All Chapters of The Billionaire's Bargain : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Mia opened the door, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. She was expecting it to be a delivery person or maybe a neighbor, but instead, she was surprised to see Isabella standing on her porch, tears streaming down her face."Mia, I'm so sorry to come over so early," Isabella sobbed, her voice shaking with emotion.Mia's expression changed from sleepy to concerned in an instant. "Isabella, what's wrong?" she asked, stepping aside to let Isabella in.Isabella walked into the house, collapsing onto the couch as Mia followed close behind. "I'm so sorry, Mia," Isabella sobbed, burying her face in her hands. "I don't know what to do."Mia sat down beside Isabella, putting a comforting arm around her shoulders. "Hey, it's okay," she said softly. "Just calm down and tell me what's going on."Isabella took a deep breath, trying to compose herself."I regret agreeing to this contract, Mia," she said, her voice shaking with emotion. "I'm realizing now that James is a cheat, and I don't know how muc

Isabella stood in front of the mirror, styling her hair with precision. She had a busy day ahead, and she wanted to look perfect."First things first," she muttered to herself, pulling out her phone. She drafted a text message: "Meet me at Café Downtown at 2 pm. Come alone." She hesitated for a moment before sending it to Steve.James watched from the bed, his eyes fixed on Isabella's reflection. He wanted to speak, to ask where she was going, but his voice caught in his throat. Emily's threats still lingered, making him cautious.Isabella turned, catching James's gaze. "I'll be home late," she said, her voice neutral. "Have a nice day."James nodded, feeling a pang of guilt. He wanted to tell her everything – about Emily, the blackmail, and his infidelity. But fear held him back."Be careful," James managed to say, his voice barely above a whisper.Isabella raised an eyebrow. "I always am," she replied, her expression unreadable.With that, she turned and left the room, leaving Jame

Isabella stepped out of her bedroom, rubbing the sleep from her eyes, to find Mr. Reed by the door, fully dressed."Mr. Reed, you're leaving already?" Isabella asked, surprised."Yes darling, I've got a few things to attend to," Mr. Reed replied with a smile. "Can't stay idle, even after a hospital stint."James chuckled. "Dad's always on the go."Isabella's eyes sparkled. "We'll miss you so much."Mr. Reed winked. "Next time I visit, I expect to see a grandchild! You two better get to work!"The trio erupted into laughter.James grinned. "We'll work on it, Dad."Isabella playfully rolled her eyes. "No pressure."Mr. Reed's expression turned serious. "I'm proud of you both, you two take care of each other.""Let's see Dad off," James said, offering his arm to Isabella.As they walked Mr. Reed to the door, he quickly mentioned, "A quick one, there will be a small celebration soon—to toast my recovery and James' contract."Isabella's eyes sparkled. "We will be expecting it, sir."James

Isabella's eyes sparkled as she sipped her coffee, her smile radiant. Mia's apartment was cozy, filled with warm light and comforting aromas.Mia settled beside her, curiosity etched on her face. "So, Isabella, what are your plans?"Isabella's expression turned skeptical. "Plans? I'm still figuring things out. Not gonna lie, I don't want to be idle."Mia nodded encouragingly. "You deserve a break, but I know you're itching to do something."Isabella's thoughts drifted to her finances. "The partial payment from that crazy contract helped with my sister's medical bills, but he still owes me. Besides, my job isn't complete yet, and I haven't given him a child."Mia's eyes narrowed. "You shouldn't rely on him, you know. You need stability."Isabella sighed. "I know. I’m desperately in need of a job. Something meaningful."Mia grinned mischievously. "What if I found you a job and coincidentally, it came with a marriage contract attached? Would you accept?"Isabella's laughter filled the ro

Isabella burst through the hospital doors, her eyes scanning the hospital frantically. She rushed to the reception desk, her voice shaking with urgency. "I need to see my husband, James Reed. He's a patient here."The nurse behind the desk looked up, her expression calm. "Ma'am, please, you need to calm down. Can you please tell me what's wrong?"Isabella's eyes flashed, her voice rising. "What's wrong? Seriously? I just received a call saying my husband was rushed down here and you stand here asking me what's wrong? My husband is here, and I need to see him right now."The nurse's expression turned sympathetic. "Ma'am, I understand. But you need to calm down, let's wait for the doctor attending to your husband to come."Isabella's face twisted in frustration. "No, I won't calm down. I need to see him. Now." Her voice echoed through the hospital lobby.A doctor approached, his expression firm. "Ma'am, I need to ask you to comfort yourself. You're in a hospital for God's sake, and not