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 Seven CHAPTER SEVENISABELLA’S POVI cleaned myself up and we went to meet the doctor in his office. We sat down and he explained the entire thing to us.I wasn’t in any immediate danger but there were too many risks involved in carrying out the surgery. Luckily, I didn’t have to stay in the hospital. I only had to go in weekly for checkups. I had to change my entire diet and the doctor advised me not to overwork myself and to avoid any stress. We went to the pharmacy to pick up the prescriptions and then we got in a taxi to take us back to my apartment. The ride back to the apartment was silent except for the music playing on the radio. I stared out the window thinking about how my life would be if I had the baby.The doctor said that there would be a small possibility that I would be able to have the abortion then. We would just have to wait and see how the treatment went. I didn’t put any hope on it though. I didn’t want my heart to get broken again. I just had to accept the fact tha
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Chapter: Chapter SixCHAPTER SIXISABELLA’S POVThose two bold lines stared right back at me again. I saw my whole life flash in front of my eyes. Tears started rolling down my cheeks.Jess pulled me in for a hug and patted my back while I cried on her shoulder.“It’s okay.” She consoled me. “It’s not the end of the world. Crying won’t solve anything. What’s done is done.”“I can’t have a baby right now,” I said through my tears. “I can barely afford to take care of myself and my mum right now. A baby?”I pulled away from the hug and looked her in the eyes.“Crying won’t solve anything. We just need to stay calm, okay?” She continued, trying to comfort me but it wasn’t working. I wanted it to be a dream. I wanted to wake up. “I don’t even understand how this happened. I took the contraceptives as instructed.” I wiped my tears with the back of my sleeve.“Contraceptives don't always work. They're not one hundred percent effective.” She replied, her voice laced with sympathy.I stared at my reflection in
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Chapter: Chapter FiveCHAPTER FIVE ISABELLAS POVFIVE WEEKS LATERI wouldn’t be exaggerating if I said the past few weeks have been the best weeks of my life. There were a few times I regretted agreeing to sleep with Adrian but when I thought about the money, it all seemed worth it. He had even given me more than expected. He gave me double what I asked for.I could finally pay my rent and pay for better health care for my mother. My mum and best friend kept asking how I got the money but I couldn’t tell them. I told them I had won a lottery ticket. My mom believed me but my best friend wasn’t buying it.I felt a little bit ashamed to admit to other people that I had slept with a man because of money. I wanted to keep it a secret for as long as I could. I wanted to focus on finding a new job. Sure the money he gave me was a lot but I couldn’t depend on that to survive forever.I had gone to about eight different job interviews but I hadn’t heard anything back from them. I spent most of the time in the
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Chapter: Chapter FourCHAPTER FOUR ADRIAN'S POVI couldn’t believe I’d walked out of that house with Isabella going untouched. I couldn’t remember the last time someone laid their hands on me and lived to tell the story. I didn’t know what had come over me. What possibly could make me act like this? I couldn’t be that sex starved. I hadn't been with a woman in so long. I was trying to focus more on building my empire and work. I didn’t have time to think about all that. There was just something about Isabella that drew me to her. I came across beauty every day, what about her was different?I felt even more confused when I handed my number to her. Maybe I should have just taken my loss of rejection and moved on but something in me just couldn’t. I didn’t think she would call me, not after she slapped me. I also couldn’t believe she had refused me. Any other girl would have jumped at the opportunity. I mean, she definitely needed the money. I got back into the car.“What happened in there?” Seb asked
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Chapter: Chapter ThreeCHAPTER THREEISABELLA’S POVEverything happened in a split second. I felt my world crumbling down right in front of me. Why did I lose focus? I tried my best to wipe off the stain with the napkin.“Isabella.” The boss screamed and I jumped. “I told you you had only one more chance and you were done.” He yelled. “I'm so sorry. I didn’t mean to spill the drink. It was an accident.” I almost choked on my words.“You’re fired. Leave right away.” He pushed me.“I'm so sorry. It was an accident. You can’t fire me. How am I going to pay my mother's hospital bills and my rent?” I couldn’t afford to lose my job, not right now. I could barely survive as it was.“You should have thought about that before getting distracted.” He called one of the bouncers to escort me out but I resisted. He carried me while I struggled in his arms.He took me through the back door and dropped me outside. I tried to get in but he blocked the door. “Can I at least get my stuff from the locker?” I begged.“Fine.”
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Chapter: Chapter TwoCHAPTER TWOADRIAN’S POVI didn’t know what it was but something attracted me to her. Maybe it was because I hadn’t been with a woman in a long time and was just horny. But I saw beautiful women every day. What about her was different? The tight dress around her thighs and the way she walked, she didn’t even show an ounce of fear while talking to me. She was one of the only women who dared to look me in the eye.I told the manager to get someone to bring another drink for us. I thought he would call the same girl who served us the other time so I didn’t bother to specify who. Another girl came to the table. She seemed less confident than the other one.“What can I get for you, sirs?” She asked, looking at the ground. She couldn’t even look us in the face?I turned to the manager. “Get me the girl who served us before. I don’t like this one.” I sneered.She was taken aback by my words.“Get Isabella to come and take their order.” He turned to her and said.“Yes, sir.” She scrambled aw
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