《Sexy, Seductive, and Sultry》


 Chapter 1: Sexy piece of rudeness

    I was in the gym exercising when my phone beeped. I stopped, checked my phone and punched the air with excitement.


    ¡°There¡¯s a new job, I¡¯m back in business baby¡± I yelled happily.


    I¡¯m Alessandro Stefano, a guard but not the low-ranked type, I¡¯m known in some parts of the country and I don¡¯t ept jobs that wouldn¡¯t earn me a minimum of five zeros.


    I hurried to my room, took my bath and emerged out with a towel wrapped around my waist.


    I changed into ck pants and blue too with a jean jacket, took my shades andbed my hair while staring at myself in the mirror.


    ¡°If she¡¯s single, she¡¯s gonna be doing a lot of jobs trying to take her eyes off me¡± I muttered to myself andughed.


    I went to the garage and hopped into my Porsche. Rome is so awesome, my parents and only sibling live in Miami, and my parents are the best naggers in the world, always nagging me to get a wife ore visit them, none of which I n to do.


    I¡¯m just 27 years with ns of clocking 35 years before taking my eyes off beautiful strippers and settling for a wife.


    I pulled into the underground parking lot of ROSSI¡¯S AGENTS.


    I loved the fact that it wasn¡¯t a government organization, had worked for the government before and it¡¯s nothing to brag about.


    I used the private elevator to the fourth floor where the boss¡¯s office is. I knocked then waited for a few seconds and walked inside.


    ¡°Good morning Sir¡± I greeted with a low bow.


    ¡°Morning, have your seat¡± He replied, man¡¯s getting old already, he was in his mid-sixties and little strands of gray hair were visible, he cleared his throat.


    ¡°Do you know Miss Isabe Luca, a famous model and the daughter of president Roberto?¡± He questioned and I shook my head negatively, I¡¯m not one to spend time checking out social media.


    ¡°She just arrived and her father wants her to be guarded because of his intentions to run for the second office and you¡¯re the suitable one for the job, we would discuss paymentter¡± Rossi exined and I nodded.


    ¡°I¡¯ll do my best sir¡±


    ¡°I know son, just don¡¯t get too close to her. She¡¯s engaged¡± Rossi disclosed, bursting my bubbles.


    ¡°Yes sir, I won¡¯t get carried away¡± I replied and he cocked a brow and nodded slowly. Had gotten distracted once, she was a sexy piece of candy but was married.


    We had no strings attached deal but both got carried away. I wasn¡¯t aware of her husband because she lived alone, he made a fuss when he found out, and almost lost my job and news hit reporters who have different paintings of my story.


    ¡°Let¡¯s head there, her father is the president, you wouldn¡¯t wanna mess with him¡± Rossi concluded as we walked inside the elevator.


    We got to the parking lot and entered his SUV van. The driver drove into an estate which was very quiet. We passed huge beautiful mansions and stopped in front of arge gate.


    Wow, my wealth is nothingpared to this. We got out of the van and walked to the gate that opened automatically. We walked into a scanning booth then the door opened.


    ¡°We came to see the president,¡± Rossi said to the guards who stared at us with scrutiny. One guard made a call and led us to the front door, wow they were all heavily loaded with guns and bulletproof, one wrong move and you¡¯re wasted instantly.


    I could see more than 3 cameras as we walked inside another scanning booth. This is getting annoying already, and the door opened to a corridor, the guard searched our bodies before leading us to therge sitting room.


    A long stair led upstairs and the windows were open, showing the beautiful garden.


    We stood up immediately after the president walked down.


    ¡°Your Excellency¡± We greeted them and he nodded, indicating we sat down.


    ¡°Your Excellency, this is the agent I¡¯ll rmend for the task¡± Rossi announced, passing a file to the president.


    ¡°Nice, 6 years experience, that¡¯s cool. Oh my, Alessandro the love doll¡± Roberto teased and his insides tightened. He hated bringing up that topic.


    ¡°Sir, I assure you that I¡¯ll be best behaved¡±


    ¡°I never asked for your opinion but I¡¯ll make this clear. Get naughty with my daughter, I¡¯ll chop off your balls and then make you live the most miserable life ever¡± Roberto threatened, staring at him intently and Alessandro swallowed a lump.


    ¡°So scary. Just because he¡¯s president, he thinks he can threaten me. He¡¯s lucky his daughter is one of those dolled up Sofia¡¯s with her pride bigger than her brain, I¡¯d bed her in this house¡± Alessandro thought.


    ¡°The maid would take you to where she is, Rossi and I would have a little discussion¡± Roberto informed and snapped his fingers, a maid scurried to his side, bowing her head.


    ¡°Take him to Isabelle¡± He instructed and the maid led him out, they passed through lots of rooms and burst out at the pool.


    A few recliners with umbres were scattered around, a few maids formed a circle around. He moved closer and nced at a pale white skin, wless and glistering.


    A maid was massaging her back and she moaned, her head in a pillow. Her voice sounded sexy and he was stunned.


    ¡°Miss, his excellency instructed me to bring your new guard here¡± The maid informed and she raised her hand, indicating that they stop.


    A robe was out she wore it, and all I could see was her wless back.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t that man understand that my life is not politics which he can dictate?¡± He heard in the tiniest and sexiest voice he¡¯d evere across.


    She turned to look at him and he mouthed a curse as he stared at her. She¡¯s damn gorgeous, pink lips that were made for sinning, high cheekbones, a pointed nose, blonde errant waves of hair at her sides and her amber eyes taking in his whole sight with disgust.


    ¡°Hello! Take a picture, it¡¯llst longer¡± She snapped and he stopped drooling, embarrassed as her maids giggled.


    ¡°I¡¯ll rate you a 0. 2 on a scale of 1-10, even if I wanted a guard, it wouldn¡¯t be an ugly ape like you¡± She insulted and he let out some breath.


    ¡°Saucy, I¡¯ll make sure to give you a piece of my mind¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t look any better, I¡¯ve checked your social media handles and believe me you look like a witchpared to your pictures and on a scale of 1-10 there¡¯s no 0. 2 dummy¡± I let out and her maids gasped as she stared at me with anger.


    ¡±Huh?¡±


    ¡°I said you aren¡¯t pretty and not my taste, I prefer brtes who are shy and can control their tongues, not the parrots¡± He answered with a grin and she threw her shoes at him.


    ¡°Bastard, I¡¯m one of the best and prettiestdies in the world, your words are trash. I¡¯m so done having fools as my guards, I¡¯ll get you fired now¡± She thundered, wearing another slippers and stomped inside.


    ¡°Such a drama queen, too proud. I¡¯ll start considering leaving this job¡± Alessandro thought as he followed her inside.


    She was stamping her feet on the floor with anger.


    ¡°I¡¯m not one of your political dogs who licks your feet just to have an office. I don¡¯t want this thing as my guard¡± She spat out.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry honey, you need him. You¡¯re not safe during this period¡± Roberto said, trying to make her understand.


    ¡°You can¡¯t order me around like your followers who are dummies¡± She retorted and Alessandro gasped. If a citizen could utter half of what she had said, the citizen would have been long dead.


    ¡°Watch your tongue, youngdy¡± Roberto warned.


    ¡°Watch your tone, old man, I¡¯m beyond 21 years, didn¡¯te here to worship you. I came to help you win the second tenure so do not boss me around if you do not wanna make the headlines¡± She threatened.


    Alessandro opened his mouth with shock. ¡°What kind of daughter is she?¡±


    The president cleared his throat and was about to talk when she walked towards the stairs.


    ¡°Save your exnation, whatever it is, for your campaign, it¡¯s useless to me¡± She replied and walked out, swaying her sexy ass.


    ¡°Report for duty tomorrow, 9 am, you would work with her for as long as she stays outside the house, make sure you¡¯re prepared for any emergency¡± He instructed and walked upstairs.


    Alessandro wished he could repeat Isabe¡¯s words and walk out. ¡°This isn¡¯t gonna be easy¡± He muttered as she walked out.


    He threw angry nces at the bodyguards and walked outside. He sighed deeply and began working towards the main entrance to get a taxi, luckily for him it wasn¡¯t a long journey.


    He boarded a taxi and chuckled as he reminisced on the things that he¡¯d seen.


    ¡°President¡¯s only child, she¡¯s one sexy piece of rudeness. Her moans alone could make me hard. Fucking her would be a big problem, she¡¯s an adult why would they object if I get intimate with her?¡± He thought and smiled.


    ¡°She hasn¡¯t epted me as her guard yet I¡¯m already having dreams of bedding her. Well, bedding her wouldn¡¯t be a very big problem, I¡¯ve got the charm and sugar-coated mouth¡± He thought and smiled.


    ¡°Is there a problem?¡± The taxi driver inquired and he shook his head.


    ¡°Can¡¯t wait to start my job tomorrow, wonder how the rude beauty would feel if she discovers She¡¯ll be seeing me around. She should count herself lucky any way¡± Alessandro thought to himself as he paid the driver and walked inside the building, greeting Sharon the receptionist.

 Chapter 2: President鈥檚 new toy

    ¡°Argh!¡± She yelled and 3 maids rushed to her side.


    ¡°You fool, I said to wake me up when it¡¯s 8 am¡± She ranted as they trembled and stared at her with panic.


    ¡°But miss, you instructed us never to wake you up whenever you¡¯re asleep,¡± A maid replied, her heart in her mouth.


    ¡°That applies to my dad and his schedules not mine¡± She thundered and they fell to their knees, pleading.


    ¡°Get me something sexy from the new supply¡± She instructed and went into the bathroom.


    She came out 20 minutester and changed into a short tight gown, it was touching her knees and had a slit from her thighs to her knee. She wore a white fur coat, applied lip gloss and walked out with her purse.


    She walked downstairs and headed to the door, ignoring her father, Andrea and Mario, Andrea¡¯s father.


    ¡°Hold it, Isabe, shouldn¡¯t you say hi to Andrea?¡± Her father questioned with an underlying tone.


    ¡°Why should I greet Andrea? Because he¡¯s the youngest prime minister? Or because he¡¯s in the same party as you?¡± She retorted rudely.


    ¡°Apologize now or you would lose your social media ounts¡± Roberto threatened.


    ¡°Fine, sorry Andrea I didn¡¯t recognize you probably because you¡¯re putting on campaign clothes, I mistook you for one of his errand boys¡± She confessed sarcastically and Roberto sighed.


    ¡°Alessandro is waiting for you outside, have fun¡± Roberto let out and she turned to face him.


    ¡°You called him? I told you I do not want him. But if you insist, I hope you don¡¯t regret it¡± She dered and strutted out.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡±Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Seems to me that she isn¡¯t aware of her betrothal to Andrea?¡± Mario inquired.


    ¡°I¡¯ll inform her soon, I¡¯m waiting for the right time¡± Roberto replied.


    ¡°You need to get her in bay, remember what she said to reportersst week. If she¡¯s not checked, she might end up ruining lots of things¡± Mario advised and Roberto nodded.


    Isabe stepped outside and saw Alessandro ncing at her, her stomach did a backflip as her eyes essed his masculine figure. He was putting in ck pants and a jacket, she wondered if all his clothes were ck.


    An aura of arrogance and sexiness lurked around him, she got mad at herself for checking him out.


    ¡°You¡¯re being dumb, you don¡¯t find me attractive yet you¡¯re quick to drool whenever you see me. I¡¯m curious, did you fantasize about mest night? I¡¯m sure you thought about me all day¡± She taunted with a triumphant look as she closed the gap between them.


    ¡°No, I wouldn¡¯t. I already told you that you aren¡¯t my type¡± He replied after a few seconds and stepped back slowly.


    ¡°Good, I wouldn¡¯t want to be in your poor dreams. Would love to take you to a store and change your faded attire but I¡¯mte already¡± She mocked with a pout.


    Alessandro groaned, trying not to stare at her glossy lips.


    ¡°Oh please, I got this jacket for ¡ê50, 000. Does this look poor to you?¡± He retorted and sheughed.


    ¡°Even the lowest maid receives double of that each month. My social media worth alone is enough to buy you cars, by your clothes I shall know your worth¡± she insulted and entered her car.


    He tried to enter but noticed the door was locked, he knocked and she lowered the window.


    ¡°Seems like you have amnesia, did you forget that I¡¯m your guard?¡± He questioned.


    ¡°I remember but my car is not ustomed to poverty. You can get a taxi or better still ask your president to get you a car¡± She replied sarcastically and he chuckled, trying to control his anger.


    ¡°Damn it, woman, I¡¯ll make you learn some manners if you don¡¯t shut that tramp of your¡­¡± He was talking when the driver drove to the gate.


    ¡°Fuck!¡± He cursed as he ran towards the gate and ran to get a taxi, ordering the taxi to follow the car which had sped off.


    Her driver stopped at Valentina Studio, a famous modelingpany.


    Alessandro paid for the taxi and ran inside, trying to catch up with her. She entered an elevator and he squeezed himself in immediately.


    ¡°It¡¯s rude to close the door while I was still outside¡± He pointed out.


    ¡°And it smells foul here because of your cheap cologne¡± She retorted.


    ¡°Enough already, I¡¯ve heard enough of your insults for a day¡­.¡±


    ¡°Hello, it¡¯s Isabelle.. Do you have new designs, I¡¯d like to check out a few dresses¡± She interrupted her phone on loudspeaker.


    ¡°Wow, I¡¯ll make you pay¡± He mumbled and mped his mouth shut.


    The elevator got to its designated floor and she walked into arge studio filled with dresses and extra rooms.


    ¡°Oh Isabe, you¡¯rete today¡± Alessio, her managerined dramatically as he kissed her cheeks.


    Alessandro didn¡¯t like the way Alessio walked and behaved. ¡°What kind of girl employs aplicated man?¡± He thought.


    ¡°And who¡¯s this cutie here?¡± Alessio inquired with a purr, putting a finger in his mouth seductively.


    ¡°He¡¯s the President¡¯s new toy that has been programmed to monitor me¡± Isabelle replied and He clenched his fist.


    ¡°Oh my, he looks so tasty I wanna eat him up¡± Alessio drawled, touching his chest and Alessandro twisted his arm, bringing out a gun as Alessio winced with pain.


    ¡°Leave his arm now!¡±


    ¡°Which normal human would touch their fellow gender¡¯s body seductively?¡± Alessandro questioned, releasing his arm.


    ¡°He¡¯s gay okay!? Fool¡±


    ¡°Wow, gay manager, rude model. Nicebination¡± He taunted and two girls ran to her sides.


    ¡°Damn it, Isabelle, you kept us waiting¡± Elena let out with a pout.


    ¡°Who¡¯s this guard?¡± Aurora demanded, staring at him with a frown.


    ¡°Dad¡¯s new ¡­.¡±.


    ¡°Alessandro Stefano, her new guard¡± He interrupted.


    ¡°Alessandro? Like the love doll Alessandro?¡± Aurora mocked with a chuckle and Elena put a hand on her mouth.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Isabe requested.


    ¡°He¡¯s been on the news before, great agent h h. He was supposed to protect his client but he ended up fucking her and the details hit the news¡± Aurora exined in betweenughs and Isabe broke into a giggle.


    ¡°What agent is foolish to fall for his married client?¡± Isabe taunted.


    ¡°Agent Alessandro Stefano is¡± Aurora answered and Elena shook her head.


    ¡°Sorry about that, I¡¯m Elena and that¡¯s Aurora¡± Elena apologized and he nodded.


    The 3 girls went inside while he was asked to stay inside. Sitting on the chair, he read several magazines, boiling with anger.


    They came out after 2 hours,ughing. this time they all had makeup on their faces. ¡°Next time I won¡¯t sit outside¡± He fumed.


    ¡°There won¡¯t be a next time. Because you wouldn¡¯t be staying for long¡± She retorted.


    ¡°You can have the day off, we wanna have some time alone¡± She dismissed and he shook his head.


    ¡°I¡¯m asking you to leave and you¡¯re being adamant. You could get fired for disobeying my orders, your job is at stake here¡± Sheshed.


    ¡°Like you said, the President¡¯s toy, not your toy. I¡¯ll take orders only from the president¡± He replied with an unbothered look.


    ¡°You¡¯re so rude and arrogant, you should get fired¡± Aurora raged.


    Angrily they left and he walked behind them. They all got into the elevator and closed it before he could get there.


    ¡°You think you¡¯re smart?¡± Alessandro thought as he ran for the stairs, he sat on the slippery case and glided down as people stared at him.


    Immediately after he got down, he ran to the parking lot and ordered the driver to leave, saying it was an order from the president


    At the mention of the president, the driver obeyed immediately.


    ¡°Hand over your cap, shirt and the keys¡± He added and the driver switched clothes with him.


    The girls came out of the building,ughing as they chatted happily.


    They all sat at the back.


    ¡°To Vye Club¡± She ordered and he began driving.


    Why the Vye club? damn, he had engaged in a fight at that club before and wasn¡¯t wee there.


    ¡°Good thing Alessandro didn¡¯t follow us, he makes my skin crawl¡± Aurora confessed with disdain.


    ¡°Same, the best thing I¡¯ll do is frame him¡± Isabe decided and he drew the cap down a little and removed his phone from his pocket.


    ¡°How would you do that?¡± Elena requested.


    ¡°I¡¯ll tell dad that he took me to a club, got me drunk and tried to rape me¡± She replied with an evil smirk and Alessandro smiled slightly, happy that he had found the recorder before she said her ns.


    He wheeled the car into the parking lot and parked properly and they came out.


    ¡°You can leave now, I¡¯ll call youter¡± She ordered, he removed his cap and they all gasped.


    ¡°You.. you¡­ you scoundrel!¡± She yelled and he smirked.


    ¡°Name¡¯s Alessandro but you¡¯re great at giving nicknames¡± He replied with a boyish grin.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go inside¡± Elena persuaded, holding her shoulder and she let out a breath then they walked inside.


    She sat beside the bar and ordered 4 shots of brandy. His stomach tightened as he looked around, his guts told him that something bad was bound to happen.


    She handed him the brandy and he took it slowly, not wanting to disorient his inside with alcohol. She kept ordering for more, handing it to him but he¡¯d drink it and rush to the toilet to pour it out.


    He returned to see a guy flirting with her, he was sitting on his seat. The guy whispered something in her ear and they stood up.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± He demanded, blocking their path. He could see Elena giving a guy ap dance while Aurora was nowhere to be seen.


    ¡°Move out of our way, you¡¯re not the boss here¡± Isabe dismissed drunkenly.


    ¡°It¡¯s high time we go home¡± He replied and wanted to drag her when the guy pushed him.


    ¡°Can¡¯t you hear the prettydy? She wants to have a little fun¡± The guy announced and ady came to his side, she tried to drag him but he pushed her aside.


    Alessandro helped her up and she looked at his face.


    ¡°Alessandro?¡± She called and he muttered a curse. She took the 3 shots of brandy on the table, threw the liquid at Isabelle, called her a slut, and walked out angrily.

 Chapter 3: You can鈥檛 wait to have me

    Reluctantly, Alessandro dragged her out. ¡°Are you okay?¡± He questioned, feigning concern.


    ¡°Do I look okay? This is all your fault!¡± She yelled, pping his face and he held her shoulder, tightening his grip, trying not to hit her.


    She jerked his hand away, rushing out before entering the car and he drove to the house speedily.


    ¡°Where¡¯s the president?¡± She inquired from the maid.


    ¡°Miss he¡¯s in an important meeting with high-ss officials, he¡¯ll see you after the meeting¡± The maid answered.


    ¡°Inform him toe here now or forget about winning the election¡± She threatened and the maid went to deliver her message.


    Roberto came out, angry.


    ¡°I want my guard to get reced¡± She ordered.


    ¡°Is that why you made me leave an important meeting? Stop acting childish and have some manners¡± Heshed out furiously.


    ¡°Childish? If mom hadn¡¯t died because of you, would I get trained without manners?¡± She fired and he pped her face.


    ¡°You should learn to control your tongue, any tantrum from you again and I¡¯ll make sure you lose all your endorsement deals¡± He threatened and she walked upstairs furiously.


    ¡°How dare he p me in front of that bastard? He¡¯s gonna regret this, I¡¯ll make sure he doesn¡¯t win it¡± She ranted, brought out her phone and began making a live video on Twitter.


    ¡°Hello everyone¡­. I wanna tell you a little secret¡± She said as she checked the number of views. The door flung open; it was her father.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± He questioned as he smashed her phone on the floor angrily.


    ¡°I¡¯m telling the public that you¡¯re a murderer and you killed mom¡± She yelled angrily.


    ¡°I¡¯ve had enough already, you¡¯re grounded¡± Roberto replied as he walked out.


    ¡°I¡¯m an adult, don¡¯t think you can boss me around¡± She fumed hitting the door that he had locked.


    Roberto walked out and saw Andrea in the sitting room.


    ¡°Can I go have a word with her?¡± He requested and with hesitation, Roberto gave him the keys.


    Andrea walked to her room, opened the door and walked inside.


    ¡°Hey..¡± He drew, sitting on her bed.


    ¡°Get out now!¡± She screamed, standing up from her bed.


    ¡°Why do you hate me so much? We were best of friends before¡± Andrea recounted calmly.


    ¡°I was stupid then, now get out¡±


    ¡°You know I like you so much even if you hate me¡±


    ¡°Okay¡­ Get out!¡± She responded.


    ¡°I can help you leave the house, tell your dad we¡¯re going on a date¡± He suggested.


    ¡°Well, be my date then¡± She replied with a smirk, took a gown to the bathroom, changed into it and came out.


    ¡°You look stunning¡± Heplimented, holding her hand.


    ¡°Yes, I always do. Where are we gonna have the date?¡± She asked, removing her hand.


    ¡°Brant¡¯s pce¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re going on a date¡± She said rudely to her father and he nodded. They walked outside and entered his car.


    ¡°Can I lend your phone?¡± She requested and he handed it to her. She switched on his data, went to his Twitter ount and made a post.


    ¡°WITH ISABELLA AT BRANT¡¯S PALACE¡± she logged out and cleared his recent apps then handed the phone to him, smiling devilishly.


    They got to Brant¡¯s pce they were shocked to see many reporters and journalists.


    ¡°Miss Isabe! ¡­ Does the president have secrets¡­ Is anything wrong¡­. What about your social media media, most of your posts have been taken down¡± The reporters questioned as the guards rushed to block them.


    They walked inside hurriedly and sat in a dark secluded area.


    ¡°I need to use the toilet¡±She said and walked to the bathroom with her purse. She saw a waitress walking and ordered her to follow her.


    ¡°Give me your clothes and take mine¡± She ordered and the waitress looked at her with uncertainty.


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll pay you. Please help me. I¡¯m in a hurry, you¡¯ll wear my clothes and I¡¯ll wear yours. When you get out, work towards that dark corner and tell Andrea I¡¯m gone. Is there a back door which I can use to leave?¡± She questioned and the waitress nodded.


    The waitress pulled her clothes and gave them to Isabe who groaned before wearing it.


    ¡°Here¡¯s some money for your service¡± Isabe said and walked out.


    Alessandro decided to give himself a treat and went to Brant¡¯s pce, he was shocked to see Isabe walk inside with Andrea.


    He went to the men¡¯s restroom and was heading back when he saw her draw a waitress inside the restroom.


    He waited for some minutes and the waitress walked out, he noted that something was different but didn¡¯t bother.


    She walked out and he stood in front of her.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± The waitress in Isabe¡¯s clothes asked and he cursed under his breath and went after her.


    ¡°What is she up to now?¡± He groaned as he took light steps, following her.


    Isabe ran when she got out of the building, looking behind her back to make sure nobody was following her.


    She stopped and began walking, praying that no one followed her.


    She took a right turn as she kept walking. It was getting dark already and she took another turn towards a dimly lit street. She didn¡¯t know where she was heading and was beginning to regret running away.


    Something growled in the bush beside the road and she stopped.


    ¡°What¡¯s there?¡± Her voice trembled as she shook with fear.


    ¡°Stop being a baby, just a rabbit or some little animal¡± Alessandro snapped and she turned to face him.


    ¡°Why are you following me?¡±


    ¡°Following you? You wish, I¡¯m heading to my house¡± He replied walking past her.


    ¡°Wait¡±.


    ¡°What?¡±.


    ¡°I .. i.. t.. ta.. take me to your house¡± She ordered and heughed.


    ¡°Sorry to disappoint you but I¡¯m not working now and you can¡¯t order me around¡± He responded.


    ¡°Just take me there¡± She ranted.


    ¡°Sorry you¡¯re not the boss of me, if you want me to consider taking you to my house, you¡¯d have to plead politely then I¡¯ll decide whether to be kind or cruel though I don¡¯t think I¡¯ll be kind¡±


    ¡°Fine, please take me to your house¡± She surrendered.


    ¡°No, I can¡¯t. I¡¯m horny and would rather spend the night alone wanking than with a rude witch¡± He answered and she red.


    ¡°Take me to your house now or I¡¯ll tell the world you kidnapped me¡±


    ¡°And you think they¡¯ll believe you? They would have thoughts of you trying to seduce me to have a taste of my magic wand¡± He retorted with a smirk and began walking home.


    ¡°Alessandro! Get back here you rascal. I¡¯m talking to you!¡± She yelled, ran towards him and got on his back.


    ¡°Get off me now!¡± He thundered, shaking his back and trying to remove her hand but she tightened her grip on his neck, pressing her breasts on his back.


    He groaned slightly and stopped shaking his body and she wrapped her legs around his torso. His thoughts were diverting and he needed to keep them at bay.


    He was distracted by her feminine scent which wafted around his nostrils.


    ¡°Shit¡± He cursed and started walking home slowly.


    ¡°Horsie, could you walk faster? I don¡¯t like staying out at night¡± Shemanded and he groaned.


    ¡°If your legs could walk any faster, I¡¯ll be d to get your fat body off my back¡±


    ¡°Oh please, youin like you¡¯re not having the best time of your life. My legs must be driving you crazy and my nipples wouldn¡¯t be helping¡± She teased.


    ¡°More like turning me off. You¡¯re slender but weigh much more than twice your normal weight. I love slenderdies who are very flexible, you can¡¯t rte though because you¡¯re still a girl¡± He ridiculed and she touched his ear.


    She used her teeth to graze it slightly and he sucked in a breath.


    ¡°Stop it¡±


    ¡°Why is this your weak spot or I¡¯m doing a terrific job and you wanna have me?¡± She teased as her legs moved to his groins.


    ¡°Enough already! Get down witch¡± He yelled, kneeling, she got off him angrily and used her shoe to hit his head then walked away.


    ¡°Oh please, tell me you have another house or something underground¡­ Please say this isn¡¯t yours¡± She inquired, looking at him with disgust.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, I¡¯ll be happy enough to lock the door in your face¡± He replied and she frowned.


    ¡°Youck courtesy, as a guest I deserve the best service. You should thank me and count yourself lucky because I n to spend the night at this chicken coop of yours¡± She ranted and heughed.


    ¡°I¡¯d rather watch Barbie than spend my time giving you the service you wish for¡± He concluded as he ced his finger on the panel and the gate opened. He led her inside and she looked around.


    He opened the sitting door and she scoffed, she envied the portraits of his family that filled the room, wishing she had family portraits like his.


    ¡°Where¡¯s your room, is there any roomrger than yours? I¡¯m so not used to staying in a stable¡± She taunted.


    ¡°How about you leave and go find your mansion or castle?¡± He suggested and she sat on therge couch.


    ¡°Get up, I need to scan your body, I wouldn¡¯t want the paparazzi and reporters to wake me up¡± He said and she ignored him.


    ¡°I know you¡¯re dumb but are you too dumb to know that you have trackers on you and you could be tracked easily?¡± He mocked and brought out a small scanner.


    ¡°What makes you think this little thing would detect anything on my body?¡±


    ¡°Well miss rude, this is one of the most effective scanners in the world worth 7 million euros that could detect even the slightest metal or device¡± He answered, raising his brow.


    ¡°Okay fine¡± She replied standing. She raised her arm as he began scanning from her toes to her head. The scanner beeped and she gawked.


    ¡°You fool, it¡¯s just my hair band¡± She mocked, removing it and he collected it.Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I need you to change your clothes, I¡¯ll have to burn them¡±


    ¡°What! Why would I? I wouldn¡¯t do such, do you know how much these clothes cost? What would I wear if I burn these¡± She grumbled.


    ¡°Okay then, I¡¯ll dly wait for the president toe to haul you away tomorrow¡±


    ¡°Shut the fuck up. I can¡¯t burn this dress, it would pay double your sry¡± She insulted, forgetting she was dressed in a maid¡¯s dress and he chuckled, using a finger to point at her dress.


    ¡°I¡¯m tired of arguing. I¡¯ll call Mr president tomorrow and tell him toe to take you, I could even get rewarded for my patriotic act¡± He replied, walking to his room and she followed him.


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll change into any good dress I see¡±


    ¡°Great , knock yourself out. I have a full closet of clothes for my strippers, you can take anyone you like¡± He dismissed.

 Chapter 4: Strippers are sexier

    ¡°How pathetic. How dare you ask me to wear clothes meant for strippers?!. You do know who I am right! I want yours¡± She retorted and he gawked.


    ¡°You want mine? Should I count myself as being lucky? I feel regretful, calling the president seems like the best idea now¡±


    ¡°Please, can I wear your clothes?¡± She pleaded with difficulty.


    ¡°Fine¡­ hmmm but you¡¯ll have to pay ¡ê1, 000, 000¡±


    ¡°Why would I do that? Pay such an outrageous amount for your old faded clothes, you¡¯re a thief and you¡¯re trying to extort money from me¡± She countered and heughed.


    ¡°How about I drive you to a hotel and hand you over to someone else, you¡¯ll be lucky to get released without paying any ransom¡±


    ¡°But.. but.. but¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m poor, I need money to get rich and also get more strippers¡± He taunted.


    ¡°Why do you like strippers? are they better than other girls?. Strippers are the cheapest you could afford I guess¡±


    ¡°You see, yes. Strippers are sexier, great lovers and also they drive you insane¡± He whispered into her ear and opened the room.


    She stared at therge room, walked to his closet and moaned lowly at the masculine scent that greeted her nostrils.


    ¡°So masculine¡± She thought as she ran her hand through his clothes.


    She stared at his shirt and smiled as a thought formed in her head.


    ¡°He thinks strippers are better, I¡¯ll make him swallow his words¡± She thought with a smirk.


    She stripped off her clothes, loosed her hair and let it fall to her sides, picked an orange shirt and wore it, making sure she wore nothing underneath, she stared at the vanity and left with a satisfied look.


    ¡°What are we having for dinner?¡± She demanded, using one hand to flip her hair while the other held her clothes.


    ¡°W.. wh¡­ di¡­ dinner.. We, anything¡± He replied, standing as he used his hand to scratch his head while she smiled. His eyes ran from her thighs to her waist then her breasts and rested on her perky nipples.


    ¡°Why did you wear my top? Couldn¡¯t you find a pant to go with it, I¡¯ll help you get one now¡±


    ¡°No, I like it this way. Your house isn¡¯t well ventted so wearing only a top is healthy for my body¡± She answered and his eyes darted to her thighs, he licked his lips slightly and shook his head.


    ¡°Why would you stare at me that way? you¡¯re a pervert and I¡¯ll get you arrested¡± She threatened and he smiled boyishly.


    ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I stare, you¡¯re doing something terrible to my top, I¡¯ll have to remind myself to burn itter¡± He replied.


    ¡°You¡¯re rude and ungrateful. Do you know how many boys would kill just to have me touch their top but I¡¯m wearing yours and you¡¯re acting rude? This top doesn¡¯t look good, it¡¯s in terrible fashion. Who wears these in the 21ST century?¡± She ranted and heughed.


    ¡°My hands are dying to grab the phone and make a call. I¡¯ll go burn those clothes. One more word and it¡¯s me president you¡¯ll see¡± He informed collecting the clothes from her and she hissed.


    He went out and lit them on fire, wishing that it wouldn¡¯t attract his neighbors.


    He walked inside and couldn¡¯t find her.


    ¡°Isabe!¡± He yelled as he searched all the rooms.


    ¡°He¡¯s so annoying,¡± She muttered as she took the bread.


    ¡°Why couldn¡¯t you respond, I was worried¡± He asked as he walked inside and found her.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Worried? Why am I not important so why?¡±


    ¡°I was worried because you¡¯re my ticket to a million bucks. If I lost that amount how would I cope?¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t agreed to pay that money¡± She countered.


    ¡°I have my phone with me and rather than earn a million bucks from you or the president, I¡¯ll give pictures and the whole truth to a reporter and earn close to 2 million. All I need is to cook up a nice story and submit the CCTV camera footage. I might just tell them you want me and follow me home¡± He suggested and she threw the bread at him furiously.


    ¡°How dare you! I¡¯ll make you rot in jail. I have standards and you¡¯re below them!¡± She ranted, throwing spoons at him, he walked towards her, dodging the spoons.


    He held her hand, turned her to face him and drew her into his arms as she was about to take the knife from the hanger.


    ¡°Easy princess, you¡¯re stripping already and I hate to burst your bubble but it ain¡¯t doing nothing to me, just ruining my day¡± He whispered into her ear and she looked at her cloth which had curled up.


    Embarrassed, she pushed him and tried to draw it but he held her hand.


    ¡°Don¡¯t give me this shit. Even naked, you can¡¯t make me hard¡± He mocked and released her hand.


    ¡°Never would I n to seduce such an ugly and arrogant person like you, I¡¯ll rather dance for a horse¡±


    ¡°Yea, argue with your conscience. Who would have thought the president¡¯s daughter could enter the kitchen, what are you making?¡±


    ¡°Just shut up¡± She retorted, taking another piece of bread and he began picking up the utensils while she made toast.


    He walked out and she took a mug and made coffee, smiling with satisfaction.


    ¡°Have you started cooking because I can¡¯t smell any aroma?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m done already and out of goodwill, I made you some toasts¡± She replied, trying not to use her fingers on his eyes.


    ¡°Wow, I feel so honored. What would the citizens say? Won¡¯t I be jailed for turning you into my maid? Or is itmunity service?¡± He mocked with a bow and she clutched the fork tightly.


    ¡°Woah! You¡¯re the insane type, would you stab me if I reject it?. Fine I¡¯ll eat¡±


    He checked the cabin and was surprised to see 2 pieces of half-burnt bread.


    ¡°Cool, I only deserve just two pieces of burnt toast right? It¡¯s funny that you spent time making this¡± He inquired mockingly.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t learn how to make toast so I could feed a glutton¡± She replied icily.


    ¡°Either your teacher did a terrible job or wasted her efforts, this is worse than chicken poop¡± He insulted.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°I mean you¡¯re only good at dolling yourself up, being rude, insulting your father¡¯s officials and running away¡± He replied coldly and dumped the toast in the trash can.


    ¡°If you weren¡¯t here, I¡¯d have ordered for a sexy cook. You ain¡¯t sexy, you¡¯re not a good cook, you have a terrible tongue. Damn do you have any talent or skills¡± He mocked and she left angrily.


    ¡°Great, I¡¯m stuck with her till God knows when, I¡¯ll have to keep my distance¡± He thought as he brought out vegetables from the fridge.


    He chopped the vegetables and put a pan in the cooker. He added oil and waited for some minutes before adding the vegetables and began stirring them.


    He took meat from the fridge and cut it into pieces, added spices and boiled it.


    He brought down the vegetables and put another pot on the cooker, added water and spaghetti, he boiled it and brought it down, blowing his hand as the pot burnt him a little.


    He took another pot, added oil and let it get hot. He added the vegetables, moving back as it sizzled.


    Isabe could hear noiseing from the kitchen, she wondered what he was up to and wanted toe to the kitchen but stopped herself.


    She ate her toasts begrudgingly, wishing she could order something better and he would give her part of what he was making.


    Alessandro added a little water and lit the spaghetti, humming to himself as he stirred it.


    He sat down and waited for some minutes, checking the food as the aroma filled the whole air, he tasted the food and moaned at how delicious it tasted.


    Isabe, who couldn¡¯t resisting to the kitchen, was at the door lost when she saw the heap he made on a te and gasped.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to be scared, I¡¯m not entirely heartless. I¡¯ll leave a little portion for you since you¡¯re not a glutton. And you¡¯re wee¡± He replied as he continued dishing out his food.


    He took a drink from the freezer and left the kitchen. She stared at his retreating figure and walked to the pot.


    Reluctantly, she brought a te. She couldn¡¯t deny that it looked appetizing and she licked her lips.


    She dished out the little portion he left and muttered a curse then went to the dining table.

 Chapter 5: Anything about you sexy

    Alessandro yawned as he rose from the bed. He frowned when he saw her curled on his bed. His mind shed back tost night and he smiled.


    They had argued about who would sleep in the room and she seeded in entering his room eventually, they both had to sleep on the same bed though she had used a lot of his clothes to demarcate their spaces.


    He went to the toilet, came out after a minute, took a towel and went to the gym.


    Isabe woke up with a frown, she checked the time and grumbled.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t those worthless maids wake me up?¡± She ranted, opened her eyes clearly, looking around and she opened her eyes wide with shock.


    ¡°Damn¡±


    She got down from the bed and walked downstairs, running her hand through her rough hair. She took the remote and switched on the television and was amused with the news.


    ¡°Damn that old fool, he thinks he¡¯s smart¡± She cursed and sat down.


    Alessandro entered the sitting room, swearing as he used his towel to clean his face, she stared at him for some seconds and he snapped his fingers.


    ¡°Wow, he¡¯s trying to get more followers with your escapade, apologizing publicly and promising to improve security before his next swearing-in is a great idea right? He must be so proud of you, you¡¯re doing nothing yet helping him the most¡± He teased and she hissed.


    ¡°Give me your phone, he needs a good talking to¡± She fumed, grabbing the remote tightly and he shook his head.


    ¡°I could give you an entirely different untraceable number but mine is a big NO¡±


    ¡°Yea, sure anything¡± She replied and he went to his room, brought out hisptop and began typing. She waited for a few minutes and he handed it back to her.


    ¡°I¡¯ve created an anonymous ount, use it to chat with him, you guys might have a little father daughter talk and he¡¯ll send an entourage to haul you off¡± He instructed, brought out his phone and dialed the President¡¯s number.


    After a few rings, the President¡¯s secretary answered.


    ¡°I would like to speak with his Excellency please¡± He informed me and the phone was given to Roberto.


    Her face turned pale white when she heard what he said, she was shivering and shaking her head, pleading silently.


    ¡°Good morning sir¡­ .. I saw the news, sir¡­ I¡¯m also on the lookout for her¡­ Shall I report for duty today¡­ Till she¡¯s found, sir?¡­ Okay, sir.. I¡¯ll also try to check a few areas¡­ Thank you, sir¡± He concluded and switched off the phone.


    ¡°For how long do you n to stay here? Wouldn¡¯t your job get affected?¡± He requested with concern in his voice.


    ¡°I don¡¯t give a fuck, till he¡¯s ready to grant my requests, I won¡¯t leave¡± She replied with a shrug.


    ¡°Look, you can¡¯t keep hiding here for long. Soon, they¡¯ll find you, my jammers can¡¯t keep blocking them forever. I would have to take another job and you should stop doing this, straighten things out with him¡± He advised genuinely.


    ¡°Your lecture is so long and boring. What would we have for breakfast? I want something good¡± she questioned with a yawn and he groaned.


    ¡°I¡¯ll order Truffles if it pleases her Excellency. Or should I order chefs from Brant¡¯s pce toe cook for you?¡± He mocked with a curt bow and she sneered.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯ll be better¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any other clothes which you would wear except for the stripper¡¯s own and I can¡¯t order new clothes for you¡± He dered.


    ¡°Hmm. I know you can¡¯t afford it so I¡¯ll pay¡±


    ¡°Stop being foolish, I¡¯m under surveince now, if expensive female dresses should be delivered to my house, it¡¯ll raise lots of suspicions and you¡¯re not with your phone or credit card¡± He exined and she nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡°So I¡¯ll stick to wearing your clothes for now, it¡¯s so not my thing¡± She puffed.


    ¡°Don¡¯t give me that face, I feel regretful for bringing you to my house. I had a terrible night, a terrible day and now I¡¯m about to have another, can this week get any better?¡± He groaned with a frown.


    He went upstairs, took his bath and came back, putting on a khaki and fitted T-shirt.


    ¡°So what have you been up to?¡± He asked, sitting on the couch, beside her and their arms touched. They stared at each other for a few seconds and she shifted slightly.


    ¡°He isn¡¯t ready toply with my rules¡± She let out.


    ¡°What exactly do you want?¡±


    ¡°I want my social media ount back, I wanna return to the USA. I wanna continue living my life far away from this ce¡± She replied sadly and he felt pity for her.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you grow up here? Why don¡¯t you wanna stay here? You¡¯re living your dream life, you¡¯re engaged, have maids at your sides, what else do you want?¡± He demanded.


    ¡°ENGAGED?! What do you mean, engaged to who? Wait, Andrea? Do you think I¡¯m engaged to him? Damn I hate, I hate him so much¡± She disclosed, tears I¡¯m her eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯m so sorry, I didn¡¯t know you weren¡¯t aware¡±He apologized and she turned to face him.


    ¡°Aware? Nobody told me anything about getting engaged. How did you know?¡± She requested, her voice shaky.


    ¡°When I was offered a job, Rossi, my boss told me you were engaged¡±


    ¡°If making me get married to his puppet is what he wants, then I¡¯ll make him regret it. I¡¯ll show him what I¡¯m made off¡± She said with determination, cleaning her tears.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take my bath now¡± She let out and went to his room. She smirked when she entered the bathroom.


    ¡°Not so poor after all¡± She thought as she checked his soaps and pastes, she saw a new pack of brushes, took one and added mint-vored paste.


    After brushing her teeth, she removed her cloth and stepped inside the bathtub. She shivered slightly at the thought that Alessandro had been there a few minutes ago.


    ¡°What is wrong with me, I should be angry at him for using the bathtub before me¡± She thought as she took the soap and rubbed it all over her body, ying with the bubbles for some minutes before taking anotherrge brush for herself.


    She drained the water and filled it with a clean one. She smiled when she took his towel and wrapped it around her body. A nasty thought came to her head and she smirked.


    She stared at herself in the mirror because it barely covered her ass and she giggled as water dripped from her hair. She walked to the sitting room.


    He was holding coffee and when he sighted her, it slipped from his hand, he temporarily forgot about everything as he stared at her dazzling skin, he walked towards her, spellbound.


    She looked as sexy as fuck and if it was an invitation, he would ept it dly.


    He stared at her full breasts rising and falling with each breath she took. His hand rose to her shoulders and he pushed her wet hair a bit from her face.


    He couldn¡¯t control his mind as all he could see was her sexy body. She looked at him with a seductive look and he shivered when she touched his arm.


    He cursed inwardly, knowing that his rising dick would be evident soon.


    She moved her hand to his chest, using a finger to trace lines and he sucked in a breath, regaining himself, he held her hand.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong princess, do you need anything?¡± He asked with a sly smile and hidden words in his questions, his brows raised and she frowned.


    ¡°Yes, I need cream and some undies or I¡¯ll have to keep walking around naked like I did yesterday, I¡¯m sure you would want that a lot but I wouldn¡¯t give you that pleasure¡± she answered and he grinned boyishly.


    ¡°That isn¡¯t a problem, even if you decide to walk around the house naked for the next two months believe me you¡¯re very safe, I¡¯m not the type of guy to go crazy after seeing a girls nakedness, I¡¯m so used to seeing lots of naked girls sometimes I wish I could even react to some girls. Your nakedness isn¡¯t moving me one bit¡± he whispered and she tried to hit him and he held her hand.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Did I do anything wrong? I just told you about my body condition. It¡¯s up to you to step up on your game, take good care of your body and you might just be sexy one day.


    She  was left behind, grappling the towel and cursing his broad back with anger written all over her.

