It was around 9 p.m. when Isabella woke up, she noticed that she was in an unfamiliar bedroom. Isabella almost panicked when she realized that they had arrived and she was asleep then.She immediately stood up from the bed and rushed out of the bedroom to find Alex. The huge house was unfamiliar to her. Isabella wondered where he brought her because it wasn't the mansion.She soon arrived outside the apartment, there was a huge lake outside. The lights were arranged nice and neatly. The reflection on the golden yellow light bulbs shown on the surface of the pond.The surroundings were so beautiful,there was a flower garden there too. Isabella forgot her reasons for coming out in the first place and she decided to just focus on feeding her eyes with the place she was in.She took a brief walk around the place, it was so beautiful. The house was huge but built with dark brown mahogany woods. Finely made and furnished.Isabella knew that only Alexander Hunt could use money to manipulate

"Why are you here? The last time I checked, you do not want to breathe the same air with me" he asked.Isabella knew what he meant. She wanted to explain to him, she parted her lips to speak but no words came out. "I.. I…" she stuttered.Ruin's growl interrupted her, Isabella got frightened and she rushed to hide behind Alexander. She grabbed his arms tight, digging her artificial fingernails into his skin.Alex barely felt the pain but he felt her fears. "It's fine. Ruin doesn't hurt anyone until I order him to" Alex explained.Isabella let go of him in that instance. "Aren't we supposed to be at work today, Mr Hunt?" She asked him curiously."It's Friday. I don't go to work on Fridays…" he explained briefly. Isabella looked at him, more questions filled her thoughts so she went on to ask him."What about me?" She blinked her eyes confusedly."You're my secretary, I can take you anywhere I want to work for me. No one dares to question my authority " Isabella felt the power in his t

Isabella slowly applied ointment on Alex's hurting knuckle. While she made the application, Isabella slowly blew air on it so he wouldn't feel the pain.Although his hand showed no sign of it hurting, Isabella could still tell that it hurt. There was no swell or bruise. Alex sure had the body of a well trained guard. She wondered if he was into sports or martial arts. She wouldn't be surprised if he was into any. There's nothing impossible for him to do, she could attest to that.After she was done, she tied a bandage around his hand. "Thank you" Alex said politely but Isabella shoved him off."It's fine. I'm just returning the favor you did for me" she declared.Alex arched a brow in confusion. "What do you mean?""Didn't you also apply treatment for me in the kitchen? I'm also returning the favor, Mr Hunt…"Alex was silent for a moment. Isabella stood up with the kit in an attempt to return it back to its place. Alex grabbed her wrist instead and pulled her back, making her sit on

Isabella heard Ruin's endless whimpers, the poor dog was in so much pain after being shot by Adams.Isabella crawled towards it, she was so afraid that he might die. She hugged the dog immediately. His blood smeared all over her what was remaining of her clothes.Isabella was almost naked, Adams really didn't have mercy on her. He would've had his way with her if Alex didn't arrive on time. When Alexander and Carlos entered the house, they noticed something strange.The living room was scattered as if someone had searched it. Some important places were also touched. Alex looked upstairs immediately."Find out who did this!" He declared and rushed upstairs to find Isabella…When he got there, he was welcomed by the pool of Ruin's blood on the floor. Alex almost panicked when he saw Isabella wrapped around his dog on the floor."Isabella…" he yelled out, rushing towards them. Alex pulled Isabella away from the dog and he hugged her. She shivered fearfully in his arms, crying profusely

When they left the hospital, Alex noticed that Isabella's mood changed throughout the ride. She was so quiet and she sighed continuously.Alex held her hand and pressed it slightly. "What's wrong?" He asked her.Isabella looked at him, she didn't know what to say to him, she felt so guilty for being unable to tell him that Adams was responsible for shooting Ruin.She pitied the dog and wanted it to get Justice. But that would only cause a rift between Alex and his nephew. Isabella decided to keep shut. "It's nothing" she quickly denied it.Alex didn't believe her but he had no reasons to doubt her either. "Are you sure about that?" He asked and she nodded.Alex didn't ask her anything anymore until they reached the villa. Isabella went to her bedroom to rest, while Alex went to his study room. He got a message from Carlos— stating that the CCTV footage was ready.Alex had a CCTV camera installed in the hallway. He decided to use it as a part of his investigation in order to get the