Chapter: Not All Offers Are GoodIsabellaI was stunned by his question."How much do they need?"Why was he offering to pay? He never did anything for free — I knew that much about him after three months of taking his orders. So I asked him outright, "Why are you here?"He ignored the question entirely. "Your grandmother needs the surgery." His eyes drifted toward her hospital room, and something cold settled in my stomach.*Is he here because I resigned?* Of all the people I wanted to see right now, Leonardo Moretti was dead last on the list."Did you come here because I resigned?" I asked again. "Why are you *here*, Leonardo?""I have my ways of getting information about you," he said, coldly casual, like we were discussing the weather. "That shouldn't be your focus right now. Your focus should be how to pay for your grandmother's surgery."I stared at him, unable to find words. There was something about his calm that unsettled me more than if he'd shouted.**Leonardo**"I have an offer for you," I said. "Let's ta
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Chapter: The Shocking NewsIsabella POVThe alarm went off at 6:40, same as it had every morning since I quit. I silenced it, dragged myself out of bed, and went to shower, already rehearsing the day ahead — another stack of résumés, another round of company lobbies, another chance nobody would want me.It had been three days since I walked out of Moretti Industries. Three days of scrolling job boards until my eyes burned, printing out certificates I'd already printed twice.I got dressed and headed downstairs with my folder of documents under my arm. Grandma was already at the table, and even from the doorway I could tell something was off — the way she was sitting, a little too still, a little too careful."Morning, Grandma."She looked up and smiled, but it didn't quite reach her eyes. "Morning, Isa.""Nonna. Have you taken your medication?""Of course I have. I'm just tired, that's all." She waved a hand like she was swatting the question away, then turned it back on me before I could push further. "How are
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Chapter: The Morning AfterIsabella POVI woke up staring at a ceiling I didn't recognize.For a few seconds, I lay completely still, confused about where I was. Then I turned my head.My heart stopped.Leonardo was sleeping beside me.Memories came rushing back.Julian's proposal to Chloe.The alcohol.Leonardo taking the glass from my hand.Our argument.His piercing grey eyes.The kiss.His touch.Then darkness.I immediately sat up and pressed a hand against my forehead.Oh God.What had I done?For months, I had been rebuilding the walls around my heart after Julian and Chloe destroyed everything I believed about love. I had promised myself that no man would ever get close enough to hurt me again.Yet last night, after seeing their engagement video, I had completely broken down.And somehow, Leonardo had been the person standing beside me.My boss.Fiamma's brother.The man I had secretly crushed on years ago.I glanced at him again.Without his usual cold expression, he looked almost peaceful.I quickly l
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Chapter: THE BIRTHDAY PARTYIsabellaAfter yesterday's drama at work, I needed to ease my mind with this birthday party.I had my bath, put on a beautiful red velvet, body-hugging gown with red stiletto heels. I styled my hair in a sexy messy bun style, looking elegant and beautiful. With my makeup, it completely changed my appearance. Since my breakup with my ex, I have not looked this beautiful.I carried a black purse and held the gift I bought for Fiamma. I bought her a beautiful Birkin bag. She will love it. She has always loved designer gifts.I kissed Grandma and waved her goodbye. I entered the taxi I had already ordered, gave the driver the address to my destination, and the driver started driving. We got to the entrance of the house.Everywhere was well decorated with beautiful, breathtaking décor, bright lights flickering around the building. I got inside. The inside was even more beautiful, with loud music and different guests filling the place.I looked for Fiamma and wished her a happy birthday, ga
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Chapter: THE RELEASE OF ANGERLeonardoI was so angry. I picked up my phone and called Lyra.“Come to my office now,” I said, then hung up.I needed to release this anger in me quickly before I exploded. In the next 30 minutes, I saw Isabella stopping her from coming in. I told Isabella to go.Then Lyra entered and locked the door. I didn't even let her sit. I told her to get on her knees. I brought out my hard cock and gave it to her to suck.I shoved it into her mouth and deep-throated, fucking her mouth fast till I came inside her mouth. She greedily swallowed it all.I raised her up, bent her over my office desk, and took her fast and hard, thrusting in and out while she moaned and screamed. I didn't care, nor did I slow my pace. I needed to release this anger inside of me. I kept thrusting inside of her and spanking her ass hard and fast till I pulled out with a growl and came all over her ass.She collapsed into the chair, breathlessly and smiling.I adjusted my clothes, paid her, and asked her to get out. S
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Chapter: THE SHOPPINGIsabellaI walked out of his office, breathing a breath of relief I didn't know I was holding in. On my way out, I bumped into someone and was apologizing, only for me to see who it was."Luca," I said with smiles. We both hugged each other; it has been ages since we last saw each other. Then, he asked, "How was the interview?" I told him I got the job. He said, "Congrats."Then, Fiamma walked in on us and approached us, looking beautiful as ever in a body-hugging, fitted gown. She asked, "How was it?" I told her I got the job. She smiled and said, "We must go shopping!" Luca tried to walk out, giving us space, but Fiamma called him."Luca, how are you? I heard from your cousin that you are not feeling too good." Luca's smile vanished. "I'm fine," he said, and walked out.I looked at Fiamma. "Don't tell me you are still in love with him after all these years." She sighed, "I'm deeply in love with him, but he is too cold hearted to see it." We both walked out of the company, entered he
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