When Bella walked out of the 5-Star Restaurant, there was a brand new Rolls-Royce stationed outside for her. One could tell the car cost a lot of money just by looking at it. The Paparazzi who had been waiting for Bella's arrival were stunned when she got into the new car instead of the one she had come in.
" It's really amazing being the wife of a rich man " One of the female reporters said with a dreamy sigh. How good would it be if she had a husband like Vaughn McCoy, who would spoil her with expensive dinners, clothes and buy her Luxurious cars. This was the usual display everyday. Vaughn McCoy, CEO of multiple Tech Companies and one of the richest men on Earth, loved flaunting his beautiful wife to the media. It could be said that he wouldn't hesitate to present her the moon if that was what she desired. Just last year, he bought her a space on the Moon so she could go visit whenever she wanted. There are paintings of her in museums, all commissioned by Vaughn. His love was very pure and every woman wished they could take Bella's place. Only Bella knew that Vaughn's love for her was only a show for the media. The reason why she had left the restaurant so early was because a strange number had texted her, and even sent her pictures of her husband in bed with other women. This stranger claimed that Vaughn was cheating on her, and the car only seemed to be a distraction for her. Bella has always loved her husband with all her heart, and she believed he loved her as well, she never thought he would cheat on her. Her mood was foul and she prayed in her heart that this was some kind of misunderstanding, that the man in the picture wasn't her beloved husband. Thankfully, there was no traffic on the road today and she was able to arrive back in her Mansion within just half an hour. The servants who worked in the house all gave her sympathetic looks as she hurried upstairs, towards her and her husband's shared Chamber. Before Bella even got to the door, she could hear a woman's voice moaning in pleasure. " Oh Yes...Ah...Mr Mcoy, Fuck me Harder..." Bella's heart was cold and she could feel tears forming in her eyes. She pushed the door open and walked into the room. There, on her Matrimonial bed was her husband entangled with a woman she recognized as his assistant. He had the woman's hands pinned over her head as he thrusted into her. The Woman was clearly enjoying the sex, and even when she noticed Bella standing at the door, she didn't seem bothered, instead she opted to moan louder, arching upward into Vaughn's touch. " That's right baby, You love my big Cock fucking your Pussy, don't you?" " Yes Yes! " Bella finally couldn't hold back her emotions. A sob tore through her, alerting Vaughn of her presence. His blue eyes widened momentarily when they landed on her, but he was back to normal very soon. With a sigh, he pulled his Cock out of the woman he was fucking and went to throw on his boxers. His lover seemed to understand what was happening, she grabbed her phone and hurried out of the room naked, not without throwing Bella a malicious look. " Shit, You weren't supposed to be back so early " Vaughn said as he turned to look at her once more. His lips curled up in an irritated sneer when he saw his wife's tearful eyes. " What? Did you not like the car?" " How could you do this to me? I thought you...loved me?" " Of course I do. I got you the car you wanted, so why are you crying?" " You've been cheating on me!" She exclaimed, not understanding how the man she loved could be so nonchalant about breaking her heart. Bella held her phone in front of him and scrolled through the pictures of him with multiple women. " How many women, Vaughn!? How many? " Vaughn glanced at the photos momentarily, then looked back at his young wife, clearly unaffected. He scoffed coldly thinking to himself that this woman wouldn't remember anything that happened by tomorrow morning. That's right, he knew his wife had Hyperthymestic syndrome, a rare condition that only allowed her to remember a certain time in her life, she couldn't retain any other memory. His cheating had been going on for years, and this wasn't the first time Bella caught him in the act, but no matter how upset she was, she wouldn't remember anything the next morning. He only needed to ensure he wiped out all evidence of his affair before tomorrow and everything would be back to normal. He didn't feel guilty, because to him his wife was merely an accessory. Something he could flaunt to the world and spoil to no extent. He bought her everything money could buy, he treated her well enough, so why should he feel guilty for sleeping with other women? It's not like he loved her. " That Mansion in Milan you said you liked, I'll buy it for you tonight " " It's not about Money Vaughn! You don't even look remorseful for what you did! I...I can't continue to stay married to someone who has no respect for me! I want a divorce!!" " Really? " He smirked coldly " And how will you do that? you won't even remember this tomorrow " Bella seemed to feel the evil intent coming from him, she took a step back. She was surprised at how different Vaughn spoke and