Chapter: Chapter 149 – It Makes Me SickIsabella’s POVAfter the ultrasound, everyone took off to find Zander, leaving me settled back in my room. It’s not like him to leave without telling anyone where he’s going. I unblocked him on my phone and tried texting him, but there was no reply. Did he block me back? The thought makes me sick to my stomach. No, he would never do that to me. I only did it to him to protect him. I can’t wait to tell him that our love created life. Zander will be excited. He told me he'd been thinking about having babies with me. Well, hold on to your hat, Zander, we’re having twins. I place my hand on my tummy.“Hi there, my babies,” I said, smiling. “Mummy and Daddy will love you more than you can ever imagine. You are so special, and I will take every day of my life to make sure you know it.”I heard a commotion out in the hallway. The door opens, and a couple of guys drag in Franco, unconscious.“What are you doing?” I yelled, hopping out of bed.“Calm down, mia piccola bambola,” Antonio grinned
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Chapter: Chapter 148 - InterrogationI don’t know how long I was out for, but when I woke up, I had one hell of a headache. Not to mention my shoulder was throbbing like someone had stuck their finger in my bullet wound. I was also tied to a chair that was bolted to the ground. It looks like I’m in some sort of interrogation room in a warehouse or basement. Fuck. Is that blood splattered on the concrete floor? Did Antonio kidnap me? If so, I’m dead. I hear footsteps approaching me. This is it. Antonio is going to torture me and then kill me for seeing Isabella. I guess it was just a matter of time until he found out. It’s been a good life, and I don’t regret one single minute with Isabella. In fact, I’d do it all over again.I look up as the footsteps come closer.“Zander,” Mr. Aventini scowled, the vein on his forehead bulging.“Mr. Aventini?” I said, confused.“Don’t you dare, Mr. Aventini, me, you degenerate,” Mr. Aventini barked at me.Shit. He knows about Isabella and me. Do I deny it, or do I acknowledge the fact t
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Chapter: Chapter 147 – Double VisionZander’s POVAmelie was sitting on the couch with me when her phone went off with a notification.“Who is it?” I asked.“Nina,” Amelie relayed, standing up and heading to the kitchen.“Is something wrong?” I sat up on the couch.“No, I just need to drop something off at the hospital,” Amelie responded.“I’m coming with you,” I said, trying to sit up on the couch.Trudy walked out of the kitchen. “You are not going anywhere, young man,” Trudy scolded. “Keep your butt on the couch.”“But Trudy…”“Don’t you dare, but Trudy me!” Trudy replied. “You are staying right there. Doctor’s and Trudy’s orders.”I sighed and lay back down. “This is totally unfair. I need to be with Isabella,” I said, pouting.“You’re no help to Isabella if you are not healthy, or you are dead,” Amelie stated. “Now stay put, and I will let you know what’s going on as soon as possible.”“Yes, Mom 1 and Mom 2,” I pouted. Both Trudy and Amelie laughed.“Trudy, I just texted Morgan and Kimmy,” Amelie advised. “They shou
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-01-19
Chapter: Chapter 146 – Unexpected NewsIsabella’s POVUgh. Mama won’t stop fussing over me. She’s only been at the hospital for 30 minutes, but it feels like hours. Papa came back into the room after calling Franco, and he kept pacing. They are both driving me nuts! Don’t get me wrong, I love them to bits, but they are totally stressing me out.“Mama, please,” I begged. “I’m ok, don’t fuss so much. Papa, stop pacing, you’re stressing me.”Papa exhaled, “Sorry, Mia Stellina. I’m just worried about you.”“I know, but you’re making me anxious,” I stated. The door opened, and Dr. Moore walked into the room. “Hi, Isabella,” Dr. Moore said, smiling. “How are you feeling?”“Still feeling a little dizzy, but other than that I’m doing ok,” I responded.“Well, I got your blood work back,” Dr. Moore stated. “Do you want to discuss the results in private?” Dr. Moore looked at me as if he suggested that I do that.I was puzzled. Whatever the results, I’m sure my parents would like to hear them. “No, you can go