 Chapter 6: what it鈥檒l feel like to Kiss him

    Alessandro walked upstairs, covering his boner and trying so hard not to look back.


    Furiously, Isabe tied the towel firmly and walked after him.


    She wished she could give him a knock, kick him, or do anything to make him feel pain.


    He opened the door to his room, walked to his closet and brought out a long top, a khaki and handed it to her.


    ¡°Here, I don¡¯t need it anymore, you make use of them¡± He said and walked out. She changed into the top and dropped the khaki on his bed.


    She walked down and saw him bringing in pasta, she smiled and sat on the chair. He turned to look at, frowned and gave her the food.


    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you wearing the khaki?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s too long, kinda old and cheap¡± She responded with a sneer.


    ¡°That top actually costs ¡ê40, 000, do you think it¡¯s cheap?¡±


    ¡°Eww¡± Sheined and he stared at her with a smirk, challenging her to pull it off.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t you take it off, I bet you can¡¯t? You think it¡¯s cheap but you¡¯re veryfortable in it¡± He inquired sweetly.


    ¡°I¡¯m not gonna give you the image you badly want. I know you want it but you ain¡¯t getting it¡± She replied and heughed.


    ¡°I loosened your towel and didn¡¯t even spare you a nce, isn¡¯t that enough evidence that I don¡¯t find you attractive?¡± He grinned, cocking his brows and she blushed slightly.


    ¡°Enough bbering, apply your table manners, I wouldn¡¯t want to choke on this thing¡± She said, staring at the food with disgust.


    ¡°We¡¯re not even at the dining¡± He replied with gritted teeth.


    They finished eating and she took the paper tes to the kitchen, dumped it in the sink, and went back to the sitting room.


    ¡°Can I have myptop back?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯m still busy, what¡¯s your password, I need it,¡± She asked cheekily.


    ¡°Why, hand it over I¡¯ll type it¡±


    ¡°No, tell me. I¡¯ll be busy with it and I can¡¯t get up every minute to ask for your password when I wanna open a new app. So the password?¡± She sneered and he puffed out a breath.


    ¡°Fine, STRIPPERS¡± He and she stared at him with surprise.


    ¡°Strippers!?. Are you insane? Yes, you are because no sane human would use strippers as his password¡± She replied with a chuckle and he left for the gym.


    He was doing abdominal crunches when his thoughts drifted to her. He wondered what she was doing with hisptop and smiled.


    ¡°She¡¯s probably invading my privacy. Damn, that sexy princess. Don¡¯t know how long she¡¯ll be here but we might end up tearing each other¡¯s hair¡± He thought as he cleaned sweat off his face.


    ¡°What¡¯s making you smile?¡± He heard and frowned, turning to look at her.


    ¡°Why are you here? Isn¡¯t myptop enough or do you want me to leave this whole house for you?¡± He scowled sarcastically.


    ¡°That doesn¡¯t answer my question, what is making you smile? My face or my presence?¡± She whispered with a cocked brow.


    ¡°I remembered someone appealing , my favorite stripper whom I¡¯m in dire need of right now. But thanks to someone, I wouldn¡¯t be able to see her for a little time¡± He snorted and she frowned deeply.


    ¡°Step aside, I wanna exercise, this sexy body needs to be in shape¡± She replied, brushing past him and he held her waist, drawing her close to him.


    ¡°You wish! You haven¡¯t answered mine, should I leave the house for you?¡± He mumbled huskily and she shivered with arousal, his voice sending chills down her spine.


    ¡°Yes, please leave. I never want to see your face again. Your face ruins everything¡± She stuttered, pushing him back and his hands moved to her back, she was about to fall.


    He removed his hand and with a loud groan, she fell down.


    ¡°I¡¯m so sorry, I would¡¯ve loved to assist you but I¡¯m too poor to do that¡± He mocked and went to a different machine.


    Angrily, she stood up and switched on the running machine.


    ¡°Easy princess, you would spoil it and damn I¡¯m gonna send the bills to your father, it cost me a lot to furnish this ce, I wouldn¡¯t let even the richest of souls destroy it¡± He dered sweetly and she ignored him.


    They continued exercising for the next 30 minutes in silence with only their groans filling the room. He looked at her and then switched off her machine.


    ¡°Hell, princess you¡¯re boiling hot,¡± He remarked and she switched it on, ignoring him.


    ¡°Can¡¯t you do something else? Take a nap or something rather than trying to burn yourself out?¡± He demanded, drawing her and he lost bnce as she tried to push him.


    They both ended on the floor, her breasts on his chest as his dick twitched.


    He stared at her rosy lips and had a strong urge to kiss her.


    He rolled her to the other side and got on top of her, moved his lips close to hers, fanning her with his breath and his lips almost touched her when she pushed him aside.


    ¡°Eww, get off me now, you rascal¡± She let out, he rolled off her and stood up, using his hands to touch his hair. He didn¡¯t understand what had pushed him to almost kiss her.


    He felt grateful for not kissing her, knowing fully well she was gonna make a fuss about it and also regretted not kissing her because he so badly wanted to taste her lips.


    ¡°Has he decided to give you your things back? Or have youe to a conclusion?¡± He treaded lightly, trying to lighten up the mood.


    ¡°No, he¡¯s still threatening to find me and also making a fuss about how this is bad for his election¡± She replied with a shrug and they both walked out of the gymnasium.


    ¡°What¡¯s actually your gain? I don¡¯t still understand why you¡¯re doing all these, I¡¯m sure he would have given you your phones back if you stayed at home¡± Alessandro questioned, somewhat confused.


    ¡°I¡¯m gaining a lot and I¡¯m also making him pay for his stubborn actions¡± She answered and he could hear other meanings to her words.


    ¡°No matter what happened, you should learn to forgive and forget, he¡¯s your father and probably the only close family you have. It¡¯ll hurt a lot when you lose him¡± He advised, sitting on the couch and sheughed.


    ¡°Forgive like it¡¯s easy. How would you feel if the most important person in your life was killed just because of a stupid person¡¯s desire for power and authority?¡±


    ¡°Do you know what it feels like to lose your mother at a tender age and go into autism for almost a year? Have you grown up,cking your mother¡¯s warmth, care and love?¡± She demanded and he shook his head.


    ¡°I¡¯ve never experienced that but I¡¯ve experienced what it feels like to lose a twin sister, Alessandra was my best friend and I lost her at the age of 17 due to cancer¡± Alessandro confessed and she looked at him with pity.


    ¡°We both can never understand each other¡¯s loss¡± She let out and ran to his room, he ran after her and she locked the door, crying as she sat on the floor.


    He banged on the door and she ignored him, begging him to go away.


    ¡°I might as well take a nap now¡± He thought and went back to the sitting room.


    Isabe raised her head up, the light had reflected in her eyes. She stood upzily with a yawn, looking around.


    ¡°Woah, for how long was I asleep?¡± She wondered and opened the door.


    She walked outside and found him asleep. She stopped abruptly and stared at his handsome face.


    ¡°He¡¯s quite handsome, just too arrogant, obnoxious, sexy, gorgeous and still sexy¡± She thought with a sigh, going close to the couch.


    She ran her hand over his face, waiting for a reaction but got none.


    ¡°So he¡¯s a deep sleeper huh?¡± She whispered and stared at him for almost a minute.


    She touched his face and he frowned slightly, muttering some words and she giggled. She trailed lines of his cheek as she nced at his face.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    She bent slightly, her face a few inches away from his. Her eyes watched his pink thin lips and she licked her lips, biting back a moan.


    ¡°I wonder what it¡¯ll feel like to kiss his lips¡±


    ¡°But what if he wakes up? What if he pushes me away. But he¡¯s a deep sleeper, he wouldn¡¯t even notice?¡± She thought and with a big gulp, she bent her face and her lips collided with him gently.


    Suddenly, he opened his eyes and held her head in ce as she was about to lift her head up, he pulled her close, deepening the kiss.


    She opened her eyes, wide with shock and closed it lightly, enjoying the kiss as his tongue intruded her mouth.


    She mouthed a moan as his hands squeezed her breasts while he let out a groan.

 Chapter 7: You don鈥檛 find me attractive

    She put her hand on his chest, raising his shirt and they broke the kiss. He threw the shirt over his head and resumed kissing her.


    His hands moved between her thighs as she parted her legs slightly.


    He let out a guttural sound as she moved to his chest, trailing kisses and teasing his small nipples, she sucked them lightly and kissed his lips, letting out a groan.


    Her hand caressed his body and moved towards his abdomen, she slipped it into his briefs and he held her hand abruptly.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough already¡± He whispered, panting and she looked at him with surprise, her eyes glistening with tears.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You don¡¯t find me attractive? You¡¯re horny already¡± She whispered back.


    ¡°We can¡¯t do this, it isn¡¯t right and we might end up regretting it¡± He answered, pushing her away slightly.


    He got up, took his top and headed to his room.


    ¡°Why do I feel hurt and rejected?¡± She inquired as she straightened her clothes and sat on the couch, feeling ashamed, embarrassed and silly for her wanton behavior.


    She hated the idea of him thinking of her as a cheap, wanton fool who gives herself out to guys easily.


    ¡°Damn! Why did I do such a stupid thing?¡± She yelled with anger, ruffling her hair.


    Alessandro went to his room, his heart beating very fast.


    ¡°What the hell is wrong with me? After all the warnings I got from the president, am I gonna throw caution to the storm?¡± He thought as he walked inside the bathroom.


    ¡°But we can¡¯t continue this way, if the president finds out, I¡¯ll lose my life. I¡¯ve got to take her back¡± He decided and turned on the shower, he took a cold bath, changed into sweatpants.


    He decided not to go to the sitting room for fear that she might be very angry at him and he might not be able to resist her.


    ¡°Gosh, I¡¯m so dumb. After all the warnings from my boss, her father and her friend. Lucky for me things didn¡¯t escte but I don¡¯t think I¡¯ll be able to keep my hands off her¡± He thought, hitting his head.


    With a deep sigh, he left the room, bored since he couldn¡¯t get her off his mind.


    He saw her sitting on the couch, his dick stirred and he gritted his teeth with force, trying to control his body and tried to upy his mind with something else.


    ¡°What are we gonna have for dinner?¡± She questioned, looking at him inly and his eyes dropped.


    ¡°She¡¯s so good at pretending, well she must have had lots of experiences¡± He thought with displeasure.


    ¡°You seem like a much better cook, why not make dinner instead?¡± She suggested with a smile.


    ¡°Okay, it¡¯s not like you would even make anything if I reject the offer¡± He muttered and strided to the kitchen. He couldn¡¯t forget the feel of her soft breasts on his palm.


    He shut his eyes tightly and tried to stop thinking about her hot body that made his ache with arousal and desire.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, you seem frozen, lost in thoughts again? What the hell are you thinking about?¡± She requested, putting her finger on his shoulder and he jerked back, startled.


    ¡°Nothing, it¡¯s nothing¡± He mumbled, removing her hand gently and she took some steps back.


    ¡°What are you making?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m making carpio, do you like it?¡± He answered and she nodded.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Do you need help, I¡¯m bored and don¡¯t wanna do anything fun, I can spare a few minutes though?¡± She offered and he shook his head, making her groan slightly.


    ¡°Has the president told you agreed to stop his ns?¡± He questioned, absentmindedly.


    ¡°No he hasn¡¯t, it¡¯s still the same thing. Ranting and giving me orders¡± She answered with a shrug.


    ¡°So.. have you thought about when you¡¯ll go home or is there a ce where you n to stay?¡± He requested and she sucked in her breath.


    ¡°I have no ce for now, all I wanna do is have a little time to think things through, try to get my life on track and stop the engagement¡± She confessed and he could hear sadness in her voice.


    ¡°Why would you stop the engagement? Isn¡¯t that what you want? Why would you not want to get married now?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s what my father wants not what I want, I wanna get married to a guy who would love me for who I am not for my career, social status, body or name and I also want a man whom my father won¡¯t control like a ve¡± She responded with a sad smile and his heart bled with sadness.


    ¡°I hope you find your man¡± He replied and she stared at him.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not being harsh but finding a guy for yourself is almost impossible, you wouldn¡¯t stoop low for any guy who¡¯s below your status¡±


    ¡°And no wealthy guy would want to get married to a rude princess without wanting to have a part of your father¡¯s wealth or wanting to be famous as the man who captured the heart of the president¡¯s daughter¡± Alessandro emphasized.


    ¡°And what would you like to be called?¡± She threw and he choked with surprise.


    ¡°Never mind¡± She muttered and left the kitchen angrily.


    ¡°Why would I ask him that question? What is wrong with me? What the fuck have I been doing today? Why can¡¯t I control my words and actions?. I¡¯m being dumb for no reason¡±


    ¡°Why does my insides crawl and flip each time? Why does he make me lose all restraint?¡± She thought as she walked inside the gym, holding her racing heart.


    ¡°This is crazy, I have to leave before anything drastic happens, it might get out of hand another time. Who even said there¡¯ll be another time, I won¡¯t lose all my guard¡±


    ¡°I just have to get myself in bay¡± She thought and her mind wandered to how his hand felt on her breasts.


    ¡°Argh! Stop it, he¡¯s nothing but my guard and I can¡¯t stoop that low. He¡¯ll spoil my reputation and ruin things for me, he¡¯s not worth anything. I have better suitors than him¡± She scolded herself angrily.


    ¡°But you so badly wished he wasn¡¯t your guard and you could have him even if it¡¯s just for a night?¡± A voice whispered in her head and she shook her head.


    ¡°No, enough of Alessandro already. There are tons of handsome and rich guys out there who are better than him¡±


    ¡°Why am I getting myself worked up? It¡¯s not like he wants to have anything to do with me¡± She muttered with a frown.


    ¡°If only I wasn¡¯t the president¡¯s daughter, I wish I was born to a rich family who weren¡¯t so concerned about power and authority¡± She thought sadly.


    ¡°Isabelle, would you get your ass down here for dinner or you¡¯d rather starve¡± Alessandro shouted and she smiled broadly.


    The way he called her name made her shiver with desire.


    ¡°I was the one who¡¯s trying to seduce him but now it seems like I¡¯m one falling for his charms, gosh I¡¯m so stupid¡± Sheined as she opened the door and walked down.


    She sniffed them with a broad smile and sat on the chair he had pulled out for her.


    ¡°Thank you¡± She muttered and took a spoonful, put it inside her mouth and moaned with delight.


    ¡°Hmm so yummy, who taught you how to cook?¡± She quizzed with curiosity.


    ¡°When I was young, my mom always made me stay around her, she loved me too much and wouldn¡¯t want me to be far from her so most times, I¡¯d be in the kitchen helping her out and she taught me how to cook¡± He exined with a distant smile.


    ¡°You¡¯re very lucky, I wish I had my mom to teach me¡± She whispered with teary eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry you had to grow up that way¡± He muttered.


    ¡°Tell me about your mom, what she likes, how she acts?¡± She questioned eagerly.


    ¡°Well.. She nags a lot, she¡¯s sweet, always wants me to eat lots of food, stop going to the pub and always introducing me to her friend¡¯s daughter, matchmaking and all¡± He answered with a smile.


    ¡°After she introduces you to them, how does it go?¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t go well as they tend to demand more from me and I¡¯m always honest with them about wanting friends with benefits not girlfriends¡± He replied with a heartyugh and her heart leapt.


    ¡°When do you intend to settle down?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know but I would like to get married when I¡¯ve had enough fun and I wouldn¡¯t want to get married to a jealous freak who would turn herself into a spy. What about you?¡±


    ¡°I wish to get married maybe in the next 3 or four years and I wanna go far away from this ce, away from the media, the public and politics¡± She answered and he nodded.


    ¡°Won¡¯t you work? And isn¡¯t your husband allowed to work?¡± He quizzed.


    ¡°I have enough money tost the next 150 years and I¡¯ll work in my leisure time. He¡¯s allowed to work but I want a light job, a kind of job that he could take a month off and there¡¯d be no problem¡± She answered with a smile.


    ¡°Seems like you have someone in your mind already with your sly smile?¡±


    ¡°I do but don¡¯t know if he¡¯s willing to leave this country¡±


    ¡°Does the president know about him?¡±


    ¡°No and he doesn¡¯t need to worry about him, I might end up eloping before the end of this year, who knows maybe I¡¯ll get really tired of his attitude¡± She responded with a shrug.


    ¡°What about your Dad?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s just cool, always advising me to take time, think things through and return to Miami¡±


    ¡°I wish I had your type of family with my-worth, wish I had a cozy and caring family like yours¡± She muttered.


    ¡°Sometimes money doesn¡¯t matter and just the moment counts, money can¡¯t bring happiness¡± He advised and continued eating his food.

 Chapter 8: She has someone helping her

    ¡±Where the fuck is she?!¡± The president yelled, angrily hitting a vase. They had been trying to find her for days and had been failing.


    ¡±Sir, it seems like she has someone helping her¡± The chief of security suggested.


    ¡°She has just two friends and they¡¯re too dumb to be able to help her pull something as huge as this. She doesn¡¯t have any other friends. I¡¯ve put them under watch and they¡¯repletely clueless about her whereabouts. Her guy manager is being watched throughout the day and he¡¯s also useless. She¡¯s too proud to have another friend who isn¡¯t popr¡± Roberto replied.


    ¡°What about her new guard, I¡¯m having a bad feeling about him, there¡¯s just something about him that gives me chills¡± Andrea confessed.


    ¡°You¡¯re thinking that way because he¡¯s handsome. She hates him more than she hates me, and they don¡¯t go along together, I doubt if she¡¯ll ask him for help. But if it makes you happy, I¡¯ll tell my guards to watch him¡± Roberto replied and Andrea nodded.


    Andrea couldn¡¯t tell why he didn¡¯t like Alessandro.


    ¡±Probably because of his arrogant attitude and aura¡± Andrea concluded.


    ¡°Sir, you have a meeting with the press. Should I reschedule it for another time or just cancel the meeting?¡± Ann, Roberto¡¯s secretary, informed.


    ¡°Let¡¯s head to my office, I have a few things to take, tell the chauffeur to get the car ready.


    Andrea, can you stay for a little while longer? Maybe you could help with a few things¡± Roberto requested.


    ¡°Yea, sure I¡¯ll wait¡± Andrea answered and Roberto patted his back and left with Ann who was dressed in a blue tight skirt, with a suit and heels.


    He entered his office and turned to the wall, using his hand to crease his brows, thinking deeply. She hugged his back and her hand crept to his chest.


    ¡°You should stop stressing yourself over that stupid daughter of yours when you have 2 great children already. She¡¯s so spoiled and causes so much ruckus¡± Ann whispered as her hand roamed his chest and he removed it angrily.


    ¡°Never call her stupid, watch your words or you would be reced, the walls could hear even the drop of a pin¡± He warned and she bowed her head, fuming with anger.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir¡± She whispered, he nodded and kissed her lips.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get going already¡± He mumbled and she took his briefcase and together they left the office.


    They used the private elevator and went to the underground parking lot where the driver and his mascots were waiting for him.


    He entered the car with Ann and the driver sped off to the white Pce, where presidential meetings and discussions were held.


    They were greeted with lots of reporters as guards had to create a barricade to enable them to pass.


    He stepped out of the car, looked around and walked inside, ignoring reporters who struggled to get him to answer their questions.


    He sat on his chair, cleared his throat.


    ¡±Greetings everyone. I wee you all. Thank you so much for honoring my invitation¡± He called and they mumbled their replies, therge hall was half filled as just a few big reporters were allowed inside and plenty stood outside, cameras flicking as they all wanted to get the best view and images for their variouspanies.


    ¡°Good day Mr president, it¡¯s been almost a week and Miss Isabelle hasn¡¯t been found. Was she kidnapped or probably she eloped?¡± A female reporter whom he had pointed at inquired.


    He wondered who informed the public about her disappearance and vowed to make the person regret it.


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t say she eloped. Isabelle is very stubborn but eloping would nevere to her mind. She gets anything she wants, she doesn¡¯t stress herself so why would elopinge to her mind?. And about being kidnapped that¡¯s very impossible because she has trackers on each clothes she wears, even her hair band has trackers. To me this is a prank in order to see how we¡¯ll react and also to get me to attend meetings like this, She¡¯s probably somewhere with someone, I¡¯m suspecting Andrea but I don¡¯t wanna jump into conclusions¡±


    ¡°A prank sir? I¡¯m sure she¡¯ll be aware that the whole country is being turned upside down. Why can¡¯t she just return home?. Isn¡¯t this also a form of childishness? Her fans are out there praying and searching for her and She¡¯s somewhere hiding¡± Another reporter said with disgust.


    ¡°Next question¡± Roberto cut off.


    ¡°She made a post before she went missing and lots of people are concerned, she was seen crying. Does this have to do with her disappearance and are you in any way involved? Some fans have spected that you have hidden her, is that true?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t hide my daughter, and I think I must have made her angry and she has decided to make me worry too much¡± Roberto responded with a sad smile.


    ¡°Is there anything going on between her and the prime minister?¡± A reporter quizzed.


    ¡°She¡¯s the one who can answer that question. She didn¡¯t give me any reply when I asked and I think it¡¯s right for her to make everything known to the public herself¡±


    ¡°She was spotted with Alessandro, are you aware about his scandal? Aren¡¯t you afraid that the same would happen to miss Isabelle?¡± A reporter countered.


    ¡°He¡¯s her new guard and I know about his past. I trust my daughter, she would never do anything stupid, She¡¯s disciplined¡± He boasted with pride.


    ¡°After the election, would she continue living here..?¡±


    ¡°My apologizes, I have another meeting¡± Roberto interrupted as he stood up and walked out with his escorts.


    ¡°Sir you don¡¯t have any other meeting¡± Ann whispered when they entered the car.


    ¡°I know but I can¡¯t keep still and watch them try to make a fool out of me, they¡¯re very annoying¡± He replied and his phone beeped.


    He checked it and it was a message from Isabelle.


    ¡°A PRANK HUH? HOW WOULD THE PUBLIC LIKE TO HOST AN ONLINE INTERVIEW WITH ME AND KNOW THE TRUTH?¡± He read out with anger and Ann held his shoulder.


    ¡°Calm down, I¡¯ll talk to her¡± Ann suggested and collected the phone, she switched on the camera.


    ¡°Isabelle this is Ann, please listen to your dad and return home, he¡¯s getting sleepless nights, the whole country is worried. His doctor has advised him to work from the house now as his blood pressure seems to be rising. You should get your social media ounts back, pleasee back home¡± Ann pleaded, trying hard to hide her disgust as she sent the video to Isabelle.


    ¡°Take me to the presidential pce¡± Robertomanded and the driver made a turn. Roberto came out hastily and rushed inside. He saw the security staff typing on their keyboards furiously.


    ¡°Have you found anything? What¡¯s happening?¡± Roberto questioned, standing beside the chief.


    ¡°Maybe but it changes every second. Before it was Spain, now it¡¯s Italy, this is very confusing¡± The chief informed.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Roberto retorted with confusion, looking closely at theputer.


    ¡°A message was sent and we¡¯re trying to track the IP address. But its location changes every second with over 200 countries and 4 continents. We can¡¯t find the real address this way. They¡¯re using it to distract us¡± The chief concluded and Roberto cursed under his breath.


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t know anyone, how would she be able to pull this off so smoothly?¡± Roberto wondered aloud.


    ¡°It¡¯s the guard, Alessandro. He¡¯s a talentedputer wizard, he knows about trackers and how to block them. I¡¯m sure he put jammers in his house so it¡¯ll not be trackable. Send guards to his house, let them turn it upside down, search everywhere and leave nothing unturned¡± Andrea suggested and reluctantly Roberto epted and ordered his guards to go to Alessandro¡¯s house.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    Alessandro¡¯s


    ¡°Shit¡± Alessandro cursed when he saw guards, he had been checking out the new camera he had installed outside his house.


    ¡°Oh my God, ISABELLE!¡± He gasped and ran to the sitting room.


    ¡°Get up now!¡± He ordered and she looked at him with confusion.


    ¡°Why, what¡¯s wrong?¡± She questioned, still sitting.


    ¡°Come with me now, your father has sent his guards to check this ce¡± He exined and took her hand, leading her to his room.


    ¡°Fuck, what are we gonna do?¡± She asked as they entered his room. He took her to his closet, removed a small rug and opened a little door on the ground.


    ¡°There¡¯s food there, don¡¯te out until I tell you to. Take theptop ande out when it¡¯s midnight if you haven¡¯t seen me¡± He instructed and pushed her inside then handed theptop to her.


    He closed the door and put the rug back, took a few breaths then walked out.


    He walked to the sitting room, opened the door and the guards pushed him aside looking at him menacingly.


    ¡°Hello, what do you want?¡± He threaded lightly.


    ¡°We¡¯re here to search the house, it¡¯s either youply or we would have to lock you up¡± The leader informed with a sneer and he stepped aside.


    They all left for the rooms, except the leader who stared at him intently. The guards came back after some minutes.


    ¡°We can¡¯t find anyone sir¡±


    ¡°Have you searched everywhere, closets, toilets, kitchens?¡± Their leader fired and they nodded.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case let¡¯s leave¡± The leader instructed and as they turned, they heard a loud sound.


    Alessandro almost copsed as fear overwhelmed his body, with his heart in his mouth, he prayed that they didn¡¯t find the door as their leader stormed to his room.


    ¡°What sound was that? Y¡¯all heard it right?¡± He heard and he almost jumped, startled as he was lost in his thoughts.


    ¡°Wh.. what. What sound? I didn¡¯t hear nothing¡± He stuttered letting out a deep breath when he saw the leader descend alone.


    ¡°The sound we heard earlier?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, might be from my neighbor or someone outside who saw an animal, I¡¯m confused here, who are you searching for please?¡± He requested, trying to look as timid as he could.


    ¡°Miss Isabelle, go check the whole surrounding¡±


    ¡°I assure you that if I see her, I¡¯ll inform the president¡± Alessandro dered and the leader scoffed.


    The guards walked inside, shaking their heads and together they left the house. Alessandro let out a deep breathe immediately they left.

 Chapter 9: we can be friends with benefits

    ¡°You cane out now, they¡¯re gone¡± Alessandro , 20 minutes after they had left.


    ¡°Whoa, I was so scared¡± She breathed out as he helped her up.


    ¡°Yea, and you had to scream. If you were caught, my life wouldn¡¯t matter because I¡¯d be dead, so next time you wanna run away from your father, it¡¯s either you get someone else to help you or you zip your mouth. What the hell did you tell the president that made him send guards to my house?


    ¡°I¡¯ll have myptop back now, thank you and you¡¯re lucky those fools didn¡¯t check for fingerprints or set up cameras here¡± Heshed out, collecting theptop furiously.


    ¡°Why are you making a fuss? We weren¡¯t caught, shouldn¡¯t we be happy? I don¡¯t get why you¡¯re stressed¡± She quizzed.


    ¡°So what assurance do you have that I wouldn¡¯t be killed when I get caught? I¡¯m just a youngd who wants to enjoy his job, fuck bitches and have a family when I¡¯m ready¡±


    ¡°But you miss rude, you¡¯re trying to cut my dreams short, why? Just because you¡¯re childish and stupid enough to leave the house over a minor issue. I wonder how you would live your life if you keep running away¡± He fumed.


    ¡°Shut up! I was doing fine, almost at a good location before you butted in and ruined everything. I was close to a good ce¡± she retorted.


    ¡°I helped your ungrateful ass. If you had stayed any longer on that street, it¡¯s either you get shipped to some unknown ce as a rich man¡¯s toy or you are forced to be a stripper at an illegal pub where no one would find you. You should be very grateful I saved you not trying to seduce me or get me killed¡± He yelled angrily and she pushed him.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m trying to seduce you but it¡¯s only because you ce too much value on strippers. Don¡¯t act like you¡¯re resisting me because I know you want me badly. You¡¯ve been wanting me ever since you saw me!¡±


    ¡°No I don¡¯t, I would want anyone but you, I don¡¯t find you attractive one bit¡± He countered and she took off her shirt immediately, exposing herrge pink tits.


    He was stunned, he tried to focus but couldn¡¯t as his eyes kept taking her body in.


    ¡°You say you don¡¯t want me yet you have a boner a few seconds after I go naked. Would you keep lying to yourself? You¡¯re trying your best to resist me¡± She demanded, standing in front of him.


    ¡°Shit¡­ No.. Yes, fuck.. Just stop!¡± He strained and she bit her lip, giving him her sexiest smile.


    ¡°Stop what? I haven¡¯t done a thing and you¡¯re asking me to stop. Admit that you want me badly and I¡¯ll consider your request¡± She whispered into his ear lightly.


    ¡°F.. fine, I want you so bad¡± He admitted and sheughed.


    ¡°We¡¯re both adults, we can make decisions ourselves and keep it away from anyone. You want me, I also want you. We can be friends with benefits or have a night stand with no strings attached¡± She suggested and he shook his head.


    ¡°No, we can¡¯t. If the president¡­. I¡¯ll be in deep¡­¡±


    ¡°Shh, this would be only between us, no third party involved¡± She silenced him with her finger.


    Crushed her lips on his and he responded to her immediately, wrapping his hand around her waist as he drew her closer and deepened the kiss.


    She let out a low moan as her hand ran around his shoulder.


    He cupped her breast and ass with each hand as he continued exploring her mouth.


    With difficulty, he broke the kiss, cupped her face as he stared at her eyes.


    ¡°Are you sure you want this? We can stop now¡± He questioned and she nodded, kissing his neck as he divested himself of his top.


    Sheid him on the bed and used tracked kisses to his chest, biting his tiny, perky niplles lightly and he groaned with pleasure.


    ¡°Wonder how you¡¯ll feel if my tongue is wrapped around your dick¡± She teased in his ear as her hand touched his hard dick.


    ¡°Damn, you¡¯re so bad¡± He grinned boyishly, he pulled down his shorts immediately and her eyes beamed with satisfaction and he smiled at her.


    She crawled towards him and held his dick with her two hands, she stroked it lightly as he groaned and tried to restrain himself from mming into her.


    She bent her head and ced a kiss on the top of his dick and he mouthed a loud groan, throwing his head backward.


    ¡°My tongue likes your dick a lot¡± She teased and he held her hair, drew her closer and ced his lips on hers.


    His hand crept to her naked as and cupped it. He broke the kiss and stared at her nipples and she wondered why he was staring at her.


    ¡°You have the most beautiful tits I¡¯ve ever seen¡± Heplimented and she smiled, concealing a blush.


    Slowly, he put his hand on her left breast aans squeezed it gently, heid her on her back and attacked her first nipple with his teeth.


    She smiled and bit her lip, trying to shut down the moan that threatened to erupt as his tongue flicked over her nipple.


    ¡°Stop! Oh plea.. se stop¡± She gasped and he drove his hand into her wet pussy, she bucked as her body erupted withrva of pleasure as his hands moved in and out of her furiously.


    ¡°Stop what?¡± He teased as he dipped his hand inside her slowly and she wailed with pleasure.


    ¡°Stop teasing me and fuck me!¡± She cried out and he bit her nipple.


    ¡°I¡¯m in control, you take orders from me not the other way round¡± He cautioned and she resigned with despair, her eyes pleading for him to take her.


    Heid on top of her, his hands on each side of the bed, he used his dick to tease her entrance as she pleaded with him eagerly.


    Slowly, he inserted his dick and was about to pull out when she held him tightly, pushing his dick inside her.


    She whimpered and held his shoulders as he began thrusting into her hastily. She bucked and moaned with each thrust as his dick made into her.


    He groaned as her pussy clung to his dick like a glove, the tightness was driving him to the edge as he tried to prolong the pleasure and leave an evesting memory for her.


    ¡°Ahh! Please¡­ yeah¡­ oh¡­ oh¡± She screamed, clutching the sheets. He groaned and her moans covered him as they both reached climax.


    Their bodies felt warm against each other as steam emitted out of their bodies. The sheets were ruffled and were wet with sweat.


    ¡°This is so unbelievable¡± Alessandro muttered as he panted slowly when Isabelle ced her head on his chest.


    ¡°What?¡± She smiled, tickling him and he burst intoughter, pleading for her to stop.


    ¡°I just find it weird that I could get to fuck you¡± He answered and she hit him gently.


    ¡°I¡¯m serious, I received lots of warnings from your dad and my boss¡± He confessed.


    ¡°And I guess you just threw their warnings into a trash can? You¡¯re a stubborn employee¡± She taunted, kissing his nipple slowly.


    ¡°Stop it or else you would end up staying here for a month¡± He threatened and she kissed his lips lightly.


    ¡°A month of great sex doesn¡¯t seem like a bad idea to me. A year is even better¡± She taunted and he climbed on top of her.


    ¡°You think you¡¯re the only naughty one huh? I¡¯ll teach you a few lessons¡± He retorted as he bit her neck, moving to her breast.


    ¡°I¡¯m very good at something else, wanna find out?¡±Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Don¡¯t leave out any thing, I wanna know everything¡± She replied hungrily and he teased her belle button, she giggled and tried to raise his head up but he pinned it to the both sides of the bed.


    She mped her legs tightly with too much ecstasy and he released her hands, used one to hold the two while his second hand forced her leg open.


    ¡°Stop resisting it, I know you want it as much as I do¡± He replied and used his nose to sniff her clean, shaved clit.


    ¡°Wow, you¡¯re fully prepared for me, you even have to shave¡± He smiled as he put his wet tongue on her clit. She jerked and moaned loudly as he rolled his tongue in circles.


    ¡°Damn! You¡¯re so good¡± She panted as his tongue drove inside her, thrusting in and out slowly. Floods of love juice flooded her thigh.


    He inserted a finger, removing his tongue and she cried out.


    ¡°Ever been tongue fucked and fingered?¡± He inquired and she shook her head, grabbing the sheets tightly.


    He removed his finger and inserted his tongue back. She muttered some inaudible words as she held his head.


    ¡°I¡¯m gonna cum on your face¡± She panted, holding a fistful of his hair.


    With a stifled moan, she ejacted, panting slowly as heid beside her.


    ¡°How did I do with my tongue, was it cool or do I still need to take lessons?¡± He questioned with a smirk.


    ¡°You did a splendid job, you didn¡¯t tell me you were a pro. I wish you could wake me up this way everyday¡± She replied and crashed her lips on his as their tongues fought against each other.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough for the night princess, let¡¯s get some sleep¡± He urged, breaking the kiss and she giggled.


    ¡°Stop acting like you don¡¯t wish to continue or are you like those guys who get very tired easily and can¡¯t go for many rounds?¡± She teased and he held her hand.


    ¡°I¡¯m damn serious when I tell you that I¡¯m gonna fuck you for a straight 4 hours if you don¡¯t keep your mouth shut¡± He replied and sheughed, retrieving her hand.


    ¡°I¡¯d like to see you do that, you love boasting too much¡± She replied and ran to the bathroom. He muttered a curse as he stood up and looked at the room.


    She came out after a few minutes and he stared at her hungrily, like they hadn¡¯t devoured each other before.


    ¡°Stop staring, you¡¯ll eat me up with those eyes of yours¡± She grumbled and he sighed and went inside the bathroom.


    He took his bath and came out only to see her in front of the mirror, styling her hair.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get some sleep¡±


    ¡°Just give me a few minutes¡± She answered and after 10 minutes, she crept to the bed and smuggled herself into his arms, smiling as she closed her eyes.

 Chapter 10: worst mistake

    ¡°Good morning sleepy witch¡± Alessandro said gently and smiled as Isabelle sat up, stretchingzily.


    ¡°Hmm.. I smell lots of things¡± Isabelle observed and removed strands of her hair from her face.


    ¡°I made breakfast for you¡± He muttered with a sheepish smile. His phone rang and he sprang up to take it, he answered the call and walked out.


    ¡°Good morning Sir¡­. No sir, I haven¡¯t found anything¡­ Work with the president securities?! Sir I¡¯d like to work alone because I don¡¯t work well with others and it¡¯ll be hard to work with them¡­ Okay Sir, I understand¡± He concluded and brought the phone back to the room.


    ¡°Who was that?¡± She demanded immediately he entered.


    ¡°A business associate, what do you wanna do today?¡±


    ¡°Hmm.. Have my bath, have a long round of sex and eat lots of food¡± She replied sultrily and he sighed.


    ¡°Wouldn¡¯t you go to your studio? You must have lots of endorsement deals and other offers¡± He suggested and she shrugged.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care about them for now¡±


    ¡°I have to go out now and I¡¯ll have to lock you up inside, I¡¯m so sorry¡± He pleaded and she nodded.


    He stood up, changed into a knicker and top, took his keys and walked out.


    She stared at his broad shoulders with desire and blushed slightly as she remembered the previous night scenes.


    ¡°Was I high? Why did I do such a thing?¡± She scolded, hitting her head.


    ¡°You can¡¯t deny that you¡¯re attracted to him¡± A voice in her head concluded and she got down from the bed.


    She entered the bathroom and switched on the shower, his naked body shed in her head and she shivered.


    ¡°What is wrong with me?¡± She exhaled as she washed her body. She switched off the shower and wrapped his towel around her body, weing his scent that filled her nose.


    ¡°Wow, it¡¯s 12 pm!¡± She gasped as she checked the time. She applied cream on her skin as she thought about what he would be doing.


    ¡°What if he¡¯s with a stripper?¡± Her mind drifted and she clenched her fist.


    ¡°I¡¯m back!¡± Alessandro announced, entering the room with a shopping bag.


    ¡°Where did you go?¡± She inquired, shyly wrapping her body.


    ¡°I went to get you some clothes¡± He replied with a cocked brow and she hugged him.


    ¡°I wonder if the clothes are pretty and not cheap¡± She suggested and heughed.


    ¡°Let¡¯s check it out then princess¡±


    ¡°You know what we should check out instead?..


    The little man down there, let¡¯s have a quickie¡± She suggested huskily, kissing his chest as she let the towel fall to the ground.


    He cupped her face, ced a passionate, hungry kiss on her lips and with lots of restraint pulled his face, he stared at her neck and saw some hickeys, he cursed himself for the hundredth time and prayed nobody would see it.


    ¡°Huh¡­ No, we shouldn¡¯t¡± He stuttered, avoiding her gaze.


    ¡°Why, what¡¯s wrong? Did I do or say anything wrong? Didn¡¯t you likest night?¡± She questioned, her voice trailing as a bad feeling filled her gut.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. I.. I¡­ I.. I told the president that I¡¯ve found you. I¡¯m so sorry, I had to¡­¡± He trailed as a resounding pnded on his face.


    He nced at her and saw tears falling out. He hated himself so badly for doing it to her. His heart broke into countless pieces.


    She pushed him away roughly, taking the bag as she brought the clothes out and began wearing them.


    ¡°Isabelle, I¡¯m deeply sorry. I know it was wrong for me to help you and also betray you this way¡±


    ¡°Wow, you know you betrayed me! I get it now, you¡¯ve had sex with the president¡¯s daughter, you might have taken pictures also¡±


    ¡°Now I¡¯m irrelevant and you would go back to your strippers, earn yourself a name for fucking the sexy Isabelle.


    ¡°Who was I kidding, I was wrong to believe amoner like you would help me without wanting something in return, and to think I poured out my story to you! I¡¯ve made the worst mistake of my life¡± She yelled and walked down stairs, sobbing silently.


    The presidential guards burst inside with Andrea and the president enteringstly.


    ¡°Take her away¡± The president ordered and his heart sank as two guards dragged her outside, she shrieked and yelled as she tried to break free.


    ¡°Thank you Alessandro, you¡¯ll get your reward soon¡± Robertomended while Andrea looked at him with resentment.


    ¡°Thank you sir, I was only doing my job¡±


    ¡°Where did you find her? For how long has she been here?¡± Andrea questioned, making Alessandro shocked as he raked his brain for an answer.


    ¡°That doesn¡¯t matter, what is of importance now is that she has been found, let¡¯s go¡± Roberto ordered and reluctantly Andrea turned, after sparing onest nce at Alessandro.


    Alessandro went to his room, relieved. Heid on the bed, the house was too silent and he could hear his heartbeat.


    The house seemed too big and lonely, he felt like it wasn¡¯t worth staying.


    ¡°This is for the best, I couldn¡¯t continue hiding her here¡± He decided as his conscience bugged him.


    ¡°She looked at you with disappointment, she so much trusted you¡± His conscience pricked and he groaned.


    ¡°Damn! I should have asked her first and tried to help her out. I wonder what the president is gonna do to her¡± Alessandro thought as he reminisced on the past day¡¯s incident.


    Isabelle kept screaming as she was taken inside her room, the maids had stopped and stared but quickly averted their gazes when Andrea stared at them coldly.


    ¡°I want my phone!¡± She yelled as she was thrown on her bed.


    ¡°You¡¯ll get your phone when you agree to my wishes. Your mother¡¯s death cost me the first election and now you¡¯re trying to repeat the same thing. I¡¯ll skin you alive if you y any more games¡± Roberto threatened.


    ¡°Have you no shame? You lost your wife because of your selfish desires and you feel no remorse!¡±


    ¡°Are youpletely heartless that bing president is more important than the lives of your family!?¡± She spat out with tears.


    ¡°I¡¯m doing all this to give you a better future and watch your tonguedy¡±


    ¡°You have 45 minutes to freshen up, we have an interview with the press and don¡¯t try to y any games, Alessandro and 4 guards will always be by your side henceforth¡± Roberto replied and she stared at him with horror, he stomped out without sparing her a nce and locked the door.


    With tears she copsed to the ground.


    ¡°What a fool I¡¯ve been, I trusted my enemy. I wish I could just die, why is my life so messed up?¡±


    She yelled angrily as she hit the table, pushing it. With anger she scattered all the cosmetics on the vanity.


    ¡°How would I escape this cage? Things have gotten worse and now he doesn¡¯t care about anyone¡¯s life again¡± She thought as she fell to the ground slowly.


    She opened a drawer and brought out a little portrait of her mother.Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Mom, what can I do to escape all these? My face is all over the ce, I can¡¯t leave this country and I can¡¯t stop him¡±


    ¡± I have no one to trust and he has ns of getting me married to that egocentric minister, how would I stop him mom?¡± She questioned with tears.


    Wiping her tears, she entered the bathroom, took her bath and stepped out, refreshed. She changed into a short skirt, crop top with jean jacket.


    She applied enough makeup on her face to cover the spot around her eyes, packed her hair and sighed deeply when she heard a knock. With another deep sigh, she took her purse and stepped out.


    ¡°This way miss¡± The guard said and led her outside the house.


    She entered her car and saw a guard at the front with a car at the back of hers and another in front of her car, with a choked sob, she slumped on the seat.


    She saw a few citizens holding out cards as her car drove by.


    The car drove into the presidential pce and a guard opened the door, immediately cameras began flicking as journalists struggled to get the best images.


    The guards blocked the reporters as she walked inside, she saw a chair reserved for her and went to sit, close to her Father¡¯s secretary, Ann.


    ¡°It¡¯s lovely to have you back¡± A reportermented and she nodded with a shrug.


    Ann passed her phone to her and she resisted the urge to scoff and throw the phone at her father as she read his deceitful message.


    ¡°Miss, could you shed a little light on the reason why you eloped from the house?¡± A reporter asked.


    She cast a hard nce at the reporter, being silent for some seconds and deciding to talk when her father cleared his throat.


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t call it elope, all I did was prank my dad and I did that for reasons best known to me and my family¡± She answered, disgust evident in her voice.


    ¡°Rumor has it that there¡¯s something going on between you and Prime minister Andrea, is it true miss, lots of fans are specting now that he might pop up the question¡± Another questioned.


    ¡°Andrea isn¡¯t a friend neither is anything going on between us. He¡¯s just my father¡¯s friend and colleague and he means nothing to me¡± She answered with a straight face, earning gasps.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough question for today, she just came back, she needs some rest¡± Roberto cut a reporter off as they all stood up and headed outside.


