Mag-log inIsabella always believed in fairytale love– the kind that was selfless, the kind that made vows sacred. When she tied the knot with Martin Lancaster, she believed she had found her true love. But reality shattered her illusions Martin never loved her – It had been a cruel game all along – a bet he made with his friends. Every moment of affection with her was just a lie. He betrayed her with other women. She endured it all; the belittling and loneliness of being married to a man who never valued her—until she couldn't. Just when she was about to break, that was when Adrian Blackwood, a powerful businessman and Martin's greatest rival, decided to give her an escape–he wanted her for himself.
view moreISABELLA'S POVI woke up this morning to the sun rays hitting through my windows, casting a golden glow on the already gold and white sheets I had wrapped around me. Adrian had moved me to a different room filled with golden art designs and sculptures that looked as though they belonged to a museum rather than a bedroom. The morning, after we got back from our visit to his fathers place, Ms. Lulu had carefully packed up my stuff to the room opposite Adrian's. I sat up on the bed, my eyes scanning the room to see if there had been a change in the arrangements I made before I slept last night but to my disappointment there was none. The mug I deliberately placed on the table still had its lid on, the handle facing the left just as I left it last night and the teacup was still positioned at the right side of the table. The other pillow I placed on my side also looked intact, no sign of entry by anyone. A soft sigh escaped my mouth. I didn't know why I expected a change – perhaps, I wa
ADRIAN’S POV The morning sun pierced through the windows of the conference room, casting a golden glow across the modern, sleek table. I momentarily caught myself glancing out the window, taking in the bustling streets, a stark contrast to how serene the inside was. I watched a man hurriedly cross the crosswalk with a coffee in one hand. Another woman hurriedly walked towards a building while adjusting her clothes – as if she was already late for a serious meeting. The world outside seemed to run very fast. Irrespective of who you are, the world will surely move on with or without you. But somehow, from where I stood, the view was calming – because it made me appreciate where I had gotten to. Lucas reached out to me earlier, saying there was an emergency I needed to attend to. And I immediately knew what it was – so I didn't necessarily have to show up, but I did regardless. I knew the workers had been underperforming lately. And I didn't necessarily have to check through the numb
ISABELLA'S POVThe room was spacious — far more than the size of an ordinary bedroom. Its high ceilings screamed of old money. A king-sized bed was placed at the centre, dressed in clean white sheets, which glowed under the golden lights cascading from the chandeliers above.Adrian, who was already ahead of me, shrugged off his suit jacket and tossed it onto the bed. Then, without a word, begun to unbutton his shirt. He looked relaxed – as though he wasn't bothered by whatever that was going on.How was he able to stay calm amidst all of this? Was this also one of his strategies – his way of manipulating and controlling situations in his favour. Maybe…but I didn't think he had the power to summon the rain. But still, the timing was too perfect to ignore.Meanwhile, I stood by the door frozen, my hand casually resting on the door knob, unsure of what to do. My heart thudded like a war drum. This wasn't a part of the plan. I came here with every single line rehearsed and every move pr
ISABELLA'S POVI must have dozed off along the way, lulled into a peaceful sleep by the gentle sway of the car and the rhythmic hum of the engine. A sudden lurch jolted me awake. My eyelids fluttered open to the golden hue of the sun streaming through the window. I shifted slightly in my seat and blinked, trying to comprehend my surroundings. “We're here, Isabella.” Adrian's voice broke through the fog in my mind – his tone was low, almost tender. I turned my gaze to the window, and my breath caught in my throat. The house – it looked like something out of a dream – a tall building with floor-to-ceiling windows painted in a soft, creamy ivory, and it made Adrian's house look humble in comparison.Suddenly, I felt something wash over me. I realised I wasn't really prepared for this. Not mentally, not emotionally. Not what might be waiting inside. A sudden ache pounded in my chest. I turned to Adrian slowly, my gaze hovering over him for a while.My fingers curled into my lap, seeki
ISABELLA'S POVI lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling for what felt like hours. In one hand, I held the contract – the one with my signature at the bottom. I brought it closer again, my eyes tracing every word on it. Adrian had given me a copy of it, just in case. I stared at the paper blankly,
ISABELLA'S POVThe car ride was silent. My body still felt warm from being so close to his. But my mind was racing. There was something about the timing with Adrian. He always showed up at my most vulnerable moment. It felt like he had a radar tuned in my desperation. First, he showed up at the ho
Isabella's POVI promised I wasn't going to do anything stupid. But I guess breaking into my ex-husband's house to retrieve what rightfully belongs to me doesn't count as stupidity. If Martin didn't think twice to steal from me, I shouldn't hesitate to take back what's mine. I wasn't going to let
Adrian's POV I sat behind my desk, my eyes darting to the clock almost every second waiting impatiently for Lucas to check in again. He was late. Too late. Then the phone rang. I snatched it up without checking the ID, expecting to hear Lucas’ voice at the other end. “Yes?” A pause, and












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