Nicholas opened the door for Isabella and let her sit beside him. A small smile appeared on his face as he gently fastened her seatbelt for her.Isabella looked at Nicholas, feeling a different kind of warmth inside her. She never expected Nicholas to treat her so sweetly, as if she were the center of his world.Her heart raced, not just from their intense kiss earlier, but from the small, thoughtful gestures Nicholas gave her.“Thank you,” Isabella whispered, smiling warmly.“Don’t worry, we’ll get through this together,” Nicholas replied, softly stroking Isabella’s cheek, giving her a sense of calm she had never felt before.They continued their journey. Along the way, Isabella started singing softly with Nicholas. Old songs played on the car radio, bringing them together in a simple yet joyful moment. Isabella laughed at herself, realizing how comfortable she was next to Nicholas, even after all the confusion and chaos that had just unfolded.When they finally arrived at the 24-hou
Sophia covered her mouth in shock, but moments later, she burst into satisfied laughter. The anonymous article she had just read on her phone gave her the long-awaited reason she needed: a reason to force Felix to divorce Irene—or at least the woman she believed to be Irene.In truth, that woman was actually Isabella, Irene’s twin sister. But Sophia had never realized the enormous secret.Quickly, she grabbed one of her beloved GUCCI bags and started getting ready. Her face reflected satisfaction, filled with enthusiasm to execute the plan she had kept in her mind for so long. This was the perfect moment to remove the woman she deemed unworthy of Felix.In Sophia's mind, only one woman was fit to be with her son: Sarah, the girl from a prestigious family whom she hoped would guide Felix to a brighter future.Michael, Sophia’s husband, was sitting in the reading room when he heard the commotion from their bedroom. Curious, he walked over to see Sophia enthusiastically getting dressed.
After Felix entered the house, the tension grew heavier. Sophia couldn’t ignore the turmoil in her mind.She had always tried to maintain control, but now she felt like she was losing her footing. She needed time to plan her next move, but first, there was a matter to resolve. She had to talk to Sarah.After changing into fresh clothes, Sarah returned to the living room. With her hair neatly styled and dressed in casual wear, she sat calmly, though the tension on her face was evident.Sophia approached her with a sharp gaze. She had thought about this for hours, and now it was time to get some clarity.“Sarah, I need to know what’s really going on between you and Louis,” Sophia asked bluntly, getting straight to the point.Her unreadable expression lingered on Sarah as she tried to gauge what the young woman in front of her was thinking.Sarah lowered her head for a moment, taking a deep breath before speaking. “I… I’ll be divorcing Louis soon. Our relationship hasn’t worked for a lon
This time, she would ensure that Felix made the right decision. The issue with Irene—or Isabella, whoever she was—needed to be resolved quickly. Felix couldn’t let this scandal drag on, especially with Nicholas caught in the middle of it.When they arrived at the office, Sophia stepped out of the car without hesitation. The sharp clicks of her high heels echoed against the marble floor as she strode into the building. Every staff member who saw her immediately bowed their heads respectfully.The name Sophia carried weight at Alpha Company—she was the wife of the founder and the mother of Felix, the company’s CEO, and her influence was felt throughout the office.Without delay, the staff allowed her direct access to Felix’s office. No one dared to stand in her way. They knew Sophia had urgent business, and nobody wanted to obstruct her path.When the door to Felix’s office opened, Felix looked up from his desk. He didn’t seem surprised to see his mother. Though Sophia often appeared un
Nicholas stepped into the office building with mixed emotions. Ever since the scandal involving him and Isabella had spread across social media, every move he made felt scrutinized. The stares from the employees pierced his back, leaving him uneasy.As usual, Nicholas tried to remain calm and indifferent. He always pretended not to care about what others thought of him. But today felt different. They weren’t just looking—they were observing him with unsettling intensity.When Nicholas entered the elevator, a few employees joined him, visibly tense, as if afraid to be near him. Whispers started circulating, adding to Nicholas’s discomfort. The scandal had shattered his reputation, and now even his colleagues seemed reluctant to associate with him. Nicholas exhaled deeply, trying to compose himself.When the elevator stopped at his floor and the doors opened, Nicholas was startled to see Felix standing there, his expression colder than usual. It was the last encounter Nicholas had hoped
Nicholas walked out of the office, the lingering tension still palpable in the air. His latest encounter with Felix had only confirmed that whatever happened, their battle was far from over. However, Nicholas wasn’t the type to dwell on things for too long. There were plenty of tasks ahead, including an important meeting with his client that afternoon.Arriving at the upscale restaurant where the meeting was scheduled, Nicholas took his seat at the prepared table. The restaurant, located in the heart of the city, exuded elegance with its calm atmosphere and impeccable service. Every time he came here, Nicholas felt like he was stepping into a different world—a brief escape from the increasing chaos of his life.Mr. David Scott, the client he was meeting, arrived a few minutes later. David was a successful businessman with a solid reputation in the real estate industry. Nicholas respected him, and so far, their business relationship had been smooth. They began their lunch with casual c
Felix arrived at Ben and Rose’s house, carrying a bouquet of roses and a box of baby clothes. He knocked lightly on the door and leaned against the doorframe. Before long, Ben opened the door, staring at him with a puzzled expression."Felix? You're here? What’s going on?" Ben asked, looking a bit surprised.Felix gave a small smile, lifting the bouquet and the box in his hands.“Nothing much, I just wanted to see your baby and also talk to Isabella. She’s here, right?”Ben let out a long sigh and stepped forward, slightly closing the door to keep their voices from being heard inside. Felix immediately sensed something was wrong."Isabella doesn’t live here anymore, Felix," Ben said softly.Felix straightened up, raising his eyebrows. “What do you mean? She left? Why didn’t she tell me?”Ben shook his head with a sympathetic look. "I don’t know the details, but she said she needed space. I think she found an apartment downtown."Felix stood silent for a moment, processing the news. Ho
"This is truly the worst pie I've ever eaten," he joked, still chuckling. "But somehow, I enjoyed it."Isabella snorted in amusement, folding her arms across her chest. "Maybe it’s because you’re too kind to me," she said, a little awkwardly.Nicholas shrugged with a smile, then stood up and offered his hand. "Come on, let’s leave the kitchen. We need something safer than this apple pie experiment."Isabella accepted his hand, and the two of them walked into the living room. They picked an old comedy movie and snuggled under a cozy blanket on the sofa. The rain outside the apartment added to the calm atmosphere. Nicholas wrapped his arms around Isabella tightly, and together, they immersed themselves in the light humor of the film on the screen.Time seemed to slow down when they were together, as if no troubles from the outside world could reach them. But as the movie drew to an end, Isabella could no longer hold back her thoughts about the reality waiting for them. She looked at Nic