All Chapters of MARRIED TO THE BILLIONAIRE STRANGER : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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Chapter 071: Noted love

Isabella’s POVHospitals were beginning to feel like a second home and I hated it.I sat beside Vivienne’s bed, my fingers loosely wrapped around hers, my thumb brushing over her skin like that alone could pull her back faster.“Come on, V…” I whispered softly. “You’ve slept enough.”Aurora stood on the other side, pacing which meant she was worried Aurora never paced unless she was worried.“She better wake up,” she muttered. “Because I have a lot to say to her. Like a lot.”I almost smiled but the tight knot in my chest didn’t let me it had been hours.Every beep from the monitor felt like a countdown to something I didn’t want to imagine.“Bella” Aurora said quietly after a moment.“I know.”We didn’t need to say it out loud we were both thinking the same thing what if “No,” I cut the thought off immediately.“She’s fine.”“She will be,” Aurora corrected, softer now.I nodded.“She has to be.”“Wait”I leaned forward immediately.“Vivienne?”Her fingers twitched and Aurora froze.

Chapter 072: Replacement

Rafael’s POVI loosened my tie as I stepped into my office , shutting the door behind me with a soft click.The city lights stretched beyond the glass walls, glowing faintly against the dark sky. Normally I liked to watch the windows and see the world from Indy but tonight i didnt feel like doing that.Julian was already in here leaning against the bar cart like he owned the place,his sleeves rolled up and a glass of whiskey in his hand.He didn’t look surprised to see me.“You took your time,” he said casually.“I had things to handle.”“So did I.”I walked over, grabbing a glass and pouring myself a drink i took a slow sip, letting the burn settle.For a moment, neither of us spoke then he turned to me “The car?” he asked.“It’s gone .”Julian exhaled lightly, nodding.“Figured.”“They’re getting bold.”“They’re getting more desperate for you to make a move,” he corrected.I glanced at him, he wasn’t wrong. Then he pushed off the bar slightly, facing me properly.“So,” he said. “Wh

Chapter 073: Move your legs

Isabella’s POVI loved pancakes and that was the only thing on my mind.My stomach betrayed me immediately with a soft growl i hadn’t realized how hungry I was.I followed the scent downstairs, one careful step at a time when I reached the kitchen I paused.Nanny Hilda stood at the stove, humming softly to herself like nothing in the world could disturb her peace.“How are you always so calm?” I asked.She turned, her face lighting up immediately.“Ah, Bella ! You’re awake.”She smiled warmly. “And you’re walking.”“Don’t make it a big deal,” I grumbled.“It is a big deal.”I rolled my eyes slightly but moved closer, leaning lightly against the counter.“What are you making?”Instead of answering, she turned the plate toward me and I blinked.“A heart?”A perfectly shaped heart pancake sat on the plate, golden and slightly fluffy, with syrup already drizzled on top.I stared at it then at her.“Really?”She grinned. “For strength and happiness.”A small laugh escaped me before I cou

Chapter 074: The truth is revealed

Isabella’s POVI stared at my reflection for a long time, longer than necessary.I smoothed my hands down the sides of my dress again, even though there was nothing to fix.It was a baby blue dress and it was short and shimmering just enough to reflect the light without being too much.It was elegant and simple and I loved it because it made me feel confident.“You look insane,” Aurora said from behind me I forgot she was even hereI glanced at her through the mirror.“Good insane or bad insane?”“Annoyingly perfect insane.”I huffed a small laugh. “I’ll take that.”She stepped closer, adjusting a strand of my hair.“You’ll shut them up tonight.”“Who?”“Everyone.”I didn’t respond because I wasn’t sure that was possible anymore, not with everything going on and especially not with everything we’d uncovered.“Just stay close to Rafael,” she added, softer now.That made me pause.“I always have to”“Not only physically,” she said. “I mean in all way, just really stay close.”“I will,”

Chapter 075: The right way out

Isabella’s POVThe silence in the storage room was suffocating it was the kind of silence that pressed against your chest, crawled under your skin, and refused to let you breathe properly.I stood there, my back against the door, my hand still wrapped around the handle like I expected someone to burst in at any second.But no one did.Outside, the noise was muffled now i could hear voices, footsteps, chaos but in here? It was just us.I turned slowly and he hadn’t moved not even an inch and he was still standing in the middle of the room like he’d been frozen in time.“Rafael”My voice came out softer than I intended, there was no response and I swallowed.Okay.Okay.Think Bella, do something.Anything.My gaze moved around the room, searching for something, something to pull him back from his state of shock and that’s when I saw it.There was a crate tucked against the wall it was half open with bottles inside, it contained alcohol.I let out a quiet breath and walked over, crouchi

