All Chapters of Forbidden Desire: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

44 Chapters

Chapter Thirty-One

Kyle’s POVWhen I saw Aisha walking toward the boardroom, she looked like power wrapped in elegance. She was dressed in black as though she owned the walls themselves.A tailored blazer hugged her frame with effortless grace, draping over a fitted top that revealed confidence without trying too hard.High waisted trousers flowed down her legs, sharp and refined, while a slim belt with gold hardware cinched her waist with quiet sophistication.Gold hoops framed her face like tiny crowns, catching the light every time she moved. Her dark brown hair was pulled into a sleek center part that made her look untouchable. Cold in the most beautiful way.Something tightened in my chest.She had spoken to me like a woman in power earlier, and now every step she took carried authority. The kind that silenced a room before a single word was spoken.I deliberately left the head seat for her.After all, she was the one taking control of this company.She sat down.“You kept us waiting,” Charles said.

Chapter Thirty- Two

Aisha’s POV“What?” I tried to mask my horror.“I’m carrying Kyle’s baby,” Yvonne announced, and I could see the evil glint in her eyes.My stomach knotted and my fragmented heart shattered again.I wouldn’t let her know she got to me.“And why are you telling me this?”“Like I said, I wanted you to be the first person to hear it before it gets to the media,” she said, seeming pleased with herself.I looked at Kyle. His expression didn’t deny what Yvonne had just said.“You knew about this?” I asked, hoping my voice wouldn’t betray me.He stared at me blankly. “Yes.”I scoffed. “How long? Before we got to Atlanta or after we returned to Winchester?”“While we were in Atlanta,” he responded without an iota of guilt.While I was busy feeling loved, he knew his ex was pregnant with his child.I chuckled dryly. She was never his ex after all.“Congratulations.”The word almost choked in my throat. I walked away from them.I should have known. The moment we landed, he spent more time on hi

Chapter Thirty-Three

Aisha’s POVI sent a text to Oliver as I had promised just as Fiona burst through the door.“Hey, boss lady,” she said, dropping her bag before placing a kiss on my cheek.“Finally,” I grinned.She plopped onto the bed.“I’ve finally proven to Daddy that Fernando isn’t the right man for me. The violent side he displayed, I had it recorded.”“That’s absurd. Why did he smash your phone?” I asked.“Your call came in, and you know the way I saved your number.”I nodded. We had both saved each other's names as My Other Half with lots of emojis.“He thought it was a guy and started calling me a whore. I didn’t even bother explaining because there was no way I was wasting my breath on him. I picked up the phone to answer, and he grabbed my phone and smashed it.” She hissed. “The lunatic.”I stifled a laugh. “What did you do to him?”A wicked grin spread across her face. “Oh, nothing at all. I had already planned to ruin the night and even arranged for someone to record us. Turns out, he ruin

Chapter Thirty-Four

Aisha’s POVThe day to showcase the jewelry designs finally came. I stood in the design department as I studied each of the sketches hanging on the canvas board. I bypassed a few, hardly impressed by any.A few designs stood out and I acknowledged their effort. Fine lining of sun kissed sketches, turquoise gemstones placed with intentions. Promising, but not enough.What they missed was the essence. The delicate elegance. The tropical softness. The beach-born energy a summer collection should breathe.“Some of these designs are worth bringing into the light. The rest are quite unworthy to be seen, I must say.”I looked at each of them. Uneasiness rippled across their faces.“Give us more time, Ms. Manchester,” Rochelle said.“Time is not on our side. Summer is here.”“We can…”I lifted a finger. She stopped immediately.I pointed at three sketches. “These will be part of the collection, but not the leading pieces.”“But without a leading collection, how do we launch?” Rochelle asked.

Chapter Thirty-Five

Kyle’s POVI didn’t speak in the boardroom. Not once. Not because I agreed. Not because I didn’t care. Because I was watching her. Aisha sat there like she had always belonged in that seat. Calm. Certain. Dangerous in a way no one else seemed to notice yet. She didn’t hesitate when she spoke. Didn’t flinch when they challenged her. She cut through every objection like she had already decided none of them mattered.And worse, she was right. The commission issue was nothing compared to the rot already inside this company. Everyone in that room knew it. No one wanted to admit it. But she did it anyway. Casual. Precise. Like she wasn’t fighting for approval. Like she was already above it.She walked out of the boardroom and I followed immediately. She opened the door to her office, purposefully ignoring that I was behind her. Before she could turn around to close it, I grabbed her wrist and slammed her back against the wall.“What the hell do you think you are doing?” I demanded.She stru

