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Change Of Plans

Author: P. C. Vale
last update publish date: 2026-08-13 00:28:18

Saturday had been a quiet day for Isabella. After taking care of a few things in her apartment, she finally had time to enjoy the slower pace she rarely experienced during the week. The past few days had been filled with responsibilities, leaving little room for anything beyond her usual routine.

She was about to settle in for the evening when her phone rang. She glanced at the screen and smiled when Sophia's name appeared.

Sophia wanted them to have dinner together that evening. At first, Isab
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  • The Rumours Between Us   Something About Him

    "Where is my daughter?" The woman's voice echoed through the quiet corridor.Isabella stopped. She had been walking toward Ethan's office with a folder pressed against her chest, but the sound of the woman's voice made her slow down.A few steps ahead, Ethan stood outside his office. A woman was facing him, her hands trembling at her sides. Her hair was slightly dishevelled, and her eyes were swollen from crying. She looked exhausted, as though sleep had become something she had long forgotten."Please," Ethan said calmly. "Let's talk.""Talk?" The woman let out a broken laugh. "I've been talking to you for two years. She swallowed hard, struggling to keep her voice steady."I have spent two years looking for my daughter. Two years of calling hospitals, police stations, shelters. Two years of wondering where she is, whether she's safe, whether she's even alive. Her eyes filled again.You told me you would find her.""I am still trying," Ethan replied.The woman's expression hardened

  • The Rumours Between Us    Before It Meant Anything

    By the time Isabella got home, the apartment was quiet. She placed her bag on the table and changed into something comfortable before settling onto her bed. The evening had taken an unexpected turn, and she couldn't help thinking about how it had started with Sophia's invitation and ended with dinner beside Ethan Sinclair.She reached for her phone, but it slipped from her hand and landed on the bed. "Well, that was graceful," she muttered as she picked it up.Almost immediately, it began to ring. An unfamiliar number appeared on the screen. Isabella looked at it briefly before answering. "Hello?""Isabella?"She recognized Ethan's voice immediately. "Mr. Sinclair?""Yes. I hope I'm not disturbing you," Ethan said."No, you're not.""I just wanted to make sure you got home safely.""I did. I got home a few minutes ago," Isabella replied."Good. I wasn't sure if you had arrived yet," Ethan continued."Thank you for checking.""Of course."The call was brief. After they exchanged goodni

  • The Rumours Between Us   Change Of Plans

    Saturday had been a quiet day for Isabella. After taking care of a few things in her apartment, she finally had time to enjoy the slower pace she rarely experienced during the week. The past few days had been filled with responsibilities, leaving little room for anything beyond her usual routine.She was about to settle in for the evening when her phone rang. She glanced at the screen and smiled when Sophia's name appeared.Sophia wanted them to have dinner together that evening. At first, Isabella hesitated. She had already planned to spend the rest of the night at home, but Sophia was not easily convinced. After a few minutes of persuasion, Isabella finally agreed.When the call ended, Sophia sent her the restaurant details. Isabella glanced at the message before placing her phone down. Her plans for the evening had changed.By the time Isabella arrived at L'Étoile, several tables were already occupied. Warm lighting filled the dining area, and soft music played quietly in the backg

  • The Rumours Between Us   Stigma

    Ethan Sinclair stepped into his office and placed his briefcase on his desk. He removed his jacket and settled into his chair before opening the documents waiting for him. A knock sounded at the door."Come in."Claire entered the office with a newspaper in her hand. "Mr. Sinclair, this just started circulating."She placed the newspaper on his desk. Ethan glanced at the headline. He had seen enough versions of the same story over the years."It started again," Ethan said.Claire nodded. "The communications team is already handling the calls from the media. They want to know if Sinclair Holdings will be releasing a statement."Ethan picked up the newspaper, read through the article briefly, and placed it aside. "No statement.""Understood, Mr. Sinclair." Claire left the office, closing the door quietly behind her.A few minutes later, another knock sounded at the door. Sebastian stepped into the office. "Good morning, Ethan.""Good morning, Uncle Sebastian."Sebastian walked toward th

  • The Rumours Between Us   Different Worlds

    The headquarters of Sinclair Holdings stood in the heart of Ashford City's financial district, rising high above the surrounding buildings in glass and steel. Isabella paused for a brief moment outside the entrance, smoothing an imaginary crease from her blouse before taking a steadying breath.She had visited grand hotels, museums and charity venues before, but corporate headquarters felt different. Everyone who walked through the revolving doors seemed to know exactly where they were going. She adjusted the strap of her handbag, reminding herself that she belonged there just as much as anyone else.The lobby was elegant. Soft lighting reflected off polished marble floors, while quiet conversations blended with the gentle hum of computers behind the reception desk.A young receptionist looked up with a welcoming smile. "Good morning.""Good morning," Isabella replied. "I'm here for the literacy outreach planning meeting.""May I have your name, please?""Isabella Moretti."The recept

  • The Rumours Between Us   New Beginnings

    The children's section of Ashford Central Library was rarely quiet. Even before the library officially opened, cheerful voices filled the reading corner as a handful of children waited with their parents. Some flipped through colourful picture books while others sat cross-legged on the reading mats, arguing over whose turn it was to choose the next story.The moment the clock struck nine, Isabella unlocked the staff door."Good morning, Miss Bella!" several little voices chorused at once.She smiled as she set her handbag beneath the counter. "Good morning, everyone. I hope nobody has started causing trouble before I got here.""No," Noah answered quickly, pointing at another boy. "Liam said a T-Rex can beat every dinosaur.""Because it can," Liam insisted.Isabella slipped off her cardigan and draped it over the back of her chair, pretending to think very seriously."That's a very serious debate for so early in the morning."The children burst into laughter."I think we should settle

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