Bella lay back on the pillows, a satisfied smirk on her face. The previous night had gone exactly as she had planned. She had made sure that Ryan had released everything inside her, knowing the implications. As dawn broke, she slipped out of bed, careful not to wake Ryan, and prepared a tray of breakfast, eggs, toast, and freshly squeezed orange juice.She placed the tray on the nightstand and sat back, waiting for him to wake up.Ryan stirred, his eyes blinking open to the unfamiliar surroundings. Panic set in as he jerked upright, scanning the room. "What is going on here?" he demanded.Bella turned, her smile widening. "Hi honey, you're awake! I made you breakfast. Sit up so you can eat."Ryan's eyes narrowed. "What am I doing here, Bella?""Oh, come on, Ryan," Bella purred. "We had a wonderful night together. I didn't know you were this good in bed... Oh gosh, I have been missing out. You're a bad, bad boy," she added, rubbing his chest as she bit her lip seductively.Ryan recoi
Her phone buzzed, and she saw an email notification. With bated breath, she opened it."Congratulations, Ms. Parker. We are pleased to inform you that your application has been accepted. Please contact us to schedule an interview."Iris’s heart soared. This was the break she had been hoping for. She quickly dialed the number provided, arranging an interview for the following week.When Ryan finally came out from his room, he found Iris in the living room, a broad smile on her face. "Ryan! Guess what? I got an interview with Bain Fashion House!""That’s great, Iris," Ryan said, forcing a smile, though his mind was still clouded with the events of the previous night."I know, right? This could be the start of something amazing," Iris said, her excitement palpable.Ryan nodded, trying to push his guilt aside. "I’m really happy for you, Iris”.“Ryan, are you okay?” Iris asked with a concerned look.“Yeah I'm fine, but work stress that all”. He replied.Ryan went into the kitchen and came
Bella already told Anna how she planned on having a one night stand with Ryan. And she finally did.Bella smiled, confident in her plan. She just needed to be patient, and watch as things fall into place.*******************************Iris stood in the garden one serene morning, taking in the picturesque view. The vibrant trees and colorful flowers swayed gently in the breeze, creating a scene of perfect tranquility. Yet, her mind was far from peaceful. A lot had been happening in her life, and though it had only been six months into her contract marriage with Ryan, it felt like a century."I don't even know if I should be happy or sad anymore," she murmured to herself, lost in thought. The weight of her circumstances seemed heavier each day, and the boundaries between her feelings for Ryan and the obligations of their contract grew increasingly blurred.Her phone rang, pulling her back to reality.. She glanced at the caller ID and saw it was Skylar."Hi Sky," Iris greeted, her v
"Looks amazing. I'm sure I'll eat non-stop," Ryan said, chuckling."Stop messing around, Ryan," Iris said with a light laugh.Suddenly, Iris remembered something and quickly rushed up to her room after dishing out Ryan's food. She opened her drawer but couldn't find what she was looking for. She checked her wardrobe, flipping through her dresses and boxes, then checked the table in her room and the second drawer. Finally, she found it. But as she brought it out, she heard a scream from downstairs.Iris's heart leaped into her throat. She rushed downstairs, her mind racing. When she reached the dining room, she was met with a horrifying sight. Ryan was on the floor, blood trickling from his mouth. Iris screamed, her voice echoing through the mansion, as she rushed to him."Ryan! Ryan! No, no, no! Please wake up!" she cried, kneeling beside him. "You were fine just a moment ago. What happened to him?" she asked, her voice trembling with desperation. Sarah, the maid, was pacing aroun
"Mrs. Iris, can you tell me about the events leading up to Mr. Ryan's collapse?" he asked, his tone professional but probing.Iris recounted the evening, her voice shaking as she described the dinner and her brief trip upstairs. "I was only gone for a few minutes," she said, her voice breaking. "When I came back, he was on the floor."Iris was thoroughly investigated, facing accusatory questions. "Why did you make the food?" Detective Harris asked, his tone sharp."I always cook for Ryan," Iris replied, her voice shaking. "There was nothing unusual about it.""But someone introduced poison into the meal," the detective pressed. "Are you saying you have no idea how it happened?""I swear, I don't know," Iris said, tears streaming down her face. "I would never harm Ryan.”Detective Harris nodded, jotting down notes. "Did you notice anything unusual about the food or drink?”"No, everything seemed normal," Iris replied, her mind racing. "Sarah, our maid, served the food. She was with u
He glanced around the room, hoping to see Iris, but she was nowhere in sight. She had been with him when he woke up, initially asking him questions, Instead, he saw his mother, Mrs. Rose, and his sister, Ivy, and Bella, rushing towards him."Ryan! Oh, my baby!" Mrs. Rose cried, pushing past Iris who had been standing by his bedside."Iris, move!" Ivy snapped, shoving her aside as she rushed to Ryan's other side.Iris stumbled back, her eyes wide with shock and pain.She had been about to talk to Ryan, to explain what had happened, but now she was being pushed away."Doctor!" Mrs. Rose called out, her voice urgent. "Come quickly, my son is awake!"Dr. Parker hurried in, examining Ryan and performing a thorough check-up. "He needs to remain under close watch," he instructed, making adjustments to the IV drip and checking the monitors.As the doctor worked, Ivy and Mrs. Rose kept asking Ryan questions, touching his face, and expressing their relief that he was awake."How are you feeling,
Accompanying the photos and documents was a note: "Do you really know who you married?"Ryan's hands trembled as he examined the evidence. "Iris...how could she?" he muttered, feeling a wave of anger and betrayal wash over him.Just then, Bella entered the room, noticing the change in Ryan’s demeanor. "Ryan, what’s wrong?" she asked, feigning concern.Ryan looked up at her, his face hardening. "Iris," he said through gritted teeth. "She’s been lying to me."Bella's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "What do you mean?" she asked, coming closer.Ryan handed her the photos and documents. "Look at this. She's been meeting someone and taking money."Bella pretended to be shocked. "Oh, Ryan, I’m so sorry. I had no idea.""She’s going to pay for this," Ryan vowed, his voice filled with determination.As days went by, Ryan's hatred for Iris grew. Bella, Ivy, and Mrs. Rose continued to fuel his anger, convincing him that Iris had tried to kill him. One evening, as Ryan was resting, he heard
"What are you talking about, Ryan?" Iris asked, her voice trembling. "I was called…”"By your boyfriend?" Ryan cut in sharply. "You have no shame or respect for me or yourself. You tried to kill me so you could go be with your lover. All this time, you’ve been acting like a saint, but you’re more dangerous than the devil himself. How could I forget? You’re a whore—a filthy one at that.""Ryan, I..." Iris began, but Ryan’s fury silenced her."Just shut it and leave my room! I don’t want to see you anywhere near me," Ryan barked, his face contorted with anger.Iris’s head spun, tears welling up in her eyes and blurring her vision. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing."Calm down, honey," Bella said, her voice sickeningly sweet as she stroked Ryan’s hand. "Don’t be too harsh on her. You’re still recovering. You don’t want to hurt yourself."Ryan glared at Iris, his eyes cold and unforgiving. "Get out of my room now and stay out."Iris flinched at his words, the tears she had been h