Semua Bab A Rebound? No, He's an Upgrade: Bab 81 - Bab 90

Dominic asked in frustration, "Do you really like saying thank you that much?"Isabel said firmly, "I'll win the heritage town design competition, Mr. Zimmerman. I'll give you the chance to invest in it."He thought she would follow up with an offer to buy him a meal or even a thank-you gift, yet that was what she'd chosen to do to express her gratitude. She sure didn't act the way he expected her to. He had to give it to her."Okay. You're coming to Zeeson Manor to work overtime starting tonight," he said.Isabel stared at him in astonishment. Again?Dominic could tell what she was thinking from the look on her face. He raised an eyebrow. "You're the one who said you'd win the competition, right?""Yeah…" However, she didn't mention working overtime at Zeeson Manor.He said seriously, "This project means a lot to me, so I need to monitor you personally."Isabel was rendered speechless. What could she say when he'd given her a reprieve from a huge mess?She said, "Alright. I u

Harriett was mad at herself. "I was so angry at the time that it clouded my judgment. I should've called you a few more times to hear the words straight from you. It's my fault. I didn't think of doubting Samuel's words because of your relationship with him."Isabel felt like her head was about to explode as she returned to her senses. However, she composed herself and held Harriett's hand to console her. "You're not to blame for this, Mrs. Donovan. It's my fault. I thought you and Mr. Donovan were enjoying yourselves abroad with your children; I didn't want to disturb you. If I'd called even once…"She bit her lip as tears streamed down her face. She genuinely felt it was her fault.Harriett held her and patted her back gently. "It's not your fault, either. That imbecile is the hateful one. How could he decide something like this for you?"Isabel couldn't speak through her tears.Just then, the doorbell rang. She quickly wiped her tears and said, "You have a guest, Mrs. Donovan.

Isabel shut the door. She could still see the man's burly silhouette through it.She pursed her lips and reached for the window with both hands without hesitation. Fortunately, she was close to five feet and seven inches. She only needed to jump a little to get to it.She pushed the glass open and decisively stuck her torso out. Thankfully, she was only about 13 feet up.The bathroom door was suddenly kicked open. "She's trying to escape!"Those words startled Isabel. She quickly squirmed out of the window. In her panic, she had no time to think about what she could grab to break her fall, so she hurtled to the ground. She rolled a few times after landing as pain coursed through her, making her tear up.She staggered to her feet while enduring the pain. After looking around, she started running and limping toward a street lamp. Behind her, she heard a motorcycle rev.Isabel knew she could only keep running. She couldn't imagine what would happen to her if Harold and his men caugh

Upstairs, Sheila and Winona didn't dare make a sound. They heard everything that was happening in the living room loud and clear.Sheila was ashen and out of it. Why had Richard and Cameron gotten dragged into this mess again immediately after coming home?She was so caught up in her panic that she didn't notice the murderous look on Winona's face.Winona couldn't believe Isabel had made it out. Harold had failed to carry out the plan! God, she was furious!…Isabel didn't need to head to the police station. She would only need to head there once Harold was found.After getting into Dominic's car, she looked like a completely different person from the one at the Shore residence. If not for her giving Dominic a heads-up beforehand, he would've thought she was still clinging to her bond with the Shores with how she'd cried earlier.He said, "They'll be fine tonight, but that's only temporary. They'll be taken away again tomorrow."He had deliberately given Richard and Cameron a f

A police officer restrained Harold. He turned to look at Isabel, his gaze still filled with venom.He snarled, "Don't blame me for this, Ms. Isabel. Blame yourself for being unlucky—Ms. Winona was my original target.""Deputy Chief Lowry, this lunatic should be locked up immediately since he has already owned up to his crimes! Why has he been brought in here to say these things to scare my daughter?" Richard grew agitated.Isabel knew it was because Harold had said that Winona was his original target. Still, the favoritism didn't affect Isabel. She wasn't Richard's flesh and blood, after all.Malcolm calmly explained, "There's no doubt Mr. Jefferson will get the punishment he deserves for abducting Ms. Isabel. However, I had him brought in because I received a call from the auditors before coming in here. The second batch of auditors wants to speak to you, Mr. Richard."Richard's heart sank, and Cameron's expression darkened with something unreadable.Isabel was pleased to finall