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Mr. Reed's eyes remained fixed on the cryptic message, his mind racing with questions. Who could be behind this? And what did they hope to achieve by revealing such information? Just as he began to ponder the possibilities, his phone rang."Hello?" Mr. Reed answered, his voice cautious."Mr. Reed," a distorted voice spoke on the other end, "I see you received my message.""Who is this?" Mr. Reed demanded, his grip on the phone tightening."A concerned citizen," the voice replied, its tone dripping with sarcasm. "Someone who knows the truth about your son's little charade.""What charade are you talking about and what do you want?" Mr. Reed's impatience grew."I want the truth to come to light, so I can have what rightfully belongs to me" the voice responded. "Your son's fake relationship with Isabella is an insult to those who genuinely care about him, most especially to you, his father, I'm sure you know nothing about them.""Rightfully belongs to you? What could that be and what mak
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Isabella stood frozen, her phone still clutched in her hand as tears filled her eyes. She couldn't believe Alex had called her, asking to meet up after all these months and the stunt he pulled up the other day at James's place. What did he want? And why now?Minutes ticked by, but Isabella didn't move. She was lost in thought, her mind racing with the implications of Alex's call. She didn't even notice James's presence until he spoke up."Hey, are you alright?" James asked, his voice detached.Isabella quickly wiped away her tears, forcing a smile onto her face."Yeah, I'm fine," she lied, trying to sound convincing.James raised an eyebrow, his expression skeptical. But he didn't push the issue further."I'll be out with Steve," James said, his voice firm. "I'll be back later."Isabella nodded, still trying to process her emotions. She didn't even notice James leaving, her mind still reeling from Alex's call.As the door closed behind James, Isabella let out a sigh. She felt trapped,
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The morning sunlight streamed through the windows as James got ready for work. He moved quietly, his eyes fixed on the floor as he avoided eye contact with Isabella.He's beginning to suspect Isabella's move and doesn't know how to confront her about it.Isabella, sensing the tension, tried to break the silence."James, are you heading to work already?" she asked, her voice tentative.James stopped in his tracks, his back still turned to her."Is that a trick question?" he snapped, his voice rude. "Or are you blind and can't see me getting ready for work?"Isabella's eyes widened in shock as she took a step back, her hands fluttering to her chest."I-I just wanted to know since you aren't saying anything and I wanted to let you know that I'll be going to the hospital to check on my sister," Isabella stuttered, trying to explain.James turned to face her, his expression cold."Suit yourself," he said, his voice dismissive. "I don't care what you do, remember; we've got eyes watching us
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James got into his car and drove away without saying a word to her. Isabella watched in tears as James drove away, feeling a deep sense of regret and confusion. How did James find out she was there? Was he trailing her?*****James arrived home, his anger and frustration boiling over. He paced back and forth in the living room, waiting for Isabella to come home.When Isabella finally arrived, she looked pale and frightened. James's anger surged again as he saw the fear in her eyes."Where have you been? What were you doing at that apartment? It is obvious there isn't any hospital located on that street," James demanded, his voice harsh.Isabella took a deep breath, trying to explain. "I'm sorry I lied, I...I had to go see Alex," she said, her voice trembling.James's eyes narrowed. "Why?" he spat. "What could you possibly have to say to him? Is there something going on between you two that I'm not aware of?"Isabella hesitated, unsure of how to explain. "I...I got some threat messages
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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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Bella got home and stayed, pacing around the house, “This is really surprising. I can't even remember having a brother, let alone a lost one at that. How about his parents, how did we even get separated? Who did he grow up with that he became so rich? I need to ask him these questions." She couldn't shake off the feeling of confusion and curiosity that had been building up inside her since Steve's revelation. She had so many questions, and she didn't know where to start. As she paced around the house, she thought about all the possible scenarios, all the possible explanations for how she and Steve could be siblings.As she walked back and forth, she suddenly thought of telling Mia, her best friend, about the whole thing. Mia had been her confidante since childhood, and Bella knew that she could trust her with anything. She immediately picked up her phone and dialed Mia's number, her hands shaking slightly with excitement and nervousness. As the phone rang, Bella couldn't help but thi
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"What's going on here? What do you mean?" Bella asked, her voice filled with confusion and concern. "Who and why are you referring to us as your sisters?" She looked at Steve, her eyes searching for answers."What is he talking about?" Bella turned to her husband asking him, as he stood there looking confused.Steve took a deep breath, his eyes scanning the room before focusing on Bella. All eyes were on him, waiting for a response.But before he could answer, he turned to Alex “Can you leave now? Or else I'm going to lock you up in a cell and you'll never be seen again," he said, his voice firm and commanding. Alex's face turned red with anger, but he seemed to think better of it and decided to back out. He looked at Bella and blew her a kiss, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of anger and desire. "I'll come back for you," he promised, his voice low and menacing. "You can count on it."As Alex walked away, the room seemed to breathe a collective sigh of relief. Steve's eyes never lef
