Their love was forbidden, but Vincent and Isla defied the odds, vowing to marry in secret to seal a bond no one could break. Yet on the eve of their wedding, betrayal struck. Vincent’s mother used her wealth to bribe Isla’s father, tearing her away from the man she loved. Years later, destiny brought them face-to-face once more. But the man who once adored her now bore nothing but coldness and anger. Despite the bitterness in his heart, Vincent issued an ultimatum: Isla must marry him—or risk losing the most precious part of her life, their son, Matthew. Can love survive where betrayal has sown its seeds? Or will desire reignite a passion too intense to deny?
View MoreLATER that night, Isla stood silently at the threshold of Matthew’s room, watching her son sleep. The soft rise and fall of his small chest brought her comfort, yet the ache inside her only deepened. She quietly walked over to his bed and knelt beside him, brushing a strand of hair from his forehead. The room was silent, save for the soft sounds of his breathing.“Baby,” Isla whispered, her voice fragile, breaking as she spoke the words that had weighed on her heart for so long. “Why can’t I give you the life you deserve?”She pressed her fingers gently against his cheek, the tears she had held back threatening to spill. She had tried so hard to be everything Matthew needed, but deep down, she feared she hadn’t given him enough. Not the life she had envisioned for him, filled with opportunities and love without the weight of their struggles.*****VINCENT sat across from his mother in the softly lit dining room, the ambient hum of the city just outside their window, but his mind felt
ONE WEEK LATERThe door to Isla’s modest apartment swung open with a familiar creak, and Cherry’s voice rang out, unmistakable and full of energy.“Where’s my handsome godson?” she called, her presence as lively as always.Cherry had a way of brightening any room she entered, and Isla felt a small relief at the sound of her best friend’s cheerful tone.Isla, focused on brewing the coffee for the evening, looked up from her task with a warm smile. She had been anticipating Cherry’s arrival. “You’re late,” Isla teased, her eyes softening as she caught sight of Cherry’s exuberant face. “Matthew’s been waiting for you all evening. He wants to show you the star he earned in school today.”Isla’s voice carried an affectionate lilt, knowing full well how much Matthew adored his godmother.Cherry’s eyes lit up immediately. With a quick laugh, she turned and hurried toward the hallway where Matthew was eagerly awaiting her. The six-year-old practically bounced off the walls with excitement, h
“Anyway,” Randy said, his voice shifting back to its usual easygoing tone, effectively breaking the lingering tension. He leaned forward slightly, his expression sharpening. “Let’s get to business. About the restaurant…”His words snapped Vincent’s attention back to the matter at hand. The casual conversation they’d been having seemed to fade away, replaced by the business proposition that had brought him here in the first place. Vincent had been expecting this—Randy had mentioned wanting to talk about Festive in their earlier messages, but hearing it now, spoken so deliberately, immediately grabbed his focus.Vincent straightened, his posture becoming more professional as he pushed his glass aside, attention fully engaged. Randy’s offer was not just any business deal—it was Festive, one of the country’s most celebrated buffet restaurants, known for its innovative approach and large clientele.It was a high-profile establishment, and for someone like Vincent, with the ambition and res
“HOW are you, Chef Vincent Del Carmen?”Randy greeted warmly, his voice echoing with an unmistakable enthusiasm as he stepped into Vincent’s condominium. The space exuded an air of sophistication, with its sleek, modern design. Floor-to-ceiling windows bathed the room in natural light, illuminating the minimalist furniture and pristine kitchen countertops—a setup that perfectly reflected Vincent’s meticulous personality.Randy’s wide smile and relaxed posture seemed almost out of place in the immaculate setting, a stark contrast to the intensity of his old friend’s world. It was a rare occasion to see Randy after so many years. Once upon a time, they had shared a cramped dorm room during their university days in America, where the chaos of student life had forced their contrasting personalities into an unlikely friendship. Their time as roommates had lasted barely six months, cut short when their schedules began pulling them in different directions.Randy had been the life of the par
“HOW are you, Chef Vincent Del Carmen?”Randy greeted warmly, his voice echoing with an unmistakable enthusiasm as he stepped into Vincent’s condominium. The space exuded an air of sophistication, with its sleek, modern design. Floor-to-ceiling windows bathed the room in natural light, illuminating the minimalist furniture and pristine kitchen countertops—a setup that perfectly reflected Vincent’s meticulous personality.Randy’s wide smile and relaxed posture seemed almost out of place in the immaculate setting, a stark contrast to the intensity of his old friend’s world. It was a rare occasion to see Randy after so many years. Once upon a time, they had shared a cramped dorm room during their university days in America, where the chaos of student life had forced their contrasting personalities into an unlikely friendship. Their time as roommates had lasted barely six months, cut short when their schedules began pulling them in different directions.Randy had been the life of the par
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