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CHAPTER SEVEN
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Two days later, Isabel was in the cafe going over the list of things they've run out of stock of in the cafe, when Padma, one of her employers walked up to her with a cream colored envelope."Chauncey from the mayor's office brought this in for you while you were away."Isabel turned to the seventeen-year-old teenager, gesturing her to keep the envelope on the counter."Padma," she called the girl's attention just as she was about to leave, and she asked her,"Have the repairman fixed the faulty expresso machine?""Not yet. Ginny called him while you were out of town, but he gave some excuse about his son being at the hospital.""So, the machine is still not functional.""Yes."Isabel let out a frustrated sigh,"Is there anyone else who can fix it for us? I mean, we can't be out of expresso for our customers.""I can help you if you want." A deep voice cut through their conversation, and both Padma and Isabel turned to the owner.It was Austin, her neighbor.Isabel's stomach churned th
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After giving it much thoughts, Isabel agreed to be Austin's pretend girlfriend to the mayor's daughter's wedding.The only reason agreed, was so he could give her the address of the place she can get the calculator for Reynolds.However, he went out of his way and drove to Downtown Seattle, purchasing the calculator for the boy.When he brought it over, Isabel refused to take the gift, but he insisted.Then she offered to reimburse him for the money he'd spent, but he refused to take it, claiming it was his gift for the boy.She'd no choice but to accept it, since she didn't know the address of the store, except that it was somewhere in Downtown Seattle.The night before the wedding, Isabel was preparing dinner with Reynolds in the kitchen with her, when the doorbell rang.They were startled, as neither of them was expecting anyone."Mommy, are we having anyone over for dinner?" The boy asked calmly, raising his attention from the oven, after the second ring."No, Rey. Mommy didn't inv
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Sebastan's flight landed at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, at exactly five thirty-seven p.m the day before, and the car which was supposed to take him to the hotel, was already waiting for them outside the departure gates.When they arrived at the hotel, Zachary checked-in, while one of the bellhops took their suitcase to his suite.They arrived at his suite minutes later, and he went to freshen up first.It was a five hours flight and he was exhausted. He would've felt better if he had flown in his private jet, instead of flying first class in a commercial flight.But then, he needed the jet to be in good shape for his flight to Taiwan, which was in a few weeks.After he'd freshened up, he called home to speak to the boys, but according to their nanny, Brittany, they were with their fencing instructor, Mr. Armagilio.He ended the call, promising to call back later, but got too busy with work he didn't call back until after dinnertime.He called Fabian after speaking to his
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Isabel's heart sunk at the sight of the so-called savior.She recognized the man almost immediately. It was impossible to forget the man's face, even after nine whole years.How could she forget about the man who had taken her captive because he adoptive father owed him?The man who'd tried to force her to become his mistress, to pay up the man's debt.Sebastian Bernadotte.She despised the man, and after the last time their paths crossed, she vowed never cross path with him ever.He was the reason she became wary and apathetic towards rich people. She saw them through the lens she'd viewed him with.Narcissistic and snobbish.She pulled away from the man almost immediately, seeing the devilish glint sparking in his eyes.The way he was looking at her now, was no different to the way he'd looked at her that night..He was staring at her lewdly, like a predator that has found an easy prey.He must be out of his mind, if he thinks he can intimidate her like he did that night. S
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Sebastian did not return home on Saturday like he'd intended.How could he return home, when he has found the one thing he has spent the past eight years searching for?Not even Zachary's assumption of the lady being married could deter his happiness.He would go to any length to have her, including soiling his hands with blood.It wouldn't be his first time.While they stayed back in Seattle, while Zachary did all the background investigations he could on the girl.When he finally got all the information he needed, he was overjoyed, knowing there was nothing on his path of making her his.Sebastian was determined to kidnap her, if need be, but he has resolved within himself that he wouldn't leave Seattle without her.He waited until Sunday, the day she would least expect him to show up at her doorstep.They left the hotel a few minutes past five p.m, when the sun was slowly bidding farewell to the city.The drive to Colby lasted for about fifteen minutes, during which Sebas
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Isabel didn't hear from Sebastian again in the next three months, which she was grateful for.She suspected he must've realized she meant everything she said about calling the cops on him if he ever shows up near her property again.Or maybe fate has decided to take him far away from her.Either ways, she was glad that he wasn't harassing her with his presence anymore. She didn't want anything from her past coming to ruin the tranquility of her present life. She was happy where she was, with her son, and needed nothing to ruin that happiness.Her business was thriving, and her relationship with Austin was getting better.Although she haven't agreed to become his girlfriend yet, they've gone on a few dates and she wasn't keeping him at arm's length anymore.Deep within herself, Isabel knew she was only agreeing to go out with him, because she wanted to prove to herself that Sebastian was wrong.She was never belonged to him, and would never become his.It was all flowers and roses for