    ¡°What rubbish did you say out there?¡± Roberto inquired angrily and she turned to face him sharply.


    ¡°All I said there was the truth, do you have a problem with it?. It¡¯s high time you ept that there¡¯ll be nothing between Andrea and I!¡± She replied harshly.


    ¡°Watch what you say and post, don¡¯t ruin my ns or else you would wish you were dead¡± Roberto threatened and sheughed crazily.


    ¡°ns of giving me off to Andrea? Or ns of winning this election for as long as I live I¡¯ll never get married to Andrea¡±


    ¡°Even if I have to choose between Andrea and death I¡¯ll dly choose death¡± She vowed and he raised his hand to p her, hanging it mid air.


    ¡°Do it, I¡¯m very sure your citizens would love to have a president who beats his own daughter!¡±


    ¡°Shut the fuck up!¡± He thundered and she shivered slightly, walked past him and entered her car, leaving Ann stunned.

 Chapter 11: Isn鈥檛 one to boast of

    Isabelle woke up, she looked around and saw a dress on the dresser.


    ¡°What¡¯s that for?¡± She demanded with a yawn.


    ¡°Miss your previous appointments have been rescheduled and in the next 30 minutes, you have a meeting with Nikky Wears, you have an interview with Celebrity Lifestyle and a few others today¡± The maid read out.


    ¡°Cancel all my appointments except for Nikky clothes which you¡¯ll reschedule in the next two hours, bring out a bikini and take my breakfast to the pool¡± She ordered as she stood up.


    ¡°Miss, the president¡­¡± The maid stuttered.


    ¡°Just do as I say. If the president has a problem then he should confront me!¡± Isabelle cut off and entered the bathroom.


    She had her bath and walked out in a robe with a towel wrapped around her hair. She changed into the bikini, took her sunshades, wore another short robe, and walked out.


    Alessandro¡¯s


    What was taking her so long, it has been an hour and a few minutes since I got here, what is wrong with her? Is she fine?


    The president called mest night and informed me to report for duty at 8:30 am but it seems the little princess isn¡¯t ready to make an appearance. The stupid guards are staring at me, getting me pissed.


    That¡¯s it, I¡¯m going inside! I was about to enter the scanning booth when a guard held my shoulder.


    ¡°Who are you here to see?¡± He questioned and my anger skyrocketed.


    I had been outside for more than an hour yet he couldn¡¯t ask me that before!


    ¡°I¡¯m¡­ Is. I¡¯m Miss Isabelle¡¯s guard and I was asked by the president to apany her out today but I couldn¡¯t find her and I¡¯ve waited for more than an hour¡± I replied impatiently and he made a call to Isabelle, after ending the call he looked at me with disgust.


    ¡°Miss Isabelle said she doesn¡¯t have a guard and has nowhere to be present¡± The guard mocked and I clenched my fist.


    ¡°Nice trick. Call the president¡± I suggested.


    ¡°Leave while you still can, don¡¯t make me drag you away from this side!¡± The guard warned sternly.


    ¡°I said call the president,¡± I said firmly and he brought out his phone, he moved to a safe distance and came back after a few minutes looking apologetic.


    ¡°You¡¯re free to go inside¡± He announced I sneered at him and then walked inside the scanning booth.


    I walked inside the house and saw a maid carrying a tray filled with food.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Isabelle?¡± I demanded, the maid¡¯s eye dted in shock though I wasn¡¯t bothered, all I wanted was to know why she had wasted an hour of my day.


    ¡°Follow me¡± The maid muttered and led me to the swimming pool. I waited at the doorpost while the maid whispered some words into her ear.


    ¡°What!¡± She yelled with anger and stood up.


    She stomped to where I was and my mouth hung open, her hair was wrapped in a towel and a short robe was what she wore, it didn¡¯t just cover her sexy body it also brought out her curves.


    Her skin shone brightly in the morning sun, her sweet sensuous lips looked too good not to be kissed.


    ¡°Quit drooling asshole and leave¡± She ordered and a smile curved on my lips.


    ¡°Beautiful morning huh? I see you love to have a little fun before work, this great¡± I taunted and walked past her.


    ¡°Leave now!¡± She ordered and I burst intoughter as I sat on the next recliner.


    ¡°You love to have fun while you¡¯re supposed to be working, I¡¯m to protect you so let¡¯s have fun together and work at the same time¡± I answered and wore my sunshades.


    ¡°With the meager peanut you received yesterday, I¡¯m shocked to see you. I thought peasants are overjoyed when they receive from the rich. Don¡¯t tell me you spent it on gambling and sluts, that¡¯s a big shame¡± She insulted me and I grinned.


    ¡°Receiving money for being a patriot doesn¡¯t mean I should quit my job even if it isn¡¯t one to boast of¡± He answered icily.


    ¡°Get out, the sight of your face makes me wanna puke. I¡¯ll call you when I¡¯m ready to leave¡± She dismissed me and I grinned.


    ¡°No princess, I¡¯ll wait till you¡¯re ready to leave and if you aren¡¯t now then we¡¯re stuck here for a while¡± I answered with a re.


    ¡°Don¡¯t have any stupid thoughts in your skull only dogs return to their puke, only a pig would return to dirt after being cleaned up¡± She countered and my phone beeped.


    I brought out my phone, ignoring her and she walked inside while I went to the sitting room.


    I looked up and saw her descending the stairs slowly, dressed in a short red dress that revealed her wless back, she wasn¡¯t putting on a bra and her nipples poked at her dress, her hair was packed in a messy bun and little makeup was applied on her face.


    I stood up slowly as I stared at her with hungry eyes. She coughed slightly, making me regain my senses.


    I walked outside and sat in front of her car, I was shocked to see a car in front and another behind.


    ¡°Wow, the president didn¡¯t seem to like the prank his daughter yed. Now he¡¯s super protective¡± I taunted and she pressed a button, the curtain closed the back seat and I sighed.


    The driver parked in front of arge skyscraper and I stared at it with amazement, this was bigger than the one we went tost time.


    ¡°You can leave, I¡¯ll call youter¡± She instructed, was about to enter and was amazed that the guards followed her.


    ¡°ARE YOU DEAF? DIDN¡¯T you hear my instructions?!¡± She thundered.


    ¡°Sorry miss, we take orders from only the president¡± The leader replied and she pped his face angrily.


    ¡°Get the fuck out of here! Can¡¯t I enjoy some privacy? Why am I being caged!¡± She ranted attracting a few stares and I pulled her hand but she pushed me roughly and was about to step inside when he stopped her.


    ¡°What now! You¡¯re gonna check the whole building before I am allowed to go in?¡± She replied with frustration and he nodded then signaled for two guards to go inside.


    ¡°Great! I¡¯m stuck with these four robots and a jerk!¡± She fumed and I felt pity for her. The guards came out and she was allowed inside.


    She walked to the office and stared at her resentfully.


    ¡°It¡¯s a personal issue, none of you should follow me inside¡± She warned.


    ¡°Thank goodness, I was also tired of them¡± I muttered as we walked inside, angrily she closed the door.


    ¡°So nice to see you, Isabelle,¡± A guy said as he hugged her


    Good, she hugs every guy!


    ¡°You look good Ryan, it¡¯s always a pleasure to meet you¡± She replied with a sexy purr.


    She sat on the chair, collected a document, and began going through it. He gave her a pen, she signed the contract and he stopped her when we were about to leave.


    ¡°How about dinner to celebrate our partnership?¡± He suggested and she refused politely.


    ¡°Sorry, I¡¯ve got dinner at the presidential pce, maybe some other time¡± She replied with a wink, gave him a peck and we left.


    The driver drove to Valentino¡¯s studio and her friends squealed with joy when they saw her.


    ¡°Where the fuck have you been, we were so worried?¡± Aurora disclosed, drawing her into her arms.


    ¡°I also missed you so much, don¡¯t try that again please!¡± Elena informed as she joined the hug.


    ¡°Yes ma¡¯am, let¡¯s go to your office. I¡¯m being followed around now¡± She remarked sarcastically and theyughed.


    We went to the office and I sat on the cushion, a bit far from them, and also trying to avoid Aurora¡¯s angry stare.


    ¡°Tell him to leave, he¡¯s so annoying¡± Aurorained.


    ¡°I can¡¯t, he¡¯s so stubborn and pigheaded, he wouldn¡¯t listen, God, I hate him so much!¡± Isabelle replied loudly.


    ¡°Guess who¡¯s in a rtionship now?¡± Elena demanded with a broad grin.


    ¡°Jace asked me to be his girlfriend and I said yes¡± Elena informed and Isabelle squealed with excitement as they all stood up and hugged each other.


    ¡°Woah, this is so huge. I might pass out, hold me, tell me this is real. Girl we need to celebrate this¡± Ann suggested and Isabelle shook her head.


    ¡°What about Alessandro, he¡¯s going to go with us and likely going to ruin things for us¡± Isabelleined.Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°But we need to celebrate this girl, it¡¯s huge¡± Aurora whined and reluctantly Isabelle epted.


    The trio left the office, too engrossed in their discussion to think about i and the guards as they entered the car. They chatted happily as the car drove out of the parking lot.


    ¡°Where should we head to? Let¡¯s go to a pub¡± Aurora suggested.


    ¡°Or a casino, anywhere where we¡¯d get alcohol and have fun!¡± Elena screamed and the driver changed direction as he drove to a nearby pub.


    They got out of the car,ughing as they entered the pub. ¡°3 shots of vodka¡± Isabelle ordered.


    ¡°No, 4 Alessandro might get drunk and behave foolishly¡± Aurora muttered to Isabelle who smiled mischievously.


    ¡°Make it 4¡± Isabelle instructed, she collected the 4 shots, paid, and handed each to everyone with Alessandro was reluctant to ept it.


    ¡°Come on, take it. We¡¯re celebrating here¡± Aurora urged and he epted the vodka. Isabelle gulped hers immediately, shivering slightly.


    ¡°Gosh, it¡¯s been a long time since I came to a pub. Let¡¯s party!¡± She yelled excitedly.


    ¡°Another round for everyone¡± Aurora informed Elena shook her head but Aurora handed one to her before she could protest.


    ¡°We would all get drunk here¡± Isabelle murmured, getting intoxicated already. She took two more shots, went to the stage, and began twerking.


    The way she moved her ass was in perfect rhythm with the beat that in no time people evacuated the dance floor and began cheering for her. A guy came out from the crowd and moved close to her.


    He held her waist and she began to grind her waist on him, bouncing her ass sexily as the boy pulled her close. It tore Alessandro apart to see her acting so crazily.


    He looked around and saw Aurora whispering some words to a guy.


    He hated the fact that her father¡¯s guards weren¡¯t with them now, he looked around and was shocked to see her dancing crazily, she had loosened her hair and pulled her sandals.


    ¡°Damn it,dy!¡± He muttered as he stood up, he had taken too much but was lucky that he wasn¡¯t the type who got intoxicated easily.

 Chapter 12: acting

    ¡°That¡¯s enough princess, let¡¯s go home¡± Alessandro announced as he held Isabelle¡¯s hand and was about to drag her but she pulled her hand back roughly.


    ¡°I¡¯m not done yet, I still wanna have fun¡± She replied, going back to the guy she was dancing with and the look of pleasure on the guy¡¯s face angered Alessandro.


    ¡°You¡¯ve had enough fun, you¡¯ve gotten yourself drunk, you¡¯ve danced, what else do you want?!¡± He demanded furiously and she ced her hand on his shoulder.


    ¡°The type that would make me scream, the air filled with the smell of raunchy sex and waking up in the arms of someone the next day. Is it too much to ask for?¡± She whispered in his ear and he sucked in his breath.


    He searched around for Aurora and Elena and decided that they had left when he couldn¡¯t find them.


    ¡°Nice, they left her behind. She¡¯s such a dummy¡± He thought and was taken aback when he saw a guy angle Isabelle¡¯s head for a kiss.


    Furiously, he pushed the guy and drew Isabelle to himself.


    ¡°So masculine¡± Shemented, sniffing as she held his shirt.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go home now¡± He ordered and the guy blocked their path.


    ¡°No way man, this bitch is mine, go find another for yourself¡± The guy protested.


    ¡°Never call me a bitch, you bastard¡± Isabelle asserted drunkenly, trying to maintain her bnce. Alessandro threw a punch at the guy who fell down.


    ¡°Now let¡¯s leave¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t try to boss me around. I won¡¯t leave until I¡¯ve had enough fun¡± She replied, staggering away and with a sigh, he held her waist and threw her on his shoulder.


    He began to walk out of the pub as she protested loudly.


    ¡°Let me go, you asshole, I still wanna have fun¡± She yelled, hitting him.


    He walked to the car, threw her into the car and wanted to go to the front seat but she held his hand.


    ¡°Wanna go back to the pub huh?. You wanna go back to your strippers to have fun while I get to stay in my cage, not so fast¡± She dered, holding his shirt tightly as she drew him inside weakly.


    Fuming, he sat beside her and ordered the driver to take them home. She closed the curtain and rested her head on his shoulder.


    He liked how close she was to him but still couldn¡¯t deny that she wasn¡¯t in her right senses.


    ¡°So what are you gonna do when you get home? Return to the pub? Call a stripper?¡± She questioned and he shrugged.


    ¡°Why do you wanna know? Are you jealous?¡± He and sheughed crazily.


    ¡°Why would I? I hate the life of amoner and would never wish to live one even for a day. It¡¯s all your fault I¡¯m miserable, if you couldn¡¯t help¡­¡±


    ¡°The least you could do was to tell me to run to someone else¡± She confessed solemnly, her eyes bing watery and he sighed feeling somewhat guilty.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re sorry, you should quit this job and get yourself another. Working as my guard must be too stressful and I know you wouldn¡¯t want to quit because of my poprity¡± She drawled drunkenly and he stared at the window.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I so much hate you. You should learn to listen to me if you wanna remain alive¡± She said with a mischievous grin and suddenly crashed her lips on his.


    He hesitated out of surprise but responded slowly, drawing her close and he tasted alcohol on her lips.


    He ran his hand up her spine, using the other hand to squeeze her breast and she shook with ecstasy.


    Her pleasure was short lived when he broke away from the kiss and created a distance between them.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡± He muttered and turned to face the window.


    With a pang of regret, she turned to the window, trying to stop herself from sobbing.


    She closed her eyes and put her head on the window.


    Alessandro alighted from the car and waited for her toe out.


    ¡°Great, now she wants me to open her door¡± He muttered, getting pissed.


    He went to the other side of the car, opened her door and had to hold her as she was about to fall.


    Carrying her in a bridal style, he walked inside and was allowed to be scanned unnecessarily.


    He entered the sitting room and was greeted with the coldest stare from Andrea.


    ¡°What happened?¡± Roberto questioned when he saw them.


    ¡°She went to the pub with her friends, got drunk and slept off in the car¡±


    ¡°Pub? Isabelle wouldn¡¯t go to such a ce¡± Andrea tackled and Alessandro cast a long stare at him.


    ¡°I was only instructed to protect her not try to stop her from having fun and the presidential guards were nowhere to be found¡± Alessandro replied and she stirred in his arms.


    ¡°Put me down!¡± She ordered and without hesitation he dropped her and she staggered to where Andrea sat.


    ¡°Yes I got myself drunk, what would you do about it? Ban me from going out? Try minding your business, you¡¯re nothing but my father¡¯s colleague so stop acting like we¡¯re friends or anything because we¡¯ll never be¡± Sheshed and climbed the stairs sluggishly and she stopped.


    ¡°And one more thing, tell those stupid reporters to stop pairing us together or else you¡¯ll keep getting headlines which you wouldn¡¯t like¡± She advised and walked inside, murmuring some words to herself.


    Next morning


    ¡°Isabelle!¡± Roberto thundered, knocking on her door. With fury, she got up and opened the door.


    ¡°What the hell is this? Why would you disgrace yourself in public?¡± Her father ranted, showing her his phone.


    Someone had videoed her when she was twerking on the stranger.


    She muttered a curse and wondered what her father would do to her.


    ¡°Make a post on your social media ounts about acting in a movie role. Get ready, you would have to go for some acting roles since you¡¯re bing too idle¡± Roberto ordered harshly and walked out angrily.


    ¡°Shit!¡± She cursed, sitting on her bed. Her phone rang and she picked it up immediately.


    ¡°Hey Aurora, so not cool. I have to attend some acting shifts¡­ I just don¡¯t get why I can¡¯t be left alone¡± She grumbled.


    ¡°Alright babe, I¡¯ll see you at the studio when I¡¯m done, I have a few appointments¡± She disclosed and hung up.


    She dropped her phone, stripped off her clothes and walked inside the bathroom. She came out after 27 minutes, looking very refreshed.


    She opened her wardrobe, searching for a dress.


    ¡°Maria!¡± She called her personal maid, furiously. Within a few seconds, Maria walked inside.


    ¡°Why arest week¡¯s clothes still here? Take these away and bring new clothes¡± She ordered.


    ¡°But miss, you¡¯ve been away sincest week and haven¡¯t worn any of these clothes¡± Maria countered.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care, just do as I say¡± She retorted and brought out a red short gown. She walked to her show rack and took a white canvas.


    She changed into the dress, wore her sandals and ordered Maria to style her hair into errant waves.


    She took a white bag, stared at herself in the mirror with satisfaction and left her room.


    She walked out of the house and was shocked momentarily when she saw Alessandro resting on her car.


    ¡°Good morning ma¡¯am, Mr president has ordered me to be your driver and guard for today, your escort wouldn¡¯t be avable until further notice. Do you have any questions ma¡¯am?¡± He inquired, mockery in his voice.


    Ignoring his remark, she entered the car and he drove out of the house.


    ¡°Where the hell do you know that I¡¯m heading to?¡± She requested when he drove past her studio.


    ¡°The president gave me a copy of your schedule and now you¡¯re to be at Brighter Studios and Entertainment though you¡¯rete¡± He replied and she gasped.


    ¡°What! What am I gonna do there? I had a shoot this morning. Turn this car around now!¡± She ordered and he chuckled, ignoring her.


    ¡°Are you deaf?¡±


    ¡°No I¡¯m not ma¡¯am¡± He answered. She took out her phone, filed her father¡¯s number.


    ¡°What orders did you give to Alessandro? ¡­ What! I¡¯m an adult, why can¡¯t you let me make decisions myself! I¡¯m not taking any movie roles and that¡¯s final¡± She discussed and hung up.


    ¡°Turn this car around now¡±She ordered and Alessandro chuckled.


    ¡°Sorry ma¡¯am, the president has ordered me to make sure you don¡¯t miss any appointments, he said to keep you busy so you won¡¯t have thoughts of going to twerk in a pub¡±


    ¡°Why are you doing this? You know the president is just using you and he can dispose of you any time he wishes?¡± Isabelle demanded.


    ¡°The pay is great ma¡¯am, I don¡¯t mind being used¡±


    ¡°So this is about the money. Name your price, I¡¯ll pay you double of what you ask for if you agree to turn this car around¡± She offered.


    ¡°Very well ma¡¯am, I want 6 billion dors¡± He replied and her mouth hung open in shock.


    ¡°You bastard! I hate you¡±


    ¡°Yeah , you¡¯ve said that lots of times now¡± He muttered and wheeled the car into Brighter Studios and Entertainment parking lot.


    They alighted from the car and she walked inside the studio, raising her head confidently. She was taken to the manager who kept showering her with praises.


    ¡±You would be assigned to the best manager who would make sure you get the best of everything¡± The studio manager said as she made a call and ady walked inside


    She was a brte, and looked older by a few years.


    ¡°Good day miss¡± She greeted and Isabelle stared at her with disgust.


    ¡°This is Lettice, she¡¯ll be your manager, I assure you that she¡¯s the best for you. Why don¡¯t you show Miss Isabelle around and get to know each other¡± The manager, Mrs Catherine suggested and reluctantly Isabelle followed Lettice.


    ¡°Hello¡­ What kind of movies would you like to auction for? A few series will be released soon, do you wanna check them out if any would interest you?¡± Lettice asked as she led her to the cafe.


    ¡°No¡± Isabelle answered harshly and Lettice was momentarily stunned.


    ¡°O.. okay then what would you like to do today?¡±


    ¡°Nothing , I don¡¯t think I¡¯m ready to start epting any roles now. My regards to Mrs Catherine¡± Isabelle answered and walked out, leaving Lettice amazed.

 Chapter 13: You鈥檙e getting married

    ¡°Take me to the studio¡± Isabelle instructed immediately she entered the car and Alessandro checked the schedule


    ¡°Sorry ma¡¯am, you have an interview with celebrity lifestyle in the next 8 minutes, there¡¯s no time to go to the studio¡± Alessandro replied and started driving to the TV station.


    Isabelle wanted to yell at him, pull his hair, punch him and hurt him but she just kept her cool, sitting silently and making a reminder to confront her father at home.


    He parked the car and she alighted, heading inside. Mia was very happy when she saw Isabelle. Cheers rang in as Andrea walked inside.


    The producer instructed everyone to take their ces as the show began.


    The show was being recorded live and Roberto had switched on the television, wishing Isabelle didn¡¯t say anything that¡¯ll tarnish his image.


    ¡°Hello Andrea, Hello Isabelle, it¡¯s nice to see you guys together¡± Mia called out with a smile and both replied. Andrea nced at Isabelle who didn¡¯t spare him a nce.


    ¡°So.. Do you bothe here separately or together?¡± Mia questioned.


    ¡°I came here alone Mia,¡± Isabelle replied hastily.


    ¡°Why did you prank your father and put everyone in fear?¡± Mia requested and Isabelle smiled.


    ¡°Like I said to the reporters, my reasons are best known to my family and I¡±


    ¡°A few fans think you¡¯re bing very rude and overbearingtely, do you have any response for them?¡±


    ¡°I think they should also try to focus on their business rather than spending the whole day trying to know about my own life,¡± Isabelle replied.


    ¡°Andrea, a few people think you had a fight with Isabelle that¡¯s why she said you weren¡¯t a friend of hers, is it true?¡±


    ¡°People can think whatever they wish¡± Andrea replied and Mia looked at him, stunned.


    She was shocked that the young prime minister who always revealed things to the public easily was being secretive.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°It was rumored that you and Andrea grew up together, attended the same schools and at some point dated, is it true and can you tell us a few details?¡± Mia demanded from Isabelle.


    ¡°Yea, we grew up together, attended the same schools but never dated. I might be his type of woman but he¡¯s not my type¡±


    ¡°We were two kids who grew up in the same environment and now as adults, I find it disgusting when someone pairs me up with an old ssmate¡± Isabelle answered and Andrea stared at her with shock.


    ¡°That¡¯s heavy, but Andrea, do you have anything to say about what Isabelle just said?¡± Mia demanded and Andrea shook his head, smiling sweetly.


    ¡°Excuse medies, I¡¯ve got an appointment¡± Andrea apologized and stood up, waving at the camera as he walked out.


    The interview was over and Isabelle walked out proudly, not gazing at the people who she passed by. She met Alessandro standing out, waiting for her with a look of boredom.


    ¡°You look worn out, it seems like you¡¯ve been doing nothing since I left¡± She mocked but he ignored her.


    ¡°Take me to the house, I feel sick¡±


    ¡°But you don¡¯t look sick to me. Or we might visit the hospital¡± Alessandro muttered and she threw him a dirty gaze.


    He drove her to the house and stepped outside while she waited inside the car for him to open the door. He knocked on the window and she lowered it.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry but I wasn¡¯t told to open the door for you, it¡¯s either you waste your time in the car or get your ass out as we have a movie to shoot today¡± Alessandro informed and walked inside.


    Isabelle fumed as she opened the door. ¡°What are you staring at you fools?!¡± She thundered as she walked inside.


    She went to her room and the maid brought her food.


    ¡°Take it back, I¡¯m not gonna eat anything until he sacks that scoundrel!¡± She thundered at the maid who scurried out.


    ¡°Open this door!¡± Roberto yelled as he banged on the door and furiously, she jerked the door open.


    Immediately she opened the door, a resounding pnded on her face. She was stunned for a while, the p stung so badly tears were forced out of her eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯ve had enough of your shenanigans, whether you like it or not, you¡¯re getting married to Andrea, I¡¯m throwing a ball to announce it to the public¡±


    ¡°Never! I¡¯d rather die than get married to this thing¡± She protested.


    ¡°Shut up! You¡¯d better die before I announce the wedding or else I¡¯ll kill you myself if you try anything funny. You¡¯re lucky I didn¡¯t get a bad report from Alessandro or else you¡¯d regret being born¡± Roberto spat out and walked away.


    Isabelle whimpered as she sat on her bed, her heart felt heavy, her cheeks hurt and arge lump was in her throat. She covered her face as she wept softly.


    Roberto walked to the sitting room where Mario and Andrea were seated.


    ¡°I¡¯ve got it all covered, we will throw a ball tomorrow and announce the engagement¡± Roberto said and Mario smiled broadly, a gleam in her dark blue eyes.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it too early, I mean we¡¯ve got all the time we have, can¡¯t we take things slowly?¡± Andrea inquired and Mario cast him a nce.


    ¡°I think it¡¯s better this way, the faster we get things under control, the better. Have you found an ount for the orphanage funds?¡± Mario questioned.


    ¡°I¡¯m so confused with the different ounts I have, I can¡¯t seem to know which is which but be rest assured that Anna is going to take care of it, no soul would ever know about the money and you would get your 40% soon¡± Roberto exined.


    ¡°With that cleared, we have to take our leave. See you tomorrow¡± Mario smiled, shaking Roberto¡¯s hand as he stood up.


    Mario and Andrea walked out and headed to their house in a car.


    ¡°What¡¯s the rush dad, you already got your position as the iing vice, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s time to stop all these wedding rumors, Selena isn¡¯t happy about it¡± Andrea confessed.


    ¡°I¡¯ve had on that presidential seat for a very long time, leave Selena out of this, women would always get jealous no matter the reasons we give them¡±


    ¡°When Roberto bes the president, that¡¯s when I¡¯m going to strike. Isabelle would be like an additional bonus as she would bring more money and fame¡± Mario disclosed.


    ¡°But father, I¡¯m so sick and tired of her constant insults in public. Her words are too horrible, I don¡¯t think I can keep up with her attitude anymore¡± Andrea confessed.


    ¡°Look at the bright side son, you would get more money, followers and also have her on your bed¡±


    ¡°When I get married to her, I¡¯m going to make sure she pays for all the insults she has hurled at me, I wouldn¡¯t spare her¡±


    Isabelle stepped out of the bathroom in a towel, she took her phone and dialed Alessandro¡¯s number.


    ¡°Hello?¡± She mumbled with a shaky voice.


    ¡°Yea, what?¡±


    ¡°Can youe take me to someone?¡± She demanded slowly.


    ¡°Sure, that¡¯s what I¡¯m being paid to do. I¡¯ll be there in a few minutes¡± He answered and she hung up.


    She wore a bum shot and crop top with a big hoodie and walked out after wearing her sandal.


    She got to the sitting room and saw her father signing some documents.


    ¡°And where are you heading to?¡± Roberto questioned.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to the park, Alessandro ising to pick me up¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s great to see you get along with Alessandro¡± Roberto remarked and she ignored him.


    She got outside and saw Alessandro standing in front of the car, he was dressed in a silk top that hugged his broad chest.


    She sighed deeply as she nced at his legs, he wore a fitted jean pant that emphasized and brought out his shapely slender legs.


    He opened the door with a mock bow and she got inside.


    ¡°Where are we heading to ma¡¯am?¡± He demanded and she could hear mockery in his voice.


    ¡°Take me to your house¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°I said take me to your house, I forgot a few things¡± She answered, staring at her phone.


    ¡°Wow, I didn¡¯t see anything that belonged to you there but you don¡¯t have to worry ma¡¯am, I¡¯ll check my house and bring it over tomorrow¡±


    ¡°No, I wanna go to your house¡± She said firmly and he nodded, driving towards his house.


    He got to his house, opened the door and watched her closely as she walked inside.


    ¡°Should I make you coffee?¡± He inquired, noticing that she wasn¡¯t in a good mood, and she nodded.


    He walked to the kitchen and turned on the coffee machine, thinking about why she was sad when he felt a pair of hand wraps around his waist.


    He froze and shuddered as heat began to spread around his body.


    ¡°Stop it Isabelle¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t help it, I want you so badly, I¡¯ve missed your body¡± She replied and turned him around to face her, she ced a soft kiss on his lips, nibbling lightly on his lower lips.


    He muttered a groan as he wrapped his hand around her waist, drawing her close to feel his erection.


    Warnings rang in his head but he was too aroused to think about the consequences, ever since she left the house, he hadn¡¯t been able to do anything other than thinking about her naked body.


    ¡°Let¡¯s head upstairs¡± She muttered and jumped on him, wrapping her slender sexy legs around his waist.


    Moving slowly, he walked upstairs, still devouring her lips, he didn¡¯t want to disengage from the kiss as he feared she might disappear.


    Opening the door with his leg, he threw her on the bed lightly and switched on the light, he stared at her body in the dim light and sucked in his breath.


    He could never get tired of her gorgeous body.


    ¡°What are you staring at? Come here already¡± She whispered sultry, beckoning with her finger.


    Hurried, he pulled his trouser and top, jumped on the bed and attacked her lips. She removed the hoodie, revealing her crop top and he cupped her breast, making her moan softly.


    He removed the top, his eyes widening as he looked at her breasts. His mouth went to work on the right nipple, sucking lightly as she moaned and struggled to keep her voice down.


    ¡°Damn!¡± She screamed when he inserted his finger in her pussy. She held his shoulder and began breathing heavily.


    He removed his finger, took off her bum shot and she grabbed his shaft, stroking it and his breath raced.


    ¡°Not tonight baby girl, I can see you¡¯re depressed, tonight is all about pleasuring you¡± He whispered and began kissing her lightly.


    He broke the kiss, parted her legs and drove inside her softly, thrusting inside her slowly and gently as she moaned and bucked beneath him.

 Chapter 14: Acting weird

    ¡°Thank you so much¡± Isabelle muttered, using the nket to cover her sweaty body.


    ¡°You¡¯re the one whom I should thank, you came to me. I¡¯m sorry for being sarcastic that time¡± He mumbled, drawing her close to himself.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t forgiven you and don¡¯t think I won¡¯t take my revengeter¡± She joked and he burst intoughter.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You don¡¯t look happy¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m getting married to Andrea¡± She dropped the bombshell and he flinched with shock.


    ¡°You¡¯re what! I thought you hated him?¡±


    ¡°I do hate him but my father is forcing me to get married to him. He has threatened to kill me if I don¡¯t¡± She disclosed, sitting up.


    ¡°What are you going to do? Are you gonna sit quietly and let him sell you off?¡± Alessandro questioned, anger visible in his voice.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do, he¡¯s throwing a ball tomorrow to announce the wedding ns. I wish I could do something but I¡¯m powerless. There¡¯s no hope for me¡± She muttered, sobbing lightly.


    ¡°No, don¡¯t cry. I¡¯ll help you tomorrow¡±


    ¡°How? What are you gonna do?¡± She asked, looking at him closely.


    ¡°Chill, I¡¯m not gonna harm you, I¡¯ll just help you. You don¡¯t have to worry, when it¡¯s time for me to help you, I¡¯m gonna call you and give you the instructions. For now we¡¯ve got to get you back home¡± He replied, kissing her neck softly and she giggled.


    ¡°I don¡¯t wanna go, I wish to spend the night here¡±


    ¡°I wish you could but if you do, my head would be chopped off by your father then I wouldn¡¯t be able to save you¡± Alessandro joked and she smiled, going to get her clothes.


    ¡°So we¡¯re cool right, friends with benefits, no strings attached?¡± She questioned and he nodded then kissed her lips as he wore his clothes.


    ¡°Yes, now it¡¯s time to get back to work. Ma¡¯am, would you like to go home now?¡± He questioned and she nodded, fluttering hershes sexily.


    He took her home and returned to his house, smiling, he sat on the bed. He couldn¡¯t tell what the future held for them but he was certain that he wouldn¡¯t regret it.


    With a sigh, he started thinking about possible ns on how to abort the wedding ns. A smile curved on his face when an idea struck his head.


    Isabelle woke up the next day, her head pounding as she remembered that the engagement would be announced today.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Please Alessandro, help me¡± She muttered as she began dressing up.


    She took her phone and was amazed at how she was trending. Headlines had it that a ball was being thrown in honor of her and a surprise was going to be unwrapped.


    She dialed Alessandro¡¯s line and began to panic when he didn¡¯t answer his calls.


    Alessandro woke upte and checked his phone, he was shocked to see several missed calls from Isabelle.


    For the first time in a long time, he checked the news and frowned when he saw Isabelle¡¯s engagement as the headline.


    ¡°Time to hatch up a n¡± He thought and started scratching his head.


    ¡°Hello, Darrell. I need your help with something important.. It¡¯s about the minister¡¯s engagement today¡­ yes, tomorrow or maybe the day after.. thanks dude¡± Alessandro ended the call with a smile.


    Darrell stood beside his car, he checked his wristwatch for the tenth time and shook his head.


    ¡°Hey man!¡± Alessandro called, pping Darrell¡¯s back affectionately.


    ¡°Dude, you¡¯rete. I¡¯ve been waiting forever for you¡± Darrell grumbled and Alessandro chuckled.


    ¡°But I¡¯m confused, why are you getting involved in the president¡¯s affair and how did you be so close to the president?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll find outter, are you with the cake? Aren¡¯t you acting dumb? How would I give Andrea the cake?¡± Alessandro questioned.


    ¡°Who said anything about you doing anything? All you have to do is attend the party and see how things would work out¡± Darrell replied with a mischievous grin.


    ¡°Don¡¯t kill Andrea or do anything crazy, I still wanna live. I wouldn¡¯t want to spend the rest of my days in jail¡± Alessandro informed and after shaking hands with Darrell, left.


    After making several calls, two beautifuldies dressed in mini gowns approached Darrell. He smiled and opened his car, brought out two round small cakes and handed it to both of them each.


    ¡°Thanks a lot guys, make sure he eats this cake¡± He instructed and the girls left.


    The girls went to Andrea¡¯s private house. The guard didn¡¯t let them enter and they stood their ground, protesting that they were fans who wanted the best for Andrea and wished to see him.


    After muchmotion at the gate, Andrea ordered for the girls to be brought inside. He stared at them lustfully and asked why they were causingmotions.


    ¡°We are big fans of you and we heard the news about you getting married to Isabelle. We felt sad but had no other options. Please ept this cake as a token of our love¡± One spoke and he looked at the cake suspiciously.


    ¡°Take a bite out of it first¡± He ordered and a maid brought a knife, both girls took a bite each and he nodded, ordering for them to drop it.


    ¡°Sorry but, we know how wasteful some maids can be and wouldn¡¯t want all our effort to be in vain, we¡¯ve tasted the cake already and I would be very honored if I can feed you¡± The second offered shyly and Andrea thought about it for a while and shrugged.


    Feeling excited, the seconddy took a knife and cut out a piece of the cake, she fed it to Andrea who ate it slowly, using a napkin to clean his lips seductively.


    Satisfied that he had taken enough, the girls bade him farewell and were escorted out.


    Andrea nced at the cake and took a small piece, tastes delicious, he thought as his father walked inside the sitting room.


    ¡°Are you getting ready for the ball?¡± Mario questioned, looking at the cake. He took a little piece and nodded.


    ¡°Delicious, did the maid bake it?¡± Mario inquired.


    ¡°No, a few fans brought it over. The ball is in a few hours time, I still have enough time. Selena called me a big time jerk and hasn¡¯t been answering my calls¡±


    ¡°Leave her alone, she¡¯lle aroundter. I need you to focus on Isabelle alone for now¡± Mario informed and Andrea nodded, taking another piece of cake.


    Alessandro entered the president¡¯s house and was waiting for Isabelle when Roberto walked outside.


    ¡°Alessandro, I have an important assignment for you. I need to keep an eye on Isabelle throughout today and even at the ball, don¡¯t let her try anything stupid please¡± Roberto instructed and Alessandro nodded.


    He was led to the pool where Isabelle stood, pacing around. His heart tightened when he saw how worried and troubled she looked.


    He wanted to hug her, calm her nerves and tell her not to worry about anything. He coughed slightly and she gazed at him sharply.


    ¡°How do we go? What ns have you made?¡± She demanded immediately and he wanted tough at how distressed she looked.


    ¡°Everything will be fine, just stop worrying your pretty head¡± He cooed, holding her cheeks and removing his hands when he saw the maids stare at them.


    She felt cool to touch and he wanted to run his hand around her smooth cheek. Get your thoughts in check, he scolded and stepped away from her.


    She looked dejected but he just couldn¡¯t move close to caress her.


    ¡°What n do you have? It¡¯s almost time for the ball, how would I leave the house?¡± She requested frantically.


    ¡°Don¡¯t get your pretty head worked up, you just go get ready and leave the rest to me¡± He ordered and she nodded, gratitude evident in her eyes.


    Isabelle left for her room after spending an hour at the pool, her mind raced and she thought about several other possibilities if his n failed.


    She dressed in a long fitted red gown, a slit from her thighs to her toes. She wore red heels and her hair was styled in a messy bun.


    A makeup artist was invited and half an hourter, her face was glowing, she smiled at thepliment she got from the artist.


    Her father beamed with a smile when he saw her. ¡°You look amazing dear¡± Heplimented with a grin.


    Isabelle felt disgusted with the way her father acted, holding her hands, they both walked towards the car. She used her eyes to search around for Alessandro and sighed with relief when she saw him entering another car.


    She entered the same car with her father and within a few minutes, they were standing in front of the big city hall.


    A tear rolled down her eyes and she sniffed.


    ¡°No dear, don¡¯t try to ruin your makeup. When you get married to Andrea, you would know how lucky you are, this is the best decision ever¡± Roberto informed, cleaning the tear with his thumb and Isabelle bit her lips.


    She walked inside the hall, her arm hooked with that of her father, the music started and everyone turned to look at her, she saw Alessandro standing at the door post and prayed his n would work out well.


    Andrea and his father walked inside, walking slowly, arms hooked together. Some people found it funny but didn¡¯t dareugh.


    Mario stopped in front of Roberto.


    ¡°Ahh! My good friend Roberto, beautiful Isabelle¡± He shouted, squeezing Roberto into a hug and kissing Isabelle¡¯s finger.


    ¡°My soon to be father inw¡± Andrea called out, holding Roberto¡¯s cheek and pulling it slightly.


    Roberto and Isabelle were shocked and stared at both of them with amusement.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you Mario?¡± Roberto demanded and Marioughed.


    ¡°Me? Nothing is wrong, I just felt it was nice to admire my daughter inw¡± Mario replied with a chuckle.


    ¡°Let the engagement begin, start the music, let the party begin!¡± Andrea shouted, collecting the mic from a man.


    Alessandro grinned as he watched Andrea climb the stairs, he knelt on the ground, sniffing the carpet and two guards rushed to his side.


    ¡°Stop videoing. Tell the public it got postponed, don¡¯t let any of this get to the public. Get a doctor..¡± Roberto was saying but was interrupted with a shout when Mario started dancing with a guard.


    Andrea kept trying to break free from the guards and he beganughing when they left him. He waited for some seconds then started twerking slowly, sticking his tongue out asionally.


    Isabelle caught sight of Alessandro¡¯s face almost, burst intoughter, he winked at her and she blushed, smiling shyly.

 Chapter 15: Fighting

    Roberto was shocked and couldn¡¯t understand what was wrong with both father and son. A doctor rushed inside and with the help of guards, they were both conveyed to the car.


    The doctor came out after some minutes, shaking his head. He informed Roberto that they had consumed a hard drug which was affecting them at that time and would wear off after a few hours.


    Roberto was furious, he knew Mario didn¡¯t take drugs and his mind drifted to Isabelle. He stared at her angrily and she red at him.


    ¡°Do you know anything about this?¡± He questioned and she shook her head, a smile curved on her lips.


    ¡°You kept me locked in the house since, how would I give them drugs?¡± She retorted and Roberto left, ordering Alessandro to bring Isabelle back home.


    Isabelle didn¡¯t utter a word as she was led to the car and Alessandro wondered what was going on in her mind.


    ¡°I can¡¯t thank you enough, you¡¯ve helped me so much. Thank you¡± Isabelle broke out, hugging Alessandro immediately as they entered the car.


    Alessandro smiled, rubbing her back slightly. ¡°You¡¯ll always be wee dear¡± He replied, taking her lips with his.


    He tasted her lips, lighting up fire which spread round her body. She moaned and melted to him.


    ¡°We could go to your ce and have a quickie¡± She suggested and he kissed her palms.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s too dangerous, I don¡¯t want you to get endangered. I¡¯ll see you tomorrow¡± He replied and started the car. Isabelle felt content with staring at his face.


    Her heart was beating very fast and loud, she wondered if he could hear it. ¡°What¡¯s funny?¡± Alessandro questioned, touching her cheek and she grinned.


    ¡°The way we¡¯re close friends is funny, I could remember begging my father to fire you a few days ago¡± She disclosed and he chuckled.


    ¡°And I could remember your sexy legs wrapped around my waist and your amazing moaning filling my house¡± He replied and she hit him yfully.


    He drove inside the house, he restrained himself from giving a good night kiss as she alighted, he drove home, feeling aplished and satisfied.


    Isabelle woke up the next day, grumbling as her maids informed her that she was going to start acting. Her mood brightened when she was informed that Elena and Aurora would be joining her.


    She looked forward to acting on the set as she dressed up. She left her room, walked downstairs and passed by her father, ignoring him.


    ¡°Youngdy!¡± He drew and she stopped, turning to face him.


    ¡°Have you lost your manners? Don¡¯t you know how to greet?¡±


    ¡°Oh! Hey dad¡± She mocked and turned but he hit his hand on the table furiously, causing her to stop.


    ¡°A new date would be discussed for the engagement and you have a few shoots with Andrea, I¡¯ll tell Alessandro to take you to the location at the right time¡± He informed and walked out, leaving her gaping with shock.


    Angrily, she went outside and entered her car, closing the door roughly.


    ¡°Good morning angry beauty, who has angered the princess now?¡± Alessandro teased and she frowned.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t, it¡¯s not funny¡±


    ¡°Okay, we¡¯re heading to your first location where you would practice a few scripts and also be spending an hour and 30 minutes, wow! That¡¯s a long time¡± Alessandro observed, looking at his calendar.


    Without uttering another word, he drove to the designated location. Isabelle smiled when she saw Elena and Aurora waiting for her.


    ¡°I¡¯ve missed you a lot,¡± Aurora confessed, hugging her tightly.


    ¡°We could have attended the ball yesterday but we were out of town for a few things, did you enjoy the party?¡± Elena demanded and Isabelleughed.


    ¡°Oh, yes, I did enjoy the party¡±


    ¡°Oh my God! It¡¯s settled, you¡¯re officially engaged to Andrea, lucky you girl¡± Aurora squealed.


    ¡°I¡¯m not lucky, I don¡¯t want to get married to Andrea, I loathe him a lot, let¡¯s talk about meaningful things like the roles I¡¯ll act and yours¡± Isabelle asserted and the girls began to fill her in on everything.


    Lettice walked towards her and Aurora stepped aside, having a disdainful look on her face.


    ¡°There you are, you¡¯rete. I¡¯d appreciate it if you keep to time and also start work immediately rather than chitchatting¡± Lettice adviced and Isabelle rolled her eyes.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°You¡¯re acting as the female lead, I¡¯ll get your script. You don¡¯t have much time and I hope you¡¯re a fast learner because we are behind schedule¡± Lettice informed and a staff member brought a file.


    Lettice brought out a piece of paper and handed it to Isabelle who gaped. ¡°You have just 45 minutes dear¡± Lettice informed sweetly and walked away.


