EPISODE SIXTY NINE.Kristen made cracking sounds with his neck and straightened his jaw effortlessly.“ You have no business with my wife, Francois. You bring nothing but dishonor to the clan and which is why everyone turned their backs on you.” Kristen scoffed as he spat out more blood.From the corner of his eye he could see the worried expression on her face but he needed to be strong for her.“ I see what you're trying to do but it's not working. You can't get in my head with all those crap about Honor. There's no honor among criminals!” Francois Said in between clenched teeth..“ Let her go and you can do with me as you please.” Kristen said with hesitation but Isabelle Immediately disagreed with him.“ No, please let him go.” She pleaded even though her arms felt sore she tried to break free from Warren but he firmly held her hands stopping her from breaking free..“ I won't ask again. I'm a man of my words and trust me you don't want to hurt her.” Kristen calmly reminded Franco
ISABELLE'S POV.My eyes fluttered open as I stared at the white ceiling with a blank expression..Only three words echoed in my head ‘i love you’ I stayed there for a brief moment before proceeding to move to a sitting position but felt a sharp sensation at my abdomen but that didn't stop me from getting out of the bed.I gently placed my feet on the cold floor and headed towards the door even though I still felt dizzy and weak from the previous events.I quietly headed towards the door and found Kristen's guards stationed outside the ward.“ Ma'am the doctor advised that you stay in bed for some time.” One of the guards explained with a worried expression but I simply ignored them and walked past them and headed towards Stefan's office.“ What are you doing out here? You should be in bed resting.” Stefan scolded me as soon as I walked inside his office and he immediately came to myself..“ Take me to my husband.” I said without hesitation.“ First you need to take care of yourself
ISABELLE'S POV..“ It is my responsibility to take care of you else Kristen is going to have my head.” Stefan playfully said and I forced a chuckle.“ I'm fine, okay? You don't have to worry about me.” I mumbled while eating my meal.My mind was occupied and I Kept seeing a particular scene play out all over and over again in my head.“ I don't look fine.. it's okay to cry sometimes you know? We shouldn't keep everything bottled up. You can't fool me, Izzy.” Stefan frowned Slightly as he stared at me intensely but I really wasn't ready to talk about it.“ I'm fine, truly..” I forced a smile and began eating with my head hung low. He decided not to ask anymore.“ You need to take care of your body first.. Kristen will be unhappy if he finds out you were malnourished.” He advised and I heaved a sigh.“ How's the MRI scan?” I Decided to ask even though I felt anxious.“ Well it came back clean.. Fortunately there were no abnormalities in his brain. He's going to be okay.” He assured me a
After dinner they both moved to the balcony of the apartment and stayed there in a comfortable silence.“ I can't seem to reach Izzy. Is everything okay?” Diane asked with a worried expression.“ Everything is fine, maybe she's probably too busy to answer the phone.” Stefan assured her while staring at the Beautiful nice view in front of them.“ It's cold out here.” Mumbled and shivered silently but to her surprise he pulled her closer into his arms. He pulled her into his warmth and gently stroked her back.“ Do you feel better?” He asked as he kept stroking her back gently.“ Yeah.” She mumbled while snuggling closer to him.His lips curled upwards into a smile as he happily let her snuggle closer to him..Diane was also enjoying the warmth his Body provided and didn't wanna pull away.“ Do you wanna play some games? To keep the night going?” Diane Suddenly had an idea to get him to talk.“ What kind of game?” he asked with a raised eyebrow.“ Questions and answer cards..” She was
Stefan had excused himself to go get a few things from his car and left the apartment.He took the elevator down to the underground parking lot and quietly walked towards his car but stopped walking when he realized something.“ I thought I made myself clear?” He spoke as his face morphed into a frown.“ It's nice to meet you again, Lord Stefan.” the woman spoke as she stepped out of the shadows with her guards.“ Why are you here?” He asked as he stared at The woman with a cold expression.“ I'm here to see my daughter, Lord Stefan. I have no problem with you and I wouldn't want you to get involved in my family business.” She said even though deep down she was actually scared of the man in front of her but of course She had to stand her ground if she wanted to see her daughter.“ She's not your daughter and you're related in any way.. if that is all you can leave, the residents here ain't used to loud disturbances.” He nonchalantly threw shade at her as he headed towards his car wi
ISABELLE'S POV.“ As of this moment I'll be running the company in place of my husband.” I nonchalantly informed them and they began murmuring once again.“ What's going on here? Is this some kind of joke huh? Where's Lord Kristen? We all demand an explanation immediately.” Mr Cha asked and they all agreed to his words but I simply snapped my fingers and Richard immediately passed a few documents Around.“ My husband is away for business at the moment and I'll be running the company.. if you have a problem with this Change you're welcome to leave right now..” I pointed at the door and of course a few were already contemplating on leaving.“ But unfortunately you will be leaving behind all your rights as a shareholder including your shares.” I shrugged and that seemed to get their attention as they all stopped moving and decided to read the documents that were handed to them..They looked at the documents in disbelief..“ This…” “ Exactly what you think it is.” I scoffed as I watched
