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~ISABELLA~ “This is the last time I am ever doing a favor for you, Daniel!” I yelled angrily over the phone. Who on earth makes a deal when they know they are going to lose? Well, look no further, it was my goddamn brother! Here I was in the middle of the night, shivering to the bones trying to help my brother complete his deal for us not to lose everything we had worked so hard from scratch. I walked into the restaurant and when I stepped in, my anger immediately diminished. The smell of food wafted through my nose and the music was playing at a moderate level which made me feel relaxed. “A reservation for Mr. Black,” I said to the waiter who walked towards me. She scrunched her nose as she gave me a not-so-discreet once over. But I didn’t let that bother me since that wasn’t what brought me here. “Mr. Black?” The waiter questioned like I had mentioned the wrong name. “That’s what I said” I could feel the anger pulsating through my veins but I managed to keep it under control

~ISABELLA~ The touch of the air on my skin made me snap out of my slumber. I glanced around and with a sigh, I clenched my head as the memories of last night washed down on me. I still couldn't believe that Daniel would do that to me. I walked out of the hotel and took a stroll on the beach. I needed to return home. Ever since I left Daniel yesterday, I hadn’t seen him. He had tried to call me several times but I didn't pick up his calls. I was still pissed at him. Perhaps it was time for Daniel and I to have a conversation. I didn’t know what we could do but at least if we joined heads together we could come up with something. All my life, I had always lived by the principles I set for myself. Well, except for that day with Adrian which I so much regret. “Could I just talk to Adrian?” I mumbled as I kicked the sand in search of my shoes. No, I couldn't. I was mad at him. He was using my brother to threaten me. Adrain used to be a kindhearted guy but now, he was an asshole be

~ISABELLA~ “I’m ready to take the deal. I will work for you,” I said when Adrian was done with his call and had a strained look on his face. I looked at him with a poker face even though all I wanted to do was hide in shame now that I had accepted the deal for Daniel’s sake and our property. Look what Daniel had reduced me to. Again I had to pay the price for his irresponsible and gambling lifestyle. “Like I said, you have to work for me. Act as my fake girlfriend, if possible Fiancée, just until I am made the CEO of my foster parent’s company,” He said with an unreadable expression on his face. “What? That was what you meant when you said I said work for you?” I asked with my face scrunched up in shock. Did I hear him well or was I imagining? Why did he suggest that to me all of a sudden and of all people why me? I thought he detested me. “Don’t get me wrong. I have no feelings for you now. It’s just work. Do you want to save your brother or not?” he asked. Clearly Adrian had

~ISABELLA~ “Ta-da!!!!” Adrian’s foster mother exclaimed with all smiles gesturing to a slender girl standing with them, the moment Adrian opened the door and we went in. Adrian looked at them with creased brows and so did I, because what was going on here? His parents and the girl frowned when they saw me with Adrian. “Who is she, Son?” His foster father asked, making Adrian hold my hand. “She’s my Fiancée,” He said with a confident look. “Fiancée?” His foster mom and Dad exclaimed, including the slender girl who scoffed afterward. “I’m out of here,” The slender girl said in annoyance, and even though Adrian’s foster mom tried to stop her, she gently shoved the hand of Adrian’s mom away and then left. “What was that about?” Adrian asked his parents. Just then three persons walked into the house much to Adrian’s surprise. An elderly man and woman and a younger man. “I am hosting a family meal today. Let’s all proceed to the table shall we?” Adrian’s Dad gestured to their dinin

~ISABELLA~ “I was actually joking. She’s my sister who just came to visit us. She was bored at home and decided to tag along with me,” Carlos said whilst letting out laughter we all could tell was fake. I could tell Carlos was lying. Anyone could tell Carlos was lying. “You don’t have to lie and try to cover up Carl. Isa means absolutely nothing to me. Her brother owes me money. She's here to do her part in exchange for her brother's debt and that's all,” Adrian said without even sparing me a glance. Did he have to be this harsh? Or was this the type of person he had always been and his wealth made him confident to show this side of himself? I won't lie, it saddened me to find out that Adrian hooked up with different kinds of girls and the fact that Carlos was encouraging him enraged me more. But sadly I couldn't show how I really felt about the whole discovery. I had to act like I wasn’t bothered at all. “You don't need to lie, Carlos, you're very bad at it. You brought a girl