“Save him, get another room ready!” The doctor bellowed as Mario was rushed in.Another doctor waited behind, asking Alessandro to see him.“They were poisoned and we’re lucky they were rushed here immediately.. the president is awake but the two ladies are still unconscious” The doctor informed and he nodded, thanked the doctor and went to see the president.“Is everybody fine?” Roberto demanded and Alessandro nodded, sealing his lips.“Are they awake?” He coughed and Alessandro nodded, urging him to rest.“You should get some rest, you would see them later” Alessandro instructed and he closed his eyes.Alessandro went to Isabelle’s ward, she was still unconscious and his heart tightened, sadness burned in his heart as he thought of the kind of pain she must have experienced.He sat on a chair beside her, put his head beside her and closed his eyes.“Alessandro is that you?” Isabelle stuttered, touching his head slightly, she had sat up and was staring at him through her lashes.He r
A week had passed since Andrea’s dismiss and Isabelle decided to resume work.She entered the movie set, getting lots of waves from people, some she knew and some she didn’t, a few sympathized with her.“So what has been going on in the industry?” She asked and Lettice brought out her iPad, reading some news.“Lots of things like you fighting on your ex fiancé’s burial day, the unknown gun men who attacked, I’m still in shock about how you survived. Lilian has made a comeback into the industry and I just say she isn’t leaving an stone unturned, she got three movie roles this week and the movie premier would happen this week, I’m just hoping we sell out everything because lots of people are anticipating our downfall” Lettice voiced and Isabelle let out a deep breath.“So much hate in this Industry, Brianna is just a rising actress, it’s almost impossible to sell out everything as Aurora’s and Lilies have decided not to watch the movie... Been long I had a conversation with Aurora, I’ll
"Good morning sunshine" Alessandro yawned lazily sitting up."Morning love, I brought you breakfast" Isabelle replied, placing a tray on the table and he glanced at her with surprise."You can cook? How?" He demanded, glancing at her with shock and she giggled."Stop giving me that look, I tried my best and I'm sure thus would be lovely, don't you believe I can do something great for even once?" She inquired, fluttering her lashes.“Okay... I’ll taste it and give you a reply, tho I think it’s weird... Isabelle cooking.. wouldn’t have believed that in my worst dream” He took a spoonful of the spaghetti, chewed slowly and nodded his head, loving the taste.She was beaming with pride and staring at him eagerly.“It’s the best I’ve tasted in years” He let out and she broke into a grin, letting out a deep breath.She sat beside him, collected the spoon and began feeding him, sometimes eating it, she used it to tease him as she brought the food close to his mouth and returned it back.After
“Let’s continue with the dress up..” Alessandro teased, carrying her to the room, she had wrapped her hands around his neck.“Maybe some other day or never, all I wanna do is sleep for the next 1 week” She replied and he burst into laughter, he dropped her on the bed gently and laid beside her, tickling her and she giggled, pushing his hand away weakly.“Please stop.. I my eyelids are heavy..” she pleaded with a yawn and he pulled her close, using the duvet to cover their bodies.He kissed her hair, staring at the sexy piece of rudeness that he owned, he smiled remembering how they had bickered and fought on the first day they met.“I am the luckiest man alive” He concluded, closing his eyes.“Wake up.. it’s time to work” He muttered, opening her eyelids , she turned, using her hand to shoo him away and he chuckled, using a feather to tickle her ear.“Go away..” She mumbled, waving her hand.“Wake up!” He yelled, shaking her and she opened her eyes drowsily.“Haven’t I warned you neve
I couldn’t believe that my dad could have such a big secret and he has managed to keep it for sixteen years.Annabella, she’s my sister. But why? Why did he cheat on mom? He couldn’t even respect the dead and change from his ways but he gave her full access to his life, damn!“Isabelle, what’s wrong?” Alessandro demanded, immediately I entered inside the house. I feel on him, crying profusely and he patted my head, muttering soothing words.“Dad... Dad.. he has an affair with Ann, Annabella and Andrew are my siblings” I replied and he looked at me with shock.“What! That’s absurd..”“They’ve been having the affair before mom died and they haven’t stopped even up till now” I wailed and he held my head, leading me to the room.“It’s all going to be okay dear.. calm down” Alessandro patted, giving her tissues and I collected them, blowing my nose.“Mom, is this right? After all what had happened, dad had decided to cheat on you”“My grandmother never wanted my mom to marry him, they all
