Sebastian did not wait for Zachary to come open the door for him, before he alight the car."Has the bastard said anything helpful?" He asked the man, surveying their surrounding.They were in an old abandoned warehouse in the middle of nowhere, miles away from Colby."Not yet, boss. He still insist that he doesn't have any idea who his sender was." Zachary replied to him, and he grunted something incoherent, as they strode towards the rundown, dilapidated warehouse."How's Ms. Hadid handling everything, boss?" Zachary asked him, concern etched in his voice as he opened the wooden door for the man to go inside."Not very well. She's shaken and traumatized, and wouldn't speak to me because I've allowed this motherfucker go scot free from the law." He replied nonchalantly,"And I think it's fair that my son looks at me with contempt, because he thinks that I cannot protect him and his mother."He paused for a second, stealing a glance at Zachary,"I need to find the motherfucker who has
Sebastian took Zachary's suggestions to heart and he'd the perfect mule to execute the plan with.He would do anything to take his woman and his son home.Two days later, him and Isabel were driving back from the cafe, in his car, when her phone began to ring.From the driver's side, he turned to her, watching her raise the phone to her face.He noticed her brows furrow as she stared at the ringing phone, hesitation coloring her eyes."Why the face? Who's that?" He asked her, concern etching his voice."It's an unknown number." The fear in her voice couldn't be missed, as much as she tried to sound calm."Give it to me." He outstretched his hand, to take the phone from her, but she refused to give it."Isabel..." He drawled in a warning tone, but she didn't give the phone to him."Don't worry." She told him, silencing the phone,"I'd rather not accept it."Sebastian was bewildered by her reply.He watched her put the phone into her purse, after blocking the number, then she zi
Isabel's eyelids fluttered open, her vision blurry. She winced, squinting against the bright light. A gentle hum filled her ears, and she felt a subtle vibration beneath her.As her gaze cleared, she took in her surroundings. She lay on a plush bed, surrounded by sleek, cream-colored panels. A small, elegant table stood beside her, holding a glass of water and a vase with fresh flowers.Confusion swirled in her mind. Where was she? How did she get here?What about her son, Reynolds? Where was he?She struggled to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over her. She fell back onto the pillows, gasping.A figure emerged from the cabin's shadows. Sebastian.Wait...what was he doing and where were they?His chiseled features etched with concern, sat beside her on the bed and she flinched, shifting away from him."Isabel, welcome back," he said softly, his voice soothing. "You've been asleep for a while and Reynolds have been worried about you."The mention of her son's name caused her m
Sebastian didn't return to the apartment that night, unlike what she was told earlier, and Isabel didn't care any less.She wished he would be gone for good.With the kitchen stocked, she was able to prepare dinner for Reynolds and herself.After dinner, she took the boy to the room farthest from the master's bedroom, which she suspected was Sebastian's. And while he went to freshen up, she helped him unpack some of his things.Halfway through the unpacking, her mind wandered into oblivion again.Hell knows how many women he must've brought here.For a man like him with beastly sexual appetite, she guessed over a dozen, or even two.Men like Sebastian change women like they change their socks, and they feel entitled to the attention because of their looks and money. They always feel they can have whatever woman they want, and are threatened when told no.She didn't care how many ladies he has brought to the apartment, after all, it is his house.All she cares about is how she would lea
Before Isabel could open her mouth to protest, Sebastian pushed her against the bathroom sink, pinning her down with one hand around her nape, while the other got busy unbuckling his belt."S-sebastain, w-what are you trying to do?" She stuttered softly, squirming for freedom, although her inside was frenzied with anticipation.She was breathing heavily, fireworks exploding inside her.She knew what he wanted to do, and as much as she hated his guts and would try to be defiant, she didn't want him to stop.His fingers trailed from her neck to her back, and he slid them under her top.The feel of his fingers against her smooth skin, shot spontaneous stimuli through her spine, which traveled down to the core of her femininity."S-stop..." She tried to object him, but it came out as a messy lustful moan.He leaned against her back, and moaned against her ear,"Do you want me to?" He pinched her hardened sensitive nub, and a whimper escaped her lips before she could clamp them shut.