ISABELLE'S POV.“ I'm sorry but who are you? Do I know you?” Kristen asked with a confused expression and it felt like my head was about to explode.“Kristen? It's me, Isabelle, your wife.. don't you remember me?” I asked as I felt my heart beat accelerate.“ I'm sorry but I don't remember getting married..Can you please get the doctor? My legs hurt.” He calmly said but I stared at him with teary eyes.I couldn't believe it was happening all over again.“ Did I say something wrong? Are you okay?” He asked and I shook my head with a smile while trying to fight back my tears.“ I'll go get the doctor.” I said and Walked out of the room and went to get Stefan who followed me immediately.Soon I was back in the room with Stefan, a few skilled doctors and they began to examine him.“ Do you feel any discomfort anywhere?” Stefan asked him while I stood a few feet away from them with my hands clasped behind tightly.My hands were trembling already but I tried to keep calm as I waited for S
ISABELLE'S POV.Mom came rushing inside the room with a big smile on her face and Kristen who'd just woken up didn't get to say anything as she Suddenly threw her arms around him and hugged him tightly.“ Thank goodness you're okay..” she heaved a sigh of relief as she held onto him tightly while I placed his meal at the bedside cabinet and couldn't help but smile.“ can't breathe.” Kristen Nonchalantly spoke and only then did she pull away and began Checking for anymore damages.“ You gave us quite the scare.” Mom said as she sat down beside him and held his hand while I placed a table in front of him so I could feed him congee.“ You should take a rest, Isabelle.” Mom said with a worried expression and I shook my head.“ It's fine Mom, I'm just going to feed him.” I insisted but Mom wouldn't have any of that.“ You haven't been taking care of yourself and the baby.. you don't have to worry about feeding him right now all you need to be worried about is taking time off, I'll take ca
FINALE..TWO WEEKS LATER.Diane has been doing all her best to avoid Stefan including ignoring his calls.Stefan had been trying to reach her for two weeks but she either claimed to be busy or ignored his calls.After several attempts to reach her, it finally went through.“ Hey.” He was currently in his office and all day he'd been grumpy because she'd refused to talk to him.“ Hey.” “ Where are you? I'm coming to pick you up right now.” He said with a calm expression.Diane took a deep breath while fidgeting with her fingers.“ I'm sorry but I'm unavailable. You don't have to come pick me up.” Diane declined and Stefan had reached his peak.“ Are you avoiding me?” He finally asked after several weeks.“ isn't it obvious?” She sternly asked and he took a deep breath while leaning against his chair.“ Why? Can you at least tell me why you have been avoiding me?” Stefan asked with a frown.He was ready to do anything to get her to open up to him. He misses her so much.“ Well I guess
BEAUTIFULLY CRUEL.ISABELLE'S POV.I gasped as the lights came on and I was surprised at how beautifully decorated the yacht was.“ This feels like we're on a honeymoon vacation but I love it..” I chuckled softly as I turned to him and threw my arms around his neck and hugged him tightly while he planted a kiss on cheeks..“ I don't mind as long as you like it.” He mumbled nonchalantly and I couldn't help but pull his cheeks playfully.“ Are you kidding? I love it..” I honestly said as I glanced at the decorated dining area.His arms tightened up around my waist as the music came on and we began moving to the rhythm.“ You're so beautiful.” He whispered as we both moved in synchronization.“ You're just as handsome as ever.” I said while maintaining eye contact with him..I was so happy I got to spend this moment with him and wanted Everything to last forever.We had some romantic moments after which we had some dessert and sat at the top watching the stars, enjoying the moment like
BEAUTIFULLY CRUEL.ISABELLE'S POV.“ Hello pretty lady, what are you doing here all alone?” He asked with his Thailand accent.“ Oh I'm waiting for my lover.” I responded without sparing him a glance but unfortunately he refused to leave.“ I see… You don't look like you're From around here, are you perhaps on vacation?” He asked as he stood beside me but before I could respond Kristen came over and if looks could kill, the stranger would have been six feet below.“ Is there a problem, love?” Kristen asked with a stern expression as he handed over the smoothie and placed his hand around my waist.“ Oh not at all.” I smiled brightly.“ Is he your lover?” The stranger asked and Kristen looked like he was about to bite his head off.“ This is my husband, Kristen.” I said and he looked kinda surprised.“ I'm so sorry, I really didn't know you were married..” he apologized but Kristen wouldn't stop glaring at him.“ Scram.” Kristen said in between clenched teeth and the stranger immediate