    ¡°I hate her guts¡± Aurorained and Elena giggled.


    ¡°This is too much! How would I memorize this in just 45 minutes, and damn I have to appear in lots of scenes and change my clothes¡± Isabelle grumbled and Elena told her to calm down and try to read through the script.


    ¡°Yuck! I can¡¯t wear this, it¡¯s too cheap and I might develop a rash. I¡¯ll tell Alessandro to take me home and get some clothes, you should have informed me ahead so I would have brought them¡± Isabelle said to Lettice who gazed at her with surprise.


    ¡°You do know that there are special attires for movies right? Do you think we have the whole day? Get dressed in this cloth ande out now¡± Lettice ordered, somewhat angry and left the dressing room.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to show her that I¡¯m the president¡¯s daughter and can¡¯t be seen wearing rags, what would my fans think when they see me? Damn I can¡¯t¡± Isabelle muttered and brought out her phone.


    ¡°Hey dad, could you send a designer over to the site, I can¡¯t wear the rags that¡¯s avable.. but dad, the clothes are cheap and not my thing.. I won¡¯t.. da..¡± She threw her phone on the table angrily, massaging her temples.


    ¡°Isabelle please hurry, it¡¯s time already!¡± Lettice called, banging on the door. Furiously, she wore the short blue shapeless gown and headed outside.


    ¡°Common dear, don¡¯t give me that look, it¡¯s only for a few minutes¡± Lettice justified and led her to where she was to act.


    ¡°Cut! Cut!¡± The video director said for the fourth time, he looked frustrated, angry and was ready to pounce on anyone who dared disobey.


    ¡°You just don¡¯t get it Isabelle, you should have a look of sadness on your face, try not to frown too much and also put in more emotions¡±


    ¡°You stutter sometimes but I¡¯ll have that taken care of¡± Stanley announced and Isabelle hissed, mumbling some words to herself which got other actors and actresses looking at her with pure hatred.


    ¡°Why is she on the set? She¡¯s a terrible actress and doesn¡¯t deserve to get the least role yet you gave her the female lead¡±


    ¡°We can¡¯t work together with her because of her excessints about her nails, clothes, skin and status¡± An actressined and Isabelle eyed her.


    ¡°When opening that trash of yours, open it reasonably or I¡¯ll get guards to help you and could you step back a little I¡¯m covered with your saliva?¡± Isabelle retorted and the actress puffed angrily.


    ¡°Who the hell do you think you are? Do you know how popr I am? Just because you¡¯re the president¡¯s daughter do you think I¡¯m gonna crawl at her feet and worship you¡­¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re a very big disgrace to your father, running away from the house, talking to ministers rudely and acting obnoxious¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m still surprised as to why you haven¡¯t been dumped in a psychiatric hospital¡± Famous actress, Lilian Ray insulted and Isabelle pped her.


    ¡°How dare you!¡± Lilian retorted, holding her red cheeks.


    ¡°You poor little thing, you call yourself an actress yet you got verified a few months ago, you depend on silly old men before you get enough money¡­¡±


    ¡°You sleep your way around before you get given roles to act, you cheap thing. I can buy you with the snap of my finger¡± Isabelle retorted angrily and Lilian dragged her hair, making the two girls engage in a battle, struggling to vent their anger on each other.


    ¡°What the hell is wrong with both of you?!¡± The director thundered, both girls looked disheveled and had their faces down.


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t my fault, she started it¡± Isabelle chipped and the director shot her an angry gaze.


    ¡°I¡¯m very sorry, I didn¡¯t do anything wrong. All I did was ask her to stop whining andining, she got infuriated and started calling me a slut, saying ¡°I¡¯m always on your bed and I get roles by sleeping with directors¡± Lilian lied calmly, her eyes teary.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for whatever she had said to Lilian, I¡¯ll make sure she gets punished for that¡± The director informed and Lilian beamed with a triumphant smile while Isabelle looked at them with disbelief and shock.


    Lilian left the director¡¯s office, smiling broadly.


    ¡°What was that all about? You¡¯ll get me punished for what exactly? She was the one who actually bullied me¡± Isabelleined, looking at the director defiantly.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if she bullied you or not, you¡¯re just a new actress. Do you think you¡¯ll make any progress if you fight with your senior colleagues?¡±


    ¡°You should learn to be humble, you may leave and also the reports I get about you is making me feel like it¡¯s a terrible thing to make you the female lead¡±


    ¡°Try to show us that you¡¯re good at something, that you can act even if it¡¯s not perfectly¡± The director advised and with a puff, Isabelle left his office.


    She didn¡¯t work far before she saw a group of actresses and actors, all moring before Lilian.


    ¡°It¡¯s a good thing the director is an honest one and isn¡¯t swayed by money or else we¡¯d have more of her type as actresses¡±


    ¡°Senior Lilian should avoid being around her or fighting with her, it might tarnish her image or bring bad luck¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sure she knows nothing about acting and got this role through her father, the president. I hate it when people use the little power they have excessively¡±


    Several small actresses and actors criticized and hissing, Isabelle walked past them to see Lettice with an angry look.


    ¡°Great, it¡¯s your turn to scold me. Hit me with what you¡¯ve got¡± Isabelle muttered.


    ¡°I¡¯m not gonna scold you, all I¡¯ll do is warn you. You should steer clear of scandals and arguments with big actresses, it¡¯ll only tarnish your image and get you more haters¡± Lettice informed and walked out.

 Chapter 16: Angel she doesn鈥檛 know

    ¡°Take me home now!¡± Isabelle thundered and Alessandro entered the car without uttering a word.


    ¡°Would you like to tell me about it?¡± He inquired when the journey started, she kept silent for some minutes and decided it wouldn¡¯t hurt to talk to someone.


    ¡°I¡¯m just tired of everything and everyone. They all think being the president¡¯s daughter is a blessing and I got the role because of my father, that¡¯s true but they think I can¡¯t be good at anything. Why? For Pete¡¯s sake, I¡¯m human too and I get hurt by some words¡± She whimpered, wiping her eyes and Alessandro¡¯s gaze softened.


    ¡°They think that way because that¡¯s what you¡¯re making them think. Prove to them that you can be the best by acting your roles perfectly, ignore their remarks and minimize yourints¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t give in to their taunts, if they say anything to you, ignore them. You don¡¯t need them. I¡¯ve never for once thought you wouldn¡¯t be good at acting, you just have to prove it, wipe those tears and cheer up, we¡¯re going to the studio and you wouldn¡¯t look good with red, swollen eyes¡±


    She smiled, cleaned her tears and he smiled back at her. Her phone beeped as multiple notifications filled her phone.


    She checked them and was surprised that a video of her fighting with Lilian had been uploaded and the inte was on fire.


    Netizens took sides with Lilian while insulting and attacking Isabelle. They called her different terrible names, mocking her about how poor her acting skills were.


    ¡°If an actress is what they want then I¡¯m going to give them that¡± She thought with determination, anger and hurt blossomed inside her, thements made her eyes water.


    Alessandro stopped the car a few meters away from the studio, he could see a crowd gathered at the gate, holding billboards and shouting.


    ¡°Isabelle must go!¡± Was boldly written on each board as they chanted and kept marching around.


    ¡°What the hell have I gotten myself into?¡± Isabelle thought as she got a call from her father.


    ¡°Get to my office now!¡± He thundered and dropped the phone.


    ¡°Turn the car around and drive to the presidential pce¡± She muttered weakly and he nodded.


    ¡°I¡¯ll always be here for you, take a deep breath, things will be fine¡± Heforted and she nodded.


    She used the elevator to her father¡¯s office , she found Ann looking at her angrily while her father barked instructions at a technical guy.


    ¡°Why would you get in a fight with such a big actress?¡± Ann requested and Isabelle frowned.


    ¡°Excuse you? I¡¯m here for my father not to listen to your gibberish,st I remembered you¡¯re just his staff who got the job because of my mother¡± She retorted leaving Ann speechless.


    ¡°Youngdy you are to render a public apology to Lilian or..¡±


    ¡°Or else what father? Y¡¯all are taking sides with her without knowing what happened and how the fight began. Am I that bad?!¡± She thundered.


    ¡°You¡¯re not bad, you¡¯re rotten to the core. I wonder what your aunt was thinking when she trained you up this way. You¡¯re bing a nuisance and I¡¯d advise you to keep things low or else the mob would silence you¡± Ann interrupted.


    ¡°Says the secretary who doesn¡¯t know her ce, do I need to remind you that you have no husband to call yours or children? That you got this job through the help of your mother and you¡¯re not even qualified to be employed in a beer factory?¡± Isabelle replied and walked out angrily, ignoring calls from her father.


    ¡°That was too much Ann, you shouldn¡¯t talk to her that way again¡± Roberto chastised.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°This is how you spare the rod and keep spoiling her, she needs to learn and take responsibility for her actions. She¡¯s a grown assdy for hell sake! Did you hear the words she threw at me? Can¡¯t you call her to order! Is it until she disgraces us in public?!¡± Ann replied angrily.


    ¡°And she¡¯s my legitimate child, the one everyone knows about and the one who would inherit most of my properties. Hearing you talk to her that way would cause more problems as people would start making assumptions ¡± Roberto fired back.


    ¡°Okay, I get it now. My kids are bastards right? They¡¯re worthless huh? To hell with you Roberto, you clean up her mess yourself, I¡¯m so done with all these. I quit, you, your daughter, your election and my job can go to hell!¡± Ann surrendered and walked out.


    She walked to her office, got her purse and left.


    ¡°Hello, can we meet now?¡± Ann walked inside a cafe and waved at a female who was waiting for her nervously.


    ¡°Hello, it¡¯s nice to meet you again,¡± Ann confessed and her guest nodded.


    ¡°You did a good job with that video, was wondering if you could get me more by the end of this week? I want something better than this, I want anything that can ruin her careerplete¡± Ann confessed bitterly


    ¡°I¡¯ll try to but it¡¯s up to Isabelle to act stupid, if she doesn¡¯t act up, there¡¯ll be no video and she¡¯ll be more careful now¡±


    ¡°Try your best to infuriate her, do anything that¡¯ll make her lose it, suggest ces and send hookup guys to her¡± Ann suggested.


    ¡°I can¡¯t, I¡¯m an angel that she doesn¡¯t know, not the demon she knows. The best way is to get an actress to oppose her, she can¡¯t control her anger and would surely do something stupid. You can use your post to lure Lilian into helping you¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll do that but you make sure to always be around to get it on camera. I¡¯ll transfer some money to you in a few hours time¡± Ann instructed and stood up.


    ¡°Isabelle calm down,¡± Alessandro ordered, holding her hand. She had left the office angrily, crying in the car and when she got inside the house was about to run upstairs.


    Alessandro didn¡¯t care about the maids who starred and tried to eavesdrop on their conversation, all he wanted was tofort her and take her pains away.


    ¡°Calm down? Everyone is on my neck, criticizing me for what isn¡¯t my fault. My pictures are on billboards with shady remarks,izens are attacking me and reporting my social media ounts and you want me to calm down?¡± Isabelle questioned and Alessandro sighed.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go somewhere¡± He instructed and led her outside.


    He drove to his house and she frowned but didn¡¯t utter any word.


    ¡°Why am I here?¡±


    ¡°Sit on the couch, I¡¯ll fix you something for lunch¡± He replied and disappeared into the kitchen.


    He came back, holding two sandwiches and two mugs of hot cocoa. ¡°This will calm you down¡±


    ¡°Tastes nice, thank you¡± Sheplimented and he smiled.


    ¡°Now tell me how you intend to face all these problems?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what to do. Quit acting or just elope again¡± She replied.


    ¡°No. I have a better idea, you need to trend for a good reason. You can do something like giving to the orphans or helping the poor with money¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s cool, I can get Elena and Aurora to help me do that, they wouldn¡¯t mind doing that¡± She asserted.


    ¡°No, you have to do it yourself and look very genuine¡± Hended the bombshell and she grew stiff.


    ¡°What! I might develop an illness if I get too close to those dirty looking people, I can¡¯t do that, it¡¯s absurd¡± She protested.


    ¡°You have to, it¡¯ll help get part of your image back, it¡¯ll keep your father busy and also get you more fans¡± Alessandro replied and she shook her head.


    ¡°I feel hot right now, let¡¯s talk about something else.. something better¡± Isabelle said sexily, moving close to Alessandro, her eyes were eating up his figure and her panties were getting wetter with each word he said.


    ¡°No youngdy, until you ept to give to the orphans, there¡¯ll be no sex for you¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want sex, all I ask for is a quickie. Just the tip¡± She replied, licking his neckzily as her hand found his buckle.


    His limp shaft revived immediately and hot arousal shot through him. His hand found her hook and with a little snap, he released her white, huge breasts.


    He dug his face into them, earning a moan andugh from Isabelle who stroked his shaft lightly.


    ¡°Stop, you still haven¡¯t agreed¡± Alessandro moved back slightly and she pouted with a frown, drawing him closer.


    ¡°Fine, anything you say¡± She replied and he grabbed her face, cing a deep wet kiss on her rosy lips, she moaned and her body vibrated with arousal.


    She loved the way his muscles tensed each time her hands brushed them and the way he stared at her with pure raw need.


    She jumped on him and her legs coiled around his waist as he walked to the room slowly, kissing her and his hands running around her back.


    He dropped her on the bed and she sighed, watching him strip off his wear. He got on the bed and climbed on top of her but she pushed him away gently.


    ¡°Today, it¡¯s my turn to ride you to ecstasy¡± She whispered.

 Chapter 17: Sextape

    ¡°Get the funds ready, we¡¯re taking the jet. We would export them to Canada then the guys would take them to the bank¡± Roberto said to Mario who nodded.


    ¡°Is it when we get back that we would discuss the wedding?¡± Mario requested.


    ¡°Wedding? What the fuck went wrong that night? You ruined it, got the news talking and now you¡¯re talking about the wedding. Do you know the miles I had gone just to clear your name?¡± Roberto red and Mario inhaled.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, we were tricked into taking drugs. We tried to find out who did it but there was no clue. We didn¡¯t know how it happened but it¡¯ll never repeat itself¡± Mario pleaded and Roberto nodded, his phone beeped and he checked the notification.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go¡± He instructed and they both left the office, they entered the limousine that awaited their arrival and drove to the airport.


    ¡°Why isn¡¯t Ann here? Is she waiting at the airport already?¡±


    ¡°She quit, and had a fight with Isabelle over the scandal. She¡¯lle aroundter¡± Roberto shrugged and Mario nodded, a devious n hatching in his head.


    Seven staff followed behind them, carrying two luggage each. The luggage was arranged and they entered the jet.


    ¡°We would leave the jet in the hangar and head to the hotel, the money would be taken care of¡± Roberto informed and Mario nodded.


    Within two hours, the nended and they left for their hotel. They had reserved separate rooms and each departed.


    Mario ordered two girls for the night and within minutes, they were in front of his room.


    He opened the door, smiling widely as he ushered them inside.


    Both girls were scantily dressed, they walked inside sexily and he held their waist.


    ¡°I want you to help me set someone up, they¡¯re lots of money in it for you. The president is next door. All I want is a detailed, clear sex tape. Name your price¡± He offered.


    Both girls exchanged nces, whispered to themselves and after deep consideration, the first spoke.


    ¡°We want half a million dors each¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll get double, I¡¯ll forward half payment now and the remaining half when I get the video, the president would also reward you¡± Mario blurted and both girls smiled with pleasure, running their hands around his chest andp.


    He took his phone, made a transfer and showed them to the president¡¯s room.


    ¡°Hey Ann, I knew you¡¯d call, I¡¯m in Canada so I¡¯ll see you when I get back¡± Roberto replied sleepily, her call had woken him up. He touched the bed and couldn¡¯t find any of the sluts that had visited his room.


    ¡°Really?! Wait until you check the headlines and see pictures of your dick gracing everyone¡¯s screen!. What the hell did you do?¡± She yelled and his eyes widened.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± He demanded and switched on the television. His eyes widened with horror as a clip of his sex with the two sluts appeared. Several reporters had something terrible to say.


    A video of reporters struggling to get into the presidential pce was shown.


    ¡°Damn!¡± He cursed.


    ¡°Yea, damn is the right word. I was gone for just a day and you went on a wide sexcapade. You¡¯d better get your ass down here and start thinking of a way to sway the public¡± She replied harshly and hung up.


    ¡°Ahh! Fuck those bitches!¡± He yelled, punching the wall. He rushed into the bathroom, had a quick bath and dressed up hurriedly. He met Mario waiting in his room, his countenance showed that he was aware of what had happened.


    ¡°How did it happen? I¡¯ll get someone to look into the blog that posted that, and I¡¯ll get someone else to track those girls¡± Mario promised and together they left the hotel.


    The jetnded at the airport and they went through the secret passage to the underground parking lot.


    A less fancy car was waiting for them and they boarded it to Roberto¡¯s house. He got inside and sat on the couch, his head buried in his palms.


    ¡°Dad! Tell me the news about you isn¡¯t true. Did you do that nasty and disgusting thing?¡± Isabelle requested, immediately she saw her father.


    ¡°Shut up youngdy!¡± Her father snapped and she walked out, sneering at him.


    ¡°Oh, you¡¯re back. I thought you would spend the rest of the week hiding there¡± Ann mocked, strutting inside the house.


    ¡°Stop it, Ann, all we need to do now is find a solution, others ce¡± Mario scolded and Ann red at him.


    ¡°I have a n already. I already got a blogger to take the me and avert the whole situation, all I want is a position. I¡¯m tired of being a mere secretary. I wanna be the minister of resources or information and education¡± She dropped and Mario red at her.


    ¡°We can¡¯t do that, it¡¯ll cause lots of wagging tongues¡± Mario countered.


    ¡°It won¡¯t cost anything, I¡¯m not asking you to dethrone the current minister, I wanna be the next one¡± Ann attacked.


    ¡°Enough! Ann you would be made a minister, just tell me the solution¡±


    ¡°But..¡±


    ¡°No buts Mario, this blogger woulde out and with a sex tape that¡¯s simr to yours but with a different man, he would also create an edited chat between your rival and another blogger, stating that they set you up and want to tarnish your image¡± Ann disclosed.


    ¡°Is it going to work?¡±


    ¡°Yes! This blogger is a pro, he¡¯s going to make everything smooth¡± Ann promised and Roberto nodded


    Ann made a few calls and scheduled an interview with the press.


    ¡°Let¡¯s head to the conference room, we have a meeting with the press, all you have to do is defend yourself, leave the rest to me¡± They left for the conference room.


    After all the pleasantries, Roberto cleared his throat. ¡°I know nothing about the video circting on the inte¡±


    ¡°Are you saying that the person in that video isn¡¯t you even when we saw your face clearly?¡±


    ¡°Yes, this is aplete set up and I can assure you that my team would expose that person. This is a big blow to control, it¡¯s a deliberate act by someone who doesn¡¯t like me to tarnish my image¡­¡± Roberto was saying when the doors flung open and two guards dragged a man inside, Anning instly.


    ¡°May I?¡± She requested with a bow and Roberto stepped back so she could talk.


    ¡°Hello, with the help of our technicians, trackers and hackers, we found the person who posted the video. Not only did we find the person, but we also found some hidden facts such as¡­¡± Ann announced, she paused for a minute, looking at the look of excitement on the face of every reporter.


    ¡°It¡¯s the president¡¯s predecessor, he has had a grudge against the president for some time now and has been doing everything to tarnish his image. We¡¯ve been silent but this silence has to stop!¡­¡±


    ¡°That man was ordered to edit the real video, putting the face of the president instead. This is the real video¡± Ann confessed, holding up a sh drive. She handed it to a staff member who inserted it and a simr sex tape was disyed.


    The crowd of reporters went wild with shock, excitement and horror as they filed out of the conference room. Many tried to speak with the president but weren¡¯t given a chance.


    ¡°Thank you so much Ann, there¡¯s nothing I can do without you¡± Roberto gratified.


    ¡°Yea, that¡¯s true. But you could stop by and say hi to the kids, they miss you so much and are dying to see you again¡±


    ¡°Not now Ann, there¡¯s a lot going on¡±


    ¡°The staff are busy and Mario isn¡¯t here, why not make good use of the opportunity for a quickie. I¡¯ve missed you so much¡± She purred, biting her lips seductively.


    ¡°But¡­¡±


    ¡°Shh..¡± She ordered, putting a finger on his lips while her second hand roamed his chest.


    ¡°Oh my goodness! Isn¡¯t that Isabelle!¡± Two girls screamed immediately and they sighted Isabelle. She was handing a bag to an old woman in the subway.


    ¡°Let¡¯s capture this, can¡¯t believe I¡¯m seeing Isabelle live now¡± The other said with excitement and began a live video. Within a few minutes, the video gained views and lots of people started heading to the subway.


    Many reporters went to the subway to capture the moment, they were blocked by some guards.


    The feelings of disgust and anger in Isabelle vanished when an old man wept as he collected the package, she felt pity for him and gave him a bundle of money.


    She smiled as she handed gifts out to the others, feeling content and happy as she stared at the ted faces. She felt grateful to Alessandro for making her experience such a beautiful moment.


    She walked out of the subway, waving at the crowd while reporters tried to have a word with her but weren¡¯t given any chance.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    Her heart was aglow with joy, she did a little thing but it was enough to make a great day.


    ¡°Fuck! Isabelle is trending¡± Ann muttered and Roberto joined her immediately, afraid that she might have done something terrible.


    ¡°Is this the real Isabelle? She¡¯s trending for doing a good deed. What hase over her?¡± Ann demanded.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with her, as long as she isn¡¯t doing anything to ruin my reputation I¡¯m okay with whatever she does¡± Roberto countered and Ann frowned.


    She walked out with her phone.


    ¡°Hey, what¡¯s gotten over Isabelle? Why didn¡¯t you tell me that she nned to give alms at the subway?¡± Ann fumed.


    ¡°She never told me anything. I was shocked when I saw the news, she¡¯s closer to you, you should have known her next step¡± The voice countered.


    ¡°Fine. Try to find out what you can. I¡¯ll get Lilian to do the rest¡± Ann announced and hung up. She made a few calls, went back and informed Roberto that she was heading somewhere.

 Chapter 18: Jealousy

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong Lilian?¡± Lettice questioned, Lilian had barged inside her office where she and Isabelle were discussing.


    ¡°You bitch! I¡¯ll get back at you for all these. You wanna y dirty? Then get ready to roll in the mud¡± Lilian threatened and strutted out, leaving Isabelle shocked.


    ¡°What is wrong with her?¡±


    ¡°You shouldn¡¯t bother yourself with that, what¡¯s important is that you got another role while she got the second female lead, that¡¯s why she¡¯s pissed off¡± Lettice informed and Isabelleughed.


    ¡°She¡¯s in for a big show, I¡¯ll show her what it means to mess with Isabelle, so where are we heading today?¡± Isabelle asked, looking forward to acting.


    ¡°We will head out soon but thepany has a few rules for you. Isabelle, I know you aren¡¯t used to things like this and all but you need toy low, wear costumes that you¡¯re given, avoid fighting with anyone, especially seniors, ande early¡±


    ¡°The board members have ced you on probation and any mistake would cost you your career¡± Lettice advised and it dawned on Isabelle that ruining her career would cause more harm.


    ¡°Sure, can we go now?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯sing this way, get the water ready¡± An actress whispered and another held a bucket of water, they waited till Isabelle was close by and poured it¡¯s content on her, pretending not to have seen her.


    ¡°Are you insane?! Do you know how much this dress costs?¡± Isabelle ranted as Lettice held her hand and tried to make her calm.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry I didn¡¯t see you there¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re blind right? Why would a blind person be allowed on the set?¡± Isabelle spilled.


    ¡°Excuse you, I won¡¯t have you talking to my friend that way. I was the one who instructed her to pour the water, it ain¡¯t her fault that you walked by when she poured it¡± Lilian defended and Isabelle clenched her fist, her fingers aching to hit Lilian.


    ¡°Is that so, then I forgive you?¡± She muttered after taking a few deep breaths.


    ¡°She never apologized¡±


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t need to, I don¡¯t ept apologies from wretched people¡± Isabelle replied and walked out.


    ¡°That¡¯s the spirit girl, don¡¯t let them affect you¡± Lilian advised, drawing Isabelle for a hug.


    Something snapped within Isabelle and she couldn¡¯t understand the feeling offort and peace that filled her as she wrapped her hand around Lilian¡¯s back.


    The movie began and Lilian did all she could do to get on Isabelle¡¯s nerves but Isabelle ignored her like a gue.


    They finished for the day, and everyone was surprised that Isabelle didn¡¯tin and she acted her role well.


    ¡°Nice job Isabelle¡± The directorplimented as they dispersed.


    ¡°Girl, you did great. We should go celebrate this at a club, get drunk and have fun¡± Elena suggested and Isabelle shook her head.


    ¡°Sorry babes, I have a few things to settle, bye dearies¡± Isabelle excused herself.


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    ¡°What progress have you made, if you can¡¯t get Roberto then get his daughter. I¡¯m sure he would surrender when his daughter¡¯s life is at stake¡±Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°But sir, we¡¯ve tried but she¡¯s always with a convoy. The guards around her are numerous and it wouldn¡¯t be easy to track her for 24 hours without being seen. We would try our best, Liam would be put in the set to get closer to her¡±


    ¡°Make sure she falls for him this week. There¡¯s going to be a vote for who should run for president for the party. Roberto must never be allowed to vote¡±


    The studio


    ¡°You have a new endorsement deal, it¡¯s for a celebrity magazine. You would be their new cover picture.


    But the only problem is that you would have to take pictures with a guy¡± Alessio stopped.


    ¡°So, what¡¯s wrong with taking a few pictures with a guy?¡±


    ¡°This isn¡¯t just any guy. He¡¯s cute as fuck, sexy as your ass and so dreamy. Staring at him got me so horny..¡± Alessio blurted out, having a distant smile on his face.


    ¡°You can have him, he¡¯s all yours¡± Isabelle muttered, waking out with Alessandro and Alessio.


    ¡°I would but damn he¡¯s straight and made it known that he has eyes for you alone. Believe me you would wet your dress when you see him¡­¡± Alessio ranted and Alessandro coughed, staring at him with anger.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough Alessio, do I have any other shoots or endorsements? This background looks cool, wonder what dress I¡¯ll wear, what kind of pic¡­.¡± She stopped when she gazed at a handsome figure smiling at her.


    He looked stunning and was slowly taking her breath away. Alessio bit his lips, ying with a strand of his hair as he stared at Liam.


    Isabelle shivered at the thought of kissing his sensual lips and shook her head, trying to get a grip on her thoughts.


    ¡°I told you, girl. He¡¯s damn hot¡± Alessio whispered and Alessandro shot him a re.


    ¡°Hello, pleasure to meet you pretty¡± Liam took her hand and ced a light kiss, earning a blush from Alessio and Isabelle.


    ¡°Hello, the pleasure is all mine handsome¡± Isabelle blushed.


    ¡°The stage has been set, I would have loved to have a few chit chat with you but we¡¯rete. How about lunch after the pictures?¡± Liam asked with a wink and Isabelle nodded, smiling broadly.


    She noticed a few envious nces from other girls and shrugged, going to dress.


    Alessandro was boiling inside and wanted to punch Liam, he hated the cocky look he got from the guy, the guy seemed nice which infuriated him the more.


    Alessandro went outside to get some fresh air, the studio felt stuffy and the way Liam held her waist made him feel sick.


    ¡°Hey Alessandro¡± Elena called, she opened her arms wide, enclosing the shocked man in a hug.


    ¡°Hey Elena, what are you doing outside?¡±


    ¡°Nothing much, I came to take a little walk¡±


    ¡°Why is a damsel in distress? What¡¯s making you worried?¡± Liam asked when he noticed Isabelle standing outside, she was furious and had been checking her phone every second.


    ¡°It¡¯s my dumb driver, I don¡¯t know where the hell he is¡±


    ¡°Mind if I give you a ride, you owe me a date. I promise not to take much of your time¡± Liam pleaded with puppy eyes and Isabelleughed.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t think I have time, maybe some other tim¡­ Sure, let¡¯s go now¡± She said immediately she caught sight of Elena and Alessandro holding hands, they smiled warmly at each other as they walked slowly towards her.


    She felt angry, jealous, and pained, she didn¡¯t understand why she didn¡¯t want any girl to be around Alessandro even when he meant nothing to her.


    ¡°Isabelle, are you going out for lunch, I thought we had ns?¡± Elena demanded and got a hard re from Isabelle.


    ¡°I¡¯ve changed my mind, where the hell were you? Do you know for how long I¡¯ve been standing under this scorching sun?¡±


    ¡°Chill Isabelle, we only went for a little stroll..¡±


    ¡°Shut it, he¡¯s my guard and my life could be in danger if he gets sidetracked. This is yourst warning¡± Isabelle hissed and started walking away.


    She stopped when she noticed Alessandro following her. ¡°Don¡¯t follow me, I don¡¯t need you to ruin my day for me¡± She spat out and Alessandro shook his head.


    ¡°I can¡¯t disobey the president¡¯s order miss¡±


    ¡°Just go away okay?! Take a little stroll, take a long one, never return!¡± She yelled and Liam held her waist.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to stress yourself over this thing, he¡¯s just a guard and nothing more. You should learn to follow her orders, I¡¯ll leave a bad report for you at yourpany or get you changed¡± Liam interfered.


    ¡°Stay out of this, this is between Isabelle and I¡±


    ¡°What effrontery, how dare you call her by her name?¡± Liam yelled, puffing his chest at Alessandro who seemed ready to fight.


    ¡°Stop it you guys! Liam let¡¯s go¡± Isabelle said firmly as she got into Liam¡¯s car, Liam smirked at Alessandro with triumph.


    ¡°Where do you think we should head to?¡± Liam requested as he started the car.


    ¡°Just take me anywhere far from him,¡± She replied.


    ¡°How about my house, it¡¯s far, cozy and made for pretty angels like you¡± He flirted and she giggled.


    ¡°You¡¯re honey coated, your house is fine. How many minutes would it take before we get there?¡±


    ¡°Say 30 minutes at most, I promise to get you back early for your next shoot¡±

 Chapter 19: Step Down

    ¡°Have I ever told you that you¡¯re the prettiestdy I¡¯ve seen?¡± Liam confessed and Isabelle smiled.


    ¡°Shit!¡± Liam cursed as the car stopped, he tried to ignite the car and he cursed even more when he failed.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Nothing much, must be the engine acting up, I just got this car serviced for hell¡¯s sake¡± He muttered as he got out angrily.


    He opened the bo, touching some parts. Isabelle came to stand beside him, she didn¡¯t like the lonely part they were in.


    ¡°I could give my driver a call and tell him toe get us, this ce seems dangerous¡± She suggested and Liam nodded, typing furiously on his phone.


    A ck van appeared from a corner and Isabelle went to stand beside the road, waving at the car to stop.


    The car stopped in front of her and two masked guys came out immediately, she was about to step back when a guy was pointed at her face and her eyes widened with horror.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t kill me, please¡± She whimpered, falling to her knees.


    ¡°Shut the hell up and get into the van!¡± One screamed as the other dragged Liam roughly.


    She was shoved into the van with Liam who had a worrisome look that didn¡¯t reach his eyes. He tried tofort Isabelle who was crying profusely.


    The van drove roughly, swaying and raising dust as it raced through a dusty road. It stopped and they were forced inside.


    Liam resisted, trying to fight back and one used his gun to hit his head, making Liam pass out as he was taken to a different room.


    Isabelle was thrown into a dark small room without windows. She checked her pockets and cursed when she didn¡¯t find her phone, remembering that she had left it in Liam¡¯s car.


    She sniffed, wishing she had brought Alessandro with her, her thoughts were in disarray and she tried to think of a way out.


    Just when she was getting her thoughts together, the door cranked open revealing a vile-looking man who smirked deviously.


    ¡°Pleasure to meet the beautiful Isabelle, I¡¯m a big fan¡± He admitted.


    ¡°Who are you and what do you want from me?¡± She fired and he frowned.


    ¡°You have very bad manners, I¡¯m Beau, I don¡¯t want anything from you, what I want is from your father¡± He answered with a grin.


    ¡°Then stop being a coward and go get it from him¡± She spat and got a resounding p, she could¡¯ve sworn she saw stars moving as the p stung her cheek.


    ¡°Politics is about keeping a low profile, I can strike anytime I wish. Now you would talk to your father and tell him not to run for the primary election in the party and also make it known that he wouldn¡¯t be running for the presidency¡± He instructed, calling the president.


    ¡°Hello, Mr. President, your daughter would love to give you some advice¡±


    Roberto was in his office with Ann, making out when his phone rang. Ann clung to him, not wanting to get distracted.


    ¡°Ann, I have to take this call¡± He pleaded in between kisses and she frowned heavily.


    ¡°Hello?¡­ Isabelle, who are you and what do you want¡­ Never, I¡¯ll never do such, you can go to hell for all I care¡­ no!¡± He disagreed, frowning and Ann held his shoulder, he pushed her hands away, shaking his head angrily.


    ¡°Let¡¯s discuss this, how much do you need, I¡¯ll pay you triple of what you were paid¡­ Hello? Hello?!¡± He shouted, dropping the phone angrily.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± She asked curiously.


    ¡°Isabelle has been kidnapped and they¡¯re demanding I step down from the primary election in the party¡± He sighed, scratching his head.


    ¡°What! That¡¯s absurd, you can¡¯t do that¡±


    ¡°I know but what would I do? He has threatened to send her hands to me if I don¡¯tply. I¡¯m so confused, what should I do?¡±


    ¡°How was she kidnapped, doesn¡¯t she have a guard? She¡¯s always bringing trouble, can¡¯t we send her back to her aunt?¡± Ann suggested.


    ¡°Ann! Focus on the matter on the ground, I¡¯ll call her guard now¡± Roberto grabbed his phone and called Alessandro who picked up immediately.


    ¡°Hello sir¡± Alessandro called.


    ¡°Where the hell are you, where is Isabelle..?¡± Roberto yelled.


    ¡°Sir, she left almost an hour ago, with a guy, she had instructed me not to follow her..¡±Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Are you insane?! How dare you leave her side, wasn¡¯t that your job? being by her side always, get your ass to the presidential pce now!¡±


    ALESSANDRO


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Elena, I have to go now¡± He pleaded and she looked at him with surprise.


    ¡°Why? Is anything wrong?¡± She fidgeted.


    ¡°Nope, I just have to leave, we¡¯ll see some other time. Thanks a lot¡± He got into the car and sped off to the presidential pce, racing to Roberto¡¯s office.


    He knocked and the door flung open instantly.


    ¡°Where the fuck is Isabelle?!¡± Roberto thundered and fear gripped him.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, she went for lunch with a guy, I tried to follow her but he sped off before I could go take the car¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re such an idiot, I employed you to keep her safe, and now you¡¯re giving me silly excuses! Find her now!¡± Robertomanded and with a bow, he left the office.


    ¡°Let¡¯s continue what we started¡± Ann whispered and Roberto pushed her away.


    ¡°Are you insane? In a few hours, if I don¡¯t find my daughter or step down, her hands would be sent to me, and all you¡¯re concerned about is sex¡±


    ¡°Isabelle is my daughter and it¡¯s high time you get it into your skull that your kids are illegitimate¡± Roberto scolded and Ann red at him, her nostrils ring with anger.


    Furiously, she stomped out of the office, going to get her bag. She left the presidential pce for her house.


    ¡°Hello, Isabelle has been kidnapped, make a post about it, I¡¯ll send you the full details now¡± Ann disclosed and hung up.


    THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE


    ¡°Is it true?¡± Mario asked, immediately her and Andrea entered the president¡¯s office.


    ¡°What?¡± Roberto asked, absentmindedly.


    ¡°It¡¯s all over the inte that Isabelle has been kidnapped and you were asked to step down or else she would be butchered and sent to you. Is it true?¡± Andrea requested and Roberto cursed.


    ¡°It¡¯s damn true, what do I do about it? I¡¯ve instructed Alessandro to find her. I can¡¯t step down¡± Roberto answered.


    ¡°You can¡¯t but you¡¯ve got to do something to make the public believe that she¡¯s fine, they¡¯re asking lots of questions. The media is in a turmoil¡±


    ¡°But who would leak his news? We didn¡¯t even know so how would any blogger get to know?¡± Andrea wondered and Ann barged inside.


    ¡°I just saw the news, what are we gonna do about it?¡± She asked, panick written on her face.


    ¡°Who leaked it to that damned blog?¡± Roberto demanded furiously with looks that could strangle.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, how would I do such a thing that would ruin your chances of bing the president? What would I get for doing it? I¡¯m sure we have a spy in the office..¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve found her location, I¡¯m heading there now, I¡¯ll call for backup when I get there¡± Alessandro informed and hurried out before he could get stopped.


    He entered his car, racing like a mad cheetah as he made his way past several cars on the highway, getting curses and insults from other drivers.


    He stopped a short distance away from an old looking wooden house, the house looked big and he wondered where he¡¯d start from and how he would enter without being noticed.


    He walked around the house, peering at the house through the window. He noticed that all the guards wore ck mask and was grateful that he had one in his car.


    He saw a man talking to Isabelle who was crying uncontrobly, a part of her cheek had a red mark and he knew she had been pped. He grew angry.


    He went back to the car, wore his mask and knocked on the door confidently. The guards at the door cocked their guns immediately, aiming at him.


    ¡°Are you insane, how dare you point that at me¡± Alessandro demanded, feigning rage. They looked at him with shock and knelt down.


    ¡°We¡¯re so sorry boss¡±


    ¡°Take me to her¡± He hissed and they led him to the room where she was, she wasying on the floor, her hands and legs bound.


    ¡°Untie her now, I¡¯m taking her to another location¡±


    ¡°But sir¡­¡±


    ¡°Untie her now before they arrive¡± He ordered and the men began untying her. He dragged her up, making her scream with pain.


    He took her to his car, the two men walking behind him.


    ¡°I¡¯ll send you to the new location, the police are on our tail, you should get out of here fast¡± He instructed and they nodded, returning to the house to get their things and he sped off instantly.


    Men were shocked when another car drove inside a few minutester.


    ¡°Where is she? Get her to the car now!¡± Beau instructed and they looked at him with amazement.


    ¡°But.. but the boss just took her away¡±


    ¡°Which boss! Damn, she has escaped. How did they find this location? Get inside the car now, you¡¯re dead meat if we won¡¯t find her¡± Beau ranted as he drove after the car he had seen leaving.


    ¡°Please, don¡¯t kill me¡± She pleaded and he removed the mask, making her gasp and feel relieved.


    ¡°Thank you so much, Alessandro. Thank you¡­ You¡¯re amazing¡± She muttered, tears close to her eyes.


    She heard gunshots and looked back, she saw a ck car with two guys firing bullets from the car.


    ¡°What are we going to do?¡± She asked and screamed when a bullet smashed the back window.


    ¡°I¡¯ll do what I know how to do best, confuse them¡± He replied and stepped on the elerator, increasing the car speed. The turned sharply to a highway, driving at the wrong side.


    Beau turned his car and raced after Alessandro, he almost crashed into a trailer but was quick to turn, the guys couldn¡¯t fire again as the car swung from side to side.


    He followed the car to a dark rough part and was shocked when he saw the car empty.


    ¡°Search everywhere for them, shoot the bushes, they won¡¯t be far¡± Beaumanded.

 Chapter 20: He deserves to be honored

    ¡°What are we gonna do?¡± Isabelle whispered, fear written all over her face.


    ¡°Shh, they¡¯ll leave soon. I¡¯ve called for backup¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s getting dark already, this ce isn¡¯t safe, there might be snakes or wild animals here¡± She pointed out.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you a few minutes toe out or else it¡¯ll get real bloody¡± Beau shouted and Isabelle gasped, hurriedly, Alessandro drew her to himself, using his hand to cover her mouth.


    ¡°You have five seconds!¡± Beau shouted and Alessandro typed on his phone, his hands shaky and limp.


    He was filled with fear and anxiety, Isabelle was trembling in his arms and sniffing softly.


    ¡°Fire!¡± Beau instructed and the men began to fire in different directions, moving their hands from side to side.


    ¡°Ahh¡± Alessandro whispered with gritted teeth and Isabelle nced at him sharply, questions in her eyes.


    She covered her mouth with panic when he turned his leg and she saw blood oozing out.


    ¡°You¡¯re injured, what are we gonna do?¡± She whispered, crying already and he closed his eyes weakly, struggling to stay conscious.


    ¡°Please.. please stay with me, don¡¯t.. don¡¯t¡± She pleaded, touching his cheek.


    He opened his eyes weakly and sat on the floor slowly, the gun shots had stopped and Isabelle wondered why, she wanted to look through the bushes to know what was wrong but Alessandro held her tightly.


    ¡°Buddy! Aless.. Al!¡± A guy whispered loudly and panic gripped Isabelle.


    ¡°It¡¯s just Darrell¡± Alessandro muttered and she creased her brows.


    Isabelle peeked and saw a man standing, he was holding a gun and she saw Beau and his men lying on the floor.


    ¡°Hi.. hi¡± She mumbled, slowlying out of the bush and Darell pointed the gun at her.


    ¡°I¡¯m Isabelle, Alessandro is injured please help¡± She pleaded, kneeling down and Darell kept the gun.


    Together, they dragged Alessandro, who was unconscious, out of the bush. Darell threw him on his back and together they walked towards his car.


    He put Alessandro in the back seat with Isabelle who held his cheek, crying and whispering some words.


    Darell took them to his house and with the help of some maids, Alessandro was taken to a room. The maid showed Isabelle to a different room but she refused, saying she wanted to be beside Alessandro.


    A doctor came inside and attended to Alessandro while Isabelle looked at her closely.


    The presidential pce


    ¡°What the fuck is wrong with y¡¯all, how would Alessandro be allowed to use theputers without anybody being with him? Where the fuck did he go to now? Consider yourself fired if I don¡¯t find Isabelle today!¡± Roberto ranted and Ann informed him that he had a package.


    Fear gripped him as he stared at the small box in his hand, with a racing heart, he opened the box and threw it on the floor immediately, looking at the bloody thumbs with terror, Ann and the others gasped when they saw it.


    ¡°No, no. It can¡¯t be!¡± Roberto screamed, shaking his head as he stepped back.


    Ann held his shoulder, trying tofort him while a staff was ordered to clean up the ground.


    ¡°You guys are ipetent fools, find Isabelle in the next 20 minutes or else you would all pay with your lives!¡± Ann barked as she led Roberto to his office.


    I¡¯m so sorry for your loss, perhaps after all it¡¯s a terrible idea to let the public know about your kids, I would die if it were to be Annabe and Andrew¡± Ann muttered and Roberto sat on the chair, feeling broken.


    ¡°Sir, it has leaked to the media that Isabelle¡¯s thumb was sent¡± An official announced and Roberto copsed.


    ¡°Get the doctor now!¡± Ann orders as Roberto was taken to the room, Ann paced around the room, her phone in her hands as she waited for the doctor.


    ¡°Get everybody¡¯s phone searched now, I want that traitor to be found immediately¡± Mario ordered and the guards began searching the phones of the technical department.


    ¡°Ann, in my office now¡± Mario instructed and Ann frowned, walking behind him.


    ¡°Yes?¡± She demanded hastily.


    ¡°You know this is a good opportunity, we could inject him to sleep, make him unconscious for a few weeks till the primary election is over, you could be my vice¡± Mario offered and Ann pounded over the decision, weighing what she could gain and lose.


    It would be beneficial if she was made vice but she couldn¡¯t trust Mario and she didn¡¯t want her kids to get endangered in the line.


    ¡°I¡¯m not interested, the position of the minister is more than good enough. Mind you if anything happens to Roberto I¡¯ll expose all your secrets¡± Ann threatened and left the office, Mario stood transfixed.