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Isabel wasn't her self the whole day, and even when she went to pick Reynolds from school, the boy noticed her anxiety."What's wrong, Mommy? You seem worried." The boy asked her, as they drove home.She looked through the rearview mirror, flashing him a faux smile,"I'm fine, Rey--""You are lying, Mommy. You are worried about something, I can sense it." His tone was unemotional, even as he stared intently at her."Did anyone get you into trouble?""No, Honey." She said in her most convincing tone, widening her smile,"I've baking all day, and because there were lots of customers at the cafe. Mommy's just tired, that's all.""Why can't they go home and eat, instead of stressing you to bake more treats for them?"She smiled, amused at his seemingly innocence."They can't, because mommy needs their patronage." She explained to the boy, "Is it to take care of me?"Isabel nodded, stealing a glance at him, then she returned her attention to the road ahead of her."Mommy needs to work h
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Isabel remained shocked to the marrow, even after Sebastian left her home.She was pulsating fervently, as if she had encountered a ghost.How could it be true that Sebastian Bernadotte, the one man she despised more than any other man on planet earth, was the father of her son?It seemed surreal to her, even after he showed her the proof.He showed her the same documents she signed all those years ago.She could've argued that the documents were fake, but they weren't. As much she hated, the man wasn't lying.He was the anonymous billionaire from nine years ago, the one she'd became a surrogate for, and had faked the death of one of his sons.He was Reynold's biological father.She'd worked for him, just to pay him and then, she still stole from him again.Isabel didn't know whether to be devastated, angry or to start crying.She felt like her whole world, including everything she has worked hard to build, were going down the drain. Like she was standing on the precipice of disaster,
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THE BILLIONAIRE'S RUNAWAY MISTRESS CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
Isabel didn't tell anyone about her plans to relocate, including Austin. She kept them to herself, executing them subtly.First, she began looking for a realtor to put her house on lease, as selling it would arouse suspicion.She contacted one of her neighbors who was a realtor, informing her about her desires to let her house on lease."Are you moving permanently, Ms. Campbell?" Mrs. Parker was surprised,"Yeah...something like that." Isabel smiled nervously,"My sister has lost her husband, and she wants me to come stay with her and her kid in Pasadena. I am thinking of staying there for a longer while.""What about your business here? You're going to close the cafe?""Not really. Toby and Sarah will be handling the place for me." She told the woman,"Okay. I will put it up in the market..we might start getting interested renters by this weekend, hope you don't mind if I bring them to check out the house? And, when are you moving?""I'm selling everything in the house, so it might
THE BILLIONAIRE'S RUNAWAY MISTRESS CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN
Isabel was discharged from the hospital later that day, and was driven home by Austin.The drive from the hospital which was in Seattle, to Colby took about an hour, which to Isabel, it was the longest one hour of her life, and was plagued with different thoughts.The car glided smoothly along the deserted highway, the only sound being the soft hum of the engine and the occasional tick of the turn signal. Austin's eyes were fixed on the road ahead, his expression neutral, while Isabel sat beside him, her face a mask of turmoil.Her eyes stared blankly out the window, her mind reeling with the news they had received from the doctor.The doctor's words echoed in her mind like a cruel joke.How come? When? Why?Isabel was confused, wishing this would all be a nightmare that she can be woken up from. She didn't want to believe the news, but the doctor had showed her evidence. It was indeed true.But, why is this happening to her?She was careful and took her pills religiously, except
THE BILLIONAIRE'S RUNAWAY MISTRESS CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN
Several days past, and Isabel was still struggling to get used to living without her son. There were some mornings she rose very early, fretting about what breakfast to make him, only to be reminded of his absence, by the cold silence coming from his bedroom.One afternoon, she left the cafe and drove down to his former school, only to remember that he was no longer schooling there, when she was almost at the schoolThat day, she cried.She cried so hard, she began to feel lightheaded and nauseous, yet the tears wouldn't stop falling.Her whole body was quivering as if someone had ran her an ice bath on a snowy day, sobs and sniffles escaping from her trembling lips.Isabel had never felt so frazzled like she did that day.After crying herself to stupor for over an hour, she managed to calm her frayed nerves and she drove herself home.She'd wanted to call Austin or one of her employees to come drive her home, but she didn't want them to meet her in that condition, and certainly didn
THE BILLIONAIRE'S RUNAWAY MISTRESS CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN
