Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty EightEPILOGUE TWO YEARS LATERCamilla’s POVI’d been really busy the past few weeks, juggling work and preparations for I and Raphael’s anniversary celebration. I didn’t even have time to breathe properly because I had to make sure everything was perfect. It was also the launch of a new product. Raphael was also finishing up the commission of the new city hall. The past two years have been unarguably the best years of our lives. From saying yes to each other forever to flourishing in all aspects of our lives. We were happier than we’ve ever been before.It was the morning of our anniversary celebration and Raphael was out. The house was full with workers. I, Skye and the kids decided to go and check the venue out to make sure everything was in order.“Mummy, can we stop for ice cream first?” Rory asked.“On our way back, baby.” I answered.We got to the venue and they immediately started running around. After checking everything out and making sure that everything was in order, we headed
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Seven Chapter One Hundred and Fifty SevenCamilla’s POVIt was finally time for our actual wedding ceremony. I was nervous to say the least. I was going to be walking down the aisle for the second time to meet the same person. What if I was doing the wrong thing again?“It’s going to be okay.” Skye assured. “Take a deep breath.”I did as she instructed. “It is going to be okay.” I looked at my reflection in the mirror.“Are you ready?” She asked.“Yes, yes I am. Let’s do this. Let’s get married.”“I’ll be out there waiting for you.” She kissed me on the cheek and left the room.My grandpa came in after. I could tell he was holding tears in. I went to give him a hug.“You look beautiful, my darling.” He said.“Thanks, Grandpa.”“Im really proud of you, you know.” He said. “Yiure one of the strongest people I know. I love you.” He said.“I love you too.”“Let’s do this.” He stretched his hand out. I took it and we walked out of the room. We stood behind the big doors waiting for them to be o
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty SixChapter One Hundred and Fifty Six3 MONTHS LATERCamilla’s POVThe past few weeks were a little bit hectic. A mix of work, wedding planning and a lot of other things. The wedding was in four days and we could finally take a break. We didn’t want to have our wedding in New York. We both agreed on a destination wedding. There wasn’t going to be a crowd, it was only a few people invited.We were going to Monaco for both the civil and church wedding. We were to leave later that evening for our flight. Martha took over my packing, she wanted me to rest for a bit. I decided to take a walk around the compound for a few minutes.In about four days, I would no longer bear the surname Brown. I prayed that our marriage this time would be nothing like the last. We had both grown into better and new people over the years. I went back into the house and Martha was done packing. I went to get ready to leave for the airport.After I was done, they loaded all the suitcases into the car. Martha, Skye,
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty FiveChapter One Hundred and Fifty Five Camilla’s POVMy purse and phone were taken from me by Skye. I was still in shock and awe. I looked over to my grandpa. He had a very big smile on his face. He nodded to Raphael, hinting at me to walk to him. I went to where Raphael stood, inside a circle of rose petals. I wasn’t expecting this at all. Sure, we had talked about getting married again but I didn’t think it would happen this soon. I wasn’t complaining though.He held my hands. “Camilla.” He started. I didn’t want the tears to come out just yet. “I never thought we would find ourselves here again, but life has a way of going around things. You’ve been my biggest blessing and I'm super honoured and proud to call you mine.”“Raphael.” He really wanted to make me cry.“We still have a long way to go. The thought of spending forever with you makes me believe that life is worth living. I have so much to say but im going to save that for when you officially become my wife.” He reached behind
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty FourChapter One Hundred and Fifty Four Camilla’s POV I’d spend time with Rory, Raphael and Jason during the day. It was their school's Christmas carol. I had to go into work in the evening to finish up some work and officially start my break. It was a much needed vacation which we had been planning for a while now. I worked until it was late at night and then I headed back home. I freshened up and then I had dinner. I was about to call Raphael but he already beat me to it. “Are you home?” He asked when I picked up the phone. “Yeah, I was just about to call you.” I said. I got into bed and we talked for a long time. It had become a daily ritual. We made it a habit to talk to each other at the end of the day. I didn’t know how it happened but I fell asleep on the call. When I woke up the next morning, I checked my phone and saw that Raphael had sent me a message the previous night. It was enough to make me smile and think that it would be a good day. I had a lot of things planned fo
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty ThreeChapter One Hundred and Fifty ThreeRaphael’s POVTHREE MONTHS LATERA few weeks had passed since the kidnapping incident. It was safe to say that Jason and Rory had gotten over the incident. They still had occasional nightmares but it was nothing too serious. Camilla had resumed her work as CEO, her wrist was as good as new. I’d also asked her officially to be my girlfriend. I didn’t want to keep moving around without a label.We had received a call earlier that Isaiah had gotten into a fight in prison and died. The trial was a few days away from starting when that happened. I didn’t know how to feel about that news. He basically made my and my loved ones' lives a living hell but on the other hand, we shared part of the same blood.Our chapter with him was closed after that incident. They still investigated his death to rule out any type of foul play.Things were going good in our lives. Camilla and I were in a really good place and the kids were doing so much better. We were planni
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The Ruthless Billionaire’s Regret
Isabella Rodriguez is desperate—bills piling up, her mother sick, and her job on the line. One reckless night with a dangerous stranger, Adrian Knight, gives her the money she needs, but leaves her with a secret she can’t undo.
