INICIAR SESIÓNBelleI felt like I was going to pass out.Every eye turned to me.Murmurs everywhere.I felt like I was being swallowed up by the ground.“Why didn’t you tell me, Belle?” Devon looked angry. “How could you let this happen?”Just as Devon finished his question, the same bodyguard Hulk had spoken to earlier grabbed Tania from the stage.“Wait, I have to finish the announcement. Belle has to tell us who her baby’s father is.” She kicked as he carried her away.And I became the center of attention.Well… me and Devon, who still stood beside me.Gossip spread instantly.“I’m so disappointed in you, Belle,” Devon shook his head, looking at me with disgust. “I already let you hurt my career once. I’m sorry, but I’m not going to let you do it again.”He looked at me one last time, devastated and betrayed, then walked away.He left me alone.I should have expected it.I didn’t blame him for saving his own skin.Now I felt even worse.Like I was frozen to the ground, unable to move.“Belle, is
BelleI was set to leave. My hair was tied into a ponytail, with half of it clipped to the side. I wore black pearl earrings. An off-shoulder short black dress with glitter hugged my body. The deep red lipstick I applied screamed bold and beautiful. My face was fully made up. Even though I knew I shouldn’t care, James had to see what he was about to miss out on.Wilders Corporation was having a charity gala today. A lot had been going on. I didn’t notice it until I received the email reminder this morning at the office.I took a deep breath. Exhaled. Remembering how I left things with James yesterday.‘You both are very important parts of my life. That’s why I want us all to find a way to move forward.’ That was his response when I asked him to choose a side.How could he choose the very same woman who threatened me and our baby with her stupid note?She could deny it all she wanted, but my gut feeling was pointing at her.And James might as well have chosen her. No part of his answer
JamesI didn’t let go. My arms tightened around her, holding her against me. “Look at me.”“James, I need to get back to work.”“Look. At. Me.” Each word came out commanding.She did. Her eyes met mine. Full of want and fear and another feeling she feared admitting to. Need. Like she was dying without me too.“I need you.” My forehead pressed against hers. My hands roamed her back. I couldn’t stop touching her. “Two nights without you have been hell for me.”“Don’t do this to me, James. This is too much.” Her voice broke. Her hands slid up my chest to my shoulders. She didn’t push away. She just held on. “I know.” My nose brushed hers. “But you love it. You love me. That’s what you feel for me, right?”She shuddered. Her whole body trembled. “I can’t do this right now.”“Then when?” My hand tangled in her hair. I tilted her head back, making her face me. “When, Belle?”“I don’t know.” Tears welled in her eyes, but she didn’t cry. She just stared at me with those eyes that wrecked me
JamesBelle dashed into my office holding a bouquet of roses. My head lifted from my desk, filled with a bunch of projects waiting for my approval.She stood there looking hot in a blue body fitted dress and black heels. Her curves hugged the fabric perfectly, the hem stopping an inch above her knees. Her brows were drawn. Her lips pressed tightly together. Her chest rose and fell.My God, she was absolutely gorgeous.“Well, well. Look who broke her own agreement.” I leaned back in my seat with a smirk, clicking the ballpoint pen in my hand.My day was about to get a whole lot better. It was getting too damn hard staying away from her even though I wanted to respect our agreement.I wasn’t surprised she’d come into my office after demanding a break. I’d barely been able to hold myself together without her. So of course she felt the same way. And she couldn’t stay away.“Got tired of your games and started missing me?” I chuckled, my gaze fixed only on her, devouring her with my eyes
Belle “Or else what? This has nothing to do with you, daddy.” The guy, Nico, mocked James intentionally, laughing.James let out a wicked grin. “Or you’re going to regret touching what belongs to me.”Nico’s smile disappeared instantly. James’ terrifying gaze made him freeze in fear. His face went pale. His body went rigid.Yeah. He’d just experienced the James effect every man around me eventually did.Nico stepped back but James stepped forward, not even sparing me a glance. His expression looked terrifying. Like a hunter staring down weak prey. His muscles tensed. Ready to strike.And I knew it was about to happen again.Nico was about to suffer like Devon had.“James, please let him go.”He stopped abruptly, his fists already raised, fighting the urge to hit Nico. But then he lowered his hand and Nico stumbled backward, crashing onto the floor.James pointed at him. “Get the hell out of here and God help you if you ever come near her again. I’ll cut off your balls.”The guy nodde
Belle“James! What are you doing here?” I asked like I didn’t already know he was going to come after me. Thomas probably stopped believing my lie and called James so he wouldn’t get in trouble.“You left when I asked you to stay.”“Get your bags. We’re going home.”“I am home.”“No, you’re not.”Jenna came out and held my arm. “Hello, Mr. Wilder,” she greeted softly. “Did you really tell her to have an abortion?” She still looked shaken by the revelation.His gaze shifted to me, tense.“Could you give us a moment, Jenna?” His voice stayed calm, unfazed by her question.“Okay.” She nodded and rubbed my arm reassuringly before heading back inside.“When I told you I want you, I meant it. With or without the baby.” He stepped closer. His presence swallowed the distance between us. First came his cologne. Then the heat of his body.I paused. “Do you want us to have this baby, James?”He hesitated. His lips parted slightly before closing again like he was struggling to find the right wor