Isabel slowly opened her eyes, groggily taking in the unfamiliar surroundings. She was in the master's bedroom of Sebastian's penthouse apartment. Streaks of sunlight invaded the vast room, as memories of the previous night flooded back, a mix of emotions swirling in her chest.As she shifted in bed, a dull ache resonated through her body. She winced, tender areas protesting the movement. Sebastian's passionate intensity had left its mark.Isabel's face flushed, recalling the fervor with which he'd devoured her. The way his eyes had burned with desires, as he took her with the urgency of a savage beast in heat.It was beyond anything she'd ever experienced.With a gentle sigh, she swung her legs over the side of the bed, planting her feet firmly on the floor. The soft carpet beneath her toes provided little comfort, her body still reeling from the aftermath of their intense lovemaking.Relief washed over her, tempered by the lingering discomfort. It had been a long time since she'd
When Isabel arrived at the dining table, she noticed the tension between both father and son, although no words were spoken between them.She made mental note to speak to Reynolds after Sebastian had left. Then make a call to the cafe, to give them the unfortunate news.However, she wasn't planning to tell them that she'd been kidnapped by her son's father.No. That would raise an alarm, and they were already suspicious about her relationship with Sebastian.An unplanned trip to New York to visit her estranged ailing father would do just fine.But then, she doesn't how long she would stay for, before returning to Colby.A month or two, who knows?But, before that, she has to be certain that Reynolds is adjusting fine to his new environment and also to ensure that his academics hasn't been affected by the move.Plus, she would've to get Sebastian to trust her, because leaving him will be easier only if he trusts her."I'll be on my way now." Sebastian got up from his seat, kidnapping he
After the security men had dragged Shakira away, Sebastian couldn't return his attention to the work in front of him.He lost all the zeal to continue, so he fished out his phone, and dialed Isabel's number.He wasn't surprised when his call was barred, because he wasn't permitted to call the number.She must've blocked his contact.After their argument yesterday, she has been giving him cold shoulders. Wouldn't speak to him, nor reply his greetings.Even the flowers he'd gotten her were left untouched, because Gayle wasn't around to arrange them into the flower vase.He doesn't understand why she has to be so obstinate about Colby.There's nothing there except her business, and he has relegated Zachary to go down there every month to audit their financial reports.She doesn't have to stress herself, doing the odd jobs.Why can't she trust him to take care of her and their sons?He has wealth to last them for generations to come, even if he stops working. There are solid assets,
Sebastian and Isabel returned to New York about three weeks later, after Damien was charged for violating his probation, kidnappings and attempted murder.He was tried in court where although he pled non-guilty, he was sentenced to a fifteen years imprisonment with no possibility of an early bail.Damien was devastated by the judge's sentence, and tried everything he could to shorten his sentence, but the judge remained absolute."You not only defied the law, but you constituted more crimes, Mr. Giddorti. No matter who you are, you should be made to face the full consequences of your action." The judge told him,"By the order of the law, I sentence you to fifteen years in the Stafford Creek Correctional Facility, Aberdeen, Washington."Sebastian and Isabel were present in court when he was tried and the former was overjoyed, knowing that his biggest rival was down.Shakira did not make it in the hospital, thus escaped the jail terms. With Sebastian's help, her body was interred
With the detective permission, Sebastian waited until after the Ob/gyn finished her assessment on Isabel, and assured them that their baby was alright, before going to see Shakira.But, before leaving for the ICU, he'd to speak to Deputy Rivera. The man had come to speak to them, concerning getting official statements.Sebastian and Isabel gave theirs first, then Moses gave his. And to the man's conviction, it tallied with the statement Pendel had given them.Thereafter, he called the detective aside, while Sebastian waited with Isabel."What do you think they're discussing about?" She asked him,"You need not to worry about it, Isabel. I will take care of everything."Sebastian told her like he always did, then turned to Moses who was seated farther away from them, asking him,"Did you later put a call across to Pierre and Mr. Gonzalez?""Yes, sir. I have done that, and explained the situation to them. Mr. Gonzalez is on his way."Sebastian nodded with a proud smile, squeezing Is
Sebastian refused to go see the doctor,no matter how much the doctor begged him."I don't care if her insides are spilling out of her body through her mouth, I do not want to lay eyes on that bitch, else I would expedite the process of sending her to hell." He spat with disdain,"She brought this on herself and she nearly killed my fiancée had I not intervened early. Tell her that I wish her nothing but the worst death ever, and I pray she goes to hell after that."The doctor was flabbergasted.It was a miracle that she made it out of her unconscious state, after they managed to remove the bullets from the vulnerable locations she was shot at.However, he knew that she wouldn't make it past the morning. She did lost a lot of blood and one of the bullet had severed her anterior spinal artery and her spleen.She was as good as death, but somehow, was given a second chance, which wouldn't last up to six hours.She was on her deathbed and has requested to see the man. He'd personally a