“Mom.. how.. how is it possible that Isabelle is my stepsister?” Annabella inquired tearfully and Ann hugged her, patting her head.“I’m sorry dear, I did it so you could have a good life..”“You slept with a married man to give us a better life? We weren’t even v that time so how were you giving us a better life?” Annabella demanded angrily.“I was lonely, all my past boyfriends ditched me for silly reasons then I attended an event, I saw Roberto drunk. Damn he’s my friend’s husband but I wanted to have a one night stand with him, he was too sexy to resist, things led to one another and we ended up together, we didn’t stop our affair and I told him I was pregnant.. he told me to get rid of you guys but I couldn’t, I saw it as my chance to get authority.. I’m sorry” Ann replied, lacking remorse and Annabella stared at her, disgusted.“You’re a disgrace to womanhood, how could you sleep with your friend’s husband? Don’t you have human feelings at all? Just because you want power you di
“Who’s calling?” Alessandro inquired, kissing her neck.“Probably my dad, he’s been calling since and I don’t wanna talk to him..”“You should check it might be someone else, like your other suitors..” He teased and she checked her phone and was amazed to see several missed calls from Lettice.“Damn! I totally forget about the movie premiere... I have to go shopping and also go to the spa, I’ll call Lettice to know the date..” She noted and called Lettice.“Thank Goodness it’s tomorrow, we have lots of work to do...” She breathed, going through her phone and Alessandro rolled his eyes.“I.. I can’t go with you to the spa, I’ve got lots of work to do and my boss is on my neck..” He trailed, trying to run off and she held his trouser.“No.. you’re going nowhere... we’re going shopping together and you’ll help me choose my dress” She vowed and he pouted, giving her puppy eyes.“Do you want your husband to get sacked? If I get sacked... how would I be able to provide for you and our kids?
Alessandro drove to the house, chitchatting with Isabelle about the premiere, he noticed the road was blocked and stopped.He got out of the car, wanting to what was wrong when a gun touched his head, he froze immediately, raising his hands up.Isabelle shrieked as she was roughly dragged out of the car, another man pushing them towards a car.She screamed fearfully, kicking and fighting as a man used a handkerchief to cover her nose, he was sedated too.He opened his heavy eyelids, staring at the ceiling and trying to make out where he was, he groaned when he was fully aware of where they were.He tried to seat up and noticed his hands and legs were bonded, he wriggled up, looked around and found Isabelle sprawled at one side, unconscious.“Hey.. Isabelle!” He whispered loudly, trying to wobble towards her.She rose gently, feeling dizzy as the room spinner, she focused her gaze on Alessandro, squinting her eyes.“Where are we?” She demanded, fear written all over her face as she gla
“Stop it!” Annabella yelled, stepping inside the sitting room, she was shocked at the display in from of her. They were startled when they heard her voice.They stared at her with puppy eyes before bursting into tears, making her shocked, attracting a groan from their mother.“Urgh! What’s wrong now honeys, mom wants to sleep could you please stop?” Isabelle yelled tiredly and they intensified their tears, and Isabelle rose from the bed, grumbling as she walked down, making Annabella giggled as she tiptoed away.She chuckled, wondering what Isabelle would do if she found the mess they had done.“What the hell?! Alessandro your kids would kill me with excess work! What is all these! Who started these mess?!” Isabelle yelled and the two, three years old kids burst into laughter, using the flour to rub their faces.Bread flour had been poured on the floor, mixed with salt and nutmeg.“How did you get all these? Who gave you?. How were you able to enter the pantry? where’s the maid?” She
Two days before the election Isabelle stood in front of the court, smiling triumphantly. Her father had been given a jail term of 18 years while Ann and Mario were sentenced to life imprisonments.The court was filled to the brim with ministers, political officials and reporters, Ann was crying profusely, refusing to be taken.Roberto stood still, tears pouring out of his eyes as he maintained eye contact with Isabelle.Getting them to the court the first time wasn’t easy as they as Roberto tried to leave the country but was denied access.Ann took refuge with mafians, she had hidden with them and it took lots of tracking and plans before they could capture her, she had tried to escape several times and the judge had ordered for her to be put in prison till the court case were over.Mario had a defiant look on his face, he wasn’t remorse but he had a sad look on his face, he looked around, watching as reporters captured his face.His hand was handcuffed and he bowed his head, sighin
“Have you seen the news? Isabelle is going crazy, you need to stop her!” Ann burst into Roberto’s office, ranting.“What do you want here? I ordered you to leave this place!” Roberto thundered and Ann burst into laughter.“Cut me some slacks, do you expect me to leave after working relentlessly? I’m going to finish what I started...” Ann was interrupted with a knock and Roberto’s new secretary walked inside.“Sir, this is from the magistrate court” He explained and Roberto snatched the paper, reading it immediately.The paper fell out of his hands and he buried his hands in his hair, sighing sadly.“Do you need anything sir?”“No, just leave” He replied.“This is total madness! How would she sue us to court? Does she know the amount she has because of the embezzled money? She’s an ungrateful daughter, you did all your best so she could live the life of a princess yet she wants to throw all that away” Ann ranted.“Get out! What the hell do you want!” Roberto thundered.“I want my posit
