“Rise and shine sleeping beauty, it’s time to tour the great city of Paris” Isabelle said, tapping Brianna gently.Rachel stepped forward, smiling and expecting a word from Isabelle.“You have 20 minutes or else the yacht would leave without you” Isabelle bade and walked out leaving the drowsy Brianna and shocked Rachel.Rachel fumed inside, wondering why was special about Brianna and why she couldn’t get Isabelle’s attention.Brianna took her bath hurriedly, she dressed in a short and tank top then hastily ran outside. She was shocked to see everyone eating and Isabelle giggling, it dawned on her that she had been pranked and there was no yacht.“What’s wrong?” Thomas questioned, walking past her. She noted that the table wasn’t crowded yet. Chills ran down her spine and she bowed her shyly, she was about to answer when Aurora stomped out, staring at her with disgust.“Why are you standing here blushing? Take your eyes off him girl” Aurora warned with a scowl and Brianna went to her
Isabelle stared at Alessandro angrily and walked out. He ran after her, following her to the restroom.“Isabelle, stop!” He a called as she slammed the door in his face. He entered inside, locked the door and held her waist.She was puffing very hard and he smiled, nudging her cheek.“You look very cute even when jealous. You look tasty also, I wanna eat you up” He teased and she pushed him away, still angry.“Just leave me alone” She retorted, going towards the door.“Baby, what proof do you need to believe me. Why would I leave you for someone as ugly as Aurora, she’s ugly, she’s rude, she’s terrible... I can’t compare even your feet to her whole body” He confessed and she tried to conceal a smile but he tickled her, making her burst into laughter.“Stop, just leave me alone you sugarcoated liar” She replied and he kept tickling her.“Fine.. stop... stop... I take back my words” She pleaded in between laughs and he stopped her, he focused his gaze on her lips and she began moving ba
“Thank you so much sir, I have to go to my room” She appreciated, standing up with the dishes.“Are you okay now? It’s very late already you might disturb others when you start knocking on the door” He replied, reluctantly to let her go.“I’m sure my roommate would open the door, I’m fine now thank you” She replied, stepping away from him.“What if I insist you stay?” He cocked his brow and she took in a deep breath, swallowing the lump in her throat.“I.. i.. Aurora, what if she comes here? She would kill me if she finds me in your room, I can’t sleep here” She replied.“Forget about Aurora and let’s talk about us”“Sir?” She blurted, her heart thumping very fast that he could hear the sound.“Are you scared? Why? Do you think I’ll hurt you, common I’m not an animal. Why are you scared of staying in the same room with me?” He requested.“Rumors travel very fast and I wouldn’t want anyone to see me coming out of your room tomorrow, I would be in hot soup” “Sometimes thing about the p
“Brianna? come what are you doing here?” He questioned, stepping aside for her to come inside.“I brought you food, Isabelle told me your refused to come out since” She replied coyly.“I’m starving!” He confessed and she dropped the little tray, she opened the food and glanced at her with surprise.“Is anything wrong?” She demanded.“How did you know my favorite food? It’s delicious” He confessed, eating a mouthful.She sat close to him, watching his movements, a smile formed on her face and she got drowned in watching him eat beautifully.“Always getting carried away” He teased, touching her lips and she jolted back with shock.“I’m sorry for scaring you” He apologized and she nodded, packing up the dishes.“I’ll get a maid to come pick it up, wanna take a stroll with me?” He requested and trying to hide her excitement, she agreed.They left the room, heading towards the beach. He was with a camera which he used to take pictures of her though she was unaware.One question led to anot
“Ouch!” Brianna winced, holding Isabelle’s hand. Isabelle was wiping her face with a towel.“Do it gently” Thomas pleaded and Isabelle smiled.“I’ve got something to do, why don’t you continue” Isabelle replied and left, ignoring the pleading look she got from Brianna.She headed towards the room that belonged to Alessandro, his roommate had left earlier today and she was overjoyed at the thought of staying having some time alone with him.She knocked on his door and after a few seconds, he opened the door, she stared at his shirtless body, licked her lips and entered inside.“Nice room..” She commented, sitting on his bed.“The bed is also lovely for couples” He teased and she put her hand on his shoulders.“Really, I’m very sure your body is aching and you’re horny.. well go and meet your strippers, last I remembered they’re better than me” She taunted, removing her hand and he climbed on top her.“I also remember ditching all my strippers for you and proclaiming you as the most ama
They all boarded the same plane, faces beaming with smiles as they walked out of the airport, Aurora and Rachel had decided to stay.The airport be some rowdy all of a sudden as reporters and angry netizens filled the whole place, some had billboards of Thomas’s face cancelled on it.Reporters struggled to get Brianna’s attention and Thomas blocked her immediately, securities started creating a barricade, pushing the angry mob back.“We want Aurora and Rachel back! Say no to Brianna, we don’t want any gold digger!” They screamed repeatedly and Thomas anger increased.“Is it true that you ditched Aurora just because of Brianna? What did she offer to you that made you change your female lead? Brianna, you realize that you’re below Aurora and can ruin the movie so why would you want to be the female lead?...” Reporters demanded eagerly pushing their phones forward.“Aurora had a live section and she promised to sue you, is there a thing in which you would use to defend yourself? Why woul
“That’s enough both of you. Isabelle what you said was too much but we can try to renovate the suburbs. Ann stop exchanging words” Roberto cautioned and Ann glared at him.“Rather than trying to make her relationship with Andrea work, she’s here running around and creating more problems for us. I’m sorry but I have to voice out what’s wrong, you’re paying me to inform you about all your problems not to watch your rude daughter make more” Ann muttered and Isabelle scowled, entering the car.“When would you visit Andrea? Both of you would be leading the campaign tomorrow and I don’t want any slip of tongue” Roberto warned sternly and Ann stuck out her tongue at Isabelle.“I’ll drop you off at Andrea’s house, both of you can make plans on how you wish to campaign..”“But father I can talk to him over the phone” She interrupted grumpily.“Stop acting unladylike, can’t you listen to your father for once?” Ann spat and she folded her arms angrily.She was dropped off at Andrea’s house, Ales
“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
“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?