    ¡°Isa.. Isabelle¡­¡± Alessandro muttered, raising his body up weakly. A bandage was wrapped around his leg and he groaned.


    He stared at the spinning room and closed his eyes, a dull ache banging on his head.


    Isabelle walked inside the room, holding a tray filled with different delicacies of food. She dropped it immediately and ran to help him up, she was grinning widely and he couldn¡¯t help but smile as he stared at her radiant face.


    ¡°You¡¯re awake, are you hungry? What would you like to eat?¡± She questioned, she sat down and put the tray on her leg, trying to feed him and he held her hand.


    ¡°Chill, I¡¯m fine. Where¡¯s Darell?¡± He muttered weakly.


    ¡°Your friend? He¡¯s in the sitting room, he¡¯s such a life saver and kind man¡± Isabelle disclosed and he nodded, trying to stand up from the bed.


    ¡°No, you can¡¯t. Your leg is injured¡± She protested and he shrugged when she went outside to call Darell.


    ¡°Hey man, you¡¯re awake. You slept like a fuckingdy, you getting weak now or what?¡± Darrell teased with a smile.


    ¡°How about I shoot you and let¡¯s see how strong you are¡±


    ¡°You need to see this news, it¡¯s shitty and says stuffs about Isabelle¡¯s thumbs being chopped. Now the president is unconscious and everything is just messed up¡± Darell disclosed and Alessandro frowned, holding Isabelle¡¯s hand.


    He sighed deeply when he saw her thumbs and kissed them softly.


    Darrell had a look of shock on his face and he coughed slightly, causing Alessandro to drop her fingers.


    ¡°What are we gonna do? The news wouldn¡¯t stop¡± Isabelle demanded shyly, recoiling.


    ¡°We could leave now or wait till tomorrow¡± Darell suggested.


    ¡°Let¡¯s leave now¡±


    ¡°No! Your leg is injured, I won¡¯t let you endanger yourself just be you me. You¡¯ve caused enough pain for yourself already¡± Isabelle disagreed and Alessandro held her cheek, he wiped her tears and kissed her forehead affectionately.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be fine, let¡¯s go now¡± He instructed and with the help of Darrell, he limped to the car.


    Darrell drove to the Presidential pce and groaned when he saw the paparazzi in front of the entrance.


    Isabelle stepped out of the car and all the cameras, lights and reporters turned to her.


    They were amazed when she helped Alessandro out of the car, guards hurried from inside, creating a barricade as they were ushered inside.


    Roberto who was awake already was pacing around his office, finding it hard to believe that Isabelle was downstairs.


    He hugged her immediately as she entered his office, kissing her hair and holding her very tight.


    ¡°I thought I was going to lose you¡± He whispered, tears flowing from his eyes.


    ¡°Get off me! You vile man, you say you care about me yet you couldn¡¯t step down when they asked you to do so¡­¡±


    ¡°You didn¡¯t send your guards to follow Alessandro when he came to find me nor did you try to find me¡­.¡±


    ¡°All you care about is your reputation as the president and your next election¡± She ranted, fury written all over her and Ann frowned, rolling her eyes with anger.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Isabelle, we tried our best to find you, before we could ask Alessandro for your whereabouts, he dashed out. We did all we could¡± Ann replied grudgingly and Isabelle pushed her aside.


    ¡°Shut the hell up! Who invited you here? Are you forgetting your ce, you¡¯re nothing but a mere secretary and you should learn to know your ce¡± Isabelle shouted and Ann pped her cheek immediately.


    ¡°I¡¯m his mere secretary yet I¡¯ve been helping him during the elections, doing lots of dirty jobs to make sure he gets what he wants, keeping lots of secrets while you sit your ass at home and create chaos, all the scandals that have been ongoing, I¡¯ve been cleaning them up for you¡­¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re such an ungrateful bitch¡± Ann replied angrily and Isabelle dragged her hair, pulling her to the ground. Ann retorted, holding Isabelle¡¯s own as they both pulled at each other¡¯s hair and fought.


    Alessandro seeded in pulling Isabelle away while some guards held Ann who was struggling to escape.


    ¡°Ann, you¡¯re suspended for a week, after a week, I¡¯ll discuss the appropriate punishment for you and you Isabelle, you would be punished¡± Roberto fumed and Isabelle hissed, earning a sharp gaze from her father.


    ¡°You¡¯re joking huh? I want Alessandro and Darrell to be honored in public¡± She dropped and Roberto stared at her with fright.


    ¡°They would bepensated handsomely¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t care, I want them to be honored in public because they werepetent enough to do what your thousands of guards who receive millions annually couldn¡¯t¡­¡±


    ¡°I could have been shot, he took a bullet that was meant for me! He willingly set his life down for mine¡± She retorted and Roberto nodded, giving orders for arrangements to be made.


    Andrea and Mario walked inside, happy that Isabelle was found. Andrea stopped midtrack when he saw Alessandro holding Isabelle¡¯s waist, they untangled quickly and Andrea stared at Alessandro with hatred.


    ¡°Thank goodness you¡¯re safe, I was so worried about you¡± Andrea confessed, kissing her cheeks and Isabelle snorted.


    ¡°Yea, it was evident that you were so worried you couldn¡¯t sleep¡± Isabelle mocked and Roberto coughed.


    ¡°Mind the way you talk, he¡¯s your fianc¨¦e¡± Roberto scolded and sheughed sarcastically.


    ¡°I¡¯ll leave you gentlemen to handle the press and take care of the ceremony we have tomorrow..¡±


    ¡°What ceremony?¡± Andrea requested.


    ¡°Yea, the president had promised to host a ceremony to honor Darrell and Alessandro for doing a job his well trained guards couldn¡¯t do, isn¡¯t that awfully nice and sweet? My father is bing cool¡± She taunted and walked out with Alessandro who was limping.

 Chapter 21: Never fuck any girl

    The ceremony began and throughout, Alessandro couldn¡¯t take his eyes off Isabelle who was rocking an off shoulder short gown.


    She looked ravishing, the gown clung to her curves, her cleavage visible as her radiant smile filled the air.


    She caught him staring at her and smiled with a wink. He frowned when Andrea made his way towards Isabelle.


    ¡°You look amazing¡± Heplimented and she smiled harshly.


    ¡°You don¡¯t look that bad yourself, oh excuse me. I need to have a conversation with Elena¡± She muttered and left.


    Andrea caught sight of a blondedy, she wore a scarf and used sunsses to cover her face.


    ¡°Shit!¡± He cursed and went after thedy, he dragged her to the restroom, ignoring her protests and the looks he got from people.


    ¡°Let go of me!¡± Selena screamed and he forced her inside the restroom and locked the door.


    ¡°What are you doing here? Why aren¡¯t you home?¡± He demanded angrily.


    ¡°A great man is being honored today and I want my baby to know him. I was just about to get an autograph¡± She retorted and he gawked.


    ¡°What happened to sitting in front of a big television and seeing him? I¡¯ll get my driver to take you home now¡± Andrea ordered and she shook her head, crying.


    ¡°You can¡¯t keep treating your child and I this way because of that piece of trash, We used to be in love, we used to be the best couples, why do you wanna throw all we had away just for a position?¡± Selena demanded and he held his head.


    ¡°Selena, I love you and you should know that I always will. Go home first, we¡¯ll discuss when I get home. I love you babe¡± Andrea muttered as his guard took Selena away.


    ¡°Wow, I¡¯m speechless. Who would ever think that Andrea , who is engaged to Isabelle, is married and expecting a child? I¡¯m sure the media would go crazy over this news¡± Aurora pped,ing out of a toilet. She held her phone, smiling deviously.


    ¡°What do you want, Aurora?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s not beat around the bush, I¡¯ll tell you what I want at the right time, so long for now¡± She saluted and walked out, Andrea punched the mirror, clenching his teeth with anger.


    His veins almost popped out as he thought of what Aurora would ask for.


    He walked out and met Isabelle, having a chitchat with Aurora who smiled broadly when he approached them.


    ¡°Would you like to go on a date?¡± He demanded and Isabelle shook her head, ring at him with hatred.


    She always felt disgusted whenever he showed up in front of her.


    The party ended with Alessandro being given two days off to recuperate while Isabelle grumbled about her tight schedule.


    ¡°You¡¯re a failure! How would we have the opportunity to capture Isabelle again!¡± Mario yelled at Liam who bent his head.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir, but we could get her if we could eliminate her guard..¡±


    ¡°Then do that fast, kill him, kidnap him, just silence him forever and get him out of my way!¡± Mario yelled and Liam nodded, walking out.


    ¡°Wait, I also want you to kill someone else. Ann, the secretary¡± Mario disclosed and Liam nodded.


    Andrea walked inside, his brows creased.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just fed up with Selena¡¯s games. She came to the presidential pce today and Aurora caught us together¡± Andrea confessed.


    ¡°I think it¡¯s high time we took Selena to somewhere far and about Aurora, you should silence her forever¡±


    ¡°How?.. kill her? I can¡¯t, that¡¯s absurd! Why would I kill her?!¡± Andrea protested and Mario frowned.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°This is politics, it¡¯s a game for the strongest of hearts!¡± Mario advised.


    ¡°When would the engagement happen?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m trying to stall it till after the primary elections, I want to make Roberto step down, if he does, you wouldn¡¯t have to marry Isabelle again¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s a terrible thing to do, you would be betraying the president¡± Andrea hinted with shock.


    ¡°Then so be it, power is what I crave for and I would do a million things to get it. You should learn to be a man, don¡¯t limit yourself to a ve for another man, do all it takes to be the most powerful¡± Mario advised and Andrea nodded.


    ¡°I have a bad feeling about Alessandro¡±


    ¡°Ah, that stupid guard who wouldn¡¯t hesitate to get in my way, I¡¯ll do something about him very soon¡±


    ¡°What would you do father?¡± Andrea inquired and Mario smirked mischievously.


    ¡°Wait and see son¡±


    Alessandro was about to sleep when his doorbell chimed, limping, he went to open the door and was shocked to see Isabelle, grinning at him.


    He wore a towel around his waist and her eyes beamed with arousal when she saw water dripping from his chest.


    ¡°What are you doing here? How did you leave the house?¡± He questioned, stepping aside to let her in.


    She threw her arm around his neck, pulling him in a warm embrace as her mouth found his.


    She sucked lightly on his lips, her tongue invading his mouth and trying to taste every part of his mouth. He responded hungrily, grabbing her petite body and pulling him close to her.


    She melted into his arms and his body quivered with desire, his whole body filled with fury fire.


    He pulled away, taking her hand as he limped to a chair. She pushed him gently and sat on hisps, kissing his lips slowly as she rocked her body seductively.


    ¡°Stop, I should be recuperating¡± He protested.


    ¡°All you have to do is sit back and enjoy this jolly ride because I¡¯m gonna ride your cock like never before. Have I given you a blow job? You would never fuck any other girl if I do¡± Isabelle teased, licking his earlobe lightly.


    ¡°No..¡± He was saying when she interrupted him with a kiss and he sighed, too weak to resist her.


    She pulled the towel away from him and his hands worked on her buttons, she stepped out of her shorts and went to stand in front of him.


    He stared at her aroused nipple, smiling as his throbbing dick stood erect. She held his dick, stroking it slowly as he held her shoulder.


    She directed it to her mouth and sucked on the cap lightly, bubbling her head back and forth as he held her hair and urged her on, cursing lowly.


    He raised her up when he felt his orgasm race through his veins.


    She smiled, directed his dick to her entrance and sat on it slowly, locking gaze with him as her tight pussy swallowed up his dick.


    She sat still for a second, adjusting to the huge shaft inside her. She rose slowly, bouncing up and down as her breasts bounced in his face.


    He caught one nipple with his teeth, but slowly and sucked on it heavily. Pleasure flooded her insides, making her more wet.


    She screamed when he sucked her nipple, throwing her head backwards as she bounced back and forth.


    Alessandro cupped her ass, raising it up as she rose. He spanked her ass, earning a deep moan.


    The odor of sex and sweat filled the air as Isabelle¡¯s voice rang out while Alessandro groaned and breathed faster.


    The sound that erupted out of her mouth drove him to the edge and he groaned as he came close to his orgasm, his dick pulsed and twitched, growing bigger and she rocked it faster.


    He squeezed her breasts and together they let out a guttural sound, their voices mixing to form a harmonious song.


    Isabe fell back on Alessandro who drew her closer, stroking her hair.


    Isabelle walked to the kitchen with Alessandro limping behind her, he pointed out where the foodstuffs and pots were as she switched on the cooker.


    ¡°Are you sure you can cook? I could just order something and within 20 minutes it¡¯ll get here¡± Alessandro suggested, doubt hinted in his voice.


    ¡°Sure, I can. How hard could it be? Just to stir food and leave them to cook in a pot¡± She replied with a shrug and he sighed, holding her waist and she pushed her ass into his groin.


    ¡°I wish you weren¡¯t hurt, you¡¯d be fucking me on your bed by now¡± She teased and he smirked.


    ¡°Who said my legs affected my dick? It¡¯s a good thing I got hurt, the ceremony that was held has cleared my bad record and now I wouldn¡¯t be called the lover boy¡± He replied and she frowned.


    ¡°I¡¯ll cut off the head of anyone that calls you that¡± She swore, cing a soft kiss on his lips as she began stirring the food.


    ¡°This is my first time cooking but I bet it¡¯s going to be great¡± She boasted and he smiled, staring at her with affection.


    Tension rose in the air as they both stared at each other, feelingfortable with the tension.


    She turned swiftly and lost her bnce, her legs sliding to the ground and he held her waist firmly, staring at her beautiful eyes, he drew her closer, his eyes focused on her lips and his phone rang, interrupting them.


    She stood up, feeling shy while he went to get his phone.


    Her heart was thumping very fast and she held her chest to still her heart.


    She dished out the food and took it to the dinning, she waited for him to taste it, her eyes filled with anticipation.


    ¡°So¡­ how does it taste..?¡± She drawled, expecting a good result and he shook his head.


    ¡°It¡¯s your first time, you could do better the next¡± He urged and she pouted her lips, folding her arms.


    ¡°It¡¯s terrible, I just wanted to make you something nice to eat¡± She muttered, sniffing and he stood up, pulling her into a hug.


    ¡°If it makes you feel any better, I could teach you how to cook¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± She demanded with puppy eyes and he nodded, kissing her forehead.


    ¡°Thanks a lot, you¡¯re the best¡± She hugged him tightly and his heart swelled, he didn¡¯t understand why he always wanted to see her smile, be around her and do what makes her happy.


    ¡°Let¡¯s order something because I¡¯m starving and I need more food for the work I¡¯ll be doing overnight¡± He chuckled as she tickled his stomach.

 Chapter 22: Get ready to roll in the mud

    ¡°Wouldn¡¯t you visit your kids today? They miss you so much and are even eager to meet Isabelle¡± Ann disclosed with a frown and Roberto cupped her cheek.


    ¡°The primary election is in a few days, let¡¯sy low for now. I promise to spend a week with them when this is over¡± He swore and Ann sighed.


    ¡°Can you change your vice, I have a bad feeling about Mario, can¡¯t you use someone else or me?¡±


    ¡°What bad feeling? Mario has been by my side since forever even when I lost my wife, he was still there for me. I owe him a lot¡± Roberto defended and Ann shook her head.


    ¡°Don¡¯t get too carried away, some people are green snakes under green grasses¡± She warned and Roberto nodded.


    ¡°Sir, Ann just warned the president about you¡± Lisa, Mario¡¯s secretary disclosed and Mario frowned.


    ¡°I want the full details, call Liam and tell him to eliminate her today, I don¡¯t want any mistakes, he should shoot her immediately he gets the opportunity¡± Mario ordered and Lisa made the call.


    ¡°She didn¡¯t disclose anything, only warned him to be careful of you and use another person as his vice¡± Lisa blurted and Mario sighed.


    ¡°Sir, I found out she has two kids for the president. Should we expose them to the public?¡± Lisa requested and Mario thought about it for a while.


    ¡°Do we have concrete evidence? Is there anything that¡¯ll make the public believe us easily?¡±


    ¡°We could get Liam to follow her home and take pictures before doing the job¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯m trusting you to handle this, I have a meeting now¡± Mario said and began gathering his files.


    Ann who had been eavesdropping not quite long silently retreated. She went to her office and began making ns of how to make Mario¡¯s n backfire.


    She made a few calls to her picture editor and after giving him several instructions, she packed her stuffs and left the office.


    Entering her car, she looked around as she sped off. She wasn¡¯t shocked when she saw a ck car following her from a far distance.


    She stepped on the elerator and sped off then slowed down when the car came close, the car turned to a corner when he came too close.


    She wheeled her car to a wooden house with white picket fence, the house looked simple.


    Two teenage kids ran out of the house, screaming mummy. They hugged her tightly and she kissed their forehead each.


    She turned to the road, hugging both kids as she looked around.


    A car pulled in front of her and within two seconds, a bullet drove into her forehead and the car drove off.


    The kids screamed as Ann fell down, blood oozing from her head.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    A man ran from inside and together, they rushed her to the hospital. She was put in intensive care as doctors raced to save her life.


    After 4 hours of running around and trying to save her life, the doctors emerged from the emergency room that she had been taken to.


    Roberto and a few officials were in the hospital, waiting for the result.


    Roberto saw the doctor in his office and exined to him that they had saved her and she would be awake in a few hours.


    Roberto was escorted out with guards as reporters pushed and tried to ask him questions.


    He was in his office when the doctor called ande Ann was awake.


    ¡°Doctor, can I have a few words with you privately?¡± Ann demanded, holding her bandaged head, the doctor gave the nurses signs to leave and Ann sat up slowly.


    ¡°Can you tell the president that I lost my voice and memory?¡± She pleaded and he stared at her with shock.


    ¡°That¡¯s a very risky thing to do, I might end up losing my job and even more..¡±


    ¡°Please, I promise topensate you handsomely and you wouldn¡¯t lose your job¡± She pleaded and with a deep breath, the doctor agreed.


    Roberto walked inside her ward and hugged her, smiling. Her eyes hardened when she saw Mario who was grinning.


    ¡°There¡¯s bad news¡± The doctor dropped and Roberto frowned while Mario paid more attention.


    ¡°She lost part of her memory, maybe the things that happened a few weeks ago are what she can¡¯t remember¡±


    ¡°She can¡¯t talk for now, her vocal cord has been damaged and it¡¯ll take some time before she would be able to talk again¡± The doctor lied smoothly and Mario sighed with relief while Roberto shook his head with disbelief.


    The doctors words were confusing but it was good enough since she wouldn¡¯t remember most of what they¡¯ve discussed.


    The doctor gave Ann a book and pen which she used to write what she wished to say, tears brimmed at her eyes and Roberto wiped them with his eyes.


    ¡°I want a meeting with the press tomorrow¡± She wrote and handed it to Roberto who was confused and worried.


    ¡°It¡¯ll be fine, let her have a meeting with the press. She might as well try to clear the news that¡¯s running wild¡± Mario supported.


    ¡°What news?¡± Roberto requested with worry.


    ¡°News that she has two kids for you¡± Mario exined, a hint of usation in his voice.


    ¡°That¡¯s absurd, who spreads such news online?¡± Roberto questioned with anger.


    ¡°We¡¯ll never know but all that matters is that she has a meeting wi the press tomorrow¡± Mario replied.


    Ann was taken to Roberto¡¯s house. Isabelle was shocked when she saw her being wheeled into the house. Roberto gave her a warning gaze and she went to her room.


    ¡°Ann, what is it that you wanna say to the public? Why not say it some other time, you need lots of rest¡± Roberto suggested, concern written all over his face.


    ¡°I need to say this, if I don¡¯t. I might end up dead sooner thanter¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand, who¡¯s trying to kill you? Why is someone after you? How did the public know about our kids, there¡¯s a picture of you holding two kids and I¡¯m still trying to figure out how someone could follow you¡± Robertoshed out with confusion.


    ¡°Chill, everything will be okay after the meeting. I guarantee that¡± Sheforted, holding his hand.


    She was taken to a different room and in the night, a maid sneaked inside, holding a knife. The maid tiptoed to Ann¡¯s bed, holding a small kitchen knife. She stabbed the bed and the lights turned on, Ann staring at her viciously.


    ¡°I know who sent you, if you don¡¯t wanna end up dead and exposing him, do all I ask of you¡± Ann threatened and the maid was surprised that she could talk, the shaking maid nodded, sweat filled her body and she stared at Ann with fear.


    ¡°I want you to work directly for me, let me know about Mario¡¯s n, influence his n and tell him whatever I bid you, I¡¯ll pay you 7 million dors for your job and also get you a better job¡± Ann offered and the maid epted, having no other option.


    The day broke and Ann rose from her bed happily, she dressed up and walked downstairs to get her breakfast, she used her notes to talk to Roberto who was listening to her attentively, ignoring Isabelle who sulked and grumbled.


    They headed to the presidential pce, heavily guarded and when everyone was seated, a big television was brought to show Ann¡¯s note.


    A reporter took the mic, ready to throw questions at Ann when she stood up suddenly. She stood in front of everyone, a mic in her head.


    ¡°I know everyone would be shocked that I can talk¡± She let out and the hall broke into murmurs of shock and surprise even Mario and Roberto werepletely stunned.


    ¡°The news about my kids and their father is what I wanna address, I¡¯ve never been in a rtionship with the president and I never would be in one¡±


    ¡°Ivhave pictures of my wedding ceremony with my husband, I¡¯m a happily married mother of two kids¡± She paused, looking at everyone¡¯s fluttered faces.


    ¡°I was never the type who loved putting my life on social media just to gain relevance, I loved my family being low key and not running away from public ces. I present to you my husband Marcus and my kids¡± She pointed at the door and Roberto almost passed out with shock, the kids resembled him greatly and it would cause more problems if they were to appear.


    A man and two kids walked inside, they were casually dressed and Roberto¡¯s eyes widened, damn! She must have nned all this, he thought with relief.


    ¡°I have pictures of my wedding and also of the kids when they were growing up¡± Marcus brought out several pictures and passed it round the silent crowd.


    SMario was boiling at where he stood and Ann smiled, she loved the reaction she was getting.


    ¡°About the gunshot, I know who my enemy is and I want to use this medium to pass a message, I¡¯ll never back down and I would give you another chance to change but if you insist on ying dirty then get ready to roll in the mud¡±


    ¡°I know how to y my cards and with just a card, all the things you¡¯ve worked for would be taken away¡± Ann threatened, staring at Mario who was feeling ufortable.


    ¡°I would want the media to stop spreading fake news about the president, he¡¯s a great man and I get infuriated when I see an asshole trying to tarnish his reputation¡±


    ¡°This is an election period, our rivals are ying dirty to get what they want but we would forever be honest and straightforward, thank you all for this great opportunity¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d like to give a special shout out to the president, he¡¯s always been by my side through thick and thin¡±


    ¡°He gives me time off for my family vacations, he neverins that I spend too much time with my family or I get distracted, thank you so much sir, you¡¯re the best¡± Ann concluded and was greeted with a standing ovation, Roberto smiled at her with pride while Mario fumed inside.

 Chapter 23: Strange feelings

    Isabelle smiled when she got to the movie set. Lettice filled her in on her schedule. Elena winked at Alessandro who smiled shyly.


    ¡°Are you okay? I heard the news¡± Elena demanded, concern evident in her voice and Aurora rolled her eyes.


    ¡°Why are you so concerned? It¡¯s his job to protect even if it would cost his own life¡± Aurora hinted with distain and Elena frowned.


    ¡°You should learn to treat him well, he¡¯s human¡± Elena scolded and Liam walked towards them.


    ¡°It¡¯s great to see you Isabelle, I¡¯m sorry that you had to pass through what happened. It¡¯s my fault you got kidnapped¡± Liam apologized and Alessandro frowned.


    ¡°How did you escape?¡± Alessandro requested, looking at him with suspicion.


    ¡°They demanded $10 million and when my father sent it, they released me. I asked about you but the reply I got was whether I valued my life or not. It was so horrible. I¡¯ll never forget that day¡± Liam concluded and Aurora smiled.


    ¡°It¡¯s a good thing you escaped, I wouldn¡¯t want this handsomeness to go to waste¡± Aurora flirted.


    Isabelle was the second lead in the new movie while Lilian was out as the first lead.


    She acted her parts wlessly and was waiting for Isabelle toin when it was her turn, she was shocked when Isabelle acted her roles without sparing her a nce.


    Lilian got infuriated with thepliments Isabelle got. The movie ended and the director informed Isabelle about the audition for the first lead of a new movie, ¡°The sh¡± that was being anticipated.


    Isabelle thanked him and decided to go for the audition.


    ¡°How many rounds did you use to win him over? Funny how you think the judges at the audition would be gullible like the director¡± Lilian whispered harshly and Isabelle turned to face her, her fists clenched.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°I mean your stic shape can¡¯t give you all you want, some people are not interested in your body and you wouldn¡¯t stand a chance of being the least role if you audition¡± Lilian walked away, leaving the fuming Isabelle.


    ¡°What did she say?¡± Elena inquired.


    ¡°Just asked me not to audition for the new movie, I don¡¯t give a fuck, she and her roles can go to hell¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s Alessandro?¡± Elena asked, looking around and Aurora furrowed her brows.


    ¡°Is there something going on between you two that I don¡¯t know about?¡± Aurora demanded.


    ¡°No, he¡¯s just a great friend. I like him¡± Elena blushed slightly and Isabelle choked on her drink.


    ¡°You what?! You like my guard?¡± Isabelle questioned, more angry than shocked.


    ¡°Yea, is there a problem? I want to ask him on a date but you wouldn¡¯t let him take his time off and after what happened, he would never want to leave your side¡±  Elenained sadly.


    ¡°Date? You guys can go on a date.. I¡¯ll be fine.. I won¡¯t leave my office, he can take a few hours off, I¡¯ll be safe..¡± Isabelle stuttered, her voice cracking and Elena hugged her happily.


    ¡°Are you sure you like him? He¡¯s charming and all but you know he has a bad reputation, he doesn¡¯t look like a guy who¡¯s ready to be entangled in a rtionship¡± The silent Aurora spoke, trying to convince Elena who had a dreamy look on her face.


    Alessandro approached them. ¡°You can take the whole afternoon off,e pick me up at my office at 5 pm¡± Isabelle instructed coldly and walked away with Aurora who stared at him with sharp eyes.


    ¡°What is wrong with them?¡± Alessandro demanded with disarray.


    ¡°I told Isabelle that I wanted to go on a date with you, she gave me her permission..¡±


    ¡°You what! I never agreed to go on a date with you, that¡¯s absurd, I can¡¯t leave Isabelle. What if her captorse back?¡± Alessandro pointed at and Elena smiled, taking his hand.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. The studio is very safe and she¡¯s unsafe hands with Liam. All I want is a date¡± She pleaded and he sighed.


    Aurora made a sign of watching them as they left. Elena chartered happily as he drove to the closest restaurant.


    She talked about her life and he nodded asionally.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Aurora questioned with a deep frown.


    ¡°Nothing, do I look sick or anything?¡± She replied, staring at the window.


    ¡°I mean is something between you and your guard, you¡¯ve been looking at him with pitiful eyes all these while and now you¡¯re boiling because he had gone on a date with Elena¡± Aurora observed and Isabelle hissed.


    ¡°Please, I don¡¯t care if he wants to go to the moon with Elena. I¡¯m just his employer. The guy who I like now is Liam¡± She disclosed and Aurora¡¯s eyes dropped.


    Andrea walked inside, holding a bouquet of flowers. He kissed Isabelle¡¯s cheek then handed them to her.


    ¡°For the prettiest girl in my life¡± He muttered and she smiled, he greeted Aurora who smirked.


    ¡°What¡¯s the asion? Why would you bring me flowers to my office?¡± She demanded, sniffing the flowers.


    ¡°I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me, we could go to your favorite restaurant¡± He pleaded, cupping her cheeks and Alessandro walked inside the office, holding hands with Elena who wasughing.


    ¡°Sure, I¡¯d like to go on a date with you. Alessandro get my car ready¡± Shemanded, avoiding his dark angry gaze.


    Andrea and Isabelle were inside the same car with Alessandro driving, Andrea smuggled closer to Isabelle who giggled sultrily.


    He began to eat the hollow of her neck, making her moan silently.


    Alessandro wanted to stop the car, drag Andrea out and punch his face. He clenched the steering tightly as Isabelle¡¯s low moan filled his ears.


    He stepped on the brakes sharply, making them jerk forward and get distracted.


    ¡°What the hell was that?¡± Andrea thundered.


    He parked at a nice spot and stepped out of the car, Andrea beat him to open the door for Isabelle and she smiled sexily, calling him a gentleman.


    He followed them inside, staying at a safe distance with Andrea¡¯s maid. He inside tightened as he watched herugh beautifully.


    Her smile was infectious and he wondered what Andrea was telling her.


    What was wrong with her? First minute, she hates Andrea and second she¡¯s going on a date with him, he thought with anger and a new strange feeling.


    He waited for them patiently and got disgusted when Andrea kissed her lips. Isabelle was drunk already and Andrea helped her towards his car.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry but I have to take her home. The president has given me special orders¡± Alessandro blocked his path and after some protests, he gave up.


    Alessandro drove her home, he walked inside with her and she held his clothes tightly.


    The maids tried to release her grip but she held on tightly, saying he should take her to the room.


    He followed her and sheid on the bed, drawing him towards her.


    ¡°Stay like this for the next 20 minutes¡± She pleaded and closed her eyeszily.


    Alessandro stretchedzily on the bed, yawning slightly. He opened his eyes, ncing around the room.


    He wiped his eyes and stared at the room again this time with shock.


    ¡°I¡¯m so dead¡± He thought as he passed out on the bed.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Isabelle rose slightly, she ran her hand around his chest and giggled, she thought she was dreaming and her eyes widened when she saw Alessandro lying unconscious on her bed.


    Her first reaction was to scream but after remembering how she made him stayst night she swallowed her words.


    She poured water on his face, locked her room door and paced around the room.


    He coughed and opened his eyes, he wanted to pass out again but she pped him angrily. His eyes cleared and he stared at her with fear.


    ¡°I¡¯m so dead, the president won¡¯t spare me. What would I do, this is all your fault¡± He med and she shot him a nce, making him shut up.


    ¡°I¡¯ll tell my maid to get you a maid¡¯s dress. You would wear that dress and get out of the house¡±


    ¡°How would I get out with all the guards your father put outside, I¡¯m so going to die!¡± He ranted and she held her head.


    ¡°You could go to the pool and change into your clothes then it would seem like you were waiting for me there?¡± She suggested.


    ¡°What if he sees me? Also I would have to go home to take my bath, what excuse would I give?¡±


    ¡°Tell him you forgot something important at home, just try to think of something¡± She muttered and he nodded.


    She got her personal maid to dress him up to look like a maid and take him to the pool, after a deep breath, Alessandro walked out with the maid. They got to the sitting room and Roberto called them.


    ¡°Go get Isabelle, and you get my food¡± Hemanded, the maid made eye contact with Alessandro, using her head to point at the kitchen.


    He got to the kitchen and was about to carry the food when the chief began chattering. He smiled widely, nodding asionally as the chief told some old jokes.


    He was bing tired, Isabelle¡¯s maid walked inside, saving him from the endless chatter and she directed him to the pool before taking the food away.


    He changed into his old clothes immediately and sat on a recliner for a few minutes, he walked back to the sitting room and Roberto stared at him with shock.


    ¡°Wow, I didn¡¯t know you were here, Isabelle would be down in a few minutes¡±  Roberto apologized.


    ¡°Sir, I forgot something at home, I¡¯ll be back in 20 minutes, I¡¯m sorry¡± He pleaded and Roberto nodded.


    He stepped out of the house, boarding a taxi to his house. He sighed deeply and muttered a short prayer.

 Chapter 24: His birthday

    ¡°Please, forgive me¡± He pleaded and she smiled then burst intoughter.


    ¡°Wanna spend the day at my house?¡±


    ¡°Not sure, I skipped work yesterday and today I¡¯ve got tons of things to do¡­ but I could spend the night at your ce¡± She added when she saw his dejected look.


    ¡°Really! Thanks, you¡¯re the best¡± He said happily and pushed the gift towards her.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t from any anonymous person, it¡¯s from you right?¡± She curved a brow and he burst intoughter.


    ¡°Let¡¯s start the day¡¯s job fast so we can have lots of time to make dinner ourselves¡± He urged, grabbing her back as they headed to their first studio for magazine pictures.


    ¡°You look too beautiful, even girls are envious of your beauty¡± Heplimented as they walked out of the studio, Alessio who was chattering was struggling to catch up with them and Alessandro stuck his tongue out at him.


    ¡°That¡¯s thest for today, now we have all day to ourselves¡± Isabelle muttered, giving herself a pat.


    ¡°No, there¡¯s Liam. He asked about you today and want to go on a date with you¡± Alessio informed.


    ¡°Tell Liam I¡¯m on leave. You should take a break. How¡¯s that cute boyfriend of yours, don¡¯t you miss him?¡± She was distracted and Alessio became engrossed with telling her about their dates.


    ¡°You should go on a date today, the weather looks good for dates¡± Alessandro added and Alessio¡¯s eyes beamed, he twirled around and left the office humming.


    Alessandro opened his door and was shocked when a pleasant aroma hit his nose. Damn that slut, he thought going to the kitchen, ready to pounce on her.


    ¡°Biggest brother!¡± Diamond screamed and ran to hug Alessandro who was looking shocked and confused.


    ¡°My little baby¡± His mother, Loretta called,ing out of the kitchen with a te of soup.


    ¡°Mom, what are you doing here?¡± He asked, still shocked.


    ¡°Why would you ask her such a question, won¡¯t you introduce us to this beauty here? Wait, you look familiar, I know you. You¡¯re ISABELLE LUCA! Ahhhh! I¡¯m a very big fan, I love your movies, love your pictures, I just love everything about you! Am I hallucinating? Is this real? Someone help me before I pass out..¡± Diamond chartered and pretended to slump.


    ¡°Mom, this is Isabelle, she¡¯s my boss¡± Alessandro introduced, trying to think of what was running through her mind.


    ¡°You brought your boss to your house, isn¡¯t it weird. This is all fishy. I saw her hand wrapped around your neck a few minutes ago. Is she really your boss?¡± Diamond teased.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°You never told us about this boss of yours and you didn¡¯t tell us that she was this hot, tell me how you met her, I don¡¯t want any details left out¡± His mother pestered and he groaned.


    ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m Diamond. His cute little sister, I know he¡¯s very grumpy but he doesn¡¯t look bad, he would make a fine boyfriend¡± Diamond began matchmaking and Isabelle smiled.


    ¡°Let¡¯s forget about my brother, now can I have your autograph, can I take a few pictures with you. Can I be on your live video¡­ Can I marry you! Can I stay with you forever¡± Diamond bbered and Isabelle giggled.


    ¡°Hello dear, I¡¯m Loretta and it¡¯s nice to meet you. Any friend of Alessandro is a friend of ours already¡± Loretta hugged her warmly and her heart swelled with joy, his family were a bit crazy but they were the perfect type she wished for.


    ¡°Did I just hear you say friend? Wow, for the first time in years, Alessandro has a friend though I doubt if she¡¯s just a friend¡± Raymond mocked, walking inside the house.


    ¡°What are you all doing here?¡± Alessandro demanded, going crazy already.


    ¡°I¡¯m Raymond, her fianc¨¦e and his best friend. It¡¯s awfully nice to meet you, I¡¯ve heard of your name both day and night, Diamond is obsessed with you¡± Raymond disclosed and Alessandro frowned.


    ¡°Would you like to have dinner with us?¡± Loretta asked and everyone turned to look at the silent Isabelle.


    ¡°Sure, I¡¯m so honored to meet you all¡± She replied and Loretta hugged her.


    ¡°Alessandro is a burden most times, don¡¯t give him too much attention. Would you like to have soup, I¡¯m sorry but I made his favorite. Maybe tomorrow I could make yours¡±


    ¡°Mom, there will be no tomorrow because you¡¯reing back to Miami soon. Why are you here? Is anything wrong?¡±


    ¡°No, everything is fine. Dad sent his regards. We came to give you a surprise and we¡¯re sure you¡¯ve forgotten that tomorrow is your birthday¡± Diamond disclosed and Alessandro nodded, holding his forehead.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure it skipped his mind but now that we¡¯re here, we would give him the best of the very best. He¡¯s gonna enjoy this part¡± His mother disclosed and he groaned.


    ¡°Mom thanks a lot for reminding me, now y¡¯all can go back¡±


    ¡°Go back even after meeting Isabelle? Hell no, there¡¯s so much to do dear, we could go for pedicures. We could go to the spa, go shopping, lunch, dinner dates and lots of other things. How did you make him start working for you?¡± Loretta blurted and Isabelle smiled.


    ¡°My father employed him¡±


    ¡°Do you love him?¡± Diamond blurted and everyone turned silent, Loretta looking at her with big eyes and Alessandro shocked to the core.


    ¡°No, he¡¯s just a friend,¡± Isabelle replied after a few seconds of silence.


    ¡°Come dear, let¡¯s go eat¡± His mother led her to the dinning, ignoring her son who was fuming.


    ¡°Do you wanna know about his childhood? He was one nasty stubborn kid. Grandparents always saved the best punishments for him and I the best gifts¡± Diamond boasted.


    ¡°Was he that stubborn?¡± Isabelle requested and Diamond widened her eyes.


    ¡°Very stubborn, had lots of tricks up his sleeves then. One day, he ced a rabbit in his principal¡¯s office, another he ced a snake in a girls locker¡­. she rejected him¡± She whispered thest part and the whole girls burst intoughter as his face swelled with anger.


    ¡°Mom, tell Diamond to stop,¡± Heined.


    ¡°Oh give us a break, it¡¯s your birthday. What¡¯s it without a little taunting? I remember how you made fun of Diamond on hers¡± Loretta replied mischievously.


    ¡°But mum, she¡¯s embarrassing me in front of my boss¡± He whined and Loretta burst intoughter.


    ¡°Wait until I tell her about your first date. Alessandro was so shy on that day he rang all the way from school to the house when she kissed him¡±


    ¡°He bored us out with details about their love when they began dating, Damn it was hard to have peace in the house as Alessandro was always lurking around the corner, ready to narrate his love life to anybody¡± Loretta exposed and Isabelle chuckled, staring at him with shock.


    ¡°I think it¡¯s time for Isabelle to go home¡± He dered, Diamond stared at her with sad puppy eyes while Loretta and Raymond tried to conceal their smiles.


    ¡°No, I can stay for the night¡±


    ¡°WHAT! You wanna stay here for the night and join them in driving me crazy?!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be rude, she¡¯s your guest and boss. She¡¯s always to stay for even a month¡± Loretta corrected with a grin as she packed the dishes.


    ¡°Oh, I have so much to tell you about Alessandro. Did you know that he was an ugly duck when he was little? He used big ugly sses and everyone made jest of him that¡¯s why he suddenly decided to be a guard¡± Diamond disclosed and Isabelle¡¯s heart tightened.


    She wondered how sad his school life must have been for him, being taunted every day.


    ¡°Tell me about yourself¡±


    ¡°What do you wish to know?¡± Isabelle retorted, short of words.


    ¡°Okay. Do you have a boyfriend? What other movie would you act in? Are you just acting temporarily or you would start building up your career¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s enough, it¡¯s time for bed¡± Alessandro chided and Diamond made a face at him.


    ¡°Have you forgotten the family ritual? It¡¯s time for some naughty questions and answers!¡± Diamond screamed and Isabelleughed.


    She was enjoying theirpany and wished she grew up around these amazing people, not her cold aunt and nagging husband.


    ¡°Well we can¡¯t today because Isabelle is here, she needs to sleep very early because we have lots of work tomorrow now good night, get your things and haul your ass out of my house tomorrow¡± He muttered and began pushing her towards the room.


    ¡°Now Isabelle, you also get the opportunity to ask him one naughty question. It¡¯s like a dreame true. This guy would never spill anything about his life until he is pestered. Alessandro Steffiano Jamie, leave your sister alone¡± Loretta giggled when Isabelle burst intoughter and he groaned.


    ¡°Let¡¯s start with my question,dies first!¡± Diamond pleaded and her mother frowned.


    ¡°No, we¡¯ll start with Isabelle¡±


    ¡°Oh.. okay.. H.. How manydies have you been with since you started working for me?¡± She asked nervously and all eyes watched Alessandro, waiting for his answer.


    ¡°Just one¡±


    His response shocked her.


    ¡°Wow! I thought you were a big flirt, what¡¯se over you?¡± Diamond demanded with surprise and Loretta covered her mouth.


    ¡°That¡¯s an awfully nicepliment¡± He replied sarcastically.


    ¡°Do you find your boss attractive?¡± Diamond threw and Isabelle gasped.


    ¡°Yes, I do,¡± He replied firmly, throwing her a shady gaze.


    ¡°Really? Tell me what¡¯s going on in your mind? What part of her body do you like the most? Do you stare at her whenever she¡¯s not looking? Do you think of her everyday?¡± Diamond pestered and Loretta threw a cupcake inside her mouth, patting her back with a warning smile.


    ¡°I¡¯m no longer interested in this game, let¡¯s continue tomorrow. What was dad thinking when he let y¡¯alle here?¡± He fumed and the trio burst intoughter, probably hiding something.


    ¡°What¡¯s funny?¡±


    ¡°Dad¡¯sing here tomorrow¡± Diamond whispered into Isabelle¡¯s ear and she joined them.


    ¡°Do you feel anything for the onedy you¡¯ve been with since you started working for her?¡± Raymond threw and Alessandro stared at him with amazement.


    ¡°Dude, you¡¯re supposed to be my friend, more like support me!¡±


    ¡°Just answer the question¡±


    ¡°I feel a special connection between us, her smile is very infectious. She has made me experience new feelings that I don¡¯t seem to understand¡± He confessed, staring at Isabelle.


    ¡°An¡± Diamond purred, making them avert their eyes.


    ¡°Is thatdy Isabelle?¡± Loretta asked.

 Chapter 25: Scandal

    ¡°Mom, that¡¯s a very terrible question to ask. I mean she¡¯s my boss¡± Alessandro red while Raymond and Diamond began cheering for him to answer the question.


    ¡°My bad dear, I couldn¡¯t resist asking the question. Would you like to go shopping with us tomorrow? Have some girl time with us?¡± Loretta questioned eagerly.


    ¡°Yes¡­¡±


    ¡°Ahh! She said yes!¡± Diamond screamed at the top of her voice and Raymond tickled her.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go call Alessandro, I have to go home now¡± Isabelle excused herself and walked to his room.


    She met the door open and walked inside, he grabbed her face hungrily and began devouring her lips, demanding and giving back.


    She wrapped her hand around his neck, melting into his arms and he groaned, cupping her ass.


    After 4 long minutes of intense kissing, they stopped, breathing very hard.


    ¡°I wanna go home¡±


    ¡°Sure, give me a minute. I¡¯lle take you¡± He replied, sadness visible in his voice.


    He felt the house wasplete with her and he wished he could do everything to make her stay but he wondered if he would be able to stay away from her if she stayed and his family would get different ideas.


    He got dressed and went to the sitting room to meet his mother telling her about his first date, he felt embarrassed and just frowned.


    ¡°She can¡¯t go, it¡¯s toote and it isn¡¯t safe¡± Loretta admitted and a small smile curved on his lips.


    ¡°No, I need to get home today¡­¡±


    ¡°No dearie, you can¡¯t. Go to Alessandro¡¯s room, I¡¯m sure you can get somethingfortable to spend the night in. If you¡¯re ready to sleep then feel free to own his bed for the night¡± Diamond interrupted and Alessandro stared at her with shock.


    He knew his family were doing this on purpose and trying to match them up.


