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Isabella had traveled to another city for a meeting, but she couldn't shake off the feeling that she needed to do something special for Brandon's birthday her fiancé. She had remembered that today was his special day, and she wanted to surprise him.

As soon as her meeting was over, Isabella rushed to the airport and caught a flight back to her hometown. She had bought a beautiful, expensive watch for Brandon, and she couldn't wait to see the look on his face when she gave it to him.

When she arrived at Brandon's house, she noticed that his servants were not at home. She thought it was a bit strange, but she didn't think much of it. She went to his bedroom, thinking that she would surprise him with the watch.

As she approached the bedroom door, she heard the sound of moans. Her heart skipped a beat as she realized that the voices were familiar. She slowly pushed open the door, and what she saw made her blood run cold.

Brandon, her fiancé, was in bed with her sister, Mia. They were intimate, lost in their own world. Isabella's eyes widened in shock, and her heart felt like it had been shattered into a million pieces.

She couldn't believe what she was seeing. Her fiancé, the man she was supposed to marry in just a week, was cheating on her with her own sister. The pain and betrayal she felt were overwhelming.

Isabella's anger boiled over, and she turned around and stormed out of the room, leaving Brandon and Mia to their deceitful actions. She didn't know how she was going to face them again or how she was going to get through the rest of her life.

As soon as Isabella left, Mia turned to Brandon, her eyes filled with tears. "We shouldn't have done this," she whispered, her voice shaking with guilt. "We're cheating on my sister, and she's going to be your wife."

Brandon looked at Mia, his eyes filled with love and adoration. "I love you, not Isabella," he said, his voice firm. "When my dad talked about marrying Michael Rizzo's daughter, I thought it was you. I didn't even know he had another daughter. I agreed to the marriage without knowing the truth, but I couldn't live without you."

Mia shook her head, her eyes filled with sorrow. "Nothing can happen now," she said. "We have to accept our fate. I came here to explain that I couldn't cheat my sister, but look what a big mistake we've made."

Brandon pulled Mia into his arms, his voice filled with passion. "But I only love you," he whispered, his lips brushing against her ear. "I'll do anything to be with you, Mia."

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A few week ago

Isabella had always been a dutiful daughter, and when her father, Michael Rizzo, had expressed his wish for her to marry Brandon, she had agreed without hesitation. She had always respected her father's decisions, and she knew that he only wanted the best for her.

As the wedding date approached, Isabella's mind was preoccupied with the upcoming nuptials. She was to marry Brandon in just one month's time, and she was determined to make the wedding a success.

But Isabella's life was not just about marriage and family. She was also a brilliant businesswoman, and she was on the verge of taking over her father's company. The board members had been impressed by her exceptional business skills, and they had unanimously decided to make her the CEO.

Isabella was thrilled at the opportunity, and she threw herself into her work with renewed passion and energy. As soon as she took over as CEO, she implemented a series of changes that transformed the company's culture. She was strict, punctual, and a disciplinarian, and she demanded nothing but the best from her employees.

Isabella's temper was legendary, and she could get angry very quickly. But she was also fiercely loyal and protective of her company, and she would stop at nothing to ensure its success. Her employees soon learned to respect her boundaries and to avoid making mistakes at all costs.

Under Isabella's leadership, the company began to flourish. She made bold decisions, took calculated risks, and invested in new technologies and innovations. The results were staggering, and soon the company was leaving all its competitors in the dust.

Michael Rizzo watched his daughter's success with pride and admiration. He had always known that Isabella was special, and now the whole world was seeing it too. He smiled to himself, knowing that he had made the right decision in handing over the reins of the company to his daughter.

As Isabella sat in her office, surrounded by her team of loyal employees, she felt a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. She was exactly where she was meant to be, and she was determined to take the company to even greater heights.

But little did Isabella know, her life was about to take a dramatic turn. The secrets and lies that had been hidden for so long were about to be revealed, and Isabella's world would never be the same again.

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