All Chapters of Reluctant Love Reckless Heir : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Isla The taste of wine lingered on my lips, rich and intoxicating, but not nearly as intoxicating as the victory we had just secured. Sienna was finally gone. The problem, the obstacle eliminated.“To new beginnings,” I murmured, raising my glass.Adrian smirked, his dark eyes catching the glint of the city lights. “To get rid of a headache.”We laughed, the tension of the past few months finally dissolving. For once, there were no schemes to plot, no battles to fight. It was just us and the quiet satisfaction of knowing we’d won.I shifted closer, my thigh brushing against his. The warmth of his body sent a slow, pleasant heat through me, but Adrian didn’t react not at first. He was always so controlled, so composed, and I wanted to see him unravel, even if just for one night.“You know,” I said, tilting my head at him, “we should really celebrate.”He arched a brow. “We are celebrating.”“Not like this.” I smirked, setting my glass down and reaching for his wrist, my fingers brush

ADRIAN I sat in my office, fingers drumming against the desk as I went through the latest reports.Victor was preparing to strike.Lucian was doubling security.Sophie was running logistics.And Isla… well. Isla was currently sitting in the corner, nibbling on a pickle while muttering about how unfair life was."Are you still upset?" I asked, glancing at her.She glared at me. "You promised me a dragon egg, Adrian."I pinched the bridge of my nose. "I did not.""You implied it."Lucian smirked. "This is gold."Sophie walked in, tossing a folder onto my desk. "Updates. Victor’s still making moves. He’s meeting with a supplier tonight."I scanned the folder. "Then we move first."Lucian nodded. "Already on it."Sophie sat down, stretching. "By the way, Isla, I heard you asked Adrian for a unicorn milkshake?"Isla beamed. "Yes! But he refused."Sophie gasped. "Adrian, how dare you?"Lucian chuckled. "Truly heartless."I rolled my eyes. "I hate all of you."Isla grinned. "But you don't h

SOPHIE The doctors shoved me back.I watched helplessly as they worked on her, shouting orders, pressing paddles to her chest."Clear!"Her body jerked."Again!"Another jolt.Then…A weak, slow beep.She was alive.Barely.I stumbled back, my whole body shaking.Lucian caught me before I collapsed, his hands were already bandage.He didn’t say anything.He just held me.Because we both knew….We had saved Isla.But we had lost Adrian.LUCIAN We searched the crash site for hours.The plane was nothing but twisted metal and smoke.Bodies charred beyond recognition were scattered across the wreckage.Adrian’s men. His pilot. His security.All dead.But Adrian…There was no sign of him.Not among the bodies. Not in the wreckage."Where the hell is he?" one of my men muttered.I clenched my jaw.Adrian was strong. Smart. He wouldn’t have gone down without a fight.But if he wasn’t here…Where was he?I turned to my men. "Search everything. I don’t care if it takes all night. Find him.

Isla’s POVPain.That was the first thing I felt.A sharp, searing pain that spread through my back and stomach like wildfire. My head pounded, and my limbs felt heavy as if I had been asleep for too long.The beeping of machines filled my ears, rhythmic and steady, but it only made my anxiety worse.Something was wrong.My eyes fluttered open, the bright hospital lights making me wince. It took me a moment to adjust, to process where I was.The hospital.I tried to move, but a stabbing pain shot through my abdomen, making me gasp.Then I remembered.The stairs.The argument.The gut-wrenching fall.And my baby.My breath caught in my throat as panic set in. My hands flew to my stomach, desperate to feel something, anything.Was my baby okay?Before I could spiral further, a warm hand grabbed mine.“Hey, hey, don’t move too much,” Sophie’s voice soothed, though I could hear the strain in her tone.I turned my head to see her sitting beside my bed, her face pale, dark circles under he

Lily’s POV He snubbed me, he didn't come as promised Desperation was an ugly thing.It twisted inside me like a venomous snake, filling me with anger, jealousy, and something much darker.Adrian was mine.Or at least, he should have been.I saved him. I took care of him. I loved him.And yet, he threw it all away for her.For that pathetic woman carrying his child.My fingers trembled as I stared at the pictures spread across my desk photos of Isla. Isla at the hospital. Isla at home. Isla shopping for baby clothes.She was glowing. Happy. Untouchable.I clenched my jaw. That needed to change.If I couldn’t have Adrian… then neither could she.I picked up my phone and dialed a number. The man on the other end answered immediately.“Everything is set?” I asked, my voice steady.“Yes, ma’am,” he confirmed. “We’re just waiting for your signal.”I closed my eyes, inhaling deeply.There was no turning back now.“Do it.”Isla’s POVThe sharp, violent sound of glass shattering jolted me