Ace…Bella and her uncle left the house a while ago, and I was still in a daze. Something about that woman seems familiar. She was no ordinary woman. There was something about Bella; she had power. I felt it when she talked, and I felt her strength when she had my balls in her hands. God, I never fe
Bella...The wedding day was almost here. I had my nails done for the wedding and found the perfect dress. I know this was just going to be a marriage out of convenience but still, I was excited. I don't know why but it felt right.Tonight was my last night as a free woman; instead of going to a clu
Bella…My father led me up the aisle. He let go of my arm, pulled me closer, and kissed me on the cheek. “We are all here for you.” He whispered.“Thank you, daddy.”Dad left me and took a seat in the front row, sitting next to all my siblings and mom. She smiled at me and showed me a thumbs-up. I g
Bella…Ace looked at me with an amused look on his face. “I thought you were going to kill them.” He seemed disappointed that I didn't kill them. He stepped forward and his eyes landed on the necklace the bitch had grabbed from my neck. “Don't worry, I will replace it,” I spoke as I looked at the
Bella…I woke up with the smell of freshly baked bread and coffee. Oh, god do I love coffee. I groaned as I sat up on the couch. I was relieved that he didn't take me to my bed because I hated men touching me without my permission.“Ah, sleeping beauty is awake,” Ace called out from the kitchen. Fuc
Bella…We returned to Ace’s mansion. I was still fuming from anger. “Those assholes need to be taught a fucking lesson.” I grabbed a bottle of wine and poured myself a glass, hoping it would fucking calm my anger.Val just shook her head as I took another sip. If you need something done, you just ha
Ace…Bella had left for Italy, and somehow my place felt empty without her. She said she had some business to take care of. I was currently in my study thinking about the woman I had married. There was something familiar about her, but I just couldn't put my finger on it.“Boss, we have him.” Richar
Ace…I turn to leave the room. “Clean up this mess.” I know that I am a monster. I was born and raised this way. Everyone knows better than to mess with me and my mafia. Ronald knows better than to cross me in the future. I need him to be my inside man if he wants to live a long life. “I want you t
On our way home, we stopped at a shop brimming with vibrant candies, chocolate bars, and treats in various shapes and sizes. Chloe's eyes widened in delight; candy was undoubtedly her weakness. She peered through the glass, contemplating her choices. Bruce stood beside me, arms crossed, both of us o
Ace…My feet were resting on the desk shared by Bella and me, our office now organized and neat, though I knew it wouldn’t last long. I had spent the early hours sorting through paperwork and issuing directives. As I brought a cigarette to my lips, I inhaled the acrid smoke, watching it swirl and gr
I appreciated Chloe's charming nature; she had stunning dark brown hair and a mature demeanor, yet she could be quite mischievous. It became clear that she had inherited my personality traits. Whenever she threw a fit, it was incredibly amusing. Ace, however, did not share my amusement; he seemed to
Richard shook his head disapprovingly at Ryder, clearly unhappy with how easily he succumbed to Chloe's antics. As for me, I didn’t mind at all. Ryder was her uncle, and he could spoil her if he wished. The food arrived, and I took a sip of my wine. Laughter filled the air as everyone enjoyed themse
Bella…I urged the maids to hurry up with the dining room as we were busy setting it up. Only the finest cutlery and crystal glasses were to be utilized. The table was to be adorned with white tablecloths and red placemats. I moved gracefully around the room in a black dress that accentuated my figu
“You have created a family, my love.” I returned her smile, gently rubbing her shoulder as I looked down at the way she cradled her so effortlessly. She traced a finger through her dark hair. "She’s going to look like you," she said with a soft chuckle. "What have you decided?" I asked, feeling a se
The atmosphere was intense. "It's okay, Bella. I'm right here with you." I gave a reassuring smile while holding her hand. The fear coursed through me. Her contractions came in waves, accompanied by a mix of screams and whimpers. I could see the exhaustion etched on her face, but I believed in her s
She sat down on the lounger, gazing straight ahead, the sun's glare making it difficult to look up. I approached her and settled down beside her on the spacious lounger, using my arm to support her head, creating a makeshift pillow. "Ashton called me a whale the other day," she scoffed. "What a jerk
Ace… I secured my firearm back onto my belt after taking a man's life. He had it coming; he was undermining me and it was intolerable. "Clean it up," I commanded with a snap of my fingers. My team sprang into action, quickly removed the blood, the body, and any trace of what had happened here. As