Several days past, and Isabel was still struggling to get used to living without her son. There were some mornings she rose very early, fretting about what breakfast to make him, only to be reminded of his absence, by the cold silence coming from his bedroom.One afternoon, she left the cafe and drove down to his former school, only to remember that he was no longer schooling there, when she was almost at the schoolThat day, she cried.She cried so hard, she began to feel lightheaded and nauseous, yet the tears wouldn't stop falling.Her whole body was quivering as if someone had ran her an ice bath on a snowy day, sobs and sniffles escaping from her trembling lips.Isabel had never felt so frazzled like she did that day.After crying herself to stupor for over an hour, she managed to calm her frayed nerves and she drove herself home.She'd wanted to call Austin or one of her employees to come drive her home, but she didn't want them to meet her in that condition, and certainly didn
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Despite Austin's subtle objection, Isabel accepted the package sent from the delivery guy, and she carried it into the house, but did not open it.She dropped it on the dining table and left without sparing it a second glance."I don't understand why you won't let me deal with the bastard." Austin was still fuming,"He needs to be taught a lesson, after everything he has done.""Austin, I don't want you to get involved in a rivalry with Sebastian. It is not worth it." She advised him,"Sebastian is the worst person you'd want to get into a feud with, and I wouldn't want you to get hurt because of me.""I am not scared of him, Isabel and you shouldn't be. That bastard wronged you, and he took your son away from him, I don't see why you should be afraid of him." He admonished her,"You've to fight for yourself and for Reynolds. You've got to fight to get your son back. Stand up to that bully.""I can't!" She screamed at him, her voice raised to a crescendo,"Don't you understand tha
THE BILLIONAIRE'S RUNAWAY MISTRESS CHAPTER FIFTEEN
Sebastian stood in the hallway, his eyes fixed on the closed bedroom door, Reynolds was knocking against, his mind reeling with regret and guilt. He felt like he'd been punched in the gut, his breath knocked out of him.He thought about the look on Isabel's face, the shock, the anger, the hurt. He knew he'd broken her trust, shattered the foundation of their relationship. He couldn't blame her that she hated him, and if she chose to leave him, he deserved worst.Reynolds stopped knocking and turned to him,"Daddy, she won't open the door." The boy inveighed,"What did you do to her?"His eyes dropped to the floor, his shoulders slumping under the weight of his guilt. He felt like he was drowning in a sea of regret, unable to keep his head above water.He wished he could bring himself to tell his sons the truth, but they would hate him even more than Isabel does now. They would despise him, knowing he was the cause of their mother's loss and misery.And once his whole family
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Before Sebastian could say anything else, she ended the call, clenching her fist tightly.Isabel was having the strong urge to haul her phone against the wall, but she restrained herself, knowing the damage it will cause the phone, which was purchased barely three days ago.She burst out of her closet, slamming the door behind her. She strode across her bedroom, her feet pounding the floor in frustration. She felt like she was going to explode, her emotions boiling over like a pot left unattended on the stove.She flung open her bedroom door and stormed out into the hallway, not sure where she was going, but knowing she needed to get out of there. In fact, she didn't want to see Sebastian even if he teleported himself home right that moment.That was how mad she was at him.She paced down the hall, her hands clenched into fists, her mind racing with thoughts and feelings she couldn't process.She was livid, but the rest emotions she couldn't process accurately.How dare that bit
THE BILLIONAIRE'S RUNAWAY MISTRESS CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN
Later that day, Isabel was on the phone with her employees from the cafeteria, when a knock came on the door."Excuse me, Sarah." She told the girl, then told whoever it was at the door to come inside.The door opened to she was surprised to see the Oliver and Alexander march into the bedroom, glum look on their faces."Sarah, can we have this conversation later? I need to attend to something very important.""Okay, ma'am. I will forwards the inventories to you now.""Thanks, dear. Send my regards to everyone.""I will, and my regards to Reynolds and your father. He should get well soon."Isabel muttered an inaudibly reply to the lady, before ending the call, then she moved her attention to the boys who were approaching her.Her first concern was their unhappy faces, which she pointed out immediately."Why the unhappy faces, boys? Did anything happen? And where is your younger brother?"Oliver was first to speak up,"Reynolds is in the bedroom, trying to solve some mathematical equati
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The day of the hearing finally came and Sebastian was ready.He'd Miranda, his secretary postpone every appointment he'd during the time of the hearing. He was determined to be there, since the man's sentence also meant justifying Isabel and all the women he'd sexually assaulted.Surprisingly, the courtroom was almost filled, and there were plenty of reporters scattered everywhere.Being one of the hotshots in the city, with lots of recognition, everyone was hungry for firsthand information about the judge's verdict on Damien Giddorti's case, since he'd pled not-guilty to the charges against him.Wearing a turquoise shirt which was nicely tucked into a pair of gray golf pants, and a black sunshade to cover his eyes, Sebastian blended into the croud, taking a seat on the fourth to last row. He didn't want to be recognized by the press, and have them shove their microphones and cameras in his face, asking him questions he'd no intentions of answering.With his choice of dressing, he was