acted. Her Husband would never treat her this way. Could it be...that he's been manipulating her all this time due to her condition? Bella was greatly disturbed and frightened. " I'm going back to my parent's house " She exclaimed and ran out of the room. Vaughn laughs maliciously at his wife's retreating figure. He picked up the phone and called security, then he threw on a shirt and went downstairs at a leisure paste. Bella was blocked from leaving the house by Vaughn's bodyguards. " Let Me go!" The men didn't step aside no matter how hard she yelled at them and tried to get through. She looked at the Maids and Butlers who continued their daily task, all pretending like they didn't see her struggle. " Darling " Vaughn's voice called sweetly as he walked towards her leisurely. His Assistant was behind him, she had a satisfied look on her face. " You don't need to be so dramatic. Why don't you go to your room and rest early tonight, hm?" " No! I want to leave!" " You wish to leave your husband? What an ideal wife you are " He says, The woman behind him chuckles in amusement. Bella was feeling suffocated, she looked around her but there was nowhere to run to, she was trapped. " You fucking bastard! I hate you!" Vaughn's playful demeanour suddenly shifted. His eyes turned icy, and his chiselled features contorted in a furious scowl. He advanced towards Bella with a menacing stride, his anger palpable. Bella tried to flee, but one of the guards swiftly grabbed her, holding her firmly in place. Vaughn's face was now inches from hers, his breath hot against her skin as he growled, his voice low and menacing. His fingers dug into her hair and dragged her forward. " You think I give a fuck about you?" He growled. Bella screamed as he slammed her face against a table. Her vision went white from pain and blood ran down her face from the cut on her forehead. " I married you because of your disability! There is nothing fucking special about you " He threw her on the floor and then stepped on her hand. Bella moans from pain, she can't even summon the strength to scream anymore. She looked on helplessly as Vaughn stepped over her, chuckling darkly as he went to wrap his arm around his Secretary, he kissed the woman passionately. " The only Good thing about you is, No matter what I do to you, You'll always love me the next day. My perfect Wife " A tear ran down her reddened cheek when she heard those words. Her whole life seemed to have fallen apart right in front of her, and there was nothing she could do to save herself. Bella closed her eyes, letting the darkness engulf her.' Beep, Beep 'Bella was awakened by the sound of the heart monitor. The first thing she noticed was the ache in her head, the pain was so severe that she was finding it hard to open her eyes. The person beside her seemed to have noticed that she was awake." Call the Nurse "Bella felt relief flood her when she heard her husband's voice. It seemed that she wasn't in as much pain as before when he held her hands. She didn't know how she had ended up injured, all she remembered was the last few days of her honeymoon. Going to bed in the embrace of her husband and thinking that her life couldn't get any better. But despite this, she also knew of her Amnesia, and as long as Vaughn was by her side, she knew she was safe." Calm down baby, I got you "" My head hurts "" I know, I'm so sorry. The Nurse will be here soon, "he said. Bella smiled and held his hand tighter. Because her eyes were close, she didn't see the cold look in Vaughn's eyes as he regarded her injured body on the bed. As
" I was hoping I wouldn't have to fuck you up again " Bella is stunned at his words, she could feel the dangerous vibes he was given. She quickly distanced herself from him. " You are cheating on me, with my sister!"" No " Vaughn says nonchalently " I cheat with other women too "" How could you do this to me?!"" We've had this conversation countless times before. It's not about you. I want some pussy, and I have enough money to get with whomever I want, so why shouldn't I?"" You...You said you loved me "" Loved you " He scoffed coldly. Vaughn felt like laughing at the moment, it was ironic the number of time they've gone through this same scenerio. This was why he couldn't stand Bella, because everything about her felt like it was repeated. But he really couldn't blame her, it was because of her mental illness. " I never loved you Isabella, I've only tolerated you this much due to your condition. I can cheat as much as I want, and you would remember non of it "Bella felt tears
' He's An Abuser. He Cheats. Check The Cameras 'What? It was clear that she was the one who had written this, but who was she referencing? Who was the abuser? This was something Bella just couldn't ignore. Bella rose to her feet and scurried out of the room. She walked down to the very end of the hallways ontil she got to the security room. Mark, who was the guy that oversaw the security Cameras hadn't come yet, it was still early in rge day. Bella hesitantly walked in and went directly for the monitors. She scrolled through vidoes after vidoes of boring everyday activity. She was almost tempted to leave after not finding anything, but that was ontil she came upon the footage of her and Vaughn fighting. At first she thought it was just a minor disagreement. But that was ontil she saw Vaughn grab her by her hair and slam her face on the wall. She saw the half naked woman, Vaughn's assistant who had always been kind to Bella snickering as her injured body was flung to the ground. ' T