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Chapter: Chapter 145 - Please GodIsabella’s POVWhen I came to, I was confused. Where am I? I looked around. It looked like the back of an ambulance?!? What is going on here?“Isabella, my name is Stacy. Can you look at me?” A female voice asked.I turned my head to look over at the source of the voice.“Good job, Isabella,” Stacy said, smiling.“Why am I in an ambulance?” I asked.“You fainted, and they couldn’t get you to wake up,” Stacy advised.“What happened?” I said, puzzled.“I think your blood pressure was really low,” Stacy answered. “We managed to get you stable, but we need to take you to the hospital to see why you fainted. Your fiancée will meet us there.”“No, wait,” I said, trying to sit up, but I was too dizzy. I collapsed back onto the gurney.“Whoa, Isabella,” Stacy said, covering me back up with a blanket. “Just stay lying down.”“I don’t want Antonio DeMarco in my room at the hospital,” I begged. “Call my parents.”“Ok, what’s the number?” Stacy asked.“My phone is in my pocket,” I replied. “Take
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Chapter: Chapter 144 - CollapsedZander’s POVWell, yesterday was a wild ride. Bryanna fainted and awoke to her parents yelling at her, demanding to know who the father was. Both Devo and I were shocked he wasn’t the father, but then Devo’s shock turned to relief. He flew back to Louisiana in the afternoon with Niles to start practicing for the playoffs. I received a care package from the team, and the coach has called to let me know how sorry they were to hear about my injury. Coach told me not to worry, my space on the team is guaranteed for next season, because ‘I haven’t seen an arm like yours in 25 years,’ which was a relief. I’m probably going to need some physiotherapy once I’m healed enough. Luckily, it’s not my throwing arm.Logan and Eliza had come down to keep me company and watch a movie in the afternoon because I was so bored that I threatened Amelie with mutiny.Dr. Hank called to let me know all my labs were normal and the exhaustion was probably just my body's way of telling me to relax and heal.In t
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Chapter: Bonus – The Billionaire’s Friends – Tiff and Samuel – TenSamuel’s POVTiff isn’t answering my calls, and she’s not responding to my texts. What the fuck did I do wrong? I don’t understand. The other night was basically the best night of my life. I know that it was hers, too, but here I am about to arrive at Carrington’s mansion for the rehearsal and dinner with no word from her. Perhaps I can speak with her alone when I get there.I pull up to the front of the mansion, and Carrington has valet parking. Of course, he does — nothing but the best for Carrington. I walk in the front door and walk into organized chaos. There have to be 20 people working on decorating for the big day tomorrow. I catch my pretty little Red over with Morgan. She doesn’t look up at me at all. I wanted to run over to her, take her in my arms, and steal every one of her breaths with my kisses. I will bide my time, though.“Samuel!” Carrington exclaimed. “Great, everyone is here, now we just need the bride and groom. Come have a drink.”“Am I late?” I asked, puzzled.“
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Chapter: Bonus – The Billionaire’s Friends – Tiff and Samuel – NineSamuel’s POVI checked the security camera for my place, and Tiff is no longer there. I sent her a text.Samuel: Hey, my beautiful Red. Hope you have a wonderful day. See you tonight :)There was no reply. She must be busy, so I’ll try her again later. I can honestly say I’ve been completely unproductive today. I was attentive and on point at the three meetings, but as far as any time spent at my desk, I was a pylon. I just sat at my desk and thought about every curve of my sweet little Red.“Knock, knock,” Cynthia said, leaning on the door of my office.In the past, I would have jumped at her beck and call, but now, she was my past. Tiff is now my future and is better than anything I had with Cynthia.“Hey Cynthia,” I said, leaning back in my chair. “What brings you to floor forty-two?”“Now, now, Samuel. Is that any way to greet me?” Cynthia purred as she entered my office, closed the door, and put on the privacy glass. “It’s been a long time, Samuel.”Cynthia slinked over to my des
