Ace…Everyone talked, and the conversions were light except for Mother who would insult Bella every chance she got. She told Bella a woman shouldn't run the mafia. A woman's place was at home raising children. Bella only smiled and told my mother she wasn't like other women and would never be indepe
Bella… We had a lead on Ivan and right now we are on our way to the club one of the leads led us to. Ace and I haven't talked much about his mother's attitude last night and the things she said. I was still pissed at the fucking bitch. She had disrespected me and acted as if I wasn't good enough fo
Ace… My heavy eyelids slowly flickered open. I tried to remember where I was and what happened. I tried to sit up straight, but my entire body was in pain and I felt something on my hand. When I looked down, I saw Bella lying with her head on my hand. I took my other hand and removed her hair from
Bella…Maldives. I can't believe we are here. Ace told me we should take a small break to clear our heads after everything that has happened these past few weeks, especially with Ivan on the lose. Yeah, I know it probably isn't the right time to think about vacation but Uncle Michael and his father
Bella…Ace and I had been playing in the water as if we were teenagers when he said he wanted some ice cream. I can't remember the last time I had ice cream; I think it was a few months ago when I went to visit my family. As we walked to the ice cream shop, I noticed Val sitting on one of the wooden
Ace…Bella ordered us takeout. She even had wine, fruits and cheese set on the patio’s table. We had fun playing games, swimming and drinking. Right now she was in the swimming pool and I can't take my eyes off her. She looked absolutely breath-taking in her blue bikini, showing every curve on her b
Ace…I woke up with the sun shining in the room. I opened my heavy eyes and felt an arm wrapped around my waist. I looked to my side and saw Bella asleep. The sheets were tangled around us, showing tales of what had happened on this bed last night. I smiled as I brushed a hair strand out of her face
Ace…I stepped out of the car and straightened my suit. It was midnight, and I was now standing in front of the warehouse, where Roger had set the meeting with Rodriquez. I watched as my guards stepped out of the other cars before I started walking toward the warehouse, especially since we know what
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