Semua Bab Ruthless Affair: Bab 11 - Bab 14

Two hours later, Isabella unlocked the door to her apartment, feeling surreal but also scared as Alexander Kane followed her inside, carrying a single expensive leather duffel bag. She hadn't been home in days not since the contract signing, the hasty engagement and whirlwind wedding preparations had consumed her life.Her apartment felt smaller than she remembered, especially with Alexander's commanding presence filling the space. It was a modest one-bedroom in an old brick building, lovingly decorated on a budget with thrift store finds and family photographs. The contrast between this and the sterile luxury of his penthouse couldn't have been more stark."It's not much," she said, suddenly self-conscious about the mismatched furniture and the small water stain on the ceiling from when the upstairs neighbor's bathtub had overflowed but also wondering why she is trying to impress him.Alexander said nothing, his dark gaze taking in every detail: the crocheted throw her mother had mad

The package sat between them like a ticking bomb. Isabella's hands trembled as she set the note down, a cold feeling of dread settling in her stomach. Marcus wasn't just alive, he was watching their every move."We can't stay here," Alexander said, his voice tight with controlled fury. He was already pulling out his phone, barking orders to someone on the other end. "Have the penthouse secured. Full sweep, additional guards. We'll be there within the hour."Isabella stared at him, reality crashing down around her. "The penthouse? Your penthouse?""Our penthouse," he corrected automatically, his attention still on the call. "I want the security team doubled. Background checks on every staff member who's been in the building in the last month. And get Jenkins to meet us there."She felt a surge of irrational anger. How quickly he took control, rearranging her life without even consulting her. Wasn't that one of their rules? No major decisions without discussion?But as she glanced again