MasukOn her wedding day, Isla faced a series of disasters no bride could ever imagine. Her fiancé, Jeremy, dropped a bombshell in front of the entire congregation, revealing an explicit video of her and another man—a video she had no knowledge of or clue how it came to be. To make matters worse, Jeremy took things further by proposing to her sister right then and there. Devastated beyond belief, Isla ran out of the chapel—and his life—without looking back. She swore never to let herself be humiliated like that again and decided that love was no longer worth the risk. With her heart in pieces, she headed to the nearest bar to drown her sorrows in alcohol, where, in a haze of pain and anger, she met a handsome stranger. What was meant to be a fleeting escape turned into a one-night stand. She disappeared without a trace, determined to sever all ties with Jeremy. That included quitting her job at his father’s company—she didn’t want anything to do with him or his family anymore. As she searched for a new beginning, fate led her into the path of Jaxon Waverly. Jaxon Waverly—a billionaire CEO by day and a fearless Mafia leader by night. Isla becomes his secretary, unknown to her and Jaxon himself that she is Jaxon’s long-lost love and unforgettable one-night-stand. Determined to win her over, Jaxon will stop at nothing to make her his wife.
Lihat lebih banyak~After two months~Isla lay on the bed, once again adrift in her thoughts. Lately, it had become a pattern—ever since the incident at the park.Ivy had been rushed to the hospital, but it was too late. She didn’t make it. The weight of it all settled heavily on Isla, gnawing at her with guilt. Somehow, she kept thinking she could’ve done something—anything—to change how things ended.“It’s not your fault,” Jaxon’s voice cut gently through the silence as he entered the room.Isla turned her head and offered a faint smile. “You’re back,” she murmured, watching as he climbed onto the bed and moved closer, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead.“I know I’ve said this a hundred times—probably more—but I’ll keep saying it until you believe me. It wasn’t your fault. She was going to kill you. You were being protected... it just went wrong.” His voice was low, his face close to hers.Still wearing that soft smile, Isla let her eyes trace the lines of his face, flickering from his eyes to his l
Michael was fast asleep, and Alex needed him to stay that way for at least another hour. He had somewhere to be—specifically, a visit to Idris. And the less Michael knew about it, the better.In under twenty minutes, Alex had showered, dressed, and slipped out of the house without a sound, leaving Michael undisturbed. As he stepped outside and made his way to the car, he dialed Jaxon.“Hey, boss,” he said, fastening his seatbelt with a click.“Alex, talk to me,” Jaxon replied on the other end.“I’m heading to that bastard’s bar. Idris,” Alex said through gritted teeth as he started the engine.“Idris? I thought we were choosing to let him be—for Isla’s sake,” Jaxon responded calmly.Alex shook his head. “This is different now. He crossed a line with Michael. I’m not letting that slide.”“What exactly do you plan on doing when you get there?” Jaxon asked, still composed.“I’m just going to talk some sense into him,” Alex replied. “And if I can help it, make sure he gets the hell out of
Alex lounged on the living room couch, fresh out of the shower, dressed in nothing but his boxer shorts as he waited for Michael to return.Even though he was worn out from looking after Jaxon, he wasn’t too tired to catch up on everything he’d missed during Michael’s absence. The TV buzzed in the background, keeping him company—until the knock he’d been waiting for finally came.He jumped up and hurried to the door, heart pounding with anticipation. He’d missed Michael deeply and couldn’t wait to show him just how much.The moment the door swung open, Michael threw his arms around Alex and pulled him into a tight hug.“Oh!” Alex breathed, hugging him back just as eagerly. “You really missed me, huh?” he teased.Michael chuckled, “More than you know,” he said, pressing a kiss to Alex’s lips. “I’ve got something to show you.”Alex raised a curious brow, intrigue lighting up his face. He nodded, closing the door behind them as they walked hand-in-hand back to the couch.Once seated, Mic
Isla held the door open as Alex helped her wheel Jaxon into the house. He sat quietly in the chair, his expression unreadable.“Thanks so much, Alex. I’ve got it from here,” Isla said, slinging her bag over her shoulder as she took hold of the wheelchair.Alex gave a small nod and stepped back, letting her take over. “You should head home now, Alex. We’ll talk later,” Jaxon said, turning his head to look at him.Alex offered a faint smile. “Take care of yourself, boss,” he replied, dipping his head slightly before turning to go.“Alex?” Jaxon called after him. Alex paused and looked back. “Thank you,” Jaxon added.Alex smiled. “Anytime,” he said with a nod, then stepped out the door.“Jaxon!” a familiar voice called from the living room.He glanced up, surprised. “Maggie?” he frowned. “What are you doing here?”“What am I doing here?” she echoed incredulously. “You got shot, and I had to hear about it after the fact—and you're asking me that?”Isla let out a soft laugh and walked ov






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