All Chapters of Reluctant Love Reckless Heir : Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

ISLA PovThe night I spent with Adrian Knight was supposed to be a mistake. A fleeting, reckless decision made in the heat of desperation. But mistakes don’t grow inside you. Mistakes don’t take root, shift your body, and leave you staring at a pregnancy test at four in the morning with trembling hands.I never meant to see him again. And yet, here I am, standing in the towering lobby of Knight Industries, ignored by the receptionist, dismissed like I’m nothing, and fighting the overwhelming nausea that’s been my constant companion for weeks.But I can’t leave. Not when I know what’s at stake.I clutch my bag tighter, my heartbeat hammering against my ribs as I glance over my shoulder. I don’t see them yet, but that doesn’t mean Victor’s men aren’t watching.I have to do this. I have to tell him.And if Adrian Knight thinks he can just toss me aside like I don’t exist, he’s about to learn just how wrong he is.THREE MONTHS AGOI never should have gone to that club.I told myself I jus

Adrian povI stood at the head of the table, surveying the room. "Good morning, shareholders. I trust you've all received the quarterly reports?"The shareholders nodded in unison.I got straight to the point. "Our profits are up 5% from last quarter, and we're on track to meet our annual projections."John raised his hand. "Mr knight, that's impressive, but what about the recent rumors of a potential merger with Smithson Inc.?"I maintained my neutral expression. "I can neither confirm nor deny those rumors. What I can tell you is that we're constantly exploring opportunities to expand our market share and increase shareholder value."Maria spoke up, her voice laced with skepticism. "But what about the potential risks involved in such a merger? We can't just ignore the concerns of our investors."I remained unfazed. "Risks are inherent in any business decision. I assure you, our team has conducted thorough analyses, and we're confident in our ability to deal with any challenges tha

ISLA povI always knew I had bad luck.But this?This was a whole new level of disaster.LATER AT NIGHT The penthouse was pitch black, and I was thirsty.So I made my way to the kitchen, half-asleep, reaching for the light switch.That’s when I heard it.A noise.My heart stopped.Then I saw a shadowy figure standing by the fridge.I froze.A thief.I didn’t even think.Didn’t hesitate.I grabbed the nearest heavy item I could weight, I lifted it over my head…..And swung.THWACK!The figure let out a loud curse and stumbled back.That’s when I finally turned on the lights.And saw Adrian.Adrian Kingston.Holding his head.With murder in his eyes.My stomach dropped. “Oh.”“Oh?” His voice was deadly. “You hit me with a frying pan.”“I—I thought you were a thief!”He exhaled sharply, looking up at the ceiling like he was praying for patience.Then, in a voice so calm it was terrifying, he said, “Go to your room before I change my mind about letting you live.”I ran.*********“I’m go

ISLA“I was raised in a world where love doesn’t exist,” I said quietly.Adrian didn’t interrupt. He just listened.“My father was a gambler. A bad one. And when he got into debt, he did what every selfish man does, he wanted to start selling my body to different men to pay off his debt but Morelli was the first customer he had and he didn't touch me instead we made a deal. He will pay off my father's debt and take me away from his cruel world, but only if I agree to do anything he wants. So he bought me to pay my father's debt and save me from cruelty but he became my worst nightmare.Adrian’s expression darkened slightly, but he stayed silent. I let out a bitter laugh. “He didn’t buy me out of love, Adrian. He bought me out of convenience. To him, I was just another possession to control. And when I refused to be obedient, he made sure I knew the consequences.”Adrian’s eyes darkened. “He hurt you?”I swallowed hard. “Not in the way you’re thinking. Victor doesn’t get his han