All Chapters of The Crime Lord's Obsession : Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and violet. Isabella stood in front of her walk-in closet as she sifted through racks of designer dresses, each one more extravagant than the last. Her fingers landed on a crimson silk dress with a v-shaped neckline and a thigh-high slit. Perfect. She paired it with strappy gold heels and bold red lipstick, highlighting her full rosy lips. The woman staring back at her in the mirror astonished her. "Wow! You are so beautiful!" Sofia exclaimed looking at her proudly. "But are you sure about this, Bella?" She asked from the bed, watching her with a mix of worry and awe. "I need this, Sofia," Isabella replied, fastening a diamond chain around her long slender neck. "If I have to leave tomorrow, I can't spend my last night sitting around here depressed feeling sorry for myself. I need to feel alive tonight. I don't even know what's waiting for me there." Sofia sighed, Isabella had a point, and she knew better than

Nikolai ascended the stairs and disappeared into a room leaving Isabella brewing in frustration. Roman gave her a brief nod before stepping outside, leaving her alone in the suffocating luxurious living room. Isabella stomped across the living room, her heels clicking against the marble floor. She couldn’t believe her father had sent her to some island to a man who clearly had no patience for her. Her eyes scanned the room, landing on the massive windows that offered a breathtaking view of the ocean. The villa was undeniably beautiful, but she didn't like it even for a second. Her moment of contemplation was interrupted when Nikolai reappeared, a glass of amber liquid in his hand. He leaned casually against the doorframe, his piercing gaze fixed on her. "Settling in already princess?" he asked, his tone dry. Isabella turned to face him, her arms crossed. She didn't like the way he called her princess, it felt like mockery, but she let it slide. "Can you tell me why my life is in

Isabella slammed the door shut behind her, her breath coming out in short ragged gasps. Her chest ached as tears blurred her vision. She leaned against the door, sliding down until she was curled on the floor. Her shoulders gently shook with every silent sob that escaped her lips. She wrapped her arms around herself, trying to protect herself from pain. She eventually pulled herself up and dragged her feet toward the bed. The sheets felt so cold that no matter how many times she flipped around, sleep refused to come. She lay in the darkness, staring at the ceiling, her thoughts scattered. "What are you hiding from me, Nikolai?" she whispered into the silence, but the only response was the waves crashing on the shores outside. The night stretched endlessly but sleep was far from her. By the time the sky began to lighten and birds chirped, her body finally gave in to exhaustion. Her breathing slowed and without realising it, she drifted off to sleep. The sun had already risen hi