With evidence in hand, Santiago gathers his team of lawyers and heads to Isabella's father-in-law's house. His goal is to free his granddaughter without having to resort to a long and painful trial. Worried about what might be happening, Luis' father anxiously asked: “What's this all about? Go ahead, come this way.” He said trying to hide his nervousness. The atmosphere in the room was tense, and Luis' father could sense that something serious was about to be revealed. He prepared himself to listen to what Mr. Sardino had to say and wondered what his son had done to cause this unexpected visit and the serious attitude of Mr. Sardino and his lawyers.Luis' father stepped forward and showed them the way to his office, inviting everyone to come in, but Mr. Sardino ordered his lawyers to wait outside until they were called. Once the door was closed, Mr. Sardino took an envelope out of a folder and handed it to Luis' father. Luis' father took the envelope in intrigue, but when he saw it
Getting Isabella released was the goal for Santiago, more than his quest for justice. Even if it didn't go to trial, he had to get the heartless man to sign the divorce papers, to protect his granddaughter and make Luis pay. “I won't kill him for now,” he assured. “That would not be punishment enough. I will make him suffer and beg for the rest of his life. As for everything you own - it's already mine. I don't need you to give it to me. I warned you clearly I would ruin you and your family if Luis did anything to Bella, and I always keep my word. I'll leave it to my lawyers to get you to sign everything you need to.”“You can't do that, your son will go bankrupt too!” he shouted, desperate, seeing no way out but this one. “Let him go bankrupt!” was Mr Sardino's cold, forceful answer. “If he didn't know how to manage his affairs properly, I'm very sorry, but I won't let him touch his daughter's estate. And if you don't want your son to rot in jail, make him sign the divorce paper
Luis's father remained impassive, not revealing much about his wife Liana's situation. "I've done nothing to Liana. She's pregnant and has a threatened miscarriage. She was admitted to a clinic to care for the pregnancy and prevent her losing it, like the previous ones," he explained, with a tone of genuine concern. Disbelief was reflected in Eva's eyes. She had heard disturbing stories of Liana's treatment by her husband. Staring at him firmly and fearlessly, she asked: "Did you admit her to take care of her from your blows? Is that true? You don't have to fool me. I know you beat her. She used to live crying in the school's corners." Eva accused him firmly.Oswaldo felt a mixture of anger and frustration. He had not expected Eva to be so aware of the family problems he was having with his wife. "Eva, Eva, Eva..." he sighed. "You're still young, you need to watch your mouth. Is it true your father's gone bankrupt?" He abruptly changed the subject, trying to divert the conversa
The encounter with Eva had blinded Oswaldo's judgement, and he had been caught in her web for years, he recalled as he looked at the papers left by the Sardino patriarch. "That's why I said we must wait a few years, while I make Santiago junior ask his father for the inheritance early. I'll make Santiago fall blindly in love with me. You know he's a nervous wreck now, the drugs have destroyed him. I'll help him, make the psychologist help me make Santiago dependent on me, trusting me blindly. You'll see. But you must promise you'll wait and help me in everything." Eva had asked him with a certainty that almost convinced him that everything would be all right.He looked at her without understanding what she meant by "everything". Eva immediately explained that she knew nothing about business. Besides, old Sardino sure as hell wasn't going to let her in on his son's stuff. He had told her so the night he showed up with Bella. He stated that he would never let her touch anything of his
As Eva said, the psychologist had helped Santiago junior develop a dependency on her. It seemed that if she left him, he would relapse into drugs and his terrible former life, which now frightened him. That was why when she left, he panicked and gave in on condition Luis would never touch Isabella again or he would have to deal with him. And now everything has collapsed.The stupid Luis had become infatuated with Vivian, who indulged him in his darkest desires, something he loved. No matter how much his father Oswaldo insisted he abandon that woman, Luis could not. Vivian was like an addiction he couldn't live without. To his delight, Isabella didn't seem to care and had accepted everything he proposed on their engagement day. What Luis hadn't realized was his father was still waging war on Vivian - he had even taken all Luis's money and would no longer pay for the luxury apartment where Luis kept her. And Isabella's credit cards only allowed him to withdraw a certain amount before
After seeing that Isabella had noticed, he had come to his senses. Luis stopped coming to her door at night, instead staying with Vivian until his father discovered he wasn't sleeping at home. He cut off all Luis's money, insisting he must leave Vivian. That's when Luis devised taking Vivian to live with them. But he made the mistake of not discussing it with Isabella first. When Isabella objected, Luis lost his temper and hit her, thinking it would frighten Isabella into letting him do whatever he wanted. As Luis agonized, Vivian continued pleasuring him until he climaxed violently. Only then did he notice he had taken a whip and was viciously hitting Vivian. He had never heard her complain before but now her back and buttocks were covered in marks. "Sorry, sorry darling, I didn't realize what I was doing," he hurried to apologize, showering her in kisses.Vivian let him do it, knowing he had made a big mistake. She told him th
