LOGINIsabella's life turned upside down the day she lost her job and caught her boyfriend of 4 years cheating on her with her best friend. Her mother's illness soon followed, prompting Isabella's return home. Seeking solace in the local bar for the first time, Isabella met mafia billionaire Chase at a bar, and their one-night stand ignited a passionate connection. However, Isabella's world was further complicated when her brother's mafia debt put his life at risk. Torn between saving her brother, caring for her ailing mother, and Chase's proposal, the mafia gave Isabella a peace deal, which came with a treacherous condition - spying on her husband. Now, Isabella is faced with an impossible decision. Her brother's life, or her husband's secrets?
View MoreThey rounded the corner toward the alley between two buildings. He was leading her around the back of the hotel.She spoke again, trying to sound calm. "I came for Katrina. I didn’t tell anyone. Chase doesn’t know. No one knows."Still no response.They were halfway into the alley when the crack of a gunshot split the silence.Ella screamed, ducking instinctively as the Corp spun around. Another shot. The man stumbled back, dropping his gun."Ella!" a voice shouted.She turned toward it and her heart nearly gave out. Standing in the dark was Romano raising a gun with his face set. Behind him, Ethan stepped into view, walking fast as if he was expecting a moment like this. He lifted his own weapon and fired one more shot, this one grazing the Corp’s shoulder.The man hit the wall and slid down, groaning.Ella just stood there, eyes wide, body locked.Romano ran toward her first, hands out. "You okay?"She nodded shakily, breathless. "How did you find me?"Romano glanced at Ethan. "You
Ella could still feel the weight of the phone in her hand. She could remember the exact tone of Santiago’s voice and how terrifyingly confident it was. He had plans but she had no idea what plans they were.Come to The Galleon Hotel. Suite 509. Come kill Katrina for me.She hadn’t breathed since that call ended.Her legs moved on their own, almost stumbling as she stepped back into the center of the beach house chaos. Romano was on a call. Ethan’s men were shouting coordinates. Chase stood in the middle, snapping into full command mode. He hadn’t noticed her yet until she spoke."I need to get somewhere."Everything stopped. Like someone had slammed their palm down on a remote and hit pause.Chase's head turned so fast you’d think she’d slapped him."What?" he said sharply.Ella’s eyes scanned the room quickly, her throat dry. "I just— I need to get somewhere. It’s personal if you don't mind."His eyes narrowed. "We’re in the middle of a kidnapping, Ella. What could possibly be more i
Katrina hit the floor hard as she was shoved.Her knees scraped the concrete, the air knocked out of her lungs as Santiago’s hand finally let go of her collar. She gasped, scrambling back, but it was too dark to see where to run and too late to fight. His boot landed beside her with a thud, then another. His laugh echoed through the warehouse, loud and sinister, bouncing off the rusted beams like contorted waves."Do you always act so rude to everybody? No wonder Chase left your useless ass," Santiago said, pacing around her slowly. "Now look at you. At my mercy already.""Go to hell," she spat, wiping blood from her lip.He crouched in front of her, eyes gleaming. "Already there, sweetheart. I'm here to take you with me."She launched at him, or at least tried to but he caught her easily, fingers curling into her hair as he yanked her head back, making her cry out."Didn’t you enjoy yourself the other night?" he hissed, fingers trailing her pulse that was thumping in her neck. "You l
The ride was quiet for exactly thirty seconds before Veronica broke the silence."You’re very quiet," Veronica said, adjusting her sunglasses. "You must be thinking. Good. I like women who think before they leap into fire. And our family burns you to crisp if you're not smart."Ella said nothing. Her nails dug into her palm, eyes glued to the road."But I do hope," Veronica continued, voice light but belied by a more sinister intent, "that you’re not letting emotions cloud your sense. You’re young, pretty and married to a man like Chase Connor. That’s not something women like us should waste."Ella looked over, confused.Veronica smiled at her like a lioness humoring a cub. "Don't act confused. Love is such a… reckless little thing, isn’t it? If I were you, I’d play smarter. Get pregnant. Divorce him. Take half. Then terminate the pregnancy."Ella’s heart skipped. The audacity to spit such venom disguised as advice."You think I’m joking?" Veronica added when Ella remained silent. "I
The tray was stacked high with empty cups as Isabella wove through the packed bar. Friday nights were always like this, loud, crowded, and relentless. Regular tourists and big spenders would come over to enjoy the night. One of the best bars in town - that means no breathing room."Ella, over here.
Chase cleared his throat, adjusting his cuffs as if this were any ordinary negotiation.“You need money that badly?” he said coolly. “Fine. I have a proposal.”Isabella swallowed, nodding slowly. “What is it?”“A marriage proposal.”The words landed like a slap.Her eyes widened. “You have to be jok
The man sat with his shoulders slightly hunched, his broad frame caught in the faint glow of a nearby streetlamp. He was large—solid in a way that commanded attention without effort. His face remained half-shadowed, but she caught the sharp line of his jaw, the slow curl of his lips around the ciga
The faint clink of ice against glass was the only sound in the expansive study, a room draped in dark mahogany and leather. Chase Connor leaned back in his chair, the golden hue of the whiskey swirling in his hand, catching the low glow of the desk lamp. The air was filled with the scent of old boo
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