Chapter Eight (Jesse’s PoV)After the confrontation with Julius, his words echoed in my mind. You killed your sister.That information was supposed to be completely inaccessible. Someone must have leaked it—there was a spy in my organization. I needed to investigate properly.I turned my gaze towards Bella. Even in deep sleep, she had an air of refined beauty and grace. Pushing my thoughts aside, I stood up. I had work to do. Before leaving, I instructed to my subordinates. “No one is allowed inside this room except Daniel. If anyone else tries to enter, deal with them.”With that, I left.Later That Evening… When I returned, Bella still hadn’t woken up. My brows furrowed in concern. I was about to call Daniel when the door opened, and he walked in.“Why hasn’t she woken up?” I demanded.Daniel sighed, rubbing his temple, a habit of his when he feels exasperated. “It’s only evening. I gave her a strong dose of midazolam to ease her pain. She’ll probably wake up tonight or, at the la
Chapter Eight (Jesse’s PoV) After the confrontation with Julius, his words echoed in my mind. You killed your sister. That information was supposed to be completely inaccessible. Someone must have leaked it—there was a spy in my organization. I needed to investigate properly. I turned my gaze towards Bella. Even in deep sleep, she had an air of refined beauty and grace. Pushing my thoughts aside, I stood up. I had work to do. Before leaving, I instructed to my subordinates. “No one is allowed inside this room except Daniel. If anyone else tries to enter, deal with them.” With that, I left. Later That Evening… When I returned, Bella still hadn’t woken up. My brows furrowed in concern. I was about to call Daniel when the door opened, and he walked in. “Why hasn’t she woken up?” I demanded. Daniel sighed, rubbing his temple, a habit of his when he feels exasperated. “It’s only evening. I gave her a strong dose of midazolam to ease her pain. She’ll probably wake up toni
When Luke brought in the food, Jesse took a spoonful and moved it toward my lips. I instinctively pulled back, shaking my head slightly. “I can eat by myself,” I protested. Jesse’s expression remained calm but firm. “Your arm,” he reminded me. “You can’t eat by yourself in this condition.” I hesitated for a moment, glancing at my injured arm. Before I could respond, Daniel, who had been watching with an unimpressed expression, muttered under his breath, "She can still eat with the other arm, you know." He let out an exaggerated sigh before coughing and saying, "Alright, I suddenly have a lot of work to do. I’ll be back later to run the tests." He had no plans of sitting through the unbearable display of affection. Being reminded of how single and lonely he was? No, thank you. Without another word, he quickly left the room. Jesse, completely ignoring his actions, continued to feed me. I eventually gave in, taking each spoonful without protest. After I finished, he took a few
Slowly, deliberately, Athena rose from her chair and stepped around the table. She didn't hesitate as she sat on his lap, pressing her body against his. "I don't mind paying you in any way you’d like," she whispered, rolling her hips against him. She was wearing a skirt with no panties, she opened her buttons revealing her pointed breasts, then she stood up a bit and put his dick into her pussy. She started moving up and down. She started slowly then increased her speed. He said nothing, but his body betrayed him—his muscles tensing beneath her touch. She smirked, pleased, and continued. He let her do all the work, his hands remaining at his sides, never touching her more than necessary. The way he just sat there, indifferent yet still reacting—it infuriated her, but it also thrilled her. Then he finally released, his fluids filling her up inside He raised hands and pinched her nipples till they turned red. He then pushed her away. Athena stumbled back, her breath st
In Julius’s Company….. Julius wore a suit, he was looking very sophisticated. He drummed his fingers against the desk, his patience wearing thin. "Where the hell is she?" As if on cue, the doors of the office opened. Two of his men entered, dragging a woman between them. Amanda, a nurse from the dexy rulan hospital, looked pale and shaken. "P-please, I didn’t do anything wrong, I swear—" Julius raised up a finger, silencing her. "Relax. You’re not in trouble—yet." His eyes turned to his men. "You’re certain, she works directly for the elite private ward?" One of them nodded. "Yes sir, it has been confirmed." Julius smiled, but there was no warmth in it. He gestured for them to release her. Amanda stumbled slightly but managed to steady herself. "You’re going to do a little favor for me," Julius said, his tone smooth, almost casual. "You’re going to get a pregnancy test done for Bella. Secretly. I don’t care how you do it—lie, switch samples, make something up—but I want
Jesse had stepped out for some business, leaving me alone in the hospital room. I glanced around, taking in the luxurious surroundings. The soft glow of warm lighting, the fresh scent of flowers, the high-end furniture—this place truly lived up to its reputation as the best hospital in the country. Still, I was bored. Getting injured had never been part of my plan. I groaned in frustration. Just as I was beginning to lose myself in my thoughts, the door opened, and Jesse walked back in. I blinked. He looked… pleased. His expression held a faint trace of amusement, the kind that came from winning a fist fight or something like that. “Did something good happen?” I asked, curious. He leaned in slightly, his sharp eyes locking onto mine. “Nothing much,” he said smoothly. “Just got rid of a disturbing fly.” His proximity sent my heart into a wild rhythm. I was a ruthless businesswoman, a genius coder—yet somehow, when faced with Jesse, I turned into a shy, awkward girl. I
