"What I am about to show you two, should remain a secret between us. Do you promise that?" Reynolds pointed out to her when they arrived at the door of his bedroom."I will have to arrange for an NDA later, which the both of you have to sign, but until then, this little secret of mine remains between us no matter what happens."Alexander and Oliver spared each other a glance, before nodding. Although they weren't taking his words seriously, they nodded."I mean it, brothers. No one knows this side of my life, and I'm only letting you two in because you are my brothers.""We promise we are not going to tell anybody anything." Alexander assured him, hiding his amusement."Okay."Reynolds opened the door, leading both his brothers inside."Wait here." He told them, and they stopped near the bed, while he went into his closet, closing the door behind him."What do you think his big secret?" Alexander asked Oliver, after he was gone."His piggybank, what else do you think he has?" Oliver s
The day of the event finally came, and while Isabel was prepared by another stylist Sebastian had hired her, he returned home."Ah! I never thought that I would ever be lucky to meet a woman so beautiful that my eyes are nearly blinded by the sight of her." He said to her as he walked into Isabel's bedroom, where the makeup artist and hair stylist were getting her prepared for the event."Good evening, Mr. Bernadotte.""Good evening, Mr. Bernadotte."Both ladies greeted him as he joined them. He walked straight to where Isabel was seated, and leaned close to her, placing a gentle kiss on her cheek, careful enough to not smear her makeup."You look darn beautiful." He complimented her with another peck,"You are the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on and I never want to stop seeing this beautiful face and this beautiful smile." From behind him, he pulled out a bouquet of white roses, presenting it to her."Here is to being the most amazing woman, and being the love of my
Sebastian couldn't stop staring at Isabel, even after they left the penthouse and were heading to the event venue.He envisioned that she would look stunning in the black dress, but never in his wildest imagination did he think she would look so breathtaking, that his cock wouldn't stop throbbing, nor would his heart stop pounding at the sight of her.How can one woman possess such ethereal beauty?She was looking more like the goddess of beauty, than a mere mortal and he was surprised that he haven't turned into stone already, looking at her eyes."If you keep looking at me that way, I would assume that you've every intention to get me out of this dress and devour me right here and right now." She told him, when she noticed that he he haven't stopped staring at her since they left the penthouse."The idea would've been welcoming to me, but we are not alone in this car and there is no more time to redo my makeup and restyle my hair, unless you want to forfeit the event and have Zac
Earlier that evening, Shakira had driven to Sebastian's penthouse in Brooklyn.Ever since the invitation for the event was sebt out, she has been waiting for the man to call her and has eveb been trying to reach him.All to no avail.He'd blocked every possible means of her contacting him and his security wouldn't allow her come anywhere near him.She didn't believe that he would replace her with that lady he picked from nowhere. She couldn't believe that he has ended their relationship because of that tramp.That tramp he picked from the dirt.She haven't told her parents about their breakup, know they wouldn't take it very well, especially her father.The main reason she'd wanted to see him, was for him to not bring his mistress to the event because her parents would be attending and she didn't want then to find out in such way.However, his security team wouldn't let her enter into the lobby, talk more of getting into the elevator.She'd to leave the premises when one of the men thr
Isabel walked into the ladies' room, and she pulled out a small towel from her purse, using it to dry up the spots Sebastian had missed when he was cleaning her up.Luckily for her, the stains of the wine weren't obvious, because of the color of her dress.She just had to wait for it to dry up a little, before returning to the hall.It pained her that she was missing Sebastian's speech, but she'd no other option.The longer she sat there, the colder and more uncomfortable she became.After dying herself the best way she could, she was about to return to the hall, when it crossed her mind to call Brittany and know if the boys have gone to bed.The lady did not pick the call until the third ring, and she was greeted by a sleepy voice."I'm sorry to wake you up. I just wanted to know if the boys are still awake." "No need to apologize, Ms. Hadid. The boys have long to bed." The lady replied to her,"They went to bed shortly after you left with Mr. Bernadotte.""Okay....thank you, Brittan
Amelia's eyes fluttered open, and she was met with the warm, golden light of dawn streaming through the windows. She stretched, feeling a sense of languid contentment wash over her.As she turned onto her side, she was greeted by the sight of Roark's peaceful face. He was sleeping soundly, his chest rising and falling with each slow breath. Amelia's heart swelled with affection as she gazed at him.She couldn't help but think back to last night, to the intimacy they'd shared and the way Roark had shifted into his cougar form after, scaring her half to death.It had been a wild, scary but exhilarating experience, and Amelia felt grateful to have been a part of it all.It surprised her that she'd bravely approached the ferocious beast, in an attempt to comfort the man.Too took the bold risk, almost endangering herself, just to save the man.It was a selfless thing to do, yet very dangerous.Mrs. Adeline wouldn't be pleased to hear the news.What if things had gone sideways?What if he'
Meanwhile Enid was sleeping alone, when she heard an unusual sound outside her bedroom.She woke up with a start, her eyes roaming around the room frantically. She was alone in the bedroom, because Roark had insisted Amelia spend the night with him.They've been sleeping together since the past few days, and it was because of the man.Enid got up from the bed and she tiptoed to the door, placing her ear against it.She expected to hear the sound again, but was met his silence.An eery silence.She was aboit returning to bed, when she heard the sound again. This time, it was from a distance. Downstairs.Someone was out there.Curious to find out who it is, she carefully opened the door, then was peeked outside.The light in the hallway were on, which means someone had passed. She stepped outside the bedroom, casting all fears behind her, and she closed the door gently, so it doesn't creak or make any sound.She recognized the scent lingering in the hallway, as she sauntered past Ro
Sebastian's face turned beet red with rage as he listened to Isabel's account of her encounter with Damien. It took great effort to have her speak up, as she was sobbing. His eyes blazed with fury, when she did, and his jaw clenched so tightly that it seemed to be carved from granite.His heart was pumping with unexplainable fury."How dare he," Sebastian growled, his voice low and menacing,"I'll kill him. I will fucking kill that bastard."Isabel placed a calming hand on Sebastian's arm, but he shook it off. He was beyond consolation, seeing her in such state and hearing what Damien has tried to do to her.The bastard had tried to touch what belonged to him."I should've ended that bastard when I had the opportunity to. I should've killed then, saving myself all this disrespect." "What did he say to you?" Sebastian demanded, his eyes burning with intensity.Isabel hesitated, clearly not wanting to relive the experience. But Sebastian's gaze was unyielding, and she knew she had to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Two days later, Shakira was still on the run. Sebastian had his men scattered all over the city, in search for her, but they was no sign of her. Even when he tried to use her father to bait her, yet she did not show up."How disappointing that your only daughter would rather have you suffering, than turn herself in." He spat disappointedly, looking at the man and his wife."Chester, you should be shameful of the kind of child you've raised. One who'd rather watch you die, than take responsibility for her doings."The man did not say anything, neither did his wife.Of course, they were disappointed that their daughter, whom they've raised properly would be capable of kidnapping a child and hiding the child under the roof, making them look like accomplice to the crime.Who wouldn't?Chester knew that had the girl not been his only child, he would've allowed her bear the brunt of her actions, without any hesitation. However, those admonitions were reserved for later. Now, he was proud