Chapter 076: Claim me completely

Isabella’s pov…We were too drunk to think or even care. I pressed my lips to his and we kissed like we were starving.“Rafael,” I breathed, but his mouth crashed into mine before I could finish. His tongue pushed past my lips, claiming me as his hands roamed down my sides, gripping my hips hard enough to bruise. He was taking out his anger on me, good.I moaned into the kiss my fingers tangling in his dark hair, tugging until he growled low in his throat. God, that sound. It sent liquid pooling between my thighs.He spun me around without warning, pressing my front against the cold metal shelving and some boxes rattled and a stack of folders nearly toppled over. I braced my hands on the shelf as he yanked my short dress up over my ass, the fabric bunching around my waist. Cool air hit my skin, then his hot palm smoothed over one cheek before he delivered a sharp smack. I gasped, arching back into him.“Quiet, Bella,” he murmured against my ear his voice rough with need. “Unless yo

Chapter 077: Flip the tables

Rafael’s POVI woke up with a dull ache behind my eyes and the faint taste of whiskey still sitting at the back of my throat.For a second, I didn’t move then I let out a groan and looked around.I saw Isabella, she was curled beside me on the floor of the storage room, her head resting lightly against my shoulder, her hair slightly messy, her breathing slow and even.My chest tightened as I remembered what we did earlier and I rubbed my eyes Fuck!!Carefully, I shifted slightly, trying not to wake her and her hand slipped slightly against my arm Instinctively, I steadied her.My gaze dropped to her face again and there was a faint crease between her brows, even in sleep.I exhaled slowly and then reached for my phone.3:07 AM.The event was long over but the chaos probably still wasn’t but none of that mattered right now.What mattered was getting her out of here. I moved carefully, sliding one arm behind her back and the other under her knees.She stirred slightly and a soft sou

Chapter 078: Nothing left to do

Isabella’s POV….My head was on fire I sat at the edge of my bed for a while after waking up, staring at nothing, my fingers gripping the sheets as if they could anchor me to something steady.But nothing felt steady anymore not after last night ans what we saw.Not after the way Rafael looked and how he had taken his control back, I stopped that thought immediately.No.Don’t go there.A knock came at the door.“Come in,” I called.The maid stepped in slightly, her head bowed.“Madam, Mr Ashford asked to see you in his study.”My stomach dropped.“Okay,” I said She nodded and left while I sat there for a second longer and stood up. My legs still felt a little weak, but I ignored it.This wasn’t about that. When I reached the door, I hesitated just for a second then I knocked.“Come in.” He said I pushed the door open and stepped inside Rafael stood behind his desk and he was dressed like nothing had happened.Julian was there too leaning against the wall.“Why does this feel lik

Chapter 079: Start afresh

Isabella’s POVI didn’t go back to my parents’ house, i didnt think I could face them after everything.The thought of going back there hurt more so I stayed with Vivienne at first, it was supposed to be temporary.Just a few days, a week at most until I figured things out and my life stopped feeling like shattered glass beneath my feet.But days turned into weeks and somehow I still felt stuck in the same place Vivienne never complained.Not once, even when I wandered into her kitchen at 2 a.m. looking like a ghost.Even when I cried in her bathroom because a random cologne commercial reminded me of Rafael.Even when I spent hours staring blankly at the ceiling instead of speaking to her abd Aurora.She never pushed or asked too many questions she just stayed.Aurora too.Though Aurora’s version of support involved aggressively insulting Rafael every chance she got.“I hope his coffee tastes bad forever,” she declared dramatically one morning.Vivienne looked up from her laptop. “Tha

Chapter 080: Monroe Company

Isabella’s POVOne monthThat was how long it had been since I walked out of Rafael Ashford’s house with my heart in pieces and my pride barely hanging together.Thirty-one days.Not that I was counting.Okay. I was counting.But life didn’t stop because my marriage fell apart.Apparently, the world still expected me to wake up, wear lipstick, sign contracts, smile at board members, and pretend my chest didn’t ache every time I saw a black Rolls Royce.Which was unfair, honestly.Because there were a lot of black Rolls Royces in the city.My life now was very different. The Monroe company was officially mine again.And somehow, after years of being treated like decoration for my father, I was now the CEO.The first week had been chaos, the older board members were questioning me and the excutives trying to undermine me.People assuming I’d fail but then something strange happened.I didn’t.Turns out rage and heartbreak were excellent motivators.Who knew?I spent most of my days in

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