    ¡°No, I can¡¯t share a bed with him¡±


    ¡°She can¡¯t share my bed!¡± They both chorused and Loretta arched her brow.


    ¡°Why are you making a fuss, we have lots of pillows for demarcation, the bed is very big also. You can both share it¡± Loretta decided and Isabelle tried to protest but got a re from Diamond.


    ¡°Ahh, I¡¯m feeling very sleepy already, I¡¯ll go to bed now. Bye dearies¡±


    ¡°We too, it¡¯s veryte already¡± Raymond and Diamond added then dispersed to different rooms.


    ¡°What are we gonna do?¡±


    ¡°We could sneak out of the house and take you home or go to my room and try to sleep, I doubt that would work¡± He suggested and she sighed deeply.


    ¡°It could work only if we pretend we¡¯re not on the same bed¡±


    ¡°Sure,¡± He muttered, staring at her lips. She noticed his gaze and licked her lips seductively, he shook his head and sat beside her.


    He sat beside her and took her hand in his, he began kissing her hand, moving upwards and she stared at with wide eyes, trying to resist a moan.


    ¡°Stop!¡± She whispered and he kissed her lips, she pushed him away gently, trying to run but he held her waist firmly,  pressing his boner into her.


    She gasped and hit his chest, earning a deep rumble. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the room, I promise to be very gently and silent¡± He whispered, leading her inside.


    Isabelle walked to the sitting room and the aroma of soup filled her nostrils. She really likes soup, she thought as she found Diamond arguing with Raymond.


    ¡°Morning sleeping beauty, trust you had the best night in the strong arms of a hunk?¡± Diamond teased and Loretta kissed Isabelle¡¯s cheek.


    ¡°Are you hungry? When is Alessandroing down?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, I¡¯m famished¡± She replied, licking her lips.


    ¡°nning on having breakfast without me when it¡¯s my birthday?¡± Alessandro thundered, feigning anger.


    ¡°Now your birthday surprise!¡± Diamond yelled and opened the door to reveal their father, Cray.


    Cray hugged his son tightly, patting his back and muttering some words while Alessandro looked on with shock.


    ¡°Coman man, I¡¯m your gift this year. Since you wouldn¡¯te home we all decided toe spend some time with you¡±


    ¡°What! You should have just told me of your ns and I woulde home¡± Alessandro replied and Isabelle looked on with arge smile.


    ¡°We can discuss thatter, for now let¡¯s eat food¡± Cray dismissed, rubbing his hands together.


    ¡°Isabelle, Diamond and I are going shopping soon¡± Loretta announced and Alessandro choked on his drink.


    ¡°What! Why? She¡¯s a public figure, it¡¯s dangerous for her to go out without proper protection¡± Alessandro fumed and his mother ignored him, chitchatting with Isabelle whoughed endlessly.


    They finished breakfast and Raymond offered to clear the dishes, dragging Alessandro with him.


    ¡°Are you ready?¡± Diamond asked and Isabelle stared at her with confusion.


    ¡°We¡¯re sneaking out, hurry¡± Diamond whispered and they all left the house.


    Loretta drove crazily to the biggest mall and Isabelle was happy to alight, feeling very dizzy.


    ¡°Sorry, mom drives like a maniac¡± Diamond apologized when she noticed her countenance.


    ¡°Let¡¯s start with clothes, we would buy anything out hand touches¡±Loretta announced as she dragged both girls inside.


    Isabelle was relieved when they entered the mall and only a small number of people were avable, she tried her best to cover her face as they picked out clothes.


    They were exhausted already and had picked out countless clothes, the attendants who were holding the bags were weary and looked like they would copse soon.


    Isabelle saw a shiny, silvery cute gown which she admired, she was about grabbing the cloth when someone snatched it away.


    She looked up and clenched her fist with anger when she saw Lilian holding the cloth menacingly.


    ¡°Excuse me, I saw that first¡± Isabelle said politely and Lilian scoffed.


    ¡°Too bad, I got it first. What are you going to do about it?¡± Lilian replied with mockery.


    ¡°Is there another dress that¡¯s like that one?¡±Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°That¡¯s thest of its kind ma¡¯am¡± The attendant replied and Lilian smirked, Loretta who was watching from afar was infuriated now.


    ¡°Give it back, she saw it first¡± Loretta intervened.


    ¡°Who¡¯s this old nanny? She saw it first but I took it first. She can go to hell¡± Lilian replied and Isabelle stared at her with anger.


    ¡°What the hell is wrong with you? Have you lost your senses and manners? She¡¯s not a nanny, don¡¯t you know how to respect elders?¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you teach me, eloping peacock. Look at who¡¯s talking. You¡¯re always on the screen doing something to tarnish your father¡¯s image and you¡¯re here talking about respect? Mind you, I¡¯m your senior in this acting industry, you should learn to give me respect¡± Lilian fired back.


    ¡°Respect is reciprocal. You earn it with good behavior¡± Diamond muttered and Lilian red at her.


    ¡°Are you her new maid? Oh I see you¡¯re her new mascots! She¡¯s bribing y¡¯all with clothes, such dumb people¡± Lilian added and Isabelle pped her cheek angrily.


    ¡°How dare you! Do you know how influential I am? I¡¯ll make sure you get thrown out of the industry, even your father¡¯s position wouldn¡¯t help you¡± Lilian ranted as her girls stepped in front of Isabelle, ready to fight.


    ¡°Take one step forward and I promise to break every bone you have¡± Diamond threatened with a menacing look and they stopped, somewhat afraid.


    ¡°Cowards! I¡¯ll get my guards toe take you to jail. You would regret crossing paths with me!¡± Lilian threatened, bringing out her phone.


    ¡°Can I have that dress, I¡¯m about to go pay for my other dresses¡± Loretta demanded and Lilian red at her.


    ¡°Are you insane! Don¡¯t you know who I am!¡± Lilian yelled and was about to p Loretta when Alessandro pushed her away.


    Isabelle was shocked to see Alessandro who was looking very angry.


    ¡°You have several calls from your father and this whole thing is live. You should think of something to tell your father¡± Alessandro advised, passing her phone.


    ¡°How dare you! How dare you this mere guard touch me, just wait. I¡¯ve called the police, you¡¯re going to jail, all of you¡± Lilian ranted and some police men rushed inside.


    ¡°Hello ma¡¯am¡±


    ¡°Finally! Take these scoundrels away, look them up till I¡¯m ready to charge them to court, they mustn¡¯t be bailed out¡± She instructed and the police looked at her with confusion.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry miss, we have special orders from the president to bring you to escort you out of the building¡±


    ¡°What! Why would I be escorted out, I have every right to stay here for as long as I wish, get your hands off me! You haven¡¯t seen thest of me, I¡¯ll make sure your father doesn¡¯t be the president!¡± She screamed as she was dragged out of the mall.


    ¡°Wow, that was hectic, what would your father say? Would he punish you?¡± Diamond requested and Isabelle shook her head sadly.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, there¡¯s only one way to find out, going home¡± She replied.


    ¡°But I don¡¯t want you to go. We can¡¯t end this beautiful day sadly¡± Diamond confessed with a pout and Isabelle hugged her tightly.


    ¡°It¡¯s going to be fine dear,e visit whenever you¡¯re lucky, Alessandro, please take good care of her. I¡¯ll miss you a lot. I¡¯ve known you for just a day and it seems Like I¡¯ve known you for thousands of years¡± Loretta sniffed, pulling her for a hug.

 Chapter 26: Annoying brats

    Isabelle went home, her heart pounding. Alessandro squeezed her hand gently, making it known that he was there for her.


    She entered inside the house, expecting her father to re at her and start dishing out punishments but was shocked to see two identical kids, probably in 16 or 17 years and Ann sitting on the couch.


    ¡°Ahhh!¡± They both screamed and rushed to hug her, she was shocked and screamed also.


    They released her immediately, looking at her with questioning gazes.


    ¡°Who the fuck are these brats!¡± She thundered looking at their beaming faces.


    ¡°I¡¯m Annabe and he¡¯s Andrew¡± The grip answered, taking her hand in a firm handshake.


    ¡°We are your biggest fan, my room is filled with your pictures¡± The boy announced eagerly and she nced at them then back at her father and Ann who was fuming.


    ¡°Did you call me here to meet these kids?¡±


    ¡°Stop it!¡± Her father scolded.


    ¡°Annabe, Andrew. Get back here now!¡± Ann instructed and they both pouted, shoulders slumped with sad looks as they walked back to their mother.


    ¡°These are my kids¡± Ann introduced and Isabelle stared at her with amazement.


    ¡°The reason I called you here is to tell you that we¡¯ll be gone for two days and you need to stay with them¡± Roberto dropped the bomb and Isabelle arched her ear, not believing her ears.


    ¡°You what! You want me to babysit these annoying kids, how do you expect me to cope with them? I have a few roles to act tomorrow and you expect me to sit my ass and babysit them?!¡± She red and Ann got mad.


    ¡°Shut the hell up! They can apany you to the movie set and it¡¯s not like they would jump into trouble the way you¡¯ve always been doing. They are well mannered and trained kids unlike you!¡± Ann retorted, standing up and Annabe held her.


    ¡°Stop it! You¡¯re babysitting them and that¡¯s final! Ann let¡¯s leave¡± Roberto instructed and they left after exchanging hugs.


    Isabelle stared at the two jumpy kids who were excited to meet their favorite celebrity.


    ¡°I remember you, you¡¯re her guard who didn¡¯t protect her well the time she got kidnapped. That day was an awful one, I cried my eyes out¡± Annabe confessed and Alessandro, who had been beside Isabelle, touched her shoulder.


    She shivered and turned to him, tears in her eyes as she sniffed and hugged him.


    The kids ran to enclose her in a hug, crying with her without knowing the actual reason.


    ¡°I feel so emotional, these are tears of joy, meeting you is a dreame true¡± Andrew confessed and Annabe nodded.


    Isabelle cleaned her tears and maintained a straight face while they stared at her with admiration.


    ¡°I¡¯ll tell the maids to give you rooms and stack it with whatever you need till your mom returns..¡±


    She instructed a maid to give them separate rooms and was annoyed when they didn¡¯t follow the maid, rather they stood with looks of amusement.


    ¡°Can I share your bed? Could we have a sleepover party? Would you have dinner with us? Can I see what your room looks like?¡± Annabe demanded excitedly and Isabelle sighed, thinking about the stress she would pass through for the next two days.


    ¡°Can I act in a movie with you? Can I go train with your guards, I¡¯ll love to protect you and everybody when I grow up¡± Andrew confessed and her heart swelled.


    ¡°These kids adore you, the best you can do is make their stay fun¡± Alessandro muttered and she nodded.


    ¡°Okay, have a nap and in the evening we would y some games then have a sleepover¡± She dered and they both screamed with joy, hugging her immediately.


    Alessandro called his mom and informed her that he wouldn¡¯t be returning home. He disappeared to the pool and the door opened, revealing Elena and Aurora.


    ¡°Someone is gonna be babysitting for a while!¡± Elena teased and Isabelle rolled her eyes.


    ¡°Who told you that?¡±


    ¡°The president of course, he called me personally and pleaded with me toe stay with you or you might go crazy soon¡± Elena continued and Aurora frowned.


    ¡°So what are your ns for them? Sending them out? Looking them up or getting a real nanny for them?¡± Aurora questioned and Elena gasped.


    ¡°Geez! Her ns for them should be how we would be spending time with them and making lovely memories not running away from them¡±


    ¡°Children can be annoying and stressful¡± Aurora pointed out grumpily and Elenaughed.


    ¡°They can also be cute and very fun to be with¡± Elena added and Isabelle burst intoughter.


    ¡°I told them to have a nap then we could have a sleepover¡±


    ¡°What! You should have told them that they could watch any movie they like while we go clubbing¡± Aurora retorted and Isabelle frowned, shaking her head.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know why I said that, it felt like the right thing to say to them, anyways, Alessandro is at the pool. I¡¯m off to take a nap¡± Isabelle excused herself.


    Isabelle walked downstairs and the aroma of freshly baked cakes hit her nostrils, she took a cupcake and headed for the pool.


    She saw Elena and Alessandro sshing water at each other in the pool while Annabe and Andrew swam together.


    She saw Aurora sitting on a recliner, frowning as she applied cream on her body.


    Alessandro waved at her when he saw her and she hissed, turning on her heels. Andrew and Annabe ran after her, stopping her before she could enter the house.


    ¡°Would you like to join us? What time would the sleepover start?¡± They questioned eagerly and she momentarily forgot about her jealousy and smiled.


    ¡°The sleepover would start immediately after dinner, we would all watch scary movies and stuff our faces with popcorn¡± She replied, ruffling Andrew¡¯s hair.


    ¡°Sounds like a great n, can I see your room ¡­ please.. pretty please¡± Annabe pleaded and after a long pause Isabelle agreed, making her jump happily.


    Isabelle ushered Annabe into her room and She screamed, covering her mouth.


    ¡°Your room looks just like heaven, I wouldn¡¯t mind being trapped here for years¡± She confessed, ncing at the mirror, bed and portraits.


    Isabelle opened her closet and Annabe¡¯s mouth dropped, she stared at the hundred clothes with shock.


    ¡°Your clothes are beautiful¡± She confessed and Isabelle smiled, she liked the kid who was so unlike their annoying mother.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go have dinner¡± Isabelle offered and eventually had to drag Annabe, who was very reluctant, out.


    They got to the dinning and Isabelle fumed when she saw Elena sitting close to Alessandro while Andrew was chattering about something Aurora wasn¡¯t interested in hearing.


    ¡°I¡¯ve decided that the movie we would be watching would be a scary one¡± Isabelle announced and they smiled while Aurora nced at them with resentment.


    ¡°You know I hate scary movies right? Can¡¯t we watch something like kdrama or anything romantic?¡± Aurora retorted and Isabelle shook her head negatively while Elena smiled at Alessandro who was staring at Isabelle intently.


    She felt his gaze on her and buried her head into her food, ncing up to asionally look at Annabe.


    They went to the movie room and Elena took two seats for her and Alessandro while Isabelle sat with Annabe. Aurora whined about how terrible the movie was but now one paid attention to her.


    Isabelle excused herself and went to the bathroom, she wasing out of her room when Alessandro grabbed her waist and pushed her to the wall gently.


    They were very close and she could smell his aftershave, hear his heartbeat and feel his hot breath on her.


    He stared at her eyes, searching for something and she avoided eye contact.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? I¡¯ve been trying to talk to you but you ain¡¯t giving me chance¡±


    ¡°What do you wanna talk about? I¡¯m busy, we can talk about it tomorrow. I have to go¡± She replied, trying to push him away and he held her shoulders.


    She shivered and recoiled with shock, he stared at her and it was obvious that they had both experienced the shock.


    ¡°Isabelle look at me and tell me what is wrong¡± He ordered, looking at her eyes, her lips quivered and he captured them with his, his hand running up her waist.


    She moaned and drew him closer, her hand massaging his back.


    She didn¡¯t care whether the maids were around as all she wanted was to be kissed by this man till she lost her senses.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    They were so engrossed that they didn¡¯t notice Aurora walk inside.


    ¡°Yuck!¡± She screamed with disgust and Elena rushed to where they were. She was shocked when she saw them and shook her head, finding it hard to believe.


    ¡°That¡¯s very gross, how could you be kissing your guard. This lowlife?¡± Aurora demanded hotly.


    ¡°Stay out of this!¡± Isabelle thundered and she mped her mouth shut.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Don¡¯t tell me you can exin because this is self exnatory¡± Elena replied, choking on a sob and Alessandro held her hand.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry but I can¡¯t be the man you want to be..¡±


    ¡°But you can be the man for her?¡± Elena retorted, tears rolling out of her eyes.


    ¡°He never asked you out so why are you making a fuss? He wasn¡¯t your boyfriend and if he wants me then so be it!¡± Isabelle sted and Elena left the house.

 Chapter 27: You mean a lot to me

    The whole atmosphere dampened as the kids looked on awkwardly while Aurora whined about how disgusted she felt.


    Elena left the house and the tension increased, Isabelle couldn¡¯t tell what had gotten into her that made her act that way towards Elena.


    ¡°Are we going to have this sleepover? Is something bothering you?¡± Annabe questioned and Isabelle shook her head, feigning a small smile.


    ¡°I feel very tired, let¡¯s go to sleep. Tomorrow we will have a pool party¡± She promised and they went to their rooms happily.


    ¡°I have to go¡± Alessandro muttered and anger swelled inside her.


    ¡°You¡¯re going to her right?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯m going home. Why would I go to her?¡±


    ¡°Because I saw the way you looked at herpassionately, she stared at you with sad eyes and you feel very guilty now!¡± She retorted.


    ¡°Hell I feel guilty because the way you talked to her wasn¡¯t right! You act like my girlfriend when all that¡¯s between us is just sex!¡± He thundered and her face changed to that of hurt.


    His gaze softened and he med himself for talking too much.


    ¡°Isabelle, I¡¯m sorry¡± He pleaded but she pushed him aside and went to her room.


    He glided inside before she could bang the door, she turned her back to him, afraid that the tears in her eyes may flow freely if she looked at him.


    ¡°Isabelle I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t mean it that way. You mean much more than that to me¡± He pleaded, holding her hand.


    ¡°Show me. Prove it to me that I mean much more than sex to you¡± She replied with shiny eyes and he took her lips gently.


    Her body was like hotrva and she responded with need, hunger and desire.


    Her body molded into him deepened the kiss and wrapped his arms around her.


    She moaned and held him closer, her tongue touching every part of his mouth. The kiss became fierce as they staggered towards the bed.


    Heid her on the bed gently and began peeling his clothes away, he joined her on the bed, feasting on her lips, he moved to the hollow on her neck, giving her tiny love bites as she moaned and arched beneath him.


    He kissed her neck slowly, moving toward her hard nipples and she gasped when his tongue touched her nipple.


    She screamed with desire as his teeth grazed her nipples and he pulled them gently with his teeth, she ran her hand around his shoulders and head, breathing heavily.


    Alessandro was hard and his shaft pulsed with the echo of her voice. He pulled her clothes hurriedly and stayed between her, staring at her beautiful body while she smiled at him.


    She held his dick and stroked it gently, running her hand up and down his length. She wanted to put it in her mouth but he stopped her.


    ¡°Today, we make love¡± He muttered, kissing her lips softly and she drew him close.


    He parted her legs, drove into her gently and she screamed with pleasure, her nails digging into his back.


    He adjusted to her tight pussy and began moving in and out slowly as she bucked and moaned beneath him.


    The air became stuffed as sweat formed on their faces, the look on her face drove him closer to the edge and he couldn¡¯t avert his gaze from her face as he rammed into her gently.


    She grabbed his waist, urging him to go faster and he increased his speed, her moans informed him that he was doing a great job.


    He groaned as she kept moaning, she wrapped her legs around his waist and they switched positions, this time she was on top, riding him very fast.


    They both panted as they drew closer to their orgasm, her breast bounced on his face and he used one hand to cup one while the other hand held her bouncing ass.


    She screamed as her orgasm hit her and it drove him to the edge, he spilled his semen inside her and she slumped on his shoulder, panting heavily.


    She rolled to the other side and he cuddled her, using the nket to cover both of them.


    Isabelle woke up to the noise outside, she looked around and couldn¡¯t find Alessandro. She freshened up and put on a crop top.


    She headed down and was shocked to see Andrew chasing Alessandro who wasughing.


    ¡°Morning pretty¡± Alessandro whispered with a light peck and ran off while Andrew hugged her before going after him.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Moring, Andrew wants Alessandro to teach him how to use a gun¡± Annabe disclosed and she rolled her eyes, she nced at her phone and saw several messages from Elena, she sighed and thought of what she would say.


    ¡°You have a movie today right? Can I apany you?¡± Annabe pleaded with the safest eyes and  Isabelle agreed, Annabe punched the air with joy as she ran to get dressed.


    Alessandro came back a few minutester and Isabelle informed him about her schedule.


    Together, they all filed out of the house to the movie location with Annabe chattering about how lucky she is.


    They got to the movie set and Andrew stared around with excitement, he was amazed as he saw several cameras and devices for making movies.


    He stepped out excited and began staring at how they used each device.


    Annabe froze when she saw Lilian, she almost screamed with excitement and ran to stay beside her, holding her hand.


    ¡°I¡¯m a very big fan, I love your movies a lot. Can I have your autograph or take a picture with you? Please I¡¯m a really big fan¡± She pleaded excitedly and Lilian nced at her with anger and contempt.


    ¡°Who brought this thing here? Don¡¯t you understand that this is a private movie set, not some ce for  kids!¡± Lilian barked and Isabelle red at her.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Annabe stared at both of them and noticed the heated look they exchanged.


    ¡°Mind your words Lilian, she¡¯s a big fan doesn¡¯t mean you should treat her like trash, you might end up losing the little fans you have used your whole career to gather¡± Isabelle responded.


    Elena walked inside and Isabelle smiled, expecting her to say a word but was shocked when she glided past her and went to Lilian, both girls hugged and whispered some words before giggling, they left for their dressing room, leaving the shocked Isabelle.


    Isabelle changed to her first outfit and acted her scene.


    She headed back to the dressing room with intentions of changing into the second outfit but stopped when she saw pieces of clothes scattered on the floor, the pieces were that of the new cloth she was to wear and her own dress.


    She slumped to the floor, angry and tired.


    She was devastated as it would only cause dy and wagging tongues, she knew how everyone was expecting her failure and this dress would only increase their joy.


    Annabe walked inside the room, she was shocked to see Isabelle crying, she nced at the pieces of clothes, thoughts running in her head.


    She got a needle and thread then gathered each piece.


    She made a sketch in her head then began joining the pieces together.


    Within a short time, she was done and gave the cloth to Isabelle who felt numb.


    She didn¡¯t feel too well and wearing the cloth would only increase her embarrassment, having no option and time being far spent, she decided to brace herself and wear it.


    She put on the dress, stared at herself in the mirror and hugged Annabe.


    Lettice had been banging the door for a few minutes and she opened the door, stepped outside to find Lettice and Alessandro staring at her with shock.

 Chapter 28: A nomination

    ¡°What! What are you wearing? What happened to the real dress?¡± Lettice questioned with horror, staring at the joined pieces of clothes.


    ¡°Someone torn it¡±


    ¡°But you can¡¯t go out and act this way, the director would be furious. You should have said a thing, I could¡¯ve thought of a way to get this dress¡± Lettice panicked.


    ¡°I think she looks beautiful this way and the director wouldn¡¯t have a problem. She¡¯s acting as a maid not the mistress so this is also better¡± Alessandro offered and Lettice sighed.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing that can be done, we have to go this way¡±


    They left the dressing room to the movie set, everyone stared at her as she appeared, Elena and Lilian burst intoughter the moment they saw her and the director stared at her with horror.


    Lettice exined what had happened into the director¡¯s ear, he seemed furious but allowed her to proceed.


    Isabelle acted her parts diligently, everyone was expecting her to make mistakes so they would make fun of her but she was very careful and got des from the directors and it dampened Lilian¡¯s mood.


    They ended the day and Annabe brought a bouquet of flowers for Isabelle,plimenting her.


    ¡°You got away this time, make sure you keep your costumes well next time, you wouldn¡¯t be so lucky next time and you were very good. They will air the trailer today and have the premiere in a few days, I¡¯ll text you the details¡± Lettice announced before she departed.


    ¡°So bad, someone¡¯s dress is ruined and she would have to go home this way¡± Elena teased and Lilianughed.


    ¡°The air smells foul here, probably because of this maid¡¯s clothes¡± Lilian mocked, pointing at Isabelle.


    ¡°I know you both did this but I won¡¯t let you get away with this¡­¡± Isabelle was talking and got interrupted when Alessandro handed a shopping bag to her.


    She stared at it with confusion and the smile on his face made her go inside.


    She came out, wearing the silvery gown she and Lilian had been fighting over, she wore a matching shoe and headed outside.


    She twirled and got envious stares from Elena, Lilian opened her mouth wide with shock and stomped away with anger.


    Annabe burst intoughter and they all left the movie set.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    They all went to an ice cream store and ordered different types, Annabe wouldn¡¯t have any other thing except for what Isabelle wanted.


    Isabelle checked her phone and was shocked to see several news articles about her dress with different captions.


    ¡°These blogs keep trying to tarnish your image, I wish they would get to meet the real you¡± Annabe confessed and Isabelle¡¯s heart swelled with joy, she found Annabe fun to be with and a bright kid and it bothered her that she didn¡¯t know anything about them.


    ¡°Is Ann really your mom?¡± She asked curiously.


    ¡°Yes, though she keeps telling us that our father is someone whom we know already..¡±


    ¡°I just wish I could see him and ask a few questions¡± Andrew added with a sad look and she sighed, she knew the feeling of growing up with a single parent.


    ¡°She has her reasons, don¡¯t force things. You would get to know him real soon¡± Sheforted and they nodded, digging into their ice creams.


    They took a stroll to the park, enjoying the cool air and bright day, Alessandro held her hands and drew her closer as they stared at the sun, the day seemed brighter and Isabelle smiled.


    She hugged him and he raised her up, twirling her around while they watched, they had a hunch something was between them but only giggled.


    Isabelle and Alessandro sat on a bench while Annabe and Andrew moved around with a few kids. Alessandro sat there, staring into space as a feeling of fulfillment filled him.


    They both sighed and burst intoughter, theirughter died down and they just stared at each other, different thoughts running in their heads but each thought was on the other person.


    Time went by and soon Isabelle¡¯s head fell on his shoulders, he stared at her beautiful lips and drifted to sleep.


    ¡°Wake up sleepy heads!¡± Andrew ordered and Isabelle opened her eyes slowly, she nced at the dark park and wondered for how long she had been asleep.


    ¡°Let¡¯s head home, mom is back¡± Annabe announced and Alessandro jumped to his feet, the drive back home was a jolly one as they all sang to an old country life music.


    Alessandro bade then good bye and left for his house, Annabe ran inside the house, eager to see her mother.


    Ann hugged them happily and they began to fill her in on how they had spent the day.


    ¡°Isabelle¡­ Thank you so much, you made my day the best¡± Annabe confessed and hugged her tightly, Isabelle smiled, crying to control the tears that formed in her eyes.


    The kid had said something small but it meant a lot to her and she nodded before going upstairs.


    The days sped by and soon it was the day of the movie premiere. Isabelle contemted about the dress she was going to wear and decided to get a customized dress.


    Alessandro came to pick her and froze when he saw her. All through the journey, he kept staring at her and she smiled, enjoying the way he stared at her.


    Her Porsche stopped at the entrance of the big building and she stepped out, one leg after the other in a blue shirt gown.


    It was a one arm gown that hugged her upper body tightly and was red to her thighs, her errant waves glowed in the sun and cameras flicked, lights snapping everywhere.


    Reporters struggled to get pictures of her and ask questions but she only smiled and waved at them before going inside.


    Lilian and Elena had arrived before Isabelle and were both furious when the attention shifted from them to her, they ranted and walked inside with anger.


    ¡°Elena, can we talk?¡± Isabelle questioned and Elena hissed before walking away and she sighed with a heavy heart.


    She had fun to the brim as Lettice introduced her to new actors and actresses, she exchanged contacts with a few, took pictures with most and was even asked to join them at their spas.


    She had fun and was reluctant to leave and left after Lettice promised to help her get a movie with a famous actress.


    She loved the attention and looks she got from both male and females.


    A director flirted with her and hinted about wanting her to act in a new movie he was going to direct, Lettice skillfully averted his attention before dragging her off to meet new people.


    ¡°You looked breathtaking, I couldn¡¯t take my eyes off you throughout. You look very amazing¡± He bbered and she kissed him gently, he cupped her face and drew her closer, deepening the kiss.


    ¡°I¡¯ll see you tomorrow¡± He whispered and left, she smiled with satisfaction, feeling tired.


    She woke up the next day and was amazed to see her pictures everywhere.


    She had gained over 300 thousand followers in the night and she screamed with excitement.


    Her picture was first and took a big part of the movie banner while Lilian was ced at a small corner.


    She felt super excited and wondered how things could change so fast, she saw her followers and was even more shocked when big actresses whom she had met the previous day were following her.


    Humming happily, she took out a dress and wore it after taking her bath.


    She walked downstairs and for the first time in a long time she joined her father for breakfast.


    ¡°I saw the news, congrattions. You¡¯re doing well and I¡¯m so proud of you¡± Robertomended and Andrea walked inside, holding a bouquet of flowers.


    ¡°To the new best actress the country has¡± He muttered and took her hands, he ced a light kiss and handed the flower to her.


    She frowned and handed the flower to a maid, took a bite of her sandwich and stood up.


    ¡°I was thinking of taking you out to celebrate¡± Andrea drawled and she red at him.


    ¡°Sorry, I have work to do¡± She replied and walked out, she got to thepany and Lettice hugged her immediately.


    ¡°You just got nominated for an award, best female rising artist and not just that. The movie is sold out already, lots of fans are asking about the other movies you¡¯ve acted in and I just got you two additional roles in two big movies, you¡¯ve got lots of work to do there and also money¡± Lettice announced and Isabelle screamed with excitement.


    She hugged Lettice happily and Aurora walked inside, she hugged her and began to fill her in on the good news before Lilian and Elena brushed past her, anger evident on their faces.

 Chapter 29: Artist鈥檚 hangout

    ¡°What¡¯s making them angry?¡± Lettice questioned.


    ¡°The director just gave her the supporting role of the movie Isabelle would be acting in, Elena didn¡¯t get any role at all¡± Someone exined and Lilian walked inside, fury written on her face.


    ¡°I heard you got a nomination, good luck losing to my subordinate¡± Lilian mocked and another female actress sneered at her, it seemed that the actress had also been nominated and she had higher chances of winning.


    ¡°She might be needing much more luck than I do. Did you notice that I got lots of followers overnight and my picture had a muchrger space on the movie banner? You should focus more on your acting than trying to ruin my career¡± Isabelle retorted and walked away, Lettice smiled at her.


    She liked the new Isabelle who wasn¡¯t whining about her dress and how poor everyone looked.


    The movie set was bubbling as everyone carried on their duties, Lettice took Isabelle to the movie audition and she was shocked to see Lilian auditioning for a role.


    Lettice walked out of the hall, her shoulders raised with pride. She scoffed as she walked past Isabelle who was trying to memorize her role.


    She stepped inside the hall, feeling nervous as the judges stared at her with sharp gazes, she introduced herself nervously and proceeded to act her role.


    The look on their faces told her that they weren¡¯t impressed and with a heavy heart, she left after they promised to contact her with the results.


    ¡°Cheer up girl, you can¡¯t be the best in one day. It¡¯ll take years of work¡± Lettice consoled and Isabelle nodded.


    ¡°Someone is looking like she lost the role already¡± Lilian mocked and Isabelle hissed before walking away.


    Alessandro started the car and wondered why she had a frown on her face, he cracked a few jokes but she wasn¡¯t amused.


    He turned to a different part and she stared at him with confusion.


    ¡°We¡¯re going on a date to celebrate your nomination¡±


    ¡°Just turn around and take me home, I don¡¯t wish to go anywhere¡± She ordered and Alessandro parked the car in front of a food truck.


    He ushered her out and reluctantly, she followed him to get a burger.


    ¡°Wanna take a stroll?¡± He questioned and she nodded, silently, they held hands and walked through the quiet path.


    They stared at the stars, warmth seeping into the air as their heads touched.


    Time stopped and everything didn¡¯t seem to count, only the moment mattered and they wished they could be that way forever.


    They broke from the trance when a shooting star passed and delight was written on the face of Isabelle.


    ¡°Did you make a wish?¡± Isabelle questioned with a smile and Alessandro shook his head.


    ¡°No, you?¡± He retorted and the smile on her face told him that she had, they strolled back to the car and Isabelle hugged him tightly.


    ¡°I had a wonderful day all thanks to you¡± She muttered and he smiled, stroking her hair, his heart was filled with joy knowing that she was happy.


    He went home, smiling and was shocked to see Diamond and Raymond still in his house.


    ¡°Why are you still here?¡± He questioned and theyughed.


    ¡°Mom was the one who was leaving not us, we came to have a vacation and your house is the perfect ce for us¡± Raymond replied and Diamond looked at him with suspicion.


    ¡°Why were you smiling? You look like you¡¯ve kissed your boss today¡± She teased and he frowned.


    ¡°One more word from you and you would be on a ne back to Miami tomorrow¡± He threatened and she mped her mouth shut.


    He went to bed, feeling ted, he thought about ways of brightening her day and different ideas sprang up in his head. He slept with the intention of sending her flowers the next day.


    Isabelle woke up and was amazed when she saw a huge pile of gifts at a corner with a huge cake.


    Her maids informed her that it was from her fans and she was moved to tears.


    She did a live video to appreciate them, singing their praises about how supportive and great they were.


    She went to the office that day, smiling at everyone she passed, including her father. Lettice congratted her for getting a reply fast for the movie she had auditioned for.


    She had been given the second lead role with Lilian being the first, She was sad but epted it with good faith.


    Lilian and her minions entered, making a joke of Isabelle and mocking her about how little they thought her gifts were.


    Aurora congratted her and handed her a bouquet, she looked happy but it didn¡¯t reach her eyes.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go to a club to celebrate this¡± Aurora suggested and Lettice rejected the idea immediately, hinting about how it could get nasty and eventually cause a scandal.


    Aurora left angrily and Isabelle was taken to the movie set, she was shocked to see the director who she had flirted with, Carson. He smiled at her and she strutted to his side.


    ¡°Hello¡± He muttered, hugging her gently and Alessandro gritted his teeth. From where he stood all he wanted to do was take Isabelle away from the flirty man and evil looks around.


    ¡°What! Who did this!¡± Lettice yelled, scrolling on her phone with horror.


    Pictures of Isabelle and Carson hugging had been posted online and hints about Isabelle getting a good movie role through his help were visible.


    Lettice knew that it was the doing of Lilian and confirmed her suspicions when Lilian smiled at her mischievously.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    The director received several calls and eventually had to leave the movie set to attend to the scandal.


    Isabelle was furious when she saw the news.


    Angrily, she went to meet Lilian and pped her cheek angrily, the sound echoed and for a moment Lilian lost her bnce, she staggered and Elena rushed to support her.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you tired! You got the female lead, isn¡¯t that enough? What else do you want? Why do you keep ruining things for me?¡± Isabelle demanded hotly and Lilianughed sarcastically.


    ¡°Ruining things for you? I¡¯m only showing the world your true colors, how were you able to get the second lead without any help? Do I look like a fool, we all know that you¡¯re busy working your ass off at night so you can be here during the daytime¡± She retorted and Isabelle wanted to w her face out but was held by Alessandro.


    She left the movie set angrily and was shocked to see lots of her fans defending her on social media, hinting about how Lilian was the one who slept around for roles.


    Tears flowed from her eyes when an A-list actress, May did a live video just to support her, she felt very emotional as other actors and actresses came out for her and defended her, subtly trying shades at Lilian.


    The tables turned when pictures of Lilian kissing a director was leaked online, the inte was set aze as fans shed with each other.


    Isabelle returned back to the set and was shocked to see Lilian raving with anger, she didn¡¯t spare anyone and everyone tried their best to avoid crossing paths with her.


    The day ended with Isabelle being invited to an artist¡¯s hangout, she screamed with excitement and Aurora checked her phone.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been invited to hang out with A list artists. Wow, this is huge!¡± Aurora screamed and every eye looked at her direction with envy and jealousy.


    Lilian who had been having a discussion with her manager about how to stop the zing fire was amazed, her heart was filled with envy and she wondered what was so spectacr about Isabelle that made the mom favor her.


    She left the set furiously with her manager who was staring at Lettice menacingly. Lettice hugged Isabelle happily while Aurora pestered her about who would be apanying her.


    ¡°I¡¯m so proud of you girl, you¡¯re my first actress to go this big¡± Letticemented and Isabelle smiled, she felt grateful to Lettice who was always giving her the best advice.


    ¡°I wanna go to the artist¡¯s hangout with you, please.. please¡± Aurora pleaded and Isabelle nced at both of them with uncertainty, she was torn and didn¡¯t know who she would choose.


    ¡°She can go with you, I have a female outing tomorrow¡± Lettice excused and Aurora smiled with satisfaction.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go shopping, what are we gonna wear? Our hair? Oh we have very little time, we need to go for pedicures and have a massage¡­.¡± Aurora whined and Isabelleughed.


    ¡°Chill, we would be meeting other actresses and actors, it¡¯s not like we¡¯re auditioning to be miss world¡± Isabelle advised and Aurora screamed.


    ¡°Do you know how huge this is? We would be meeting very big personalities whom Lilian herself hasn¡¯t even dreamt of meeting in the next 10 years. Every damned person is looking at us with envy just because of this hangout and you¡¯re saying it isn¡¯t huge, babe it¡¯s massive¡± Aurora retorted and Isabelleughed, they headed for the car and Isabelle dropped Aurora who wouldn¡¯t stop bringing up different suggestions home.


    She was happy to get home, take a shower and calm her head. The day¡¯s scandal had taken a lot from her and she fell asleep immediately.

 Chapter 30: I must have him

    Aurora and Isabelle arrived at the venue, Isabelle felt very nervous and she wasn¡¯t surprised since she had been feeling that waytely, she walked inside and her eyes turned to look at her.


    Her mouth dropped when she saw May, Chloe and Shirley.


    They were her favorite actresses and never had she had thoughts of ever meeting them.


    She almost screamed when she saw Chris and Thomas, they were one of the most handsome famous actors and had received several international awards.


    Aurora was dressed in a revealing short gown that emphasized her great shape, she blushed when Chris kissed her finger, fanning herself as she stared at him hungrily.


    Isabelle was too shocked to say any word and it took a snap from Thomas before she could get herself together.


    ¡°Hi¡± She greeted shyly and Chris hugged her.


    ¡°Hello legendary Isabelle, it¡¯s a pleasure to meet the new hottest female celebrity. You have guts, beefing Lilian¡± Chris disclosed and Mayughed.


    ¡°Oh that girl is bad news, I¡¯ll give up any award to be far from her, you should watch out for yourself now. Nobody would defend you while Lilian has lots of directors backing her¡± Shirley advised.


    Chloe nced at Isabelle disdainfully and Isabelle wondered why Aurora blended with Chloe¡¯s be Chris quickly, mostly flirting and showing off her body.


    Isabelle and May chatted about the movie industry, made videos and shared experiences.


    ¡°Let¡¯s pop this party!¡± Thomas shouted, opening a bottle of champagne, Aurora gilded to his side seductively, she put her hand on his shoulder, a flirty smile on her face.


    Alessandro who had been outside the whole time was giddy as he wondered what was going on in the room, he wanted to barge in but knew it would do more harm than good.


    ¡°These are international artists, their careers would be over if they try anything funny¡± He consoled and sat on the chair.


    Inside, they yed a game of truth and dare and Aurora dared Thomas to spend 20 minutes alone with her, before they left, Aurora dared Isabelle to take a full bottle of champagne.


    ¡°You should stop!¡± May advised.


    ¡°A dare is a dare, why would she y the game if she isn¡¯t capable?¡± Chloe mocked and Chris smiled.


    ¡°What if she gets drunk?¡± Shirley demanded.


    ¡°I¡¯m here to take her home¡±


    ¡°Oh, my guard is outside. He¡¯s going to take me home, you need to see this guy¡­ He¡¯s sexy and soo dreamy and..¡± She bbered as she staggered to the bed.


    ¡°So you love your guard?¡± Shirley questioned drunkenly and they both burst intoughter.


    ¡°Love? Naa, I¡¯m just observant and I can tell that Aurora would be carrying Thomas¡¯s baby in a few weeks¡± She replied and they all burst intoughter.


    Isabelle staggered out of the room with Chris, they were bothughing awkwardly and it didn¡¯t settle well with Alessandro.


    He opted to take her home and she ced a sloppy kiss on his lip before allowing him to drag her off.


    Alessandro felt fury inside of him, he didn¡¯t know he was dragging her roughly until she shouted with pain.


    ¡°Do you wanna hurt me!¡± She demanded, pulling her hand free and he stopped.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go home, you¡¯re drunk¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not going until you tell me why you wanna hurt me, leave me alone, I wanna go home with Chris, he¡¯s so cute, sexy and dreamy..¡± She said with a distant, dreamy look and it got him more angry.


    With a puff, he carried her up and put her on his shoulders, ignoring her protests and beating. He locked her inside the car and sped off to the house.


    He got to the house and she broke into tears.


    ¡°You vile man! You hate me! Why would you bring me here?¡± She demanded with tears and his heart softened.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, your dad asked me to bring you home¡± He replied softly and her tears increased.


    ¡°If he asked you to kill me, would you do that? You hate me so much.. you do..¡±


    ¡°Isabelle, I don¡¯t hate you. Look at me, what I feel for you, I¡¯ve never felt it for anydy in my whole life. You¡¯re far too special¡± He replied, staring at her eyeballs and softly, he ced a gentle kiss on her lips.


    A spark ignited and it flowed to different parts of their body, he tasted the champagne she had drunk while she could smell his aftershave, he felt intoxicated and didn¡¯t want to break the kiss.


    She broke the kiss, breathing heavily and staring at him intently.


    She was searching for something and the look in his eyes gave her the assurance that he meant what he had said.


    She opened the door and staggered out, with his help, she got inside and the maids took her to her room.


    Alessandro couldn¡¯t understand why he had said those things to her.


    At first we were supposed to be friends with benefits but why is everything taking a different turn?, he thought as reached his house.


    Retiring to his bed, his mind didn¡¯t leave Isabelle and he tossed in his bed, thinking about her.


    Furious that he couldn¡¯t get her out of his mind, he dressed up and went to a club.


    He was shocked to find Elena there, drinking. She smiled sadly when she saw him and he felt pity for her.


    He sat with her and together they drank to their heart¡¯s content.


    It got veryte and they were heavily drunk. Elena held his hand and dragged him to a room.


    Immediately he entered the room, she began kissing him hungrily, he responded immediately, trying to feel what he felt with Isabelle but no matter how he forced it, he was empty.


    He broke the kiss and she stared at him with wet eyes.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Don¡¯t you want me?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not you¡±


    ¡°Hell! It¡¯s me, I¡¯m terrible, why can¡¯t you kiss me? Do I irritate you?¡± She retorted and he shook his head, dropping on the bed.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want you, not because you¡¯re terrible or anything but the problem is with me¡± He replied and she shook her head, grabbing his face.


    She kissed him softly and slowly but he broke the kiss again, still feeling a terrible feeling inside him.


    It all felt wrong to him and he couldn¡¯t understand why he felt disgusted.


    ¡°I have to go¡­¡± He replied and she shook her head, tears dripping from her eyes.


    She locked the door and pushed him to the bed. She began stripping and he sat there, watching her.


    She was naked and walked towards him, she put her hand on his chest and he pushed her away angrily.


    She tried to touch him several times but he didn¡¯t bulge and when she got tired she cried herself to sleep.


    He woke up to see Elena naked beside him, he was shocked at first and tried to remember whether they had anything together but all he felt was a heavy hangover and a banging ache.


    She woke up and smiled when she saw him, she hugged him and he got the impression that they had had sex, but hell he would never have sex when drunk and more still with her.


    ¡°Yesterday was the best night ever¡± She muttered and he pushed her away angrily.


    ¡°Do I look stupid to you? Do I look like I¡¯m still drunk?¡± He demanded angrily and strutted to the bathroom, holding anything he could find.


    He had a cold, fast shower and dashed out of the room, he saw her crying and demanded the keys which she handed to him after staring at him with sad eyes.


    ¡°No Isabelle, I must have him! You can¡¯t have him. If I can¡¯t have him then no one else would¡± Elena muttered with rage and took her phone, she sent a text message to Isabelle and smiled deviously.


    Feeling ted, she proceeded to get dressed for her movie shoot.