Four years later, she’s built a quiet life with her son, until Adrian finds her. Powerful, ruthless, and determined, he wants the child he once rejected.
Now Isabella must protect her family while navigating a man who terrifies her and ignites feelings she never expected.
Can she resist him or will falling for Adrian cost her everything?
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and EightCHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTISABELLA’S POVAfter a whole day of staying at Adrian’s house, nothing felt familiar to me. The only person I felt connected to was Theo. He couldn’t stay in the house with Adrian and me, though. He went home with Vivian, Adrian’s mum. He had to go to school from there.According to Adrian, I also went back to school. I wanted to get my GED and go to college or study publishing. I’d only made it through my first day before having the accident that changed my life. Adrian still didn’t want to tell me what caused the accident. I didn’t know the details.He didn’t even give me my phone. He claimed it got destroyed in the accident. He refused to get me a new one too. I argued with him for almost an hour because of that. I suspected there was something he was hiding from me.I had only the TV and a few books to keep me company. I also spent my time exploring the house to see if I would remember anything. I also wanted to go outside for a while but Adrian kept
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and SevenCHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENADRIAN’S POVI hadn’t gotten used to the fact that Isabella had lost most of her memories. It was a weird situation. All the plans I’d made for when she finally woke up were thrown out the window.I didn’t know how to act around her when she had no idea who I was anymore. I was praying that her memories would come back soon. I didn’t want to tell her anything. I was afraid of what her reaction would be if I told her instead of her remembering it from her own perspective.Apart from the dream she had where she was tied up, she hadn’t gotten any more flashbacks.She was finally getting discharged. I could tell she didn’t want to stay with me but I didn’t know why she chose me over my mum.We were all there to take her home. Me, Theo, Sebastian, and my mum.“Remember you have to take things slow. No strenuous activities and you need to come in for your follow-up appointments.” The doctor advised.Isabella nodded. “I will, doctor. Thank you.”“All the dischar
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and SixCHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXISABELLA’S POVI tried to wrap my head around everything the doctor was telling me but I still couldn’t believe it. According to him, I’d lost at least five years of my memory because of the accident I was involved in. An accident I barely remembered.The baby I thought I was pregnant with, I’d already given birth to him. I had a son named Theo. I was shown a picture of him and he looked exactly like Adrian.I was also on good terms with Adrian. The man I thought I would hate until the end of my life, I was apparently playing house with. I didn’t have a clue how any of that happened. How did I forgive him for what he put me through? The only person I wanted to see was Jess. Adrian said he already booked a flight for her and my mum to come and see me. I wanted to argue that my mum was sick and wouldn’t be able to come until I remembered that it was five years ago.“Will I regain my memories?” I asked the doctor.“That’s impossible to predict.” He answered.
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and FiveCHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIVEISABELLA’S POVI heard voices. They sounded muffled. I tried to open my eyes but they were heavy. I tried to move my fingers. Something was holding my hand. An ache ran through my whole body. My head hurt the most.I tried opening my eyes again. It felt like there was a weight against them.“Isabella, can you hear me?” I heard the voice ask.I wanted to answer. The words didn’t leave my lips. I kept screaming in my head.“Isabella, if you can hear me, squeeze my hand.” The voice said again.I tried my best but my fingers barely moved.“She’s responding.” Another voice said. It sounded different from the last one.I wanted to ask where I was. I wanted to respond. I wanted to open my eyes but the darkness swallowed me again.———————————- ———————————Beep.Beep.Beep.The slow, consistent beeping found my ears.The light reached my eyes. They weren’t heavy anymore. I opened my eyes slowly. The entire room was blurry. I couldn’t figure out where I was. I
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and FourCHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FOURADRIAN’S POVImmediately Sebastian told me the news, we both rushed out of the office and got into the car. Sebastian drove us. I would have been behind the wheel but I’m pretty sure I would have caused another accident. The drive to the hospital was painfully long. Even though the AC was on, I was sweating profusely. We finally got to the hospital. I didn’t wait for the car to completely park before opening the door and dashing out of the car.I ran to the receptionist when I got inside.“Isabella Rodriguez.” I said. “She was brought in a few minutes ago.”“Mr Valentino.” I heard my name from the other side of the room. It was the chief of police.I ran to him. “Where is she?”“Calm down.” “Where is she? I want to see her. Is she okay?” I asked, trying to move in the direction he came from.“Calm down, Adrian.” Seb came behind me. “You’re asking too many questions at a time.”“Thank you.” The chief said go Sebastian. “Follow me.”We walked behind him un
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Chapter: Chapter One Hundred and ThreeCHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THREEADRIAN’S POVThere was no update for a few hours. The police had searched the entire property. The CCTV had captured them entering the house but didn’t capture them leaving. The only evidence that they left was the empty spot in the garage and the skid marks. It was an underground passageway. We were almost back to square one.They were going through the CCTV within the area but it was hard when we didn’t know what car we were looking for. I was beginning to lose hope again. What if he took her somewhere to kill her?My mum called me to the house again.“I’ve been waiting for the past 24 hours for you to call me and tell me Isabella has been found.” She said.“We haven’t found her, Mum.” I whispered. “We will. It’s only a matter of time.”“I’ve seen pictures of that Nathaniel guy on the internet. He’s the number one suspect. The photo released showed blood on him. I doubt Isabella looks any better than that.” “She’s fine. She’s going to be fine.”“I want
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