Vaughn was stunned at the news of Bella's accident, but he quickly recovered. With a scowl, he tossed the phone away. "Send an ambulance to her location."The men exchanged glances, and one of them summoned the courage to ask, "Won't you be going to check on her?""Why the hell should I?" Vaughn glared at him. "She got herself into this mess, she can get herself out." He turned around and walked upstairs to his room.Vaughn stripped off his clothes and went to take a shower. Afterward, he lay on his bed, preparing to sleep. But before he could doze off, his phone started ringing. He groaned in irritation as he picked it up. It was his secretary. "What?""Mr. McCoy, Bella is—""Yes, I know. She got into an accident.""You need to be at the hospital, sir! The media already got wind of what happened. If you don’t go now, they’ll start suspecting something. It’ll be bad for your reputation!"Vaughn wanted to refuse, but he knew his secretary had a point. He valued his reputation above all
It was a miracle from God that she had overcome her mental condition, but Bella feared this freedom wouldn’t last long. And she couldn’t go to any hospital to get herself tested because she just knew Vaughn would get wind of it. The whole world seemed to worship the very ground he walked on; everyone was so eager to please him.This was why Bella hadn’t told him about her recovery. If her husband knew that she remembered all the abuse he had put her through, he might get rid of her. She feared he would hurt or kill her. So, she kept her mouth shut and pretended to still be mentally ill. Vaughn treated her kindly, like she was the most precious thing in the world. It was hard to imagine that this was the same man who had hurt her countless times.“Home sweet home,” Vaughn said as he wheeled her into the house. It was the fourth day after she had awakened from her coma. Vaughn had demanded she be brought home despite the hospital’s protest. He had told her not to worry, that the best nu
The next day, Bella woke up early to cook breakfast for Vaughn. She greeted him with a smile when he came downstairs. "Good morning, dear.""Morning, baby." Vaughn placed a soft kiss on her lips. He eyed the food on the table with surprise. "You cooked?""Yeah. Anna told me about the accident this morning. I felt bad for making you worried, so I wanted to make it up to you.""I appreciate the sentiment, baby, but you know you don’t have to do all this. We have the maids for a reason.""I know. But this is like a thank you for being such an amazing husband to me."Vaughn smiled at her and didn’t bother protesting further. He took a seat and dug into the food. His eyes widened in surprise at the delicious taste. Although it was just a simple breakfast, it was far better than what the cooks made. In all the years he had been with Bella, this was the first time she had cooked something so delicious."This is so good, baby. I didn’t know you could cook.""I’m not that good. I just spent ho
"What is this?"Bella kept her head bowed. Despite hearing the anger in his voice, she didn’t respond; she had nothing to say. Her silence only angered him more."Isabella, what the fuck is that necklace doing in your bag if you didn’t pay for it?!"She raised her head, stunned at the use of her full name. Vaughn had never referred to her by her full name before, and they’d been together for years. It seemed she had successfully managed to piss him off, and this was only phase two of her plan. She was very content with herself.Bella spoke with a nonchalant voice, "I guess I forgot to pay for it."Vaughn was so angry that even the staff became terrified. The manager quickly stepped forward to help resolve the issue. "Mr. McCoy, the fault is ours. Your wife was clearly tired; she truly forgot to pay for the necklace. It’s just a misunderstanding.""Step aside," Vaughn told him coldly. The older man shuffled away. The billionaire advanced toward his wife, and the fact that she seemed un
Westbridge Academy of Music and Arts was one of the most well-known universities in the country. It boasted a large number of celebrity graduates each year, including some of the most famous artists in the world. It was the place to be for anyone seeking connections or looking to boost their fame further.It was safe to say that the school's criteria were very high, and it was extremely difficult to gain admission. For someone like Bella, who had no talent in art, it would have been nearly impossible to be accepted. But here she was, a first-year student of music and dance, something she didn't even have an interest in.But it was alright because she wasn't actually here to study. Bella had enrolled at Westbridge because it was the only way she could meet a certain person without raising Vaughn's suspicion. This person would be her key to escaping her abusive marriage and exacting revenge on her husband.Bella had to move out of the mansion due to her new college being a three-hour dr
