our walk into the building with his guards behind us and a few employees whispering.As we entered the busy building, I couldn't help but notice the whispers and glances from the employees. It made me feel uneasy, as if they were judging me for something. But I shook off those thoughts and focused on Enzo's words."Enzo, why did you come back?" I asked, unable to stop the curiosity from seeping into my voice. "I mean, I appreciate it, but what made you change your mind?"Enzo sighed, his eyes filled with a mix of emotions. "Isabella, I came back for Sofia. She's my daughter, and no matter what, I will always be there for her."I nodded, understanding his words. Sofia was the reason for hi
ISABELLA —"Wow, daddy your house looks so magnificent and grand. How can you live in this house alone?" Sofia questions forcing herself down from Enzo's house as she continues to admire the place.Enzo turns to stare at me with an awkward smile,"Was it too much?" He asked to avoid my eyes. Actually, he had been avoiding my stares all day."It's your house, and your money nothing is too much for you but I am sure even Miguel's house isn't this grand with so many servants and maids." I said to him admiring the chandelier and I noticed from the minute we stepped in the maids had their face to the ground in respect, won't their neck ache them? I thought to myself."Daddy is that you?" Sofia yelled from the sitting room pointing at a painting on the wall which I stared at awkwardly.He looked just like they described him to be, fearless and ruthless at the same time."Yes, that's me." Enzo said with a firm stare on the painting."That's me." We whispered to himself again."You looked jus
ISABELLA —I couldn't let Sofia and I be dragged into his dangerous world without knowing the truth.Taking a deep breath, I stepped out of the shadows and walked towards him, my voice steady. "Enzo, we need to talk."He turned to face me, his expression a mix of surprise and frustration. "Isabella, I thought you were asleep.""I overheard your argument," I said, my voice tinged with concern. "What is going on? What are you involved in?"Enzo sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Isabella, there are things about me that you don't know. Things that I've done... things that I regret. I was hoping to keep them in the past, away from you and Sofia."I felt a pang of sadness at his words, realizing that there was more to Enzo than met the eye. But I wasn't about to let him off the hook that easily. "I deserve to know, Enzo."He looked at me, his eyes filled with a mixture of pain and determination. "You're right, Isabella. It's time for me to be honest with you. But just know, no matte
ENZO —-When I was sure that Isabella's car had gone, I immediately brought out my gun from my car and hid it in my suit while Alex rushed towards me."Shut down the building and any security tv cameras around." I whispered to him rushing towards the weird people around as they rushed towards an hideout thinking I won't follow them but this time I was ready to show them what I am made of and a warning to them never to test my patience and show up in front of Isabella, I just hope and pray that Isabella doesn't find out the truth behind everything.I ducked behind a car as bullets whizzed past me. My heart was pounding, adrenaline coursing through my veins. I knew I had to take down Rodrigo's men to keep Isabella safe.I peeked out from behind the car and fired a shot, hitting one of the men in the shoulder. He cried out in pain and fell to the ground. Taking advantage of the distraction, I sprinted towards another hiding spot, my eyes scanning the area for any more threats.A bullet g
ISABELLA —-Enzo's words hung in the air, his voice dripping with determination. The thought of him buying the whole company just so I could take a break seemed excessive and unnecessary, but it also showcased his power and wealth.I looked at him, his eyes burning with intensity, and couldn't help but feel a mixture of frustration and admiration. He was stubborn, relentless in his pursuit to keep me safe, even if it meant going to extreme lengths."Enzo, you can't just buy a whole company because of me," I protested, my voice laced with disbelief. "It's too much."He moved even closer to me, his breath warm against my ear. "Isabella, I will do whatever it takes to ensure your safety. Money is not an issue for me. I just want you and Sofia to be protected."I sighed, feeling torn between my desire to continue working and Enzo's unwavering determination to protect me. I knew deep down that he was right, that my life was in danger and that I needed to take a step back. But it was diffic
ENZO —I really wanted to honor Mr Leonardo Dante's wish to wed his daughter but she already had a bad attitude I can't even cope with. If I can't cope with her character how would I possibly be able to leave the rest of my life with her and one thing I don't believe in is divorce. I would have to see her father and end this deal. He would need to find another way to pay me back.I stood in front of the mirror slowly adjusting my suit when I noticed someone trying to sneak up on me and when I checked through the mirror it was my little angel Sofia. I knew she was trying to scare me so I needed to play along and act scared."Booo!!!" She yelled making me chuckle and then pretending to shiver, I turned around and squirted down to her size with a wide smile on her face."I scared you." Sofia teased me by making me smile."You won this time, I never believed I could get scared so easily." I said to her as she giggled planting a kiss on my cheek, I really needed it."You look handsome dadd