    Elena got to the movie set and couldn¡¯t find Lilian, she saw Aurora who didn¡¯t look very good.


    ¡°Hey..¡±


    ¡°Hi..¡± She replied and Aurora stared at her.


    ¡°Why are you doing this? Why are you teaming up with Lilian to destroy Isabelle?¡± Aurora demanded and She smiled sadly.


    ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I? For the first time in my life, I fell in love with a guy but Isabelle is there to snatch him away, remember at high school, she snatched my first crush and even my prom date¡± Elena replied with venom dripping in her voice and Aurora sighed.


    ¡°It hurts but you should forgive her and try to move on¡± Aurora was saying when Isabelle sighted them, she walked towards them, anger written on her face.


    She ced a heavy p on Elena¡¯s cheek immediately and Aurora held her hand when she was about to ce the second.


    ¡°What has gotten into you!?¡± Aurora demanded and Elenaughed hysterically.


    ¡°I¡¯ll kill you! Mark my words, I wouldn¡¯t spare you!¡± Isabelle retorted as Aurora held her.


    ¡°What were you thinking? He was never meant for you, do you think giving him your body and money would keep him? You are worse than a slut¡± Elena spat out and Isabelle tried to hit her but she was held by Aurora.


    A small crowd was beginning to gather around and a few had started recording already, Elena refused to be calmer as she began ranting about how cheap and slutty Isabelle was.


    ¡°I¡¯ve never seen a bitch as jealous as you in my whole life and I¡¯ll make you regret crossing parts with me!¡± Isabelle promised and walked away angrily, she left the set and kept walking towards a straight path.


    Alessandro was confused, shocked and amazed, it now exined why she had been very grumpy and rude this morning.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    He ran after her and she kept walking, ignoring his calls.


    He ran to her and she pushed him away angrily, he could see traces of tears on her face and his chest felt devoid of air, he felt like an animal for making her cry.

 Chapter 31: Kissing Chris

    ¡°Isabelle wait up, what¡¯s wrong with you! We never had anything together¡±


    ¡°You didn¡¯t have anything together? Exin these pictures¡± She retorted, showing him images on her phone, he looked shocked at first and she shook her head, biting back tears.


    ¡°You¡¯re scum¡± She sobbed and he held her hand, putting her head on his shoulder.


    ¡°I can exin¡± He muttered and she shook her head.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing to exin, what was I expecting from you? I¡¯m not your girlfriend, neither am I your fianc¨¦¡± She replied and he patted her back gently.


    ¡°Damn! I went to a barst night because I couldn¡¯t sleep, you were in my head all night. I tried to clear my thoughts but your face kept appearing so I decided to go have a drink. I saw Elena and decided to have a drink with her, in the process we got drunk..¡±


    ¡°Just stop, I don¡¯t wanna hear it¡± She interrupted and he held her face, forcing her to look at him.


    ¡°No, you deserve the truth. She took me to a room and tried to seduce me but I didn¡¯t fall, I swear, I didn¡¯t touch her¡± He exined and Isabelle shook her head furiously.


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯m a fool? So how was she able to take a picture of you in her bed, both naked?¡± She replied angrily.


    ¡°Take a look at these pictures, she was the one naked not me, I swear I didn¡¯t do anything to her¡± He pleaded, staring at her eyes.


    He collected the phone and checked the pictures, zooming into them, showing her that his eyes were closed and he wasn¡¯t naked.


    She was half convinced when she saw a part of his shirt, he hugged her closely, wiping her tears away.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, believe me, I didn¡¯t touch her¡± He pleaded.


    ¡°Why would you go to the room with her.. She might try to ckmail you¡±


    ¡°Shh, let¡¯s forget about all that, we will find a solutionter. Let¡¯s go back¡± He advised, cing a gentle kiss on her lips.


    After a few seconds, she agreed to go back to the movie set. She walked inside and Elena stared at her with a sly smile.


    Alessandro tightened his grip on her hand and she took a deep breath.


    Elena was expecting Isabelle to push Alessandro away and she walked towards them furiously.


    ¡°I enjoyedst night, thanks a lot Alessandro¡± Elena lied with a sexy smile and Isabelle held his hand tighter.


    ¡°Drop the act, we both know that nothing happened between us¡± Alessandro retorted.


    ¡°Really? Then tell it to the pictures¡± She replied and moved closer to him.


    ¡°I¡¯ll stop at nothing to make you mine¡± She threatened and walked away.


    A new actress who had been watching them from afar walked toward them, she looked young, poor and very humble.


    ¡°Hi.. I¡¯m Brianna and I just got to the set, can you please take me to the costume room?¡± She questioned timidly and Isabelle nced at her angrily.


    ¡°Do I look like a messenger? Don¡¯t you have any respect?¡± Isabelle retorted and Alessandro held her hand.


    ¡°She¡¯s new here, can¡¯t you just help her out¡± Alessandro muttered and with a reluctant frown she began walking towards the costume room with Brianna following her, her head bowed as some actresses looked at her with disdain.


    ¡°Who do we have here? Did you bring one of your maids here? I¡¯ve never seen anyone as wretched as this in my whole life, are you here to beg for money? Do you want leftover food too because I have lots for you?¡± Lilian mocked and Brianna bowed her head, tears falling from her cheek.


    Angrily, Isabelle took her out. ¡°Who are you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a new actress, I just got this role¡± She sniffed and Isabelle felt pity for her.


    ¡°Who¡¯s your manager and why are youte?¡±


    ¡°Thepany assigned a very busy manager for me, she¡¯s too busy to waste time on an uing actress like me and I just got notified about the role today¡± She replied, her tears increasing.


    ¡°Okay, stop crying. I¡¯ll try to get you a new manager and help you¡± She replied out of pity and Brianna stared at her with herrge blue eyes.


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Yea.. I think it¡¯s time, clean your tears let¡¯s go¡± Isabelle replied and Brianna hugged her tightly.


    Together, they walked back to the set and Brianna got stares from everyone.


    When it was her time to act, Isabelle was shocked that she could act so well yet had not been properly managed.


    They ended the day and Brianna hugged Isabelle tightly before she left.


    ¡°Yuck, I could¡¯ve developed a skin rash if I were to be hugged by that thing¡± Lilian mocked, Isabelle ignored herpletely and went to meet Aurora.


    Aurora was smiling sheepishly and Isabelle wondered why.


    ¡°Hmm, let me guess. Thomas had a huge dick and he invited you over to his house?¡± She teased and Aurora burst intoughter.


    ¡°Even better..¡±


    ¡°Then tell me¡±


    ¡°Okay, he.. he asked me to be the female lead for a new movie he would be producing!¡± Aurora confessed with a scream and they hugged each other happily.


    ¡°That¡¯s great news, tell me about the movie. What did you guys dost night huh?¡± She questioned and they heard a distant scream and lots of people running to a particr direction.


    Someone whispered to Lilian who had arrived and she powder her face, arranged her dress and walked out elegantly.


    Out of curiosity, Aurora and Isabelle followed the crowd and were shocked to see Chris and Thomas, a fewdies passed out.


    Some beckoned at them and Lilian stepped forward proudly lifting up her face.


    ¡°I feel honored to see big stars like you at this movie set, are you searching for the director?¡± She asked with her best smile when she noticed them looking around.


    Thomas smiled when he saw Aurora and together, they walked towards them.


    Lilian¡¯s face turned red with fury while a few juniors muttered amongst themselves.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Excuse me, are you mistaken. I¡¯m Lilian, the star of this movie. I¡¯ve been in the industry for quite a time now, these are some unknown nitwits who get roles the bad way¡± Lilian insulted, standing between Isabelle and Chris.


    ¡°I hear there¡¯s a good seafood restaurant here, wanna go try out the food?¡± Chris asked, ignoring the raging Lilian and they nodded.


    Without looking at the embarrassed and enraged Lilian, they left the movie set.


    ¡°What are you fools looking at? Get the hell out of here!¡± She screamed angrily and they scurried away.


    ¡°I¡¯m surprised, why are you guys here?¡± Isabelle inquired as they entered Chris¡¯s car while Alessandro followed grudgingly.


    ¡°We had nothing much to do and decided toe create a ruckus, those I was expecting a much better wee but this is manageable¡± Thomas replied with a smile.


    ¡°Congrattions on your movie, Aurora has told me about it. I hope it¡¯s a huge sess¡±


    ¡°Congrattions on getting the second female lead, I hope we will work together for a long time¡± Thomas announced and Isabelle screamed with joy and hugged Chris excitedly while Aurora had an indignant look.


    They all wore masks and went inside the restaurant.


    ¡°At the moment anybody knows who we are, run!¡± Thomas advised making Auroraugh heartily.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with taking a few pictures with your fans and signing fee autographs, I think it¡¯s fun¡± She disclosed.


    ¡°Fun until you getpressed with almost a hundred people in a small room or can¡¯t walk on the street without at least 20 people asking for pictures and autographs or almost killed by your rival¡¯s fan¡± Chris replied and Isabelle frowned.


    ¡°Why would anybody want you dead?¡±


    ¡°They would want you dead when you have beef with their favorite, you could get attacked, you¡¯re lucky if no one tries to ruin your face with different chemicals.. Female actresses are prone to lots of terrible things¡± Chris disclosed and Isabelle coiled with fear, touching her smooth face.


    ¡°Gosh, I wouldn¡¯t want anybody to hurt my smooth skin¡± She whispered and Chris touched it slightly, smiling.


    They made their orders and dug into their foods, talking asionally.


    Chrisughed when he saw a notification, they nced at him curiously and he held his phone high, not wanting to show Isabelle.


    She stood up, came to his side and tried to snatch it but he raised his hand higher and she jumped, struggling to take it.


    She jumped countless times and right when she was about to take it, he moved very close to her, holding her waist as he angled his lips.


    She stared at him, too frozen to react and he took off her mask, took his off and ced a slow gentle kiss on her lips.


    They got des from people around and when he broke from the kiss the restaurant exploded with noise as people brought out their cameras.


    ¡°Run!¡± Thomas yelled as everyone rushed towards them, they ran to the car, got inside and sped off immediately,ughing hysterically after they had gotten far away from the restaurant.


    Isabelle felt shy and different types of emotions inside her, she enjoyed the kiss and felt guilty inside her.


    She avoided Chris¡¯s gaze throughout the journey back.

 Chapter 32: What a great person you are

    ¡°I¡¯m sick and tired of seeing her face on my screen, don¡¯t bloggers have something better to talk about? Can¡¯t that blogger create something that¡¯ll swallow her scandals!?¡± Lilian ranted and Selenaughed deviously.


    ¡°That¡¯s not what I¡¯m concerned about, Andrea and his father are nning to send me somewhere far away because of this bitch¡± Selena confessed and they stared at her with shock.


    ¡°What! Would you let him do that? I hate him so much¡± Elena replied and Selena burst intoughter again.


    ¡°Do I have any option? Is there anything I can do? I have a n but I¡¯m waiting for the right time¡± She disclosed.


    ¡°What is wrong with Andrea? Why is he in love with that demon? You should do something about it sister, I wouldn¡¯t sit and watch him ship you off to some far unknown ce¡± Lilian grumbled and Selena smiled.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about me, worry about your career. Have you seen the news, she kissed Chris! What the hell is this? How did she get to meet Chris? Isn¡¯t that the guy you¡¯ve been trying to meet for a very long time?!¡± Selena demanded with surprise and Lilian snatched the phone from her.


    The look on her face was that of horror, surprise and rage. She wondered why Isabelle was lucky while she who went extra miles was always unlucky.


    ¡°How.. How is this possible? Is there anything going on between them?¡± Elena demanded, equally surprised.


    ¡°I¡¯m sick and tired of seeing her face on everybody¡¯s screen, why can¡¯t she just disappear! I¡¯m going to get rid of her, I¡¯ll make sure she regrets being born!¡± Lilian yelled, throwing the contents on the table away angrily and Selena frowned.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take care of her, I¡¯m not just the wife of a politician, I¡¯ve also learned the evil ways of politics, the best thing to do is kill her¡± Selena disclosed and Elena¡¯s eyes widened while Lilian gave it a thought.


    ¡°Are you insane?! That¡¯s too much¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t care! Isn¡¯t it too much that I¡¯m pregnant and my husband doesn¡¯t give a duck about his baby?! Instead of me being taken care of, I¡¯m being shipped to some unknown ce all because of her, isn¡¯t that too much too? I¡¯m going to be hidden from the world, buried in some underground cage and you think I would be happy? I would never have peace until I kill Isabelle¡± Selena growled with a wicked smile which scared Elena.


    ¡°How would you do that? You would be allowed to go out and ¡­¡±


    ¡°Leave that to me, focus on making yourself more visible to the public and making headlines while I take care of that rotten bitch¡± Selena smirked evilly.


    ¡°I have to go now, take care of yourself sister¡± Lilian kissed her cheeks and they left the house.


    Lilian got furious when she received a call from her manager, informing her to meet her at thepany.


    Lilian got to the office to meet her manager, Ryan ranting with anger.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    She got furious when she discovered that it was because of Isabelle.


    ¡°What have you been doingtely? Isabelle just got the role as the second female lead for Thomas¡¯s new movie and you¡¯re here doing nothing!¡± Ryan ranted.


    ¡°Is it my fault! You¡¯re my manager, you should be doing a much better job not scolding me!¡± She replied angrily.


    ¡°I¡¯ve always said this, you¡¯re a big bag of pride, you just got famous overnight and act like you own the world, you need to learn how to respect others and shut that trap of yours!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m done, you¡¯re fired. In fact I¡¯m done with thispany, I got an offer from Bright Studio and it¡¯s high time I give them a reply!¡± Lilian broke and Ryan stared at her with fright.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that Isabelle¡¯spany? What would people say about it..¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to bother,st I remembered you¡¯re no longer my manager so to hell with you and this annoyingpany, I¡¯ve always been doing the hard job myself while all you do is charge high prices and get greedy with my earnings¡± She flung and walked out angrily, leaving Ryan in shock.


    ¡°I¡¯m tired of everyone thinking she¡¯s better than me! I¡¯ll show her what I¡¯m made of!¡± Lilian ranted and Elena smiled.


    ¡°What¡¯s funny huh? Do I look like I¡¯m insane?!¡± Lilian retorted.


    ¡°Try to control your anger, I know Isabelle very well, she can¡¯t stay away from trouble and the second thing I know is she¡¯s a very rude bitch, she hates her father with passion and we can use that against her¡± Elena disclosed and Lilian paid more attention.


    ¡°How would we use it against her?¡±


    ¡°We could get videos and post them, we could send a guy to her and she would be ever ready to throw herself at him¡± Elena suggested and they smirked.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for kissing you¡± Chris apologized and she nodded then got down, running into the house to avoid their gazes.


    Alessandro entered the house with the car a few minutester and he got out, he tossed the keys at her and started walking away.


    ¡°Alessandro, wait up!¡± She yelled, running after him as he walked out furiously.


    ¡°What? Huh, what do you want? You¡¯ve had your revenge so what do you want now?¡± He retorted.


    ¡°What revenge? I don¡¯t understand why you¡¯re angry¡±


    ¡°He kissed you! He fucking kissed those sexy lips that give me sleepless nights, those lips that I day dream about all day! Those sexy lips that always get in my head!¡± He replied angrily and she held his hand.


    ¡°I¡¯m so sorry, I never wanted it to be that way, it was very sudden and unexpected¡± She defended and he shook his head.


    ¡°You should go for him, I¡¯m just your guard and worth nothing to you but he, damn! He¡¯s a big actor, he would give you the fame you desire and make all your dreamse through¡±


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t give a fuck about my dreamsing true, all that matters is that I want you, not him¡± She replied, holding his cheek and he shook his head.


    ¡°Stop, just save those lies for someone else, I notice the way you look at him, the smile you give him, the way you enjoy hispany and always want to be around him¡±


    ¡°You should also notice the way I bite my lips whenever I see your handsome face, the way I try to control the urge to kiss you whenever I¡¯m around you, the way I try not to get jealous when I see every girl gazing at you¡± She replied, she put her head on his head and slowly kissed his lips, showing him her wild emotions.


    ¡°Let¡¯s stop, anyone could see us¡± He muttered and she nodded, stepping into his open arms.


    ¡°Wanna go on a stroll with me?¡± He requested and happily she epted, locking hands with him.


    ¡°Do you see the stars? How many do you see?¡± He requested, pointing at the sky.


    ¡°Just two¡± She muttered, putting her head on his shoulder as they both gazed at the sky.


    ¡°That¡¯s you and I, it¡¯ll always be you and I together in this world¡± He whispered and she smiled.


    ¡°If wishes were horses, I¡¯d ride a thousand miles in search of your love¡± He confessed, cupping her cheeks.


    ¡°And I would ride a billion miles just to see you smile, your smile is brighter than the sun and it brings light to my dark soul¡± She confessed, holding his hand.


    ¡°What do you think everybody would do when they find out that we¡¯ve made love?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t give a fuck about what anyone thinks, all I know is I want you and I just have you¡± She replied, putting a finger on his lip and he sucked on it lightly.


    ¡°Do you think the president would approve of someone like me as your boyfriend?¡± He questioned shyly and she stared at him with wide eyes.


    ¡°Are you asking me to be your girlfriend?¡± She replied with shock.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m just trying to know whether the president would approve of me if eventually I would ask you to be my girlfriend¡± He replied, scratching his head nervously.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care, he would never know if we date¡±


    ¡°But if I should ask you out, I want it to be the normal way, I wanna curt you, bring you flowers everyday, go on dates with you every weekend, kiss you in front of everyone without being afraid of the media, I want a normal romantic rtionship¡± He disclosed and she held her chest, smiling.


    ¡°You would make the perfect boyfriend, your ws are what makes you special, unique and perfect, you¡¯re one of the best things that has happened to my life¡±


    ¡°And you¡¯re the most special gift that I got this year, at first you were a bag filled with nasty surprises but now I¡¯ve be fond of your nastiness and can¡¯t seem to get enough of you. The world is missing out on the real you and I wish I could scream it to the world what a great person you are¡± He muttered and kissed her lips passionately.

 Chapter 33: Yes!

    Isabelle woke up feeling very energetic and happy, she was happy that it was the award day but mostly happy because of Alessandro.


    She smiled, remembering how tender he had been towards her the past few days.


    She walked downstairs and wasn¡¯t surprised when she saw Andrea, Mario and her father making ns about elections.


    ¡°Good morning¡± She greeted happily, sitting on the chair and her father stared at her with surprise while Andrea grinned.


    ¡°What are y¡¯all doing? Is it time for the election yet?¡± She asked, ncing at the documents on the table.


    ¡°No, I hear you were nominated for best neer, congrattions¡­ I¡¯m free today and more than willing to apany you¡± Andrea asserted and she rolled her eyes.


    ¡°Thanks a lot but I don¡¯t need a date and if I need, I have lots of people already¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on between you and Chris? Doesn¡¯t he know you¡¯re engaged?¡± Roberto fired and she smirked.


    ¡°Who cares if I¡¯m engaged? Can¡¯t I have fun whenever I want? You shouldn¡¯t be bothered about any engagement ns, what you need to be concerned about now is the election. I hear that your rival has lots of supporters and it¡¯ll take luck for you to win¡± She fired and walked out.


    Alessandro opened the door with a curt bow, beaming at her with love.


    ¡°How was your night?¡± He demanded as they left the house.


    ¡°Was the best I¡¯ve had in years, what about you?¡±


    ¡°Mine was lonely and long, my bed felt empty without you. Where are we heading to?¡± He replied and her face turned crimson.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go shopping, the award is today and I¡¯ve got to look my best¡±


    ¡°Whatever you wear would look best on you¡± He confessed as they entered the shopping mall.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    After 3 hours of shopping, she slumped inside the car, tired. Alessandro put the bags in the trunk and sped off to the house.


    Lilian stepped out of her blue Benz, bedecked in a purple long gown, heavily split from her toes to her thighs, exposing her fullps.


    It was a low cut off the shoulder gown and her cleavage greeted the cameras, her body glittered with diamond jewelry and a small purse.


    She smiled at the camera, shing her jewelry and cleavages.


    Themotion increased when Isabelle stepped out of a customized Benz, thetest model.


    She was dressed in a short purple dress, her hair made into curly waves, her makeup was light and her skin glittered in the sun.


    Everyone stared at her with desire and she smiled when the cameras began capturing her face.


    Her hair was adorned with a tiara that had little diamonds on it, her earrings were made of Diamond and a long chain with a diamond pendant was on her neck.


    Her gown was a short sleeved round neck that covered her breasts perfectly, a Diamond bangle dangled in her hands and she waved at the reporters who couldn¡¯t get enough of her.


    The glittering of her jewelry reflected in Lilian¡¯s eye, she stood still, furious and seeking attention but was enraged when she didn¡¯t get any.


    The whole paparazzi died down and the ceremony began, Isabelle felt nervous and very tense.


    Lettice squeezed her hand slightly, reassuring her that she had her full support while Alessandro patted her shoulder and she smiled gratefully.


    It was time to announce the best uing artist and Lilian¡¯s face beamed with a smile, May had a broad smile and look of confidence on her face.


    May was already making her way towards the front when Isabelle¡¯s name was called and everywhere erupted with ps.


    Isabelle who had been holding her breath with closed eyes stood up with shock, her feet seemed frozen to her spot and Lettice tapped her before she walked to the podium.


    She collected the award with shaky hands and took a deep breath before she could think of saying anything.


    ¡°I¡¯mpletely speechless and blown¡­ This means a lot to me and I don¡¯t know how to thank y¡¯all, I¡¯m so emotional and i wanna say a big shout out to my manager, fans and well wishers, y¡¯all deserve this not me¡± She gushed and went to her seat.


    She saw May walk out with anger while Lilian had a frightening look on her face.


    ¡°Can¡¯t wait to show you my surprise,¡± Alessandro muttered, giving her a bouquet of flowers.


    She went to the red carpet and was stunned to see Chris, Thomas and Aurora.


    Aurora hugged her, congratting her while Chris handed a big bouquet of rose flowers to her, he kissed her on her cheek and she frowned slightly, making him step back.


    They posed for pictures and Isabelle was crowded by reporters, Lilian fought her way through and stood beside Isabelle.


    ¡°Congrattions on your first award, I¡¯m sure you worked very hard for it¡± Lilian grumbled with a forced smile, she waved at Chris and Thomas who only smiled before leaving their mist awkwardly.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure she came to get some attention¡±


    ¡°Would you like to go out and celebrate this? There¡¯s a new bar that¡¯s famous for their good wines..¡± Aurora suggested and Isabelle remembered that Alessandro had a surprise for her.


    ¡°I¡¯ll pass for today, maybe some other time..¡±


    ¡°Isabelle, are you avoiding me because I kissed you? I¡¯m sorry, forgive me¡± Chris apologized and she nodded, smiling as she left.


    Alessandro who had been by her side was grinning and she could tell why.


    ¡°You¡¯re happy today, is it because of my award? I won¡¯t let you touch it¡± She teased and he burst intoughter.


    ¡°I¡¯d rather touch your hand than a thousand awards¡± He replied and she saw a piece of paper on the floor.


    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡­¡± She demanded, picking up the paper and he snatched it away from her immediately.


    ¡°Give it back! I wanna see that¡± She replied and he threw it in his mouth making her pout.


    ¡°Kiss me so I can get it out of your mouth!¡± She ranted, touching his lips and he bit her hand.


    ¡°Chill, I¡¯m driving¡­ you would get us killed!¡± He yelled and she frowned, folding her hands on her chest.


    ¡°Isabelle¡­ prettiest damsel¡­ world¡¯s most amazing princess¡­¡± He called and she ignored him, feigning anger and he smirked.


    ¡°We are here¡± He announced, opening the door.


    She was about to wear a mask but he snatched it away, giving her a reassuring smile.


    They walked inside the dimly lit restaurant, the whole building was empty and a piano covered with a visible curtain stood at the far end.


    She gasped and looked around the beautifully decorated restaurant, her heart swelling with joy.


    She covered her mouth when she saw a table, two candles and a rose flower with red chairs.


    She hugged him happily and he held her very tight, relishing in her scent.


    ¡°This is huge, I can¡¯t get enough words to thank you¡± She stammered and he silenced her with a soft kiss.


    ¡°You deserve every good thing in this world and the world beyond¡± He replied, leading her to the table, he pulled out her chair and she sat with a smile.


    The waiter brought a tray filled with cookies arranged in a love shape and her mouth opened.


    ¡°Open them one at a time and I¡¯ll read it out for you..¡± He instructed and she began opening each cookie, arranging the little papers she saw.


    ¡°I think your existence is the best thing that has happened, your smile makes the universe brighter, My life was short of joy, happiness and love until I met you. I¡¯d die a thousand times just to see you smile then see you cry even for once¡­. This is stupid, you find my words childish right?¡± He asked when he noticed her frozen stare and she held his hands.


    ¡°I think your words are great, I¡¯ll really love to hear everything. Please continue¡± She replied and his nervousness decreased.


    ¡°Thest letter¡­ it¡¯s a little question, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s time I ask you that, I¡¯m being too forward, we should ce our orders and have dinner first..¡± He bbered nervously and she smiled.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat anything until I hear your question¡± She replied eagerly and with a very deep breath.


    ¡°I love you and I wanna ask if you would be my girlfriend?¡± He let out and she released his hand out of shock.


    He stared at her eagerly, his heart beating very fast and his thoughts going in different directions, she stared at him with a frown and when he was about to apologize, her frown turned to a big broad smile.


    ¡°Yes! Are you insane? No sanedy would ever reject such. I love you so much, yes!¡± She shouted and he hugged her, lifting her up as she wrapped her hands around him with joy.

 Chapter 34: Helping Brianna

    Alessandro and Isabelle walked inside,ughing and they stopped when they saw Andrea and Roberto stare at them with surprise.


    ¡°What¡¯s funny?¡± Roberto demanded.


    ¡°We saw a moviemercial that was very funny¡± Alessandro replied sharply, his gaze fixed at Andrea.


    ¡°Oh, I see that you¡¯re bonding well with your guard, isn¡¯t that great?¡± Andrea hinted and Isabelle sneered at him.


    ¡°Oh, I also see that you¡¯re at my house at thiste time and there¡¯s no signs of you leaving now¡±


    ¡°Watch your tongue, he came to congratte you, the least you should do is show some respect¡± Her father scolded.


    ¡°Would you like to go on a date?¡± Andrea suggested and Alessandro clenched his fist.


    ¡°And risk distracting you from your election? No, I¡¯m not a terrible person you know, you should spend every free time you get on discovering new strategies for the election¡± She replied, walking upstate and Andrea blocked the way.


    ¡°All I¡¯m asking for is just a date, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to take a breathing space from politics¡­ please¡± He asserted and she dragged her hand furiously.


    ¡°Are you deaf? I¡¯m not interested in your date¡± She replied and walked up the stairs angrily.


    ¡°You can leave now¡± Roberto dismissed and after giving Andrea a cold stare, Alessandro left.


    He didn¡¯t reach the gate when Andrea tapped his shoulder. He turned around angrily, ncing at him with anger.


    ¡°What do you want?¡±


    ¡°I just wanna give you a piece of my mind, I see the way you look at Isabelle, now let me warn you, don¡¯t get any funny idea in your head, she¡¯s above your level and if you try anything funny with her, I¡¯ll feed your bones to my dogs¡± Andrea warned and Alessandroughed.


    ¡°Does she know you¡¯re giving me this warning? Does the president know also? Are you afraid she might fall for me? I can see insecurity written all over your face¡± Alessandro replied and Andrea fumed.


    ¡°I¡¯ve warned you, don¡¯t try to act smart if you value your life¡± Andrea advised and walked away angrily.


    Alessandro opened his door and was surprised to see Elena in his house, he looked at her with anger, the sheer material she wore infuriated him the more.


    ¡°How did you get into my house?!¡± He thundered.


    ¡°Rx, it was from a trusted source. You should be concerned with my I¡¯m here and you very much know the reason¡± She replied, closing the gap between them.


    ¡°Alessandro, I love you so much. I¡¯ve loved you from the very first time I saw you, what does Isabelle have that I don¡¯t have? Is she better than me? Why can¡¯t you feel the same thing I¡¯m feeling?¡± She requested, tears shimmering in her eyes.


    ¡°She is better than you, she¡¯s not a slut you are¡­ hell! She doesn¡¯t throw herself at guys cheaply¡± He replied and Elena smiled.


    ¡°It¡¯s all because I love you, I¡¯m willing to do anything for you¡±


    ¡°The only thing you can do that¡¯ll make me very happy is to leave my life permanently¡±


    ¡°What proof do you need for you to know that I love you. Alessandro you¡¯re the only guy I¡¯ll love¡± She pleaded, tears streaming down her face.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Elena but I¡¯ll never love you, my heart belongs to Isabelle¡±


    ¡°You know that you guys can never be together? her father would kill you if he finds out. You know she¡¯s betrothed to Andrea? Andrea would nevery low and watch you have her¡± Elena hinted and Alessandro¡¯s eyes turned dark, anger was visible and she stepped back slightly.


    ¡°Get out!¡± He ordered and she stared at him, he began making a call to securities when she didn¡¯t move.


    ¡°You would never be with Isabelle, I¡¯ll make sure of that!¡± She flung at him and walked out furiously.


    Isabelle was shocked and furious when she saw Andrea, sitting in the dining room with her father.


    I wonder if he doesn¡¯t have his own house, she mumbled and her father urged her to join them.


    ¡°Good morning sunshine¡± He greeted with a broad smile and she faked a smile and dug into her food.


    Her father left, leaving her alone with Andrea who wouldn¡¯t stop asking her questions.


    ¡°Is there something between you and your guard?¡± He dropped and she dropped her cutlery, staring at him with amazement.


    ¡°Why would you ask such a question?¡± She retorted, recovering from her shock.


    ¡°I have eyes Isabelle, the maids and guards also have eyes. Everyone notices the way you look radiant and eager to leave the house, we see the way you look at him¡­¡±


    ¡°Excuse me! Do you expect me to leave the house with a frown even when I know I have a job?¡± She demanded, banging the table.


    ¡°That¡¯s not what I¡¯m saying, this guy is nothing but a mere guard, you always fix your gaze on him when he¡¯s around, you eyes beam whenever you see him, have you forgotten that he has a bad reputation, do you even know if he¡¯s trying to make you love him so he can use you?¡± Andrea demanded and she stood up.


    ¡°I¡¯ve lost my appetite thanks to your ridiculous words¡± She stomped out of the house and Andrea ran after her.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to upset you, let me make it up to you. Would you like to go shopping with me?¡± He pleaded, she eyed him and walked away angrily.


    ¡°What¡¯s making my damsel look gloomy?¡± Alessandro demanded and she hissed, turning to the window.


    ¡°I¡¯m tired of Andrea, I wish he would just leave me alone¡± She muttered and he held her hand.


    ¡°Just let him be babe, all that matters is I love you and you love me too¡± He teased with a smile and she tried to conceal a smile.


    ¡°Where would you be working now?¡± He questioned as he checked her schedule and locations.


    ¡°Lettice told me that I would be working at a new movie set, that¡¯s for Thomas¡¯s movie¡± She replied and he frowned, making her touch hisp with concern.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°I was thinking of taking my girlfriend to the beach or somewhere nice to have fun¡± He mumbled.


    How about after checking out the movie and getting my scripts we could go have fun and return to your house¡­¡± She trailed, rubbing hisp and he screamed.


    ¡°We might end up being dead before reaching the movie set!¡± He cautioned and after several protests she removed her hand.


    She was all smiles when she got to the movie set, she greeted the actors she met and was amazed to see Brianna with Lettice.


    ¡°I¡¯ve taken her under my wings and I¡¯m now her manager¡± Lettice briefed, holding Brianna who was shy and Isabelle smiled.


    ¡°I hope you work very hard to achieve a great career¡± Isabelle advised and Brianna nodded.


    ¡°Thank you so much ma¡¯am¡± Brianna muttered and Isabelle burst intoughter.


    ¡°Chill girl, you can call me Isabelle, would you like to grab something at a restaurant with me?¡±


    ¡°Can I? Wouldn¡¯t that be a burden to you?¡± She requested shyly and Isabelle shook her head.


    Lilian walked inside proudly and everyone turned to watch her, she had a look of triumph on her face as she stared at everyone with contempt.


    ¡°How did she get a movie role?¡± A person muttered.


    ¡°She¡¯s very powerful and influential, I heard lots of directors rmended her¡± Another replied.


    ¡°Hey you, how dare you? Are you blind, why would you step on my dress? Do you know how much I got this?!¡± Lilian demanded angrily, cing a p on Brianna¡¯s face and everybody gasped.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, please forgive me senior¡± Brianna pleaded, going on her knees and Lilian eyes her angrily.


    ¡°Would your sorry wash my clothes? Can you afford this type of dress? Even if you work from now till you die you¡¯re too wretched to afford this kind of dress and you wanna ruin it!¡± Lilian ranted as a crowd began to gather.


    Isabelle was shocked to hear Lilian shouting and after pushing her way through, she was shocked to see Brianna on the floor, crying and pleading.


    She rushed to carry her up and Brianna refused.


    ¡°Why would you make her stay this way? Are youpletely heartless?!¡± Isabelle requested.


    ¡°Get your ass out of this ce, nobody called you here. She ruined my dress and I¡¯ll make sure she pays for it¡±


    ¡°How much does this dress cost? Why would you create a ruckus just because of a dress?¡± Isabelle demanded and Lilian scoffed.


    ¡°This is made specially by Amelia Baker, she made just 3 and they are all sold out! I spent a lot to get this. How would she ever afford it?!¡± Lilian retorted and Isabelleughed while Brianna¡¯s tears increased.


    ¡°All I want is the price, you know what, I¡¯ll call her and ask her to make another of this dress for you¡± Isabelle promised, bringing out her phone.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Everyone looked blown while Brianna and Lilian stared at her with wide mouths.


    Isabelle took her phone and ced a call to Amelia, after several minutes of making bargains, Isabelle hung the call with a smile.


    Brianna stared at her with shock and Lilian was speechless.


    ¡°She has promised to make the dress in a week, I¡¯ll send it to you directly when she gets it done¡±


    ¡°Do I look dumb? You want to act like her knight in shining armor then send a cheap dress to me! I want my dress now, what would I wear home, she had torn this with her dirty shoes¡± Lilian grumbled and Isabelleughed.


    ¡°Amelia told me that the dress would cost $45 million, send your ount details and I¡¯ll pay you back the money¡± Isabelle retorted and everyone gasped.


    Lilian was shocked, she was silent for some minutes and after a few minutes she began talking.


    ¡°Wait, the actual dress costs $23 million. You shouldn¡¯t give her $45 million¡± Chris interrupted and Isabelle smiled, together, they lifted Brianna up.


    ¡°I¡¯m still waiting for your details so I can send you the money¡± Isabelle reminded and with a shaky voice, Lilian called out her details.


    ¡°After sending the money, I want the dress immediately because I¡¯m paying for it¡± Isabelle dropped and Lilian stared at her with wide eyes.


    ¡°I.. I can¡¯t take it off, what would I wear?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t care, as long as I¡¯m paying for it. I would collect it this minute and if you don¡¯t give me I¡¯ll ask my guard to take it forcefully here!¡± Isabelle announced and Lilian walked away angrily.

 Chapter 35; Andrea has a wife

    ¡°Thank you so much miss, I don¡¯t know what I¡¯d have done if you hadn¡¯t rescued me¡± Brianna mumbled, feeling embarrassed.


    ¡°Make sure you¡¯re very careful next time and try to avoid her path¡± She advised and Brianna nodded.


    ¡°Do you know you¡¯ve been trending for the past few hours?¡±


    ¡°Me? Why?¡± Isabelle demanded, clearly surprised.


    ¡°You¡¯re trending because someone dug out the price of your essories for the award show. It costs lots of millions, you looked too beautiful yesterday and I wouldn¡¯t be surprised if your trend for a while week, reporters are very terrible, they used your dress in shaming Lilian and that exins why she¡¯s very angry¡± Chris disclosed.


    ¡°The movie belongs to Thomas, why is she a part of it?¡±


    ¡°The director rmended her and we hate to have her but we have no choice, we are nning on cutting her scenes¡± Chris disclosed and Lettice walked inside.


    ¡°There you are! What the hell is wrong with you?! Why would you step on Lilian¡¯s dress?¡± Lettice ranted, making Brianna bow her head with remorse.


    ¡°I got it settled and that¡¯s all that counts¡±


    ¡°Stay out of it Isabelle. If Isabelle wasn¡¯t smart enough don¡¯t you think she would make you work directly under her just to get her money back? Good thing is that it¡¯s all over the news and lots of fans are in support of you, do you have a social media ount?¡±


    ¡°No.. i.. I don¡¯t have a phone¡± Brianna muttered and Isabelle held her hand.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go get a phone¡± She announced and Brianna shook her head with disbelief.


    ¡°No¡­ miss, you¡¯ve done more than enough.. thank you so much¡± She protested and Isabelle burst intoughter, dragging her towards the car.


    Alessandro drove to a phone slot and within minutes, Isabelle took one of thetest models of Samsung.


    Brianna stared at the price and covered her mouth before slumping on the ground with shock.


    Brianna opened her eyes slowly and was amazed to see herself in Isabelle¡¯s car, she inhaled deeply, feeling ecstatic that she was riding an exotic car.


    Isabelle noticed her smiling and waved a hand over her face.


    ¡°Are you awake?¡±Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    ¡°Yes miss, thank you very much, I¡¯m sorry for passing out¡± She apologized and Isabelle burst intoughter.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be, passing out isn¡¯t a problem but don¡¯t do that again please¡± Isabelle pleaded as they went to get a SIM card.


    Brianna felt thrilled, getting a phone was like a dreame through and her smile dampened when she thought of what her parents would do.


    They headed back to the set with Isabelle trying to make an ount for her and Alessandro telling them a story.


    Everybody stared at her with envy as they stepped inside.


    Aurora, who had been waiting for Isabelle, was furious and she didn¡¯t hesitate to show it.


    ¡°Where the fuck have you been?! What are you doing with this scum?¡± Aurora questioned, pointing at Brianna rudely.


    ¡°Don¡¯t call her that, she¡¯s a new friend of mine¡±


    ¡°Do I need to remind you that she¡¯s very poor, dirty and below our standards? We can¡¯t be seen making friends with this type of thing¡± Aurorashed and when Isabelle was about to say a piece of her mind, Brianna stopped her.


    ¡°Thank you so much miss, I¡¯ll leave for now. Please don¡¯t fight because of me¡± Brianna pleaded and left.


    ¡°Why would you do such a thing?¡± Isabelle scolded and Aurora hissed.


    ¡°Have you forgotten that you¡¯re a big time actress too? Can¡¯t you learn from Lilian? Does she associate herself with riffraffs or trends for the wrong reasons?¡± Aurora fired and Isabelle walked out angrily.


    Chris followed her, he had so much to talk about and decided now was the best time to start, he tried to get Alessandro to leave but his words fell on deaf ears.


    ¡°Isabelle you should try to calm down, you guys can settle this amicably. I¡¯ve been wanting to tell you a few things¡­ Excuse me¡± He muttered and sluggishly picked his ringing phone.


    He conversed for a while and informed Isabelle that it was urgent and he had to leave, he left after apologizing.


    ¡°I hate him so much!¡± Alessandro muttered and she chuckled.


    ¡°You are always getting jealous, why?¡±


    ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I get jealous when I have the most beautiful woman in the world as my girlfriend. You¡¯re every guy¡¯s dream¡± He disclosed, taking her hand and she pulled it back.


    ¡°This is public, everyone is walking around with cameras. I don¡¯t wanna trend again¡± She headed to the toilet.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t do as I say¡­ I¡¯ll tell Isabelle about your wife. Don¡¯t try to act smart with me you shameless fool, you were married all these while and only wanted Isabelle for her properties¡± She heard a voice whisper to another in the toilet.


    She stood transfixed on the spot, weak in the knees at the revtion that Andrea was married, she touched her face, trying to stop hallucinating and was surprised to see Auroraing out of the toilet.


    Aurora looked shocked at first but concealed it with a smile.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? How long have you been here?¡±


    ¡°I just got here, I came to apologize for the fight we had¡± Isabelle replied, taken aback by Aurora¡¯s actions.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright dear, I¡¯m also sorry¡± She replied, hugging her and walking out.


    Isabelle held the door for support, her legs wobbled and she tried to think of why Aurora would hide such a thing from her.


    She didn¡¯t know when tears started falling from her eyes, damn! How she hated her father and Andrea so much now.


    If I had been forced to marry him then, what would have happened to me? She thought.


    From the looks of things, it was evident that his marriage was a secret one and only a few people knew.


    Alessandro knocked on the door and she cleaned her tears quickly then dashed out.


    He stared at her closely and noted something was amiss.


    ¡°Are you okay? You don¡¯t look too well¡± He suggested.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, I wanna get my scripts and head to the house¡± She replied and hurriedly left.


    They got to the house and he followed her inside. She shrugged when the maid told her that the president would be gone for 2 days.


    With a deep sigh, she bowed her head and began sobbing.


    Alessandro was shocked at first but bent and held her hands, she sobbed heavily and he wondered why.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, please tell me¡­ Isabelle you can trust me with anything¡­ Please just tell me¡± He pleaded and she shook her head.


    He wiped her tears, cupped her face while staring at her eyes and ced a light kiss on her lips.


    ¡°It¡¯s all going to be fine, you can trust me with anything¡­¡± Heforted and kissed her again.


    ¡°Bravo!¡± This is so nice¡± Andrea pped, walking inside. They jolted with shock and Isabelle stood up defensively.


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    ¡°Your dad is away for 2 days and he has asked me toe watch you, I¡¯m sure he didn¡¯t trust you that¡¯s why¡­ You¡¯re betrothed to me and you run around kissing different guys, you¡¯re such a cheap slut¡­¡± He spat out and she pped him immediately.


    ¡°Just shut the hell up! Look at who¡¯s throwing stones at a ss castle, do you think I¡¯m stupid and I don¡¯t know of your ns also?¡±


    ¡°What ns Isabelle?! The only ns I have are those of getting married to a slut like you!¡± He yelled and she chuckled, venom dripping in her voice.


    ¡°You lying son of a bitch! You¡¯re married already and all you wanna do is get married to me for properties¡± She yelled and Andrea¡¯s face turned pale, he looked shocked then regained his old posture.


    ¡°Who told you such an absurd thing? Is it this fool?¡± He retorted, pointing at Alessandro.


    ¡°Call him a fool again and I¡¯ll give you another p. If you don¡¯t want the whole world to know about your secret marriage, it¡¯s best you back down from the betrothal¡±


    ¡°What secret marriage? I¡¯m not married. How would a respected public figure have a secret wife?¡± He denied and sheughed sarcastically.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have a secret wife, you never saw us doing anything and you¡¯re no longer interested in marrying me, deal right?¡± She stretched her hand to shake him and he refused.


    ¡°What do you see in this lowlife? I¡¯m promising you a better future, a future that¡¯s filled with money, fame and a great career. Would you throw all that away because of this guard?¡± Andrea demanded softly and Alessandro fisted his hand, resisting the urge to punch him.


    ¡°I¡¯d rather have him than have all that with you who¡¯s married already, what hope do I have that you wouldn¡¯t abandon me somewhere and get another wife after me?¡± She demanded.


    ¡°Isabelle, I¡¯m doing all these just because I love you. We could be the best couples, you would get a career boost from me and wouldn¡¯t have to worry about Lilian or any bully, I¡¯m offering a once in a lifetime opportunity that lots of girls would kill just to have half of it¡±


    ¡°You said lord of girls not Isabelle. Read my lips, I¡¯m not interested in marrying you and I¡¯ll never marry you¡±


    ¡°You know your father would almost kill you if he finds out about the little secret affair you have with this guard?¡±


    ¡°You should also know that you would be in big soup if I decide to talk to the media about your wife. She must be really dumb, what stupid woman would get married to a terrible monster like you?¡± She retorted and hissed.