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Chapter: Bonus – The Billionaire’s Friends – Tiff and Samuel – EightSamuel’s POVI hated getting up and leaving her, but I had a really important meeting first thing this morning. We were up most of the night as I couldn’t get enough of my sweet little pretty one. By the time we slept, Red was exhausted. So, here I am in the shower, regretfully washing off the smell of sex and of Red. I wish she were in the shower with me, but I don’t have the heart to wake her up. When my alarm went off this morning, she didn’t even flinch.Peter is a fucking idiot for leaving her, but I’m certainly glad he did. Every inch of her body was made for me. Last night, I think I touched, licked, or kissed every inch of her, too. I don’t think Peter ever worshipped her like the goddess she is. Well, fuck you, Peter, she’s mine now, and she will never settle for less than what I can give her, and right now I’m willing to give her everything, including my soul.I hopped out of the shower and headed to my closet. I chuckled to myself, remembering how she ripped the buttons off
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Chapter: Bonus – The Billionaire’s Friends – Tiff and Samuel – SevenTiff’s POVI slowly crawled along the mattress. Something in Samuel’s command lit my inner sex goddess. I didn’t know if I looked it, but I sure felt it.“Fuck. Yes. Just like that, Red,” Samuel groaned.When I reached Samuel, I kneeled up, grabbed the front of his dress shirt, and pulled it open, hard. Buttons flew everywhere. I had seen it done in a movie and had always wanted to try it; it actually worked!“Hey,” Samuel smirked. “That was my favorite shirt.”“Oh, I’m so sorry,” I gasped.“I’m teasing, Red,” Samuel chuckled.I play slapped Samuel on the chest and giggled. My hand lingered on his rock-hard chest. Fuck, he must work out constantly.“Getting rough with me, Red?” Samuel chuckled as he shed his shirt to the ground.I went to lift my hand off his chest, and Samuel stopped it. He dragged my hand down to his belt.“I still need help with these,” he grinned.I gulped hard, and my other hand went to his waist.“Don’t be timid, Red,” Samuel said in a low rolling growl.Fuck. I
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-05
Chapter: Bonus – The Billionaire’s Friends – Tiff and Samuel – SixTiff’s POVSamuel drove so fast on the way back to his place that everything was a blur. We pulled up to a brownstone façade building.“You live in a brownstone?” I said, shocked.“Yes, are you surprised?” Samuel asked.“How much is Nathan paying you?” I giggled.“It’s actually a family property I inherited when my Aunt passed away,” Samuel advised.“Oh, I’m sorry for your loss,” I uttered. “I didn’t mean to be so rude.”“You weren’t rude,” Samuel said, touching my face. “I like that you’re curious.”“It must be hell to find parking,” I declared.“Actually, I have a parking spot across the street. I thought I’d drop you off so you don’t have to walk,” Samuel informed me.“I can walk with you,” I said, smiling.“Are you sure?” Samuel asked.“Positive,” I affirmed.“Ok,” Samuel grinned. “You’re the first girl ever to say that.”Samuel pulled out into the road and turned into the parking garage across the street.“How many girls have you had over, man whore?” I joked.Samuel laughed loud
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Chapter: Bonus – The Billionaire’s Friends – Tiff and Samuel – FiveSamuel’s POVTiff and I have been missing each other on text for the last two days. I’ve been so busy with acquisitions that I’ve been at the office day and night. I did, however, manage to convince her to meet me for dinner this evening.It’s 7:00 pm, and I’m seated at a table at the Modern, when I see Tiff walk in. She is dressed in a sage green floral dress. She looks edible. Classy with a hint of mischief.I stood up and pulled the seat out for her as she approached.“I hope I didn’t keep you very long, Samuel,” Tiff exclaimed, then she sat down. “Thank you, Samuel.”“You’re not late, I just enjoy the opportunity to watch my date walk into the restaurant,” I grinned, retaking my seat. “You can tell a lot about a woman by how she carries herself.”“Well, I’d love to hear what intel you gathered from me walking in,” Tiff smirked.“You don’t take any crap. You’ve been known to take down people who disrespect your friends,” I stated. “You like sports over ballet, but you are a true th
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