ISABELLA —- I sat on the edge of the bed, staring at my packed suitcases. The decision I was about to make weighed heavily on my heart, but I knew it was the right thing to do. I couldn't stay in this mansion any longer, pretending to be a part of this family when I was nothing more than an outsider. Sofia played happily in her small bathtub, splashing water all around her. She was oblivious to the turmoil within me, unaware of the lies I was about to tell. I didn't want to burden her with the truth, at least not yet. My first priority was to protect her. As I heard the sound of Enzo's car pulling into the driveway, panic surged through me. I needed to act quickly, before he could confront me about my sudden decision to leave. "Sofia, sweetheart, we're going on a little adventure," I said, forcing a smile as I pulled her out of the tub and wrapped her in a towel. "Where are we going, Mommy?" she asked, her big, innocent eyes looking up at me. "We're going to visit Aunt Maggie,"
ISABELLA —-"Mr Enzo." They all whispered to themselves, making me smile."You all should learn to stop gossiping and most especially be careful with the kind of words you utter.""Enzo, what are you doing here?" I asked, my voice filled with surprise and concern.He looked at me with a mixture of confusion and hurt. "Isabella, I heard what they were saying about Sofia. I couldn't just stand by and ignore it."I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. This was not the time or place for such a discussion. "Enzo, we can't have this conversation here. It's not appropriate, and it will only make things worse."He reached out to touch my arm, but I quickly pulled away. "Isabella, I have a right to be involved in Sofia's life. I care about her, and I want to protect her."I could see the sincerity in his eyes, but I couldn't let my emotions cloud my judgment. "Enzo, I appreciate your concern, but Sofia is not your daughter. You need to accept that and move on."His face fell, and I
ISABELLA—-I quickly dialed Alex's number, my fingers trembling slightly with anticipation. I needed to warn him about Aurora's threats and make sure he was prepared for whatever she had planned."Isabella, what's wrong?" Alex answered, his voice filled with concern."Aurora just paid me a visit at the office," I said, my voice urgent. "She's more determined than ever to make me pay for being with Enzo. I can feel that she has a plan, Alex. We need to be more vigilant, especially when it comes to Enzo's safety."There was a brief pause on the other end of the line, and then Alex spoke, his voice steady. "I understand, Isabella. I'll make sure to increase security around Enzo. We won't let anything happen to him.""Thank you, Alex," I said, relief flooding through me. I knew I could count on him to protect Enzo. "Please keep me updated on any suspicious activities or threats. We need to stay one step ahead of Aurora.""I will, Isabella," Alex assured me. "Just focus on taking care of E
ISABELLA——“ I need to go get something’s at home I hope you can watch over Enzo safely?” I said to Alex who smiles.“ I would protect him with my life if I have to.” Alex assured before gazing back at Enzo who hasn’t been able to close his eyes since he opened them last night.“Thank you so much Alex for not ever giving up on my Enzo.” I said to Alex before placing a kiss on Enzo’s forehead.I have to return to the office and make sure they aren’t feeling relaxed because I am not around to handle them.And Sofia had to go back to school and not continue to cry her eyes out for Enzo.Immediately I came out of the hospital I saw lots of men in black gathered around my car with fierce looks.“Uhh, who are you people.” I asked while Sofia just stared at them in surprise.“Huge men.” Sofia murmured.One of the guards rushed up to me taking off his glasses.“We haven’t seen Mr Ferrari for two months or more and we had to activate the distress mode which he had set up for you two now we are
AURORA——“Ugh!!!! That bitch!!!” I exclaimed after making sure I was far from the ward.“ and what’s wrong this time?”Hugh asked from behind making me jerk up in scare.“Have you been standing here waiting for me since then?” I asked making Hugh chuckle.“I felt like strangling that Enzo’s right hand man or whatever…I wanted to see Enzo’s miserable face in that condition.” Hugh said before laughing evilly again.“Don’t dare talk about Enzo in that manner.” I warned Hugh while pointing my hands straight at his face. He unexpectedly pulls e to his chest with the same finger I pointed at him.“Ouch, Hugh you are hurting me.” I begged but he still didn’t let go.“Don’t you forget that the chances of Enzo coming back to you depends solely on me.” Hugh whispered to me through grunted teeth.I winced as Hugh's grip tightened around my wrist, his words sinking in. He was right. Enzo's recovery and his memory of me depended on Hugh's ability to manipulate the situation. I couldn't afford to le
