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James stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his tie for what felt like the hundredth time. He was nervous about the gala night, not just because of the important people who would be attending but for the same reason his father asked him to attend, as he waited for her to get ready for them to leave. What was taking her so long? He had told her what time they needed to leave, and he had expected her to be ready by now; he thought l.Just as he was starting to get impatient, Isabella emerged from the bedroom, looking stunning in a red evening gown. But as James's eyes scanned her outfit, his expression turned from admiration to disgust."What are you wearing?" he asked, his voice dripping with disdain.Isabella looked taken aback by James's reaction. "It... it's a dinner dress, I...I thought you would like it," she stammered.James's eyes narrowed. "Like it?" he repeated. "You look like a prostitute. That dress is far too revealing."Isabella's face fell, and she looked like she was
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Isabella woke up early on the morning of her wedding, nervous and skeptical about the whole thing. The past few days had been a whirlwind of emotions, what with Alex's threats and James's increasing distrust.Just as Isabella was starting to feel overwhelmed, she heard a knock at the door. She got out of bed and made her way to the door, expecting it to be one of the hotel staff or maybe even James.But when she opened the door, she was surprised to see her best friend, Mia, standing in the hallway with a big smile on her face."Mia!" Isabella exclaimed, feeling a surge of excitement and relief. "I thought you wouldn't be able to make it ?"Mia held up a bag and grinned. "Hell no girl, there is no reason on earth that is going to make me miss my best friend's wedding," she said. "I figured you could use a friend by your side, so I had to come as early as possible."Isabella's eyes welled up with tears as she felt a wave of gratitude wash over her. She had been feeling so alone and ov
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"I'm so happy for you, Bella!" Mia exclaimed, her eyes shining with excitement, hyping her best friend for being the latest bride in town. Both sat in a cozy restaurant, sipping their drinks and chatting. "You're finally a Mrs, not just a Mrs to anybody but to a Billionaire," as she bubbles with excitement.Isabella smiled, but her eyes didn't sparkle with the same level of excitement as Mia's. "Thanks, Mia," she said. "But let's not forget, this is only temporary, and in no time, all of these will be over."Mia's expression faltered for a moment before she recovered. "Oh, right," she said. "I forgot about that. But still, you're married now! That's something to celebrate."Isabella shook her head, a wry smile on her face. "You're not listening to me, Mia," she said. "This marriage is only for a short period. After that, James and I will get a divorce and we will both go our separate ways."Mia's expression turned serious, her eyes narrowing. "I know, Bella," she said. "But I'm happy
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Isabella woke up to the sound of James getting ready for work. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes and sat up in bed, watching as James moved around the room, his movements quick and efficient."Good morning, it seems like you came back quite late last night," Mia said, trying to sound casual.James didn't even bother to turn around, his voice cold and harsh. "I did," he said, his words clipped.She felt a pang of hurt at his tone, but she tried to push it aside. "James, I know you're angry at me," she said, trying to reason with him. "But please, just give me a chance to explain myself."James turned around, his eyes flashing with anger. "What exactly do you have to say?" he asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "You're only here for the contract, Isabella. I advise you to stick to the rules of the contract."Isabella felt a surge of anger at his words, but she tried to keep her cool. "I know the reason we are together is because of the contract, it's a fact and I'm not disputing th
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James's office was buzzing with excitement as the news spread like wildfire: their company had been offered the contract, and the investors had signed.Workers were congratulating each other, shaking hands, and patting each other on the back. James and Steve were standing in the corner, grinning at each other like fools."Finally," James said, his voice filled with relief. "We did it."Steve clapped him on the back. "We sure did," he said. "This calls for celebration. Tonight, we're going to be out to celebrate this."James nodded, his eyes lighting up with excitement. "I know, right? You know, I will have to go see my Dad to explain how far we've gone, that old man has been on my neck," he said.Steve's eyes gleamed with amusement. "That's good," he said. "I'm looking forward to seeing your wife. Make sure she's dressed to impress."James raised an eyebrow, his expression curious. "What's that supposed to mean?" he asked.Steve just chuckled. "C'mon man, I mean no harm," he said. "Ju
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They both arrived at the hospital, their faces etched with worry. They quickly rushed to the reception desk, where a nurse greeted them."Can I help you?" she asked.James's eyes scanned the area frantically. "I'm here for my father, Mr. Reed," he said. "He was brought in earlier today, and not quite long ago, I received a text from Dr. Smith saying it's urgent."The nurse's expression turned sympathetic. "Let me check," she said.She tapped away on her computer, her eyes scanning the screen. "Yes, he's here," she said. "The doctor will be with you shortly."James nodded, his eyes never leaving the nurse's face. "Alright, thank you," he said.Just then, the doctor approached them, a somber expression on his face. "Oh! James, you're here."James ignored the doctor's question. "What's going on? What's wrong with my father?" he asked, his voice firm.Dr. Smith's expression turned sympathetic. "You need to calm down; let's take a seat so I can give a detailed explanation," he suggested.B
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As Isabella stood there, frozen in shock, Steve turned and walked away, disappearing into the crowd. Isabella's eyes followed him, her mind racing with questions. What was he doing here? And why was he looking at her like that? It was Steve...... Frozen in shock, her mind racing with questions. James noticed Isabella wasn't comfortable, and turned to her. "What's wrong? Are you okay?" he asked, noticing the look of shock on her face. Isabella hesitated, unsure of what to say. Should she tell James about Steve, or should she keep it to herself? But before she could say anything, the doctor came out to meet them. "Ah, Mr. James, I'm glad I caught you," he said. "Your father is stable for now, but he needs all the rest he can get." James's face lit up with relief. "Thank God," he said. "I was so worried about him." The doctor nodded sympathetically. "I understand," he said. "But please, you should worry less; there won't be any cause for alarm. Your father will be properly taken ca
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Isabella paced back and forth in the living room, her eyes fixed on the clock on the wall. It was getting late, and James still wasn't back home.She tried calling his phone again, but it went straight to voicemail. Isabella's worry turned to fear as she thought about all the terrible things that could have happened to James.She quickly grabbed her phone and dialed Mia's number. As soon as her friend answered, Isabella poured out her worries."Hey, girl, I need your help," Isabella said, her voice shaking with worry. "James and I fought, and he stormed out of the house. He's not answering his phone. It's getting very late, and I'm getting really scared.""What happened? What did you both fight about again?" she asked.Isabella took a deep breath and explained the whole situation. "I was only trying to be helpful by preparing something for us to eat, he got angry and left. I've been trying to call him ever since he stormed out, but he's not answering."Mia's voice was calm and soothin
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“Good evening, everyone; I want to start by thanking everyone for coming to sympathize with me over the death of my father," he said, his eyes scanning the room. "It means a lot to me and my family, and we appreciate your support during this difficult time." The crowd murmured in agreement, their faces filled with sympathy and understanding.James took a deep breath, his expression turning serious. "I also want to personally apologize for what happened earlier," James said, his voice filled with sincerity. "It wasn't part of all of these and all she said was nothing but allegations. I had never had anything to do with her, because I am legally married to my wife here, Isabella." Everyone turned to look at Isabella, who was smiling and nodding in agreement. She was a beautiful woman, with long, curly brown hair and bright green eyes. She was dressed in an elegant black dress, and she looked like she had just stepped out of a fashion magazine.James continued to speak, his voice filled
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