Jessica's life had never been more challenging than it was at this moment. Don’t get her wrong; she’d always wanted her sister to get divorced, but what’s the point of that anymore when Vaughn didn’t even give her a second look? She’d never seen the man so obsessed before.The news of the divorce had taken the world by storm. Many people were in disbelief as Vaughn and Bella were viewed as the perfect couple. They’d been seen together acting all loved-up, and now they were separating?While Bella seemed to have disappeared completely from the public eye, Vaughn, unfortunately, was left to deal with the aftermath of the divorce. The paparazzi followed him like a second shadow. The blinding flash of their cameras and the inappropriate questions they threw at him pissed him off to no end. At this point, he might just work directly from home.But even while at home, there were still some people who came to bother him from time to time. Damien blamed him for his split with Bella, like Vaug
Bella met with the lawyer the next day. He was a middle-aged man who had been working with the Walker family for almost a decade. According to Ethan, he was one of the best lawyers money could buy."Ms. Page, you need to understand, if you insist on not filing for domestic violence, you'll likely end up with very little after the divorce. Your husband has such a good reputation in the public eye. Also, since you filed for the divorce, he has more advantage in this case.""It doesn't matter. I didn’t want anything to begin with. I want a smooth parting if that's possible."The man hummed in understanding. "We'll still have to meet up with your husband's lawyer. Your husband has asked that you speak to him in person.""Fine. Where?" Vaughn was probably going to try to convince her not to go through with the divorce. However, her mind was made up. If he came all the way to China for that, then she'd like to see the disappointment on his face when she rejected him. Also, she had some thin
Her words didn't garner the reaction she had been expecting. Her father and brother looked like they had anticipated her saying this."I have a lawyer ready. In two days, all arrangements to go to court will be concluded," Ethan said, assuring his daughter with a soft smile.He was usually a detached person who rarely showed such emotions. Ever since the tragedy years ago, he’d felt as though he had lost his reason to wake up every day with a smile. But now, with his daughter back, he vowed to honor his deceased wife by being a good and supportive father.Bella was surprised. She hadn’t expected Ethan to have already found a lawyer for her. She wondered if Damien had told him about the divorce earlier. Either way, she still felt uneasy about having to ask for their help.“I… thank you. You didn’t have to do this for me, but I’m grateful.”“This is what we must do. You are the daughter of the Walker family, and nobody is allowed to get away with bullying you.”“We’ll easily amass half
Bella's mouth fell open. She wanted to curse but couldn’t find it in her to utter even a single word. She felt completely drained. Jess took her silence as submission, and with one last hateful glare, she stormed out of the house, slamming the door hard behind her.Bella slowly rose to her feet and walked to her bedroom to strip off her clothes. Mindlessly, she walked into the bathroom to shower. Even the hot water didn’t manage to calm her down. Today was turning out to be one of the worst days of her life, and that was saying a lot, considering she had had a lot of bad luck in the past few years.She didn’t sleep a wink that night. Whenever she closed her eyes, even for a moment, her mind quickly flashed back to Damien and the conversation they’d had earlier. Bella wasn’t frightened by Jessica’s threat. At this point, she didn’t think her life could get any worse. But the fact that the woman was pregnant couldn’t be ignored. And Damien had so ruthlessly lied to her face for weeks. T
Bella blinked, startled. "Your... sister is Jess?" It was hard to imagine that the stubborn girl Dylan talked so fondly about was none other than Jessica—the woman who clung annoyingly to Bella's lover. "That's a surprise. I don't see any resemblance.""Yeah, she takes after our mom. Lucky her. By the way, are you familiar with Jess?""Well, not that much. She hangs out with Damien a lot, so we've met a couple of times." Bella tried not to let the bitter jealousy seep into her voice. She wasn’t sure if she pulled it off because Dylan was looking at her with those attentive eyes that seemed to see right through her very soul. She turned her gaze away, afraid that if she kept looking at him any longer, he might see how much bitterness she was masking."Didn't think they were back together."Back together? What the hell did that even mean? Her eyes darted back to him so quickly she went dizzy for a moment. "What?""You know, the guy I was telling you my sister's been dating—the rich boy.