ISABELLA—-“Enzo almost died!!!” I yelled like it just happened, “Calm down Isabella… it was really critical but we got a hang of it and that’s why you saw Enzo.” Alex assured me as I tried to keep a fake smile on my face.“You don’t have to keep trying to look happy if you are breaking down inside Isabella.” Alex added while I continued to stare at Enzo who was still lying still on the bed with his eyes wide opened.“ I missed him so much and was expecting him to come back to me in good health but he didn’t.” I whispered to myself.As I stood there, staring at Enzo lying motionless on the hospital bed, my mind began to wander. I had imagined his return so differently. I had pictured him walking through the front door, a smile on his face, his arms open wide to embrace me and our child. I had imagined him healthy and strong, ready to take on the world with us by his side.But reality had shattered those dreams. Enzo had come back to me, but not in the way I had hoped. He was weak, hi
ISABELLA—-As I was about to ask Alex about any updates, my phone buzzed with a message. It was from the doctor, informing me that Enzo had opened his eyes. Excitement and relief flooded through me, and I rushed to his room, eager to see him awake.But when I entered the room, my heart sank. Enzo was lying there, his eyes open but devoid of recognition. He stared blankly ahead, unable to move or speak. It was as if he was trapped in his own body, unable to communicate with the world.Tears welled up in my eyes as I approached him, gently taking his hand in mine. "Enzo, can you hear me?" I whispered, my voice filled with hope.There was no response. Enzo's gaze remained distant, his body still and unresponsive. It felt like a cruel twist of fate. He had opened his eyes, but he was still so far away from me.The doctor entered the room, his expression grave. He explained that Enzo had suffered a severe brain injury during the attack, which had resulted in his current condition. It was u
ISABELLA—-“ yes she had full access to Enzo for goodness sake she was Enzo’s personal doctor all through his time healing.” Alex said to me with regrets written all over his face.“Why couldn’t you force him to come back home immediately this happened to him and again why were you two rushing to come back, you do know I can actually take good care of myself without your guidance and I was doing that perfectly for more than month.” I said to Alex who tries his very best to avoid my gaze.“ I am really sorry Isabella but he is your fiancé, you know how stubborn he is and he doesn’t want you to see him in this state and secondly he was so fucking worried that barnabas got to you before he knew.”“Why is he so scared of barnabas… one thing I know about barnabas is that he is never scared of anyone no matter how you threaten him?”I asked Alex who murmured few words to himself.“ Alex, speak to me.” I said with a demanding tone to Alex.“ barnabas is more of an anonymous person in the mafi
ISABELLA—-Enzo's expression softened, and he gently brushed a strand of hair away from my face. "I'm sorry, Isabella. I never wanted to be away from you for so long," he replied, his voice filled with regret. "But I had to ensure your safety and deal with the threat that was looming over us. I couldn't risk putting you in danger."I nodded, understanding the weight of his words. As much as I had missed him, I knew that Enzo had made the right decision. Our love was strong, but it couldn't protect us from the dangers that lurked in the shadows.Enzo took a step closer, his hand caressing my cheek. "I promise, Isabella, I will do everything in my power to keep you safe. We'll face this threat together, and we'll come out stronger on the other side," he said, his voice filled with determination.“Where is Sofia?” Enzo asked, teasing my lips with his hands.“ in school.” I replied, trying my best not to blush.“She needs to stop going to school and attend private school at home to protec
ISABELLA——“Welcome Mrs Ferrari.” Few workers said to me as I marched in with a few guards by side and my dad behind me and Hugh opening the elevator for me before I got there.“Thanks Hugh, I hope you are enjoying the company on your first day?” I asked Hugh who nods with a weird smile and for some reasons I can’t point out he avoids my dads gaze…..where could aurora possibly be?“Your office?” Hugh asked about to press the elevator buttons.“Yes .” I replied.I entered my office and quickly settled in, checking my emails and going through my schedule for the day. Just as I was about to start on some paperwork, Miguel, my assistant, knocked on the door."Isabella, I'm sorry to interrupt, but there's an urgent meeting with all the staff. It seems important," Miguel informed me.I sighed, realizing that my plans for the day were about to change. "Alright, let's go," I said, grabbing my notebook and pen.As we made our way to the meeting room, I noticed my dad following closely behind.
Isabella—-Chapter 72I groaned as I opened my eyes, the morning sunlight filtering through the curtains. My body felt heavy with sleep, and I could hear Sofia's voice urging me to wake up. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I sat up and glanced at the clock on the bedside table. It was later than I usually woke up, but I reminded myself that I didn't have to rush off to work like everyone else.Aurora was already dressed and ready for work, sitting beside me with a teasing smile on her face. "Good morning, sister. Is this how you always sleep in and wake up late, despite having to go to work?" she asked, her tone playfully mocking.I chuckled, ruffling Sofia's hair as she climbed onto the bed with me. "Well, I don't have to adhere to the same schedule as everyone else anymore," I replied, my voice filled with amusement. "Besides, I've handed all your resumes to Miguel. He'll handle it from now on, so you're no longer under my wing."Aurora's eyes widened in surprise, and she let out a b