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James meeting Miranda for the first time was a moment he had been looking forward to for a while, after the whole thing that had happened these past few days. As he walked into the sitting room, he was greeted by a woman with a bright smile and sparkling eyes. "Hey Miranda, how are you doing?" he asked, extending his hand in greeting. Miranda took his hand, her handshake firm and confident. "I'm very well, thank you," she replied, her voice warm and friendly."You've really got a beautiful place," she continued, looking around the room with admiration. "Omg, I love the arts," she exclaimed, her eyes landing on a painting on the wall. Bella and James laughed out loud at her enthusiasm. "I'm glad you like it," Bella said, smiling. "James has a great eye for art." James smiled, feeling a sense of pride at his wife's compliment.She walked over to the painting, her eyes studying it intently. "This is amazing," she said, her voice full of wonder. "Who's the artist?" He smiled, happy to
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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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Everyone looked at each other confused, unsure of what was happening. "What are you talking about, Phil? I'm confused about your interest in this," James asked, his voice laced with concern. James shook his head, trying to clear the confusion. "Wait a minute, the lady you're talking about is Emily?" he said, his voice slow and deliberate.“Emily right here is the reason I'm in town, the same woman who does want me in her life and that of our unborn child, and surprisingly, she's here trying to pin my own child on another man who doesn't even want her. How pathetic can you be Emily?” He said, feeling disgusted by Emily's act.“Phi..Phil? What are you doing here? Ho..how do you both know each other? She asked as she stuttered.She stood there, her face burning with embarrassment, as she took to her heels, her mum following closely behind. She couldn't believe what was happening, and she just wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. As they walked away.Mrs. Valerie turned to
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Emily walked to the center of the crowd, trying to draw attention. She stood tall, her eyes scanning the sea of faces before her. "Attention, everybody," she said, her voice clear and strong. "I would like to make a wonderful announcement. It's a discovery I just found out minutes ago, and I'm sure it will be of interest to you." The crowd began to murmur, their faces filled with curiosity and anticipation.Mrs. Valerie, who was standing at the edge of the crowd, looked around and then back at her daughter, wondering what her daughter was up to. She walked to meet her daughter, a look of concern etched on her face. "Emily, what's going on? What are you doing?" she asked, her voice low and urgent. But Emily just smiled and continued to speak, her voice growing louder and more confident.James, who was standing a few feet away, looked around confused. His eyes searched for his wife, and he felt a sense of relief when he felt her arm at his back. They held hands, and he turned to her,
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Emily was sitting on her bed, staring at her phone in frustration. Phil began disturbing her phone with calls, and she decided to pick up. “What is it? For God's sake, what do you want from me Phil?" she asked, her voice firm and annoyed. "I have told you countless times to stop calling me, we've got no business together." Phil's voice was calm and persuasive on the other end of the line. "C'mon Emily, why are you acting weird? We both know I am the father of the child you're carrying, so allow me to take my responsibilities."Her anger and frustration boiled over at his words. "What stupid responsibilities?" she spat. "I have told you we've got no business together and no child together whatsoever. Just leave me alone, Phil." His tone turned slightly aggressive, and Emily could sense the desperation in his voice. "Emily, don't be like this. I know we had a thing, and I know I'm the father of your child. I want to be involved in your lives, and I want to take care of you both."Emi
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James didn't want to hear it. He didn't want to accept that his dad might not make it. He held his hand, talking to him, trying to keep him awake. "Dad, stay with me," he said, his voice shaking. "Please, don't leave me. I need you." Dr. Smith held his shoulder, his eyes filled with a deep sense of concern. "I think you should get your wife here, or it's too late," he said, his voice low and urgent. "It's possible he wants to say something important." He quickly brought out his phone, his hands shaking as he scrolled through his contacts. He found Bella's number and dialed it, but she wasn't responding. He tried calling her again, but it went straight to voicemail.He wasn't sure where to go, or what to do. He knew that he had to find his wife, but he had no idea where she was. He thought about going to the hospital where Miranda was; he was certain she must have been discharged by now and he doubted she would be there. He knew that the only place to go to was her previous apartme
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Both best friends decided to go drinking to clear their heads, sitting at the bar, drinking and chatting.James was nursing a whiskey on the rocks, while Steve was sipping on a beer. The bartender, a friendly woman with a warm smile, was polishing a glass and listening in on their conversation. James was staring into his drink, his eyes lost in thought. Steve, noticing his friend's distant expression, decided to speak up."Yo man, I think it's high time you reduce your intake of alcohol," he advised, his voice laced with concern. "It's getting too much. You're drinking every night, and it's starting to affect your daily life, you rarely come to work. I think you should give this girl a break not after everything that has happened." He looked up, his eyes narrowing slightly as he gazed at Steve. "Bro, just let me be," he said, his voice low and even. "I'll be fine. I just want to drink to clear my head off, and that's all; without her, I can't think straight; she isn't responding to m