“Welcome Isabelle, it’s lovely to have you back” Mia, the host of the show toned.“It’s nice to be back” Isabelle smiled, Alessandro sat beside her, having a plain look on his face.“I’m personally curious, why did you go offline suddenly, I’m like your biggest fan and I was sad you disappeared..”“Oh Mia, I was left with no option but now I’ll be more caring and inform my fans before disappearing” Isabelle giggled.“Your posts for the last few months has been alarming especially the one where you disclosed secrets about our top politicians, including your father... Are those things true?” Mia demanded.“What would I gain if I post lies about my own father? All I’ve posted is nothing but the truth, the evidence is staring at our faces, look at the pictures attached” Isabelle replied.“But what has your father done to make you go against him, not everybody can do what you’re doing” “He has done a thousand bad to me the way he has ruined lives of people. The money he has embezzled and
Isabelle’s POV I can’t believe mom was killed, noo. The attack looked so real and was meant for dad. Images of my mom’s pale face came to my head and I screamed, scattering my hair.All these years, the demon who killed mom had been living with us. Mom why? Why did you have to die for him?.Is dad aware? Does he know that his mistress killed his wife? I’ll never let you get away Ann, I’ll ruin your life..“Isabelle please open the door” Alessandro pleaded and I sobbed gently.“Just go away” I replied.“I can’t leave, your pains are mine also, I can feel your hurt” He replied and I placed my back on the door, sobbing loudly.“Just let me be for today” I pleaded and he sighed.“If that’s what you want” He replied and walked away.“Why are people so desperate for power? Taking the lives of others meant nothing to them... Mom... All these while I’ve been correct, I knew that your death wasn’t accidental but the man you married paid no attention, all he was concerned about was becoming t
Two weeks laterIsabelle sat at a corner, smiling sadly and lost in her thoughts, she wasn’t aware of Alessandro’s presence and he shook his head.“Down to earth my love” He teased and she smiled.“What is bothering your mind?” “I’m just worried about Annabella, I wish I could see her... it’s all my fault her life is messed up” Isabelle muttered and He drew her closer.“I’m sure she’s fine and she misses you too wherever she is, give her some time... when she’s fully well, she’ll try to talk to you” Alessandro informed.“Where’s Darrell? He’s been working very hard lately, I hope he doesn’t break down” Isabelle confessed.“Can you do me a Favour? Forget about all the things going on, just focus on you and I alone... I miss us, I wish this was all over...” He lamented and she kissed his lips gently.“I feel the same way too, my body aches for your touch and I’m hungry for you but we have to solve this problem first” She replied.“We can solve this problem... just forget about everythi
“Ann? What have I done to you to deserve all these?” Isabelle demanded with tears and Ann cackled, enjoying the way Isabelle mourned.“You’ve done quite a lot, I don’t know where I’ll start from... is it from the insults I’ve received from you to the excessive care you get from your father or to the tasks of clearing scandals which you’ve created?” Ann retorted.“How is Annabella?” “My daughter is battling with her life all because of you, if anything happens to her, I’ll send your corpse to your father” Ann threatened and Alessandro growled, struggling to lose the ropes.“Oh, the love doll. I can’t get what you see in her, she’s a rude spoilt piece of trash yet you’ve endangered your life countless times because of her, love is indeed blind... And oh, you have more friends now, I hope these one wouldn’t be after your position like the rest” Ann mocked.“You’re shameless huh, having an affair with a married man... You should always bury your head in shame” Alessandro jested and Ann b
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“I’ve noticed some of our files have been touched, especially those in the basement... I’m sending them to the boys for fingerprints” Collin explained.“Hmm... has anybody entered this house apart from the cleaners and lawyers? I need them to start shredding the papers, one evidence about tax evasion and laundering could ship everybody’s ass to jail” Mario warned.“Do you wish to interfere in the ongoing beef?”“No, just let them be, I want you to focus on moving the rest of the money out, I’ll be granting bail to a few criminals, use them in exporting the money” Mario instructed.“Sir, a few guys have gone missing, mostly part of those whom we used for the last operation...” A guard disclosed with fear.“Get their families or closest relatives” Collin ordered.“That’s the problem, we can’t find anybody...” “This has to do with Ann, I’m tired of her surprises, capture her personal assistant, kill her immediately!” Mario ordered and the guards filed out.“Still no news about Isabelle?