'What am I doing? 'Bella thought to herself as Vaughn's kisses trailed to her neck, his fingers slowly working the loose ends of her dress. He had never kissed her like this before—slow and loving, almost as if he thought she would slip out of his grasp at any moment."Vaughn..." Her words were cut off when his lips pressed against hers once more. He backed her against the sofa, his fingers slipping through her dress to caress soft skin. Things were escalating so quickly that Bella feared if she didn’t do something now, she might not get the chance in a few more minutes."Vaughn!" Her trembling hands came up to push her husband's chest.The billionaire pulled back with a small frown, but he didn’t give her the distance she so desperately needed."What’s the matter?""I don’t want to do this!""Come on, it’s just sex. We’ve had sex before, remember...?""It’s not just sex! It’s sex with a man who literally betrayed and destroyed my life! I’d be crazy to let this happen!""Your body...
And damn, that revelation made him anxious. Vaughn prided himself on his ability to manipulate others; he was a businessman, after all. With money, he could get whatever and whoever he wanted. But now... even with half his fortune on the line, billions of dollars laid on the table, just begging to be taken, his woman didn't even glance at it a second time.Was I that much of a monster?Vaughn wasn't the kind of asshole who lied to himself—he knew he wasn't a good person. And honestly, he'd never cared before. Good people didn't get what they wanted. Just look at Bella—kind, gentle, and good—yet she was stuck with a monster like him. Goodness made people stupid; it made them ignore all other signs and signals. It was what made her marry him, despite the fact that he hadn't exactly hidden his flaws back then. She must have noticed how he got around her sister—the inappropriate touches must have been obvious. But she believed he was good enough not to break her heart. That was her mistak
Damien has been acting weird lately. On the days they are together, he clings to Bella like a second shadow, and on other days, he seems to disappear off the surface of the Earth, not even leaving her a text to ease her anxiety. Bella worries, but she knows better than to push things at this point. He is a busy man as well; it's understandable.She attends her horrible classes and spends her leisure time dreaming of freedom—of a divorce. Vaughn doesn’t contact her either, thank God for that. She saw on the news that he was cooperating with Eric's company on a project. How totally bizarre was that? Two businessmen who hated each other’s guts working together? It sounded too unreal.At this point, Dylan Snow seemed to be the only normal aspect of her life. They hung out once in a while, and their friendship was proving to be a wall she could lean on.“Hey, how are you?”Bella cringed, not even needing to look back to know who it was. Silas Walker, the latest thorn in her flesh. She didn
"I want to see him! I'm not leaving unless I do!"The secretary felt her irritation soar higher with this woman's behavior. She'd worked in the company for only a few weeks after the boss's last secretary had quit her job all of a sudden. She couldn't understand, for the life of her, why someone would want to give up a job working for America's most generous billionaire. The pay was good, and the boss was kind and easy to deal with.But there were some days when the middle-aged woman was tempted to bang her head on her desk. And it was all because of this blonde bitch. She knew who Jessica Page was—a famous model and sister-in-law to Mr. McCoy. Though Martha had never met the boss's wife in person, she'd heard from her coworkers that the woman was kind and down-to-earth. Her sister, on the other hand, was a bitch! She thought being related to Mr. McCoy meant she could treat his staff disrespectfully."Ms. Page, please understand that the boss is currently busy with work. If you have a