I gripped the papers in my hands, my vision blurring with rage as I read the words over and over again. Pregnancy test Bella pregnant – Positive She… she was really pregnant. For that bastard. A violent surge of anger rushed through me, and before I knew it, I was throwing everything within reach. The glass of whiskey on my desk shattered against the wall. Papers scattered. My chair slammed against the floor as I kicked it over. "F*ck!" I roared, my chest rising and falling rapidly. How? How could she do this? I looked for her everywhere when she disappeared. And yet, she was now carrying Jesse’s child. My breath came in sharp, uneven gasps. The office suddenly felt suffocating, the walls closing in. I yanked off my tie, loosening the collar of my shirt, but it did nothing to cool the fury burning inside me. She was pregnant… with his child. I didn't care what I had to do. If getting rid of that child was the only way to have her, then so be it. After all, she had
I gave a few instructions to my men before shutting the office door and locking it behind us. I turned to her, a smirk playing on my lips. “Didn’t you like the stares you got, my little slut?” My voice was low and teasing. Athena stepped closer, her hands immediately going to the buttons of my shirt, slowly undoing them. “I only like the attention I get from you, Julius,” she purred, looking up at me through her lashes. I grabbed her wrist, stopping her movements, my grip firm but not painful. “Are you sure?” I tilted my head, my eyes studying her face. “Because you seemed to enjoy seeing those foreigners stare at your breasts.” I scoffed, tightening my hold just a little. “They were probably fantasizing about having you in bed the entire meeting.” It doesn’t matter what was going on in their heads, does it now?” She continued unbuttoning my shirt, her fingers brushing against my skin. “What matters most is that I fully belong to you.” She always knew exactly what to say. Al
After hours of playing until our cheeks were pink and our fingers numb inside our gloves, Jesse suggested a swim to warm up.The chalet’s indoor heated pool gleamed invitingly, the tall windows letting in the soft light.Lucas splashed happily at the shallow end with Justin nearby while Jesse held our daughter carefully, letting her float gently across the water as she squealed in delight.I floated lazily, watching them, my heart so full it ached.This.This was everything.Until it wasn’t.It happened so fast I almost didn't see it.A shadow moved near the balcony windows.A figure —tall, fast, predatory —slipping silently into the pool room.And I saw the glint of metal in his hand.A knife."Lucas!" I screamed.The boy turned instinctively toward my voice — just as the man lunged.Everything slowed.I kicked off the wall hard, propelling myself across the water, but I was too far.Too slow.My heart crashed against my ribs, my scream tearing from my throat—When suddenly—Bang!
I leaned forward, heart tightening."Go on.""It's about his son."I froze.For a moment, I thought I misheard him."His... son?""Yes," Tomas said grimly. "The child Athena carried—it was his after all. After everything fell apart, no one claimed the boy. He's in the St. Mary's Orphanage on the east side of the city."I gripped the phone tighter."And no one's...?""No, miss. No one. He's been there since he was born."My chest squeezed painfully. I swallowed hard."Thank you for telling me," I said quietly.I ended the call and stood, my mind racing.I told Jesse everything. "I’ll drive," he said, grabbing the car keys without question.The orphanage was an old, crumbling brick building tucked away in a poorer part of the city.Children played listlessly in the cracked courtyard, most too thin, too wary.My heart ached just looking at them.Then I saw it.A small boy—maybe three years old—being shoved hard by two older kids.He stumbled, falling on the concrete, a bloody scrape bloo
Jesse took to fatherhood like he had been waiting his whole life for it.He hovered over both of us constantly —checking the room temperature,checking if she was breathing,checking if I was drinking enough water.It was both heart-melting and hilarious."Bella," he said one afternoon, practically bursting into our bedroom with a worried look, "I don’t think she’s eaten enough today."I blinked at him from the bed, where our daughter was curled against me, fast asleep and milk-drunk with a little smile on her face."Jesse," I said patiently,"She's fine. Look at her. She’s smiling."He scowled, arms crossed over his chest."I still think we should call the pediatrician."I laughed softly."We already called twice this week."He grumbled under his breath, coming over to sit carefully on the edge of the bed.Gently — so, so gently — he ran a fingertip along her tiny cheek.She yawned, wrinkling her nose, and Jesse froze, looking like someone had just handed him the keys to the univers