ISABELLE'S POV.“ If you're done talking to her Can I have my wife back?” Kristen asked with a raised eyebrow and Dad immediately raised his hand in defeat.“ Of course. I wasn't going to drag with you anyway.” Dad scoffed and I smiled.“ Dance with me my love.” Kristen whispered in my ear as he held my hand and slid in his free hand around my waist.“ What are you up to?” I asked, seeing how he was being all sweet.“ Do you wanna run away with me for a few days?” He whispered just loud enough for me to hear and I looked at him with a confused expression.“ Let's leave now while everyone is still having fun..” He added and I couldn't help but chuckle.“ I love the excitement that it brings.” I giggled as his arm tightened up around me.“ Let's go.” He grabbed hold of my wrist and pulled me away from the crowd and headed towards the exit without drawing attention to them and right outside the mansion Richard was waiting by the car..He immediately handed the car to Kristen.“ Is every
BEAUTIFULLY CRUEL.ISABELLE'S POV.I took a deep breath as the event of that dreadful day played in my head.Kristen took my hand and pressed a kiss on it without saying a word.“ how did you feel when you first killed someone?” I suddenly asked while staring at our entwined fingers and he heaved a sigh.“ To be honest it wasn't as exciting as it may seem.. I'd nightmares. I was haunted by the scene of me stabbing someone to death and my hands covered in blood.” He explained and gave me a loop side smile.“ I was 17.” he added and I looked at him with a surprised expression.“ They say the first kill is always the worst and I totally understand how you're feeling, okay? You're going to be fine, I promise.” His reassuring words made me feel much better.“ I love you.” I flashed him a smile and stroked his hand gently.“ I love you more.” He whispered just loud enough for her..“ Now I want you to stop thinking about It and stop making the baby worry.” he poked my forehead and I glare
ISABELLE'S POV.Something about how he said it made me emotional.“ I love you so much and it's crazy how I fell in love all over again.” He Chuckled at his own words as he lifted my chin with his index finger Making me stare at him while he stared down on my lips.“ Why don't we finish up where we left off?” He whispered and leaned in for a kiss which I wholeheartedly accepted.He kissed him back with the same hungry and raw need.. our lips moved in synchronization and only then did I realize how much I have missed him. How badly I'd wanted that husband who dotes on me so much.He grabbed hold of my head as our tongues fought for dominance and only the sound of our lips moving together could be heard in the quiet leaving room.He finally pulled away and rested his forehead against mine with a smile on his face.“ I love you.” I mumbled without hesitation with my palm on his cheek.“ I love you more, Mi Amor.” He planted a kiss on my hand which was on his face and made me lean again
“ Can we not talk about that now? For Christ sake you're unwell..” Stefan tapped his forehead in frustration but of course his mother could already see right through him.She knew he was trying to avoid the questions.“ When you have time, invite her over for lunch.” Ma'am Olivia calmly requested and he Nodded in understanding.“ Try not to scare her, okay?” “Kristen has been discharged and is ready to leave the hospital today.” Stefan informed them and Kristen looked particularly relieved to leave the hospital.“ Good riddance.” He mumbled under his breath and his wife chuckled softly.“ You'll still be brought in for Daily check ups.” Isabelle said with a raised eyebrow ignoring the glare from her husband.“ Can I also go home today? I'm sick of this place.” Ma'am Olivia complained.“ Of course you can leave today, thankfully it wasn't that Serious this time around.” Stefan heaved a tired sigh but suddenly remembered something.“ Oh F*CK me..” he cursed under his breath as he sudd
Stefan lifted Diane off the couch and carried her towards the bathroom in Bridal style.Diane buried her crimson red face in his chest as she avoided looking at him.She was burning with embarrassment and didn't dare say a word.Diane placed her in the tub and turned on the water in an attempt to wash her body but she protested.“ I…. it's fine, I can do it.” She protested but he simply ignored her and scrubbed her body.She bit down on her bottom lip nervously while fondling with her fingers.“ Are you cold? You look pale.” Stefan asked with a frown upon realizing how pale she looked but unbeknownst to him she was only flushed with embarrassment.“ You got what you wanted, why are you still here?” She suddenly spoke and that seems to have triggered something in him.“Look at me.” He whispered with a stern voice and she raised her head to look at him.Diane gulped down nervously as she stared at him.Stefan grabbed hold of her chin and of course she could already tell he was burning w
Diane tried to push him away but Stefan was adamant on getting an answer from her..“ I missed you so much and it's already messing with my head.” He truthfully spoke but Diane wasn't in any way convinced.“ Let go..” she said in between clenched teeth and took her wrist away from his hand but he suddenly grabbed hold of her head and pressed his lips against hers roughly while she kept tapping his shoulder to get him off her but he wouldn't stop as he bit down on her bottom lip before sliding in his tongue into her mouth kissing her wildly until she'd stepped on his feet angrily and only then did he pull away from her with a groan..“ Get off me, Stefan!” She half yelled as tears rolled down her cheeks. “ I'm sorry..” Stefan tried to apologize for forcing himself on her but he was suddenly slapped hard across the face.“ I Hate you!” She got into the car and stormed off immediately while he stood there with a complicated expression.“ Goodluck trying to fix that, Stefan.” He scratc