Chapter Thirty-Six

Yvonne’s POVGetting pregnant for Kyle was my best move but trapping him was proving harder than I thought. My manipulating skills needed an upgrade.I drove out to his private estate only to be told by his butler that he was staying temporarily at his father’s mansion . I wondered why.When I arrived at his father’s mansion and got inside, the atmosphere practically bled old money. Maids were rushing up and down the halls, adjusting lavish floral arrangements.I sighed in glee. This was the life I was meant to live. They seemed to be preparing for a banquet or something.“Excuse me,” I called to one of maids, flashing an innocent smile. “Is there an occasion coming up? Why all the decorations?”“It’s the young miss birthday tomorrow,” she responded quickly.“Young miss?” I asked, my smile faltering in genuine surprise.“Ms. Cara,” she explained. “She’s home now,”Cara is awake? I panicked. Kyle hadn’t breathed a single word about this to me.I needed to leave immediately.Just then a

Chapter Thirty-Seven

Yvonne’s POVI had planned to get rid of Leila before carrying out my plan, but she ended up becoming an advantage.With her there, I was able to stay hidden long enough to get exactly what I wanted.I didn't even have to manipulate Cara, nor did I need to burst into the room accusing Aisha of causing the accident like I had originally planned.The moment Cara screamed, I knew it was my cue.Outside the ward, Aisha stood against the wall with her eyes shut, looking shaken.Then I saw Kyle.He stormed down the hallway, fury radiating from every stride.A wicked smile tugged at my lips, but I buried it beneath a mask of panic before he reached us."Kyle!" I cried, rushing towards him. "I'm so worried about Cara."At the sound of his name, Aisha's eyes flew open.She barely had time to look at him before he grabbed her by the throat.Her fingers clawed desperately at his wrist as she gasped for air."Who told you to go near my sister?" He growled."Kyle..." she choked. "You're... hurting

Chapter Thirty-Eight

Aisha’s POVToday was Cara’s birthday, and I showed up just like I had promised. Fiona came with me, and Cara was thrilled to see us.“Aisha!” she called in that sweet, angelic voice of hers.She was standing beside Kyle, and he turned in my direction. The softness on his face as he looked at his sister disappeared instantly, replaced by the familiar stoic expression he always wore around me.Ignoring him, I smiled at Cara and walked over.“Happy birthday, Cara,” I said, handing her my birthday gift.She grinned as she accepted it. “Thank you, Aisha.”“You’re welcome.”Fiona handed over her gift. “Happy birthday, sweetie.”Cara smiled back. “Thank you.”Then she turned to me.“Did he come?”I glanced at Kyle. He looked at Cara and lowered himself slightly.“I’m here.”Cara looked back at me, and I nodded.“He’s here.”She smiled. “Thank you, Aisha.”My heart tightened, but I managed a smile.She turned to Kyle. “Thank you. I’m going to meet my friends.”She rolled her wheelchair to jo

Chapter Thirty-Nine

Kyle’s POVWith Yvonne's announcement, the party came to an abrupt end. I made sure Theo assigned his security team around the house to wipe every video of what she had said from the guests' phones.Leila took Cara upstairs to her room while the guests slowly filtered out. Fiona shrugged my jacket off Aisha's shoulders and shoved it into my arms."Here. Aisha won't be needing it. Your pregnant girlfriend needs it more."With that, she grabbed Aisha's hand and walked out of the house.Yvonne stepped toward me, panic written all over her face."I'm sorry, Kyle. I know you weren't ready to announce it. I was just angry that...""Get out."My voice was flat, cutting through every excuse she tried to make. The only thing I could think about was the emptiness that settled inside me the moment Aisha walked out that door."Kyle..." She reached for me again.I stepped back. "Theo."He appeared almost instantly."Take her out of here.""Yes, sir."I walked away without looking back, not caring h

Chapter Forty

Kyle’s POVI watched her launch the jewelry, pride swelling in my chest.I had known she would succeed.Even after Rivera stole the collection we were supposed to unveil, Aisha still found a way to win.I knew Rivera had stolen it because, during the company's pre-launch presentation, that was the exact collection Aisha had shown the board.I found her backstage after she finished speaking with the bidders."That was incredible out there."She turned toward me. "Thank you.""Why didn't you tell me about the stolen designs? I could have helped.""There was no need," she replied calmly. "I had a Plan B all along."I raised a brow. "You knew this would happen?""I'm surrounded by wolves, remember?"She tried to walk past me.I gently caught her wrist."The masked ball is in two days. Be my date."She looked me straight in the eye."No."That single word hit harder than it should have.Before I could say anything else, Fiona burst backstage."Girl! You were on fire out there. You absolutel

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