And she believed him because Isabella on the honeymoon accepted her sitting in first class on the plane while she sat in a regular seat without protest. Luis had assumed it would be the same now and it was not."And what happened then with Mrs Isabella?" asked the newcomer who appeared to be the boss."She objected and...Luis hit her, but not much, sir! Just a slap that threw her to the floor, he pulled some hair and banged her head on the floor. Then he let her go, sir. I promise that's all! Nothing else happened." Vivian replied that she considered from her past that this was nothing."Shut up, Vivian, you're not helping!" Luis said angrily. "Look, sir, I know it was a huge mistake to do that to Bella. She didn't deserve it and I wasn't thinking straight. I'll make it up to her. I'll apologize and swear I'll never touch her again as long as I live. I'll take care of her and respect her as my lawful wife."Another violent slap hit
Sitting in his father's office, Santiago stares into the old man's eyes. His father holds his gaze silently. Santiago knows something has happened with his daughter, he knows it. Luis keeps calling to ask about Isabella. Eva is very nervous, taking secret calls that Santiago suspects are from his father. If Isabella hadn't come to Eva for help, she must have called her grandfather instead. But the old man clearly has no intention of telling Eva anything. "Aren't you going to tell me what's going on with Bella, Dad?" Santiago asks finally after their staring standoff. "What do you want me to tell you?" his father replies, glancing up from some paperwork. "She should be at school now.""Where are you hiding her?" Santiago asks seriously. "What do you mean?" asks old Sardino evasively. "Dad, I'll be very angry if that bastard Luis did something to Bella and you don't tell me. Don't pretend you know nothing. Isabella called the
Days pass with shared laughter, warm embraces, and exciting adventures. Always supporting each other through good times and difficult moments, building a united and resilient family. Isabella and Christian found happiness in their love and in the beautiful family they formed. Time has passed, and they find themselves at a stage in their lives where routine and responsibilities intertwine with moments of tenderness and complicity.On a quiet afternoon, Isabella decides to climb onto a chair to reach a book on a high shelf. Christian, concerned for her safety and that of the baby she's carrying, calls out to her in an alarmed voice:"Bella, wait right there! You'll fall!" Christian shouted, trying to stop her. "You can't do that, eight months pregnant. If you fall, you could both get hurt. That's why I can't go to work at the office without making a fuss. You're always doing crazy things."Isabella smiles and jokingly replies, "You're exaggerating."They bo
Now seeing their parents hugging and kissing happily. Isabella gazes at Christian, her eyes brimming with a mixture of excitement and anticipation. The air around them is charged with expectation as their friends and family turn their attention to Christian, silently urging him to follow suit. Christian, who had meticulously planned this moment with Rodrigo and David, stands there with a knowing smile, watching as events unfold precisely as he had envisioned.His eyes briefly flit to his parents, who are visibly moved, their faces etched with pride and joy. They offer him an encouraging nod, their silent approval warming his heart. The room seems to hold its breath as Christian, without further hesitation, gracefully drops to one knee before Isabella.With tender reverence, he takes her delicate hand in his, his touch sending a shiver of electricity through both of them. His eyes, pools of adoration and unwavering devotion, lock onto hers. In that moment,
Santiago bursts out laughing upon hearing his daughter's question. He knows her well, and when his in-laws asked to come, he agreed even against Susan's wishes, who thought they should give Isabella more time to adjust."Didn't I tell you?" Santiago says, watching Susan's eyes widen as she nods, then turns to her daughter to answer."You can meet them whenever you want, they're desperate to come!" She pauses to look at Santiago, who can't stop smiling. "You're right as always, Santi, they're in the car waiting, Isabella.""Dad, call them to come right now! I want to finally bring our whole real family together!" Isabella exclaimed, feeling that at last everyone was going to be happy.The emotion intensifies in Santiago's voice as he hears Isabella's words. He feels overwhelming happiness seeing his daughter's desire to bring their whole real family together. Without wasting time, he takes out his phone and calls his in-laws, telling them to enter the estate