Jesse took to fatherhood like he had been waiting his whole life for it.He hovered over both of us constantly —checking the room temperature,checking if she was breathing,checking if I was drinking enough water.It was both heart-melting and hilarious."Bella," he said one afternoon, practically bursting into our bedroom with a worried look, "I don’t think she’s eaten enough today."I blinked at him from the bed, where our daughter was curled against me, fast asleep and milk-drunk with a little smile on her face."Jesse," I said patiently,"She's fine. Look at her. She’s smiling."He scowled, arms crossed over his chest."I still think we should call the pediatrician."I laughed softly."We already called twice this week."He grumbled under his breath, coming over to sit carefully on the edge of the bed.Gently — so, so gently — he ran a fingertip along her tiny cheek.She yawned, wrinkling her nose, and Jesse froze, looking like someone had just handed him the keys to the univers
"Bella? Baby, what’s wrong?"I just stood there, frozen, staring at him.I held up the test with trembling fingers.For a moment, he just blinked at it.Then he looked at me.Then back at it.And then—He dropped to his knees in front of me so fast I gasped.His hands slid up my waist, cradling my hips gently.He pressed his forehead against my stomach, breathing me in.Trembling.Overwhelmed."Are you sure?" he rasped against my skin.I nodded, tears filling my eyes.A broken laugh escaped him — choked, joyful, raw.He wrapped his arms around my waist and held me so tightly I could barely breathe."I love you," he whispered over and over."I love you so much."From that moment forward, Jesse turned into a man possessed.Protective didn’t even begin to cover it.He treated me like I was made of glass wrapped in silk wrapped in diamonds."You’re not carrying a baby," I teased him one morning as he insisted on carrying me—literally carrying me—from the bedroom to the kitchen."You’re ca
"Come on," he said. "I have plans."I groaned dramatically, pulling the sheet over my head."More plans? I’m still recovering from last night’s plans."He laughed — a deep, beautiful sound — and tugged the sheet down gently."You’ll like these," he promised.Half an hour later, we were barefoot, hand in hand, walking along the beach.The sand was cool under our feet, the early morning sky painted in soft pinks and golds.Jesse led me to a small cove tucked away behind a wall of jagged black rocks.There, waiting for us, was a small wooden boat bobbing gently in the shallows.Two paddles rested inside.And a small wicker basket.I turned to him, raising an eyebrow."A boat ride? Seriously?"He smirked."A romantic boat ride."I snorted but allowed him to help me in anyway.We paddled lazily out into the open water.The island shrank behind us, a green gem floating in a sea of blue.Jesse opened the basket, pulling out cold lemonade, fresh fruit, and a blanket.We anchored ourselves wit
t how I got so lucky."He leaned over, kissing me slow and deep."You weren’t lucky," he murmured against my mouth."You were destined to become only mine."Anna’s CollapseThe glass doors of the Elmore estate slammed open so hard they rattled against their frames.Anna flinched instinctively, snapping her head up from where she sat, stiff and pale, on one of the long leather couches in the grand hall.Her father stormed inside —Alexander Elmore, the man whose name had once made entire cities tremble —now glaring at his daughter with a look of absolute fury.Behind him, guards and advisors hovered uncertainly, not daring to enter the room.The air felt thick.Suffocating.Anna rose shakily to her feet, her heart thudding painfully against her ribs."Father—""Silence!" Alexander roared.The word cracked like a whip through the cavernous hall.Anna’s mouth closed with a snap.She had never seen him like this.Not even when rival empires had threatened their holdings.Not even when sc
I sat up, rubbing my eyes, just as he strolled back into the bedroom carrying a tray.Coffee. Croissants. Strawberries.And that boyish, mischievous grin that always made my heart race."Breakfast in bed?" I teased, smiling sleepily.He set the tray down beside me and leaned in, brushing a kiss against my forehead."Not just breakfast," he said.I moved my head."Oh?"He sat down on the edge of the bed, his eyes sparkling with something... secretive."Get dressed, baby," he said, voice low and full of promise."We're leaving in an hour."I blinked."Leaving? Where?"He only grinned wider."You’ll see."An hour later, after much playful grumbling and teasing, I was dressed in casual jeans, a white shirt, and a soft leather jacket Jesse had insisted I wear.The car was already waiting downstairs.Sleek. Black. Windows tinted so dark you couldn’t see inside.I gave him a suspicious look as he opened the door for me."You're not kidnapping me, are you?"He laughed, the sound low and warm.
He slid the phone into his pocket and crossed the room toward me.I set the teacup down as he stopped in front of me.He didn’t say anything at first.Just stood there looking at me with something soft, almost vulnerable, in his eyes.I tilted my head."What?" I asked playfully.He crouched down in front of me so we were eye level."We have a wedding to plan," he said casually, like he was suggesting dinner reservations.I blinked.Then blinked again."What wedding?" I teased, arching a brow."Whose wedding?"He chuckled, deep and low, sliding his hands along my knees, pulling me slightly closer."Ours, baby," he said softly."I’ve annulled the marriage with Anna. It’s only right... we get married."For a moment, my heart stopped.The world spun.Not from fear.But from happiness so fierce it almost knocked the breath from my lungs."Ours?" I repeated, my voice a little shaky.He nodded.Eyes steady.Sure.Certain."You’re the only one I ever wanted, Bella," he said, cupping my cheek.