Sebastian's eyes fluttered open, groggily taking in his surroundings. The bright morning light streaming through the hospital window made him squint and look away from the window.He was met with an unfamiliar ceiling and the sterile smell of a hospital room. His mind was foggy, and his body felt heavy, as if an invisible force was weighing on him.As he tried to sit up, a jolt of pain shot through his head, making him wince."Fuck!" His hand instinctively went to his temple, but it was restrained by a cold metal cuff attached to the bed frame. He tugged at the cuff, but it wouldn't budge.Confusion and panic began to set in, but they settled the second realization dawned on him.The memories of the event of the night before came crashing on him like a blizzard on a snowy night and he lwt out a loud sigh. He couldn't believe that he was being held like a criminal.Sebastian Bernadotte, CEO of Bernadotte and Sterling Groups, was being cuffed to a hospital bed like a common crimin
The first sight that shocked Sebastian as they were led out of the house, was seeing Jarvis's lifeless body on the ground, near the entrance.His immediate thought was Isabel, as he watched the body.Is she safe?God, let nothing happen to her. He prayed within himself.Nothing had better happen to her and his child, else he would kill Damien himself, spending the rest of his life in jail."Sir!" One of the men outside called, rushing towards them,"Speak to me, Howard. What have you got?" The man holding Sebastian probed him."Sir, so far we've rounded five casualties" He informed the man,"Make that seven!" Someone hollered from the side of the house, stealing all their attention.Pendel emerged from the darkness, and from behind him were two armed men."There are two casualties at the other side of the house. Caucasian armed male and female."One of the men shoved Pendel, who was cuffed top, pushing him to where Sebastian and Damien were standing."We received report about a h
Meanwhile, Sebastian and Pendel relentlessly went after Damien and Shakira who were trying to escape through the back."Sir, Giddorti is hiding in there, and I think he's out of bullets " Pendel informed Sebastian, who was hiding by the other side of the door,"Cover me, while I go in.""No...go after Valande and the man, I will take care of Giddorti myself." Sebastian told him instead,"I think it is time we put an end to all this. Me and him.""But, sir....""Go, and make sure Shakira doesn't escape.""Okay, sir."Pendel left immediately, following Sebastian's order, while he tucked his gun into the back of his pant."Giddorti, I know you are in there and I sure know that you are out of bullets." Sebastian began, taking steady steps into the room,"I can perceive the nauseating smell of your fear from here, you son of a bitch." He scoffed,"I might be a bastard, Bernadotte, but I am not as cowardly as you are. You allowed another man take the fall for your sins, when you should be
Moses and Isabel have walked halfway through, when suddenly, a light flashed through the darkness, from a near distance.Moses was immediately on alert, raising his gun for action."Stay close, Ms. Hadid. We have an unwelcomed guest ahead of us." He told Isabel, slowing his step, so as not to alert whoever the other person was.With his one hand on the trigger, and the other holding Isabel's hand, they carefully approached the light.Suddenly, Moses stopped walking, which made Isabel stop too."Stay here and wait for me, Ms. Hadid."Without questioning, Isabel waited in the spot he asked her to, hiding behind two tall trees."Get down, and no matter what you hear, do not come out until I ask you to." He warned in a low whisper,"And once I tell you to run, you run as fast as your legs can take you." He dug his free hand into his pocket, pulling out a car key, which he handed to her."Head north, till you get to the main road. Take the Chevy and drive to wherever you can you'll be s
"Stay here and don't make any fucking sound!" Damien ordered Isabel in exasperation, bolting out of the bedroom as another gunshot fired in the air.He slammed the door shut, leaving Isabel confused, and shaking with terror.What could be happening out there?Were they under attack?Despite her trembling limbs and pounding heartbeat, she got up from the bed, to go see what was happening. Just as she apprroached the window, another shot was fired, louder than the previous ones.Isabel's body reverberated with trepidation, causing an immediate abortion of the idea in her head.She thought of hiding somewhere to save herself, but a crazy thought flashed her mind instantly.Escape, Isabel! You should be using this opportunity to escape from this hellhole.Her instinct screamed at her, while shots continue to fly outside, instilling fear into her.If you think anyone is coming to save you, then you are dreaming. You are responsible for the safety of your baby and yourself, and this is
Meanwhile, Isabel had almost dozed off, when she was awoken by the sound of running engine approaching the house from a distance.Her eyes opened and she listened keenly as the car drove closer to the house, lights from its headlights fairly illuminating the bedroom, through the window.Finally, the car came to a stop in front of the house, and its engine quieten down. For some reason, Isabel's heart was beating crazily.Not because she was scared, but because she didn't want to face them, knowing either of them would come to check up on her, to be certain that she haven't escaped. She didn't want to see their disgusting faces, Shakira's especially.A couple of hours ago, she was faced with the most shocking and unexpected revelation, aside being abducted.Sebastian wasn't the mastermind behind her kidnap, like she'd earlier suspected.It wasn't him. In fact, he might have no idea about it, except that Austin have informed him.Instead, it was Damien Giddorti and Sebastian's ex-fi