Santiago is in a state of indescribable happiness seeing the woman he has loved all his life and knowing that she is the mother of his only and beloved daughter. The joy he feels is so overwhelming that it's difficult for him to express it in words.As he observes Susan, his heart fills with gratitude and amazement. Every familiar feature on her face reminds him of the shared moments and experiences they've had together. The emotion completely envelops him as he sees them finally together, making him feel as if he were in a dream come true.The smile on Santiago's face is radiant, his eyes shining with pure and sincere happiness. He can't help but feel a deep connection with Susan, knowing that together they have created the most precious gift of their lives: Isabella. The realisation that their love has borne such wonderful fruit fills him with immense joy."Dad, could you get me a glass of water, please?" Isabella calls him, smiling as she sees how his e
Isabella looks at her father, whose face is lit up with happiness. And she knows, her father will finally be very happy with the love of his life. She can't help but smile seeing him like this. And she knows he's waiting for her to finally accept Susan, which is why he confessed this to her."My real mother did that for me without even knowing me?" she now asks emotionally, feeling that it's true, she has a mother who loves her and was willing to risk her life to save hers."Yes, my daughter!" Santiago answers, letting tears roll freely down his cheeks without hiding them. "Your real mum is very good, she's the kindest and noblest person I've ever known in my life! You look a lot like her, Bella. Now she's there in the car, waiting for you to receive her. Do you want to meet her, Bella?""Of course, Dad! I'm overjoyed to know that I'm not the daughter of such an evil woman as Eva!" she exclaims, feeling the urge to see the person who brought her into the world."
After saying this, Grandpa leaves towards the garden. Marta moves forward to take all the tests that Isabella still has on her lap, reviews them unable to believe it's all real, then turns to Isabella and says:"Bella, I'm impressed with your life. It's truly a soap opera. I want the rights to write it," she says enthusiastically."Ha, ha, ha... Marta, stop teasing me," Isabella plays along happily, not letting go of Christian's hand.They both laugh with Marta, who keeps insisting she's not joking. She assures them she'll write their story. She'll make an incredible novel about their lives, she's sure it will be a huge success. And although she claims she doesn't usually write this type of romantic plot, their story has everything: intrigue, secrets, betrayals, mobsters, which makes it unique."I'll write it, I swear I'll write it as soon as I finish writing this book!" she declares as everyone looks on."Do what you want," Christian and Isabella say
"The grandfather takes it, intrigued, as Marta and Tina look on curiously. He opens it and pulls out the paternity tests, which prove that Christian is the father of the children. He looks up, staring at them in disbelief. Marta, seeing his surprised expression, moves her wheelchair forward and snatches the paper from his hands. She reads it and bursts out laughing."I knew it!" she exclaims excitedly. "Lucas looked too much like Chris!""What is it?" Tina asks in sign language."Grandma, Christian is Lucas and Lucia's father! He was the one who spent the night with me at the hotel! He was the one who got me pregnant!" Bella explains."But that's not all, grandfather," Christian adds. "I remembered everything! All my memories came back!""Congratulations, Chris!" Marta shouts again, excited. "Congratulations on both things!""Many congratulations!" The grandfather hugs him.He still can't believe that Christian is the father of the children. He sep
After Isabella asks that question, looking at him with a huge expression of despair and at the same time of pain, Christian hurries to answer."No, no Bella, nobody raped you," he says firmly, still looking into Isabella's beautiful and fearful eyes. "That child you're expecting is mine.""Yours? Don't deceive me, Chris, I know very well you can't have children!" Isabella asserts."I couldn't," he affirms as he stands up again, leaving Isabella confused by his words.Christian takes another yellow envelope and returns to the bed where Isabella has sat up, intrigued. He hands her the results of the tests he had done to see if his sperm were viable, and gives them to his wife, who opens her eyes, still unable to believe it."What does this mean?" she asks as if needing to hear it."It means I was the one who got you pregnant, when you came to sleep with me those nights and that afternoon when we made love in the shower," he explains calmly and confi
Slowly, she takes out the white papers under Christian's smiling gaze. Isabella finally finishes taking everything out and sees two paternity tests, but she doesn't read them. She still doesn't understand."What does this mean? Did you find the father of my children?" she asks immediately."Yes, I found him!" Christian exclaims, unable to contain his joy in front of Isabella's gaze, who doesn't understand why he's behaving like this."Did you really find the biological father of the twins?" she asks incredulously. "Who is it?"Christian looks at her for a moment that seems eternal to Isabella. Her heart races as she considers the possible consequences this fact might have for her and her children. Now that everything seems to be going well, she doesn't want to introduce a stranger into her children's lives. Above all, she'll have to face the truth and tell them she lied when she said Christian was their father when he wasn't. That's why she doesn't understand the