“What are we gonna do?” Isabelle whispered, fear written all over her face. “Shh, they’ll leave soon. I’ve called for backup” “It’s getting dark already, this place isn’t safe, there might be snakes or wild animals here” She pointed out. “I’ll give you a few minutes to come out or else it’ll get real bloody” Beau shouted and Isabelle gasped, hurriedly, Alessandro drew her to himself, using his hand to cover her mouth. “You have five seconds!” Beau shouted and Alessandro typed on his phone, his hands shaky and limp.He was filled with fear and anxiety, Isabelle was trembling in his arms and sniffing softly.“Fire!” Beau instructed and the men began to fire in different directions, moving their hands from side to side. “Ahh” Alessandro whispered with gritted teeth and Isabelle glanced at him sharply, questions in her eyes. She covered her mouth with panic when he turned his leg and she saw blood oozing out. “You’re injured what are we gonna do?” She whispered, crying already and h
The ceremony began and throughout, Alessandro couldn’t take his eyes off Isabelle who was rocking an off shoulder short gown. She looked ravishing, the gown clung to her curves, her cleavage visible as her radiant smile filled the air.She caught him staring at her and smiled with a wink. He frowned when Andrea made his way towards Isabelle. “You look amazing” He complimented and she smiled harshly. “You don’t look that bad yourself, oh excuse me. I need to have a conversation with Elena” She muttered and left. Andrea caught sight of a blonde lady, she wore a scarf and used sunglasses to cover her face. “Shit!” He cursed and went after the lady, he dragged her to the restroom, ignoring her protests and the looks he got from people. “Let go of me!” Selena screamed and he forced her inside the restroom and locked the door. “What are you doing here? Why aren’t you home?” He demanded angrily. “A great man is being honored today and I want my baby to know him. I was just about to g
“Wouldn’t you visit your kids today? They miss you so much and are even eager to meet Isabelle” Ann disclosed with a frown and Roberto cupped her cheek.“The primary election is in a few days, let’s lay low for now. I promise to spend a week with them when this is over” He swore and Ann sighed.“Can you change your vice, I have a bad feeling about Mario, can’t you use someone else or me?”“What bad feeling? Mario has been by my side since forever even when I lost my wife, he was still there for me. I owe him a lot” Roberto defended and Ann shook her head.“Don’t get too carried away, some people are green snakes under green grasses” She warned and Roberto nodded.“Sir, Ann just warned the president about you” Lisa, Mario’s secretary disclosed and Mario frowned.“I want the full details, call Liam and tell him to eliminate her today, I don’t want any mistakes, he should shoot her immediately he gets the opportunity” Mario ordered and Lisa made the call.“She didn’t disclose anything, on
Isabelle smiled when she got to the movie set. Lettice filled her in on her schedule. Elena winked at Alessandro who smiled shyly.“Are you okay? I heard the news” Elena demanded, concern evident in her voice and Aurora rolled her eyes.“Why are you so concerned? It’s his job to protect even if it would cost his own life” Aurora hinted with distain and Elena frowned.“You should learn to treat him well, he’s human” Elena scolded and Liam walked towards them.“It’s great to see you Isabelle, I’m sorry that you had to pass through what happened. It’s my fault you got kidnapped” Liam apologized and Alessandro frowned.“How did you escape?” Alessandro requested, looking at him with suspicion.“They demanded $10 million and when my father sent it, they released me. I asked about you but the reply I got was whether I valued my life or not. It was so horrible. I’ll never forget that day” Liam concluded and Aurora smiled.“It’s a good thing you escaped, I wouldn’t want this handsomeness to go
“Please, forgive me” He pleaded and she smiled then burst into laughter.“Wanna spend the day at my house?”“Not sure, I skipped work yesterday and today I’ve got tons of things to do... but I could spend the night at your place” She added when she saw his dejected look.“Really! Thanks, you’e the best” He said happily and pushed the gift towards her.“This isn’t from any anonymous person, it’s from you right?” She curved a brow and he burst into laughter.“Let’s start the days job fast so we can have lots of time to make dinner ourselves” He urged, grabbing her back as they headed to their first studio for magazines pictures.“You look too beautiful, even girls are envious of your beauty” He complimented as they walked out of the studio, Alessio who was chattering was struggling to catch up with them and Alessandro stuck his tongue out at him.“That’s the last for today, now we have all day to ourselves” Isabelle muttered, giving herself a pat.“No, there’s Liam. He asked about you to
“Mom, that’s a very terrible question to ask. I mean she’s my boss” Alessandro flared while Raymond and Diamond began cheering for him to answer the question.“My bad dear, I couldn’t resist asking the question. Would you like to go shopping with us tomorrow? Have some girl time with us?” Loretta questioned eagerly.“Yes...”“Ahh! She said yes!” Diamond screamed at the top of her voice and Raymond tickled her.“I’ll go call Alessandro, I have to go home now” Isabelle excused herself and walked to his room.She met the door open and walked inside, he grabbed her face hungrily and began devouring her lips, demanding and giving back.She wrapped her hand around his neck, melting into his arms and he groaned, cupping her ass.After 4 long minutes of intense kissing, they stopped, breathing very hard.“I wanna go home” “Sure, give me a minute. I’ll come take you” He replied, sadness visible in his voice.He felt the house complete with her and he wished he could do everything to make her
Isabelle went home, her heart pounding. Alessandro squeezed her hand gently, making it know that he was there for her. She entered inside the house, was expecting her father to flare at her and start dishing out punishments but was shocked to see two identical kids, probably in 16 or 17 years and Ann siting on the couch. “Ahhh!” They both screamed and rushed to hug her, she was shocked and screamed also. They released her immediately, looking at her with questioning gazes. “Who the fuck are these brats!” She thundered looking at they beaming faces. “I’m Annabella and he’s Andrew” The grip answered, taking her hand in a firm handshake. “We are your biggest fan, my room is filled with your pictures” The boy announced eagerly and she glanced at them then back at her father and Ann who was fuming. “Did you call me here to meet these kids?” “Stop it!” Her father scolded. “Annabella, Andrew. Get back here now!” Ann instructed and they both pouted, shoulders slumped with sad looks as
The whole atmosphere dampened as the kids looked on awkwardly while Aurora whined about how disgusted she felt. Elena left the house and the tension increased, Isabelle couldn’t tell what had gotten into her that made her act that way towards Elena. “Are we going to have this sleepover? Is something bothering you?” Annabella questioned and Isabelle shook her head, feigning a small smile. “I feel very tired, let’s go to sleep. Tomorrow we would have a pool party” She promised and they went to their rooms happily. “I have to go” Alessandro muttered and anger swelled inside her. “You’re going to her right?” “No, I’m going home. Why would I go to her?” “Because I saw the way you looked at her compassionately, she stared at you with sad eyes and you feel very guilty now!” She retorted. “Hell I feel guilty because the way you talked to her wasn’t right! You act like my girlfriend when all that’s between us is just sex!” He thundered and her face changed to that of hurt. His gaze so
“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?