 Chapter 36; Visiting Brianna

    ¡°What is wrong with you?! You had the perfect chance to kill him yesterday but you disappeared¡± Mario fumed.


    ¡°Sir there was nothing we could do. Someone is tracking us, just yesterday we discovered two cars following us around and didn¡¯t want to take chances. I think someone is aware that we¡¯re after the president and is trying to protect the president because two of our guys followed the president yesterday morning and we found their dead bodies in a deserted road, we lost 5 guys this morning and I have a feeling that the person is trying to warn us¡± Liam disclosed and Mario threw his wine ss on the floor.


    ¡°Scare me? I know it¡¯s you Ann and I¡¯m not going to spare you. When would you kill her? I¡¯m sick of seeing her face¡±


    ¡°Sir we tried severally but whenever we get close, a car woulde very close to ours, sir it seems like they¡¯re waiting for us to make a wrong move¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if you follow them or they follow you, get Ann and Roberto killed today! This is myst chance¡± Mario instructed and walked away angrily.


    ¡°Why are you pacing around?¡± Mario demanded, frightening Andrea who had been in deep thoughts.


    ¡°There¡¯s a problem¡­ Isabelle knows about Selena¡±


    ¡°What! How did it happen, was it through Selena?¡± Mario demanded, pacing angrily.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, I¡¯m just so confused and don¡¯t know what to do¡± Andrea answered.


    ¡°This mustn¡¯t be leaked, it¡¯ll cause a lot of havoc¡±


    ¡°She promised not to leak it only if I stop the engagement. I can¡¯t stop the engagement, I want her¡± Andrea confessed.


    ¡°For now we have toy low but soon enough you would have her¡± Mario advised and Andrea nodded.


    Movie site


    ¡°I can¡¯t find my costumes, did any one of you fools take them?¡± Lilian yelled and everybody groaned, tired of all her insults and rants.


    ¡°What is wrong again Lilian, why do you enjoy causing a ruckus?¡± Thomas demanded and she red at him.


    ¡°I was supposed to wear a costume but I can¡¯t find it in my bag, I must search everybody¡¯s bag for that costume¡± She concluded and Brianna rushed out with the costume.


    ¡°You little tramp¡­¡±


    ¡°I wasn¡¯t the one who stole it, I overheard Lilian and her manager nning to frame Isabelle¡± Brianna confessed and Lilian looked lost while everyone stared at Lilian with surprise.


    ¡°What kind of fool are you? Your hatred is too much, you¡¯re so bent on ruining Isabelle. I can¡¯t have you ruin my show because of your hatred and jealousy, you¡¯re out! I¡¯m recing you¡± Thomas dropped and everybody walked away, leaving Lilian who felt very embarrassed and enraged.


    They ended the shooting for the day and they mocked Lilian as they walked past her.


    She fumed inside and was nning on beating up Brianna, she was furious when she saw her leaving the set in Isabelle¡¯s car.


    Brianna who had just created a new ount had over a thousand followers, she was thrilled at the numbers of followers she got, she couldn¡¯t stop thanking Isabelle for helping her out.


    Isabelle decided right there that she was slowly getting attached to Brianna and didn¡¯t want to end their friendship.


    She saw a new meaning to their friendship and didn¡¯t feel the need to brag, lie or keep things away, her heart was open.


    ¡°So tell me about yourself, your family, where you came from. Just tell me everything¡± Isabelle asked eagerly.


    She noticed that the girl¡¯s countenance changed but she continued to talk.


    ¡°I¡¯m the first child of my parents, they died in an ident and we stayed with my granny. I was attending the school of Art and Drama but dropped out since there wasn¡¯t enough money, I started acting roles and saving up money. I was born and bred in this country¡± She concluded and Isabelle stared at her with amazement.


    ¡°Never left the country once, even for a vacation?¡±


    ¡°Never,¡± She replied.


    ¡°I will be going on my vacation soon, would you like to go with me?¡± Isabelle offered.


    ¡°Thank you for asking but I¡¯ll have to pass, my granny would never let me leave¡± She replied, looking at her finger.


    ¡°Can I see your granny?¡±


    ¡°If you wouldn¡¯t mind the dirty environment and poor streets¡± Brianna mumbled shyly and Isabelle shook her head, urging her to tell Alessandro the directions.


    Isabelle stared at the neighborhood with shock, pain and concern, it had lots of old houses, some were falling apart.


    She saw little dirty kids running around and a few women selling their goods, the road was dirty, filled with portholes and mud water.


    She wondered whether her father knew that such an underdeveloped area was in the country and if he was nning on doing something.


    ¡°For how long has this ce been like this?¡± She requested, staring around.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, since forever I guess, this is how it had been right from my childhood¡±


    ¡°So you mean no politician has done any development?¡± She demanded with horror and Brianna chuckled.


    ¡°All they do is make promises during election periods and give money to us and we get swayed already¡± Brianna disclosed and ordered Alessandro to stop in front of an old looking small house.


    The house looked too small and seemed like it would fall apart soon but it looked neat.


    A few children had stopped on the road to stare at the beautiful car.


    Two girls ran out of the cottage, hugging Brianna excitedly, they chattered about the car, momentarily caught up in the beautiful car.


    ¡°My apologies, meet..¡±


    ¡°Wow! Miss Isabelle, this is like a dreame true, how.. how is this possible¡­¡± They bbered, ncing at her with shock.


    ¡°Chill, she¡¯s just here to pay me a visit. Let¡¯s go inside¡± Brianna ushered, she felt embarrassed when they entered the hot house that had scanty decorations with just two chairs.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry we have nothing good to offer you¡± Brianna muttered as her granny walked inside, her granny was a vibrant woman who didn¡¯t let her old age take its toll on her.


    She smiled broadly, spreading her arms to hug Isabelle and Brianna hugged her instead, whispering who Isabelle was to a shocked granny.


    Granny looked frightened at first and was amazed when Isabelle stood up and enclosed her in a hug.


    Isabelle didn¡¯t know what came over her but seeing the granny brought great memories to her mind and she couldn¡¯t help but want to make the woman feel rxed.


    ¡°A family member is a friend of mine too, it¡¯s nice to meet you granny¡± She broke, the air was stuffy as everyone looked at her with surprise and admiration.


    ¡°Bless you child, I feel honored to meet you, you¡¯re wee to our little home, would you like to have dinner with us?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving now, just wanted to know where Brianna lives, it¡¯s very nice to meet you all¡± Isabelle replied, standing up, she hugged Brianna goodbye and left.


    ¡°That was so nice of you, you made them feel epted¡± Alessandromended with a smile and she sighed sadly.


    ¡°I¡¯m so disappointed in my father, he has been the president for almost four years and he couldn¡¯t think of doing something in this neighborhood¡± She fumed.


    ¡°That¡¯s the way politics is, they lie and make promises to get what they want and end up ignoring the people after getting what they want..¡±


    ¡°But this is my father here, he¡¯s the fucking president, he should be concerned about the welfare of his citizens. Damn developing that neighborhood was supposed to be his first assignment. I wonder what he wasted his 4 years doing. He couldn¡¯t do that ce¡± She ranted, anger evident in her voice.


    ¡°There¡¯s just a few things we have no control over. Just inform him about it, I¡¯m sure he had already started nning something for the neighborhood¡± He advised and she nodded.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    They got inside the house and she wasn¡¯t stunned to see her father, having a meeting with Ann and a few other members.


    ¡°Hello everyone, I would like to ask a few questions¡± She interrupted.


    ¡°Not now Isabelle, we¡¯re busy¡± Ann replied.


    ¡°Shut it, secretary, we¡¯re talking about personal matters here¡± She replied and Ann gasped.


    ¡°The east coast, close to shallow falls, is there any n to develop the area?¡±


    ¡°Develop the area? Why?¡± Roberto replied.


    ¡°Are you aware that that ce is filled with lots of falling houses, the roads are filled with portholes and water? that ce is uncivilized and very bad¡± She disclosed and was startled when her father had a carefree look on his face.


    ¡°I¡¯m aware and there¡¯s nothing I can do about it for now¡±


    ¡°Father! You have to do something now, that ce is terrible, the citizens there need help, they deserve a better life, that ce is hell!¡± She retorted and her father chuckled.


    ¡°My tenor is about to end and I wouldn¡¯t spend money meant for better things on a stupid vige that has nothing to offer, we are supposed to focus on the bigger cities for now¡± He replied and she shook her head.


    ¡°You¡¯re a monster, a very big monster! You don¡¯t have any human feelings, I wish you were never my father¡± She spat out and he ced a p on her cheek.


    She staggered backward, holding her cheek.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if you beat me or do anything to me, all I want is a better life for the people and I won¡¯t stop until I get that!¡­¡±


    ¡°Enough! Aren¡¯t you ashamed of yourself? You¡¯re betrothed to a man and you go around kissing another celebrity, youck manners and have no regard for people¡±


    ¡°What regard do you want me to have for people whock human feelings? What regard do I have for a president who is content with watching his citizens suffer just because he wants to win an election?¡± She retorted and stomped away.

 Chapter 37: Rape

    ¡°Lilian I¡¯m sorry but there¡¯s nothing I can do to help you, we¡¯ve endured enough¡± Director Jay let out, sitting on his chair.


    ¡°But.. there¡¯s something you should be able to do about it, you¡¯re the director.. can¡¯t you just talk to him? I promise to be on my best behavior now¡± She pleaded and Jay rubbed his jaws.


    ¡°I can try to convince them if I get a little motivation¡­ you do understand right?¡± He trailed and she smiled broadly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll do anything to please you, I can start here. Just help me¡± Lilian pleaded, ying with the buttons of her shirt.


    She walked to the director seductively, she held his tie and made him stand up, she sat on the chair, her buttons undone and he attacked her, kissing her hungrily as he cupped her breasts.


    An actress barged inside and took out her phone, she began videoing as Jay detached from her immediately.


    ¡°Rapists! You tried to force yourself on me!¡± Lilian screamed, feigning tears as she covered her body.


    ¡°What! You bitch, you came here so I can help you get your roll back¡± Jay defended and Lilian gasped, increasing her tears.


    ¡°Why would I stoop so low to sleep with you to get roles? I¡¯m a well known actress, losing a role doesn¡¯t mean I have to have sex with you to get back. Oh now I get it, you made Thomas take me out of the movie just so you can try to sleep with me! You¡¯re such a shameless director¡± Lilian retorted.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t post that video, stop recording!¡± Jay pleaded.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    ¡°No, record it and send it to social media, let everyone see how these directors treat hard working actresses like me. How would a new actress achieve a lot in this kind of situation if she doesn¡¯t sleep with them?¡± She demanded, shading Isabelle.


    A small crowd had been gathered outside and everybody took out their phones as they watched the unfolding drama.


    ¡°Shut up you bitch¡±


    ¡°No you shut up, I told you that Lilian can¡¯t have sex with you but you didn¡¯t listen now you¡¯ve met your doom, she isn¡¯t like any cheap slut who is desperate for roles, we she would work hard to achieve anything she has and she would always be a good role model to the uing, but you are a terrible man and a disgrace to the industry¡± Lilian¡¯s new manager, Zena insulted as she began a live video.


    ¡°I feel traumatized and sad, I never expected this from you, I trusted you, I thought you had something good to say. I¡¯m so disappointed¡± Lilian said slowly, choking on a sob.


    ¡°I¡¯ll make sure you get punished for what you¡¯ve done, do you know how terrible she would be feeling inside? What if no one came to her rescue and you had seeded, she would be maimed for life¡± Zena ranted as she led Lilian out.


    News spread like wildfire and soon fans of Lilian who were poprly called the lilies were demanding that Jay get sued and he was suspended.


    Lilies didn¡¯t stop at that, they began attacking Thomas, demanding why he would remove Lilian from the movie.


    Netizens set the inte aze when Lilies began attacking Isabelle and saying she was the one who made Thomas remove Lilian.


    They dragged her endlessly, reporting her ounts andying curses on her pictures.


    News flew by and Zena made things worse by saying Lilian was traumatized and might be going to the hospital so she could get over the shock.


    ¡°These people are absurd, how would they me me for what¡¯s happening to Lilian, I feel that bitch is only pretending just to get sympathy¡± Isabelle fumed and Lettice frowned.


    ¡°I know what Zena is trying to do and I wouldn¡¯t let this slide¡­¡± Lettice was saying when Isabelle gasped.


    ¡°Zena is Lilian¡¯s new manager and Lilian is now under the same studio with us, that¡¯s why I¡¯m jealous and looking for ways to ruin her career¡­ These blogs are insane and stupid, they have nothing good to say other than trash, I¡¯ll make sure to take these blogs down!¡± She ranted and Lilian snatched the phone, reading the news hurriedly.


    She ced a call to one of the board members to confirm if it was true and was shocked that nobody ever said anything.


    ¡°I think they¡¯ve nned this for a very long time. They¡¯ve done all these right under our nose, there¡¯s nothing we can do about it but to hope that the truthes out¡± Lettice replied, readingments.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be during Lilian for false usations, I¡¯m sick and tired of her foolishness¡± Thomas ranted, entering inside with Aurora.


    ¡°Y¡¯all should ignore her, don¡¯t give her the attention she¡¯s seeking. When everything has died down we can then start¡± Lettice advised.


    ¡°Jay has been suspended till further notice and they¡¯re nning on dying the production of this movie¡± He announced and they shouted.


    ¡°I¡¯ve had enough already! If Lilian wants me, let here at me directly rather than cutting through corners¡± Isabelle fumed, thoughts of how to get back at Lilian racing in her mind.


    ¡°I have to go now, I¡¯ll see y¡¯allter¡± Lettice excused while Isabelle also excused herself and left.


    She felt happy for Aurora because it seemed like she had found her own love.


    Alessandro was enraged with the terriblements he had read about her and wondered why they hated her so much.


    ¡°What would you do about Lilian?¡±


    ¡°Oh, nothing. Just watch her make a wrong move and use it against her¡± She replied tiredly and he nodded.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that kinda stressful? Do you think she¡¯s gonna make any mistake, she¡¯ll be very careful now¡± Alessandro muttered.


    Isabelle woke upte, tired and not willing to go out, she checked her phone and was shocked to see several missed calls from Lettice.


    ¡°Hello?¡±


    ¡°Isabelle, thank goodness you picked your call. I¡¯ve been trying to reach you. There¡¯s a big problem, Zena and you would be having an interview..¡±


    ¡°What! No I don¡¯t want that, I¡¯m not attending the interview¡± Isabelle retorted.


    ¡°Listen to me! Thepany insists that you go or else you can forget about acting. We have no option, the interview is in the next 2 hours, get yourself together and take your phone. If you¡¯re asked any question that¡¯s beyond you then just smile and say you have no idea. Isabelle please don¡¯t act on impulse, think before you say anything¡­ please¡± Lettice pleaded and Isabelle dropped her phone angrily.


    Filled with rage, she went to take her bath and within 40 minutes she was downstairs, her father who was busy didn¡¯t nce at her and she hissed angrily when Andrea looked at her.


    She entered her car and Alessandro drove to where they interview was to be.


    She wasn¡¯t shocked to see Zena there already and narrated the story to a few listeners.


    She paused when she saw Isabelle.


    ¡°Isabelle, I didn¡¯t see you there, how are you dear?¡± Zena asked and Isabelle frowned, hissed and walked out.


    ¡°I wonder why she¡¯s so angry, I¡¯m not the one who asked for the interview¡± Zena muttered.


    The host of the interview, Riley announced that the interview would begin in the next few minutes, they all took their ces and the interview began.


    ¡°Thank you so much for honoring the invitation even if it¡¯s on a very short notice¡± Riley appreciated and Zena smiled broadly.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to thank us, we chose this life and we would honor our fans anyway, anytime¡± Zena replied while looking at Isabelle who didn¡¯t utter a word.


    ¡°I can see that Isabelle doesn¡¯t seem in a good mood today and I¡¯ll like to make this meeting as brief as possible, Isabelle is it true that Jay the director of Thomas¡¯s new movie tried to rape Lilian?¡± Riley questioned.


    ¡°Are you seriously asking me this?¡­ We both act in the same movie doesn¡¯t mean I would always be around her, even if we are chanced to be at the same ce for sometime, I can¡¯t be trailing her becausest I remembered, I have lots of meaningful thing to do noting online to create scandals and get sympathy from people¡± Isabelle replied and Riley smiled nervously.


    ¡°Zena, can you tell me about the rape story?¡±


    ¡°Yes¡­ This isn¡¯t what I would wish even for my worst enemies. Thomas had removed Lilian from the movie for reasons best known to him. Even after cutting her roles. Jay had asked her to see him before leaving and being someone who didn¡¯t like being disrespectful, she went. She found it absurd that he was offering her her role back and that was only if she slept with him. He lured her to his side by saying she shoulde check out a document and when she was at his grasp, he tried to have his way but luckily someone caught him¡± Zena narrated and Isabelle cocked her brows.


    ¡°Your story sounds far-fetched,¡± Isabelle muttered.


    ¡°What do you mean!¡±


    ¡°Isabelle, lots of people are specting that you made Thomas throw Lilian out of the movie because you felt ufortable that lots of directors referred to her and she was a threat to your position¡­¡±


    ¡°Lilian was never a threat to my position whatsoever. If they wanted her in the first ce, they would have contacted her even before she was rmended and about being ufortable. I can¡¯t deny that Lilian and I aren¡¯t good friends but rather than try something like that, I¡¯ll drop the movie and go for something else¡± Isabelle answered with contempt.


    ¡°I think Isabelle here is trying to control her anger, don¡¯t try to fake it. Everyone is aware that you hate Lilian. You¡¯ve always been Thomas and Chris so we can¡¯t tell whether you¡¯ve instructed him to take her out¡± Zena shaded and Isabelle scoffed.


    ¡°When I¡¯m out with my friends, I talk about much more important things, I don¡¯t have time to waste on dumb things¡± Isabelle retorted.


    ¡°There have been several questions, would you get married to Andrea? Or Chris is the new guy?¡±


    ¡°My personal rtionship has nothing to do with the public and I¡¯ll keep them private¡± She replied.


    ¡°You want to keep them private yet you parade yourself around kissing Chris and release news of getting married to Andrea, Lady decide what you want¡± Zena shaded.


    ¡°I¡¯m tired of having you throw shades at me, I¡¯m outta here¡­¡± Isabelle replied, took her bag and walked out angrily.

 Chapter 38: Evil Plot

    ¡°What you did was totally out of line and absurd. You¡¯ve got thousands of angryizens on your page!¡± Lettice scolded.


    ¡°What do you expect me to do? Zena only sat there spilling out shit and you want me to keep quiet, smile and watch her?¡± Isabelle retorted angrily.


    ¡°Hell yes! Can you take a look at the news, listen to the story she¡¯s saying about you sleeping with the board members. She¡¯s using you of sleeping with them so Lilian would not be under our studio. Do you know how long it¡¯ll take before this scandal dies down?¡± Lettice retorted.


    ¡°What would you have me do now? I¡¯m tired of everything already!¡± She yelled.


    ¡°What we need now is a solution. First we make use of your father¡¯s authority and get the news wiped outpletely. Then we create a better topic that¡¯ll keep them busy¡± Lettice suggested and Isabelle groaned but having no option, she called her father.


    After several minutes of pleading, he agreed to take it down only if she would join his campaign, which she grudgingly agreed to.


    ¡°What topic would be better?¡­ I don¡¯t know what to think about¡± Lettice confessed after several minutes of thinking.


    ¡°I got something better¡± Alessandro announced, bringing his phone forward, Isabelle stared at him with confusion and he taped on y in his phone.


    ¡°That serves Jay right. I¡¯ll y this sympathy card until I¡¯ve gotten the female lead role or Thomas¡¯s movie gets canceled and for Isabelle, I promise to destroy her¡± They heard Lilian¡¯s voice.


    ¡°Thomas must be a fool, how could he go for Isabelle and Aurora even after you offered your body.. I¡¯m sure he must be regretting all this. Don¡¯t apply makeup to your face for today, I would make a video and tell them that you would be going for therapy¡± Zena¡¯s voice added.


    Alessandro stopped the voice note and both girls had looks of shock in their faces.


    ¡°How.. how did you get this?¡± Isabelle asked, still in shock.


    ¡°I have my own ways, don¡¯t think this is edited. A friend of mine did the job¡± He replied proudly and she hugged him happily.


    ¡°What can I do without you? You¡¯re the best thing that has happened to me. I don¡¯t know how to thank you!¡±


    ¡°Anything just to see you smile. It¡¯s okay babe, I have the video¡± He added and she gasped, looking at him with so much gratitude.


    ¡°Can we post it now? What do we do?¡± Isabelle demanded, her body feeling jittery.


    ¡°I think we should host an interview¡­ a live show then show her the video and release it at the same time¡± Lettice announced with a broad smile.


    ¡°Zena would never see thising. Should we host the interview today?¡­ I just can¡¯t wait to wipe that irritating smirk off Zena¡¯s cheek¡± She confessed.


    ¡°I also can¡¯t wait!¡­ But we would have to try¡­ No, I can¡¯t. I¡¯m calling the TV station now!¡± Lettice announced excitedly.


    After a few minutes, she returned with a big smirk.


    ¡°We have an interview with Zena in the next 20 minutes, let¡¯s hurry up¡±


    They got to the TV station and were surprised that Zena wasn¡¯t avable, they weren¡¯t shocked when she walked side by side with Lilian who looked sad and depressed.


    Lilian stopped in front of them and they stared at her maliciously.


    She made sad faces at them and when nobody was watching, she red at them angrily.


    ¡°Why did you call for this? If you¡¯re both jobless, I have better jobs to do¡±


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t Zena the one who emphasized on how you would make yourself avable at any time for your fans? Don¡¯t create too much ruckus, nobody here is buying your bull and cock story¡± Isabelle retorted and both girls red at each other heavily.


    ¡°Just say whatever you want, my fans would still support me and fight for me¡± She boasted, they both entered inside and within a few seconds the live show started.


    After exchanging pleasantries, Riley wanted to start asking questions but Lettice interrupted her.


    ¡°Sorry Riley, I¡¯ll be asking most of the questions now¡­ Lilian if I say you framed Jay and your rape story is fake what proof do you have to debunk my opinion?¡± Lettice threw and their facial expressions changed.


    ¡°Excuse me! What type of joke is this? I was almost raped and you think I¡¯m doing it just to get sympathy? Do you think I don¡¯t have other things to do? I don¡¯t need a scandal to remain relevant¡± Lilian shaded.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure you need something much bigger than a scandal. All I asked for was proof that he tried to rape you¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you watch the video? Are you blind, you¡¯re very hateful to the extent of being blinded¡± Zena used, and Lettice chuckled.


    ¡°I¡¯ll ept anything you hurl at me. I watched the video and I must confess, I¡¯m not convinced that it¡¯s rape, I only saw it as two shameless people who were trying to have fun and got caught in the act. Forget about the hate now. Even a blind person would know that Lilian was enjoying what Jay was doing¡± Lettice replied and their color became pale.


    ¡°Then you should have something to prove his innocence, I can swear with anything that Jay was trying to rape Lilian, why am I arguing with, you were the one who sent them. Everybody in the industry is against Lilian and it¡¯s all because of you. What had she done to deserve this kind of hate from you?¡±


    ¡°She has done lots of things which she shouldn¡¯t. A person who stays in a ss castle should never throw stones. Lilian had been throwing several stones at my mansion and I¡¯m tired of being silent, now I¡¯m publicly dering war between us. If Lilian does anything to me I¡¯ll return the Favour back in 10 folds. Watch out now, I¡¯ll do things¡± Isabelle disclosed and Lilian shifted ufortably in her chair.


    ¡°Are you threatening me?¡± Lilian retorted angrily, standing up.


    ¡°I¡¯m not threatening you, I¡¯m only going to return the Favour back! I won¡¯t sit back and watch you tarnish my image, if you give me a p now, I¡¯ll give you double!¡± Isabelle replied, standing up too and Riley tried to quench the brewing fire.


    ¡°I have proof that you tried to seduce Jay and you¡¯re framing him¡± Lettice dropped and the ss Lilian held slipped out of her hand.


    ¡°Wh.. what .. what do you.. mean?¡± Zena stuttered and Lettice brought out a video while Isabelle used her phone to post the video online.


    Lilian started sweating despite the cold weather and her breathing increased, she had a look of fear on her face and she tried to cover her face when Riley stared at her with shock.


    ¡°I must confess, this is a very big revtion, who in the world would have thought Lilian would frame Jay?¡± Riley announced with surprise and her tab began beeping with several messages fromizens.


    ¡°My phone is filled with lots of messages¡­ Lilian I must confess, you have lots of exnations for everyone¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t answer any questions, I have to go. It¡¯s urgent¡± She retorted, wanting to leave and Isabelle dragged her back, making her wince with pain.


    ¡°Are you insane! Let go of me!¡± Lilian yelled and Zena tried to leave but Alessandro stood in her way, telling her to return.


    ¡°You would be allowed to go when you answer some questions. What happened to I¡¯ll always be avable for my fans anywhere anytime?¡± Isabelle demanded with a sneer.


    ¡°Riley, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s best to ask them any questions now, sooner orter you would have to exin to your fans why you¡¯re hell bent on destroying my career. And also just a warning there¡¯s a mob of angry Isbees, that¡¯s right my fan base has a name, outside waiting for you¡± She warned with pride while Lilian and Zena walked out with shame and embarrassment.


    ¡°Isabelle, how did you do it? How did you find out about their conspiracy, I¡¯m sure Jay must be feeling very grateful. He was suspended but I¡¯m sure he¡¯ll be called back and the movie would be continued¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m indebted to Alessandro, he was the one who did the job for me and I wasn¡¯t aware. He has been a very helpful persontely, I can¡¯t thank him enough and also Lettice, she has been a very great friend and manager. I don¡¯t think there would be an actress called Isabelle if it wasn¡¯t for Lettice. Thank you so much¡± Isabelle confessed, holding Lettice¡¯s hand.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Thank you too Isabelle, at first we didn¡¯t start well but now I¡¯vee to understand and love you so much¡± Lettice replied and both girls hugged each other.


    ¡°I feel so emotional, you guys must really be lucky to have each other, you all have a great team already¡­ oh my goodness, I¡¯m pleased to announce that Jay and Thomas would be joining this interview, you are wee guys¡± Riley announced and they entered, exchanging pleasantries with one another.


    ¡°This is a huge surprise, I¡¯ll be lying if I say I¡¯m not aware of why you¡¯re here¡±


    ¡°I just came here to clear a few doubts, such as if Lilian would be given her role back. On behalf of my crew, we wouldn¡¯t be having any connections with Lilian ever¡± Thomas announced and Riley gasped.


    ¡°I¡¯ll like to thank you Alessandro and Isabelle, thank you so much for vindicating me, my career would have gone down the drain if you hadn¡¯t helped me¡± Jay thanked and she smiled.


    ¡°All we did was expose Lilian¡¯s evil plot. I hope from now onwards you would watch out very well and be very careful¡± Isabelle advised.

 Chapter 39: Vacation

    ¡°You know what will make this very fun? A vacation. How about having a vacation in Paris, we could visit a lot of ces and have lots of fun then return back to start work¡± Thomas announced and everybody cheered.


    ¡°Would you be going?¡± Isabelle asked Brianna who was stylishly trying to leave.


    ¡°Hmm.. not really.. I¡¯m not sure if granny would let me go, I¡¯ve got lots of things to do at home¡± Brianna mumbled and Isabelle put a hand around her shoulder.


    ¡°You know what you should do sometimes? Just forget about your worries and have fun. Enjoy yourself even if it¡¯s once in a long while. I¡¯ll help you talk to granny and get her maids that¡¯ll take care of the house till we¡¯re back¡± Isabelle decided and Brianna stared at her with shock and opened mouth.


    ¡°No¡­ yo.. you can¡¯t do that¡­ Can you?¡± She stuttered and Isabelle chuckled.


    ¡°I¡¯ll send the maid over, get ready. We¡¯re leaving tomorrow and you don¡¯t have to take clothes, we would go shopping before leaving. We might be using my dad¡¯s private jet¡± She replied and Brianna almost passed.


    ¡°Hello, I wanna ask for a favor¡± Isabelle said to her father who didn¡¯t bulge.


    ¡°Can I lend your jet¡­ please, it¡¯s just for a vacation. My movie team will be having a vacation in Paris and I can¡¯t follow them because it¡¯s gonna be crowded and messy,¡± she added.


    ¡°Why should I lend you what¡¯s meant for politics? What¡¯s bad about going on the same ne with them? Why would your fans think about you, you just acted like a hero and now you wanna be indignant?¡± He mocked and she let out a deep breath.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Please¡­ please. I promise to go on a date with Andrea, I¡¯ll promote your election. I¡¯ll start campaigning for you. Please just do this once I won¡¯t ask for any more favors¡± She pleaded and after much consideration, he epted.


    She hugged him happily, kissing his cheek and he smiled, remembering their beautiful bond when his wife was still alive, he couldn¡¯t help but to think about her and wonder what would have be of his family if she hadn¡¯t died.


    Alessandro had different thoughts about the vacation and he felt it was going to be a great distraction as he would have to be mainly focused on protecting Isabelle from both internal and external attacks.


    They left for the airport with Brianna and Lettice staring outside the window.


    Brianna felt shy but she couldn¡¯t hide her excitement and joy.


    She screamed with excitement when she saw the private jet and fell to her knees, kissing the ground and muttering short prayers while Isabelle who found her amusing and was videoing.


    Lettice tried to hide her shock but she moved towards the jet slowly, touching it with a racing heart, she pinched herself several times, thinking she was hallucinating.


    ¡°Y¡¯all should stop acting surprised and let¡¯s go, we might bete¡± Isabelle urged and they went aboard.


    The spacious jet had chairs scantily scattered around and two hostesses who asked if they needed anything.


    The jet took off and Brianna closed her eyes, her heart racing and excitement bubbling inside her. When they were on air, Isabelle beganughing and making fun of them.


    After several pleas from them she decided not to post the video only for them to hear a series of beeps on their phones, she had tagged both of them and the video was making rounds.


    Lots of people noticed Brianna and began digging up movies she had acted in and following her, they acknowledged her as a talented actress andmended Isabelle for taking her under her wings.


    Brianna couldn¡¯t believe the change of events as her pictures and name began trending, she gained lots of followers and soon she was at more than 20, 000 followers, she found it hard to believe and refreshed her phone several times.


    She showed Isabelle who smiled at her, words got stuck in her throat and she didn¡¯t find enough words to thank her, Isabelle justughed over it and told her to keep being herself.


    A shout erupted from Lettice who was breathing very fast and using her hand to fan herself.


    They all stared at her with questioning gazes while Alessandro felt tired of being around exciteddies.


    He felt exhausted and sad, all he wanted to do was either sleep with Isabelle in his arms or make love to her.


    Each nce he took at her increased his arousal and she wasn¡¯t being nice as she would wink at him when no one was watching, sometimes biting her lips seductively.


    ¡°Brianna just got two roles as the second lead for two movies¡± Lettice announced and Brianna hugged them happily.


    The nended at the hanger and they got out, they had already ordered for a car and the chauffeur was waiting for them.


    Alessandro collected the keys and they sped off to the closest mall.


    The trio were wowed as they stared at the beautiful city of Paris, they loved the French settings and admired a few men.


    They filed inside the mall, Brianna mainly admiring the clothes and checking the price tags while Isabelle was checking for the best fabrics.


    She had already taken a handful of clothes and noticed that Lettice had taken just 3 while Brianna hadn¡¯t taken any.


    ¡°Gosh, she¡¯s too naive¡± Isabelle muttered and began picking out dresses for her, Brianna protested, pointing at the price tag while Isabelle ignored her and moved to another part.


    They got shorts, sandals, hats and bikinis.


    Alessandro also got a few things for himself and they left for the condo that Thomas had rented already.


    Everyone was jealous when they saw Brianna, a few stared at her enviously while some wished they were in her shoes.


    Brianna walked inside shyly, carrying her shopping bag and a person pointed at the logo then gasps rang around the room.


    ¡°Even the cheapest attire there costs a fortune, she¡¯s so lucky¡± A girl muttered.


    Lettice and Isabelle were both to share a room while Brianna and another actress were given a room.


    Isabelle ordered for arger bed, furnishing the room to her taste as she and Alessandro argued about where he would stay.


    After much quarreling, Isabelle agreed to let Alessandro sleep in the room while Lettice found their argument amusing.


    Every actress felt envious of the three of them as they walked around the beach, Alessandro was behind them, watching them from afar and keeping an eye out for anything suspicious.


    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Rachel and I wanna be your friend¡± An actress confessed and Isabelle gave her a little smile, rejecting her outstretched hand.


    ¡°I¡¯m her roommate, we get along so well and any friend of my friend is also my friend¡± Rachel continued.


    ¡°Excuse me, I have a call¡± Isabelle replied and walked out while Lettice and Brianna pretended to be busy with their phones.


    Rachel feeling embarrassed and snubbed left angrily, muttering some curses.


    ¡°Rule number one, don¡¯t trust anybody and don¡¯t be friends with anyone easily, they¡¯re all just tryna get a piece of fame through you. Two, don¡¯t ept things from anyone and if you must do, don¡¯t eat it¡± Lettice warned and Brianna nodded vigorously.


    ¡°Thank you so much for your advices¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go have dinner, I hear we¡¯re having steaks. We might as well spend the night in my room, watching a movie¡± Isabelle offered and both girls shook their heads.


    ¡°I¡¯d rather sleep than do anything, I¡¯m so exhausted¡± Lettice confessed and they started heading back to the condo.


    Everyone gathered in front of arge table and the food was served, they chattered silently but the tension and stares were noticeable, it was easy to guess that they were discussing Brianna.


    Aurora walked inside with high shoulders, looking down at everyone with contempt.


    She red at Brianna angrily before hugging Isabelle who wasn¡¯t pleased to see her.


    ¡°I came in a private jet with Thomas, we stopped at a mall and got our clothes then had dinner at a very exquisite restaurant¡± She boasted and Isabelleughed.


    ¡°I can¡¯t wait to check out the tourist centers¡±


    ¡°This isn¡¯t my first time being here so I¡¯m not so eager about anything, I¡¯m used to this kind of thing¡± Aurora replied then went to take her seat beside Thomas who stared at Brianna with baffled interest.


    Aurora brought about chitchats to make him pay full attention to her but she didn¡¯t seed as he stared at Brianna most times, their eyes met and he smiled at her.


    She bent her head immediately, feeling a jittery feeling inside her, she felt like a schoolgirl who was secretly crushing on a famous basketball yer.


    She tried to get her thoughts in check as she noticed Aurora¡¯s frustrated stares.


    She buried her head in her food, not daring to look for fear of doing something stupid if she saw his face.


    Isabelle who was eating slowly and using her phone wished the dinner wasn¡¯t too crowded.


    Her hands ached to touch Alessandro and she wished they could have a little time alone before she slept.


    She raised her head up and wasn¡¯t surprised to see stares from a few people and Chris, she noticed Chris had be more subtle and he was keeping his distance.


    She continued eating her food, ignoring the casual chats that were directed at her.


    Alessandro kept a straight face and watched everyone closely, he got winks from some actresses and frowned, wondering how Isabelle would feel if she saw them.


    He was happy to watch Isabelle eat until a hand suddenly touched his thighs, he stared at the pretty looking girl beside him, she winked at him, giving him her best smile.


    He removed her hands but she returned them immediately, widening her smile.


    He stood up, not being able to bear her constant movements.

 Chapter 40; Making out

    ¡°Rise and shine sleeping beauty, it¡¯s time to tour the great city of Paris¡± Isabelle said, tapping Brianna gently.


    Rachel stepped forward, smiling and expecting a word from Isabelle.


    ¡°You have 20 minutes or else the yacht would leave without you¡± Isabelle bade and walked out leaving the drowsy Brianna and shocked Rachel.


    Rachel fumed inside, wondering why Brianna was special and why she couldn¡¯t get Isabelle¡¯s attention.


    Brianna took her bath hurriedly, she dressed in a short and tank top then hastily ran outside.


    She was shocked to see everyone eating and Isabelle giggling, it dawned on her that she had been pranked and there was no yacht.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Thomas questioned, walking past her. She noted that the table wasn¡¯t crowded yet.


    Chills ran down her spine and she bowed her shyly, she was about to answer when Aurora stomped out, staring at her with disgust.


    ¡°Why are you standing here blushing? Take your eyes off him girl¡± Aurora warned with a scowl and Brianna went to her seat, embarrassed.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for prancing you, I only wanted you toe down early. But we would be on the yacht in a few hours¡± Isabelle whispered and Brianna nodded excitedly.


    The rest joined them and within minutes, everyone was engrossed in their food.


    Thomas didn¡¯t look pleased and he tried to avoid Aurora who wouldn¡¯t stop chattering.


    ¡°We would be on the yacht for the whole day, get your things ready, we would leave in the next 30 minutes¡± Chris announced after finishing his food.


    ¡°Isabelle, can we have a little discussion?¡± He requested and she nodded with a small smile.


    ¡°Why have you been avoiding me?¡± He demanded when they were out of earshot.


    ¡°I¡¯ve not been avoiding you, I¡¯ve been pretty busytely. I¡¯m sorry if you think I¡¯ve been avoiding you¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s about ourst conversation, I promise I won¡¯t curt you, if you want us to be just friends then it¡¯s totally fine by me¡± He added, holding her hands and she nodded then hugged him.


    They all boarded the yacht, taking pictures and making videos, Rachel did videos, trying to include Isabelle¡¯s face, stylishly moving close to her and Alessandro blocked her path, making her mad with anger.


    She stared at Brianna who was having fun and making funny videos with Isabelle and Lettice.


    She clenched her fists angrily, wishing she could kill Brianna.


    They all took their stretchers, formed a group amidst theirselves and Rachel tried to join Brianna who was in the midst of Chris, Aurora, Thomas, Lettice and Isabelle but Alessandro blocked her way, telling her she couldn¡¯t join them.


    Out of embarrassment, she joined another group, stealing envious nces at Brianna.


    Isabelle¡¯s group decided to y a game of 5 minutes alone.


    ¡°Your phones now! Lettice, Brianna, Aurora and me would be dropping our phones in one bag and the guys, Alessandro, Chris, Thomas and Jay put theirs in different bags. So I¡¯ll bring out one from each bag and you would go spend 5 minutes in the bathroom, I think spending 5 minutes should be spent making out but we can¡¯t force anyone to make out¡± She added with a giggle and began collecting phones.


    She shook the bags and brought out the first phones.


    ¡°This belongs to Jay.. and this is for.. Lettice!!¡± Isabelle screamed and Lettice opened her eyes wide with shock, she was reluctant to go but Isabelle pushed her toward the bathroom and they disappeared.


    ¡°I wonder what they would be doing¡± Isabelle teased and everyone burst intoughter.


    ¡°Should we make out when it¡¯s our turn?¡± Aurora questioned, rubbing his cheek and he removed her hand, his gaze on Brianna.


    She tried to turn his face but he red at her and she fumed.


    She noticed Brianna was also stealing nces at him, she eyed Brianna angrily and smiled when Jay and Lettice returned.


    Lettice was red with embarrassment and she tried to conceal a blush when Isabelle teased her.


    The other groups nces at them enviously, wishing they were part of them.


    ¡°The second phone I¡¯ll be bringing out is¡­ wow! It¡¯s mine. Okay let¡¯s see who the lucky guy would be¡­. it¡¯s¡­ Chris!¡± She yelled with little enthusiasm.


    She had a sad look on her face, wishing it had been Alessandro.


    She dragged her feet towards the restroom with Chris who had a straight face.


    ¡°You wanna make out?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯ll pass,¡± She replied, keeping her distance when they entered the restroom.


    ¡°I¡¯m aware of Andrea.. But to me it seems like you have someone else you love.. is that true¡± He treaded lightly.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m in love with someone and I can¡¯t cheat on him¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s one lucky man¡± Chrismended and she smiled.


    After 5 minutes, they went out and Isabelle got cheers from everyone except Alessandro, he had an angry look on his face and she wanted so badly to exin things to him.


    Isabelle smiled mischievously when she brought out Thomas¡¯s phone, she checked thedies bag and brought out Aurora¡¯s phone, they all stared at her eagerly, waiting for her to announce whom the phones belonged to.


    She tossed Aurora¡¯s phone back.


    ¡°It¡¯s Thomas and Brianna!¡± She yelled excitedly and Brianna gasped.


    ¡°What!¡± Aurora screamed angrily.


    ¡°Sorry, there¡¯s no cheating. It¡¯s Brianna and Thomas¡± Isabelle replied with a shrug and shyly, Brianna headed to the restroom, keeping a safe distance away from Thomas.


    She stood opposite him when he entered, her head bowed and her fingers trembling, he took a few steps towards her and she stepped back with fear and shaking heart.


    ¡°Are you scared of me?¡± He demanded and she shivered, shaking her head vigorously.


    ¡°Look at me!¡± Hemanded and she raised her head sharply, she got lost in his dark emerald eyes, she drooled foolishly, staring at him with a flushed face.


    His chuckle brought her back and she bowed her head.


    He stepped closer and put his hand on her shoulder, she shook and goosebumps appeared on her body.


    He cupped her face, staring at her beautiful face, rubbing her cheeks with his thumb and unexpectedly, his lips crashed on hers.


    she jumped at the contact but he held her face, using his second hand to push her closer to him.


    She responded shyly and slowly, he deepened the kiss, bringing her out of her shell with his hungry kiss, she broke the kiss, panting very hard and staring at the ground.


    She refused to look at him even when he tried to raise her head up. The door opened to reveal Aurora staring at her viciously.


    ¡°I¡¯m so gonna kill you bitch!¡± Aurora yelled, she raised her hand to p Brianna but Thomas held her hand.


    ¡°Stop it! This is just a game, we all agreed to y this game¡± Thomas yelled angrily and she scoffed.


    ¡°Game? You think I don¡¯t see the way you stare at her? You think I didn¡¯t see the look of joy on your face when Isabelle mentioned her name? You¡¯re just a fucking cheat!¡± She flung at him.


    ¡°Last I remembered, I never asked you to be my girlfriend, you¡¯re the one who keeps getting in my way!¡± He retorted.


    ¡°You never asked me to be your girl but you couldn¡¯t say no to sex, you would fuck me at any ce you wish but you never wanted to date me! You only wanted my body? Damn you!¡± She yelled and walked out angrily.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Isabelle cheered for Brianna when she saw her walking out with Thomas behind her.


    ¡°Now, thest people are Aurora and Alessandro!¡± Isabelle announced she felt sad but tried to conceal it.


    Aurora and Alessandro headed towards the restroom.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get this thing over with¡± Aurora announced, shaking her hair seductively, she glided towards Alessandro and held his chest.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± He retorted when she wanted to kiss him.


    ¡°What does it look like, making out with you. This maye as a shock to you but I like you, I¡¯ve always liked you since I saw you that¡¯s why I¡¯ve been rude to you¡± She replied, attempting to kiss him again and he pushed her.


    ¡°Are you drunk? What hase over you. Can¡¯t you see I¡¯m in love with Isabelle?¡±


    ¡°Who cares? She¡¯s way above your level and it¡¯s high time you let go of her for people like me. You would never get anything good out of your rtionship with her, you might end up being dead if the president finds out¡± Aurora warned, running her hand down his shoulders.


    She walked in circles, touching his body seductively.


    ¡°I can give you anything you want.. is it money?.. sex? Love? Just say it and it¡¯ll be yours¡±


    ¡°What I want is Isabelle¡± He replied and wanted to leave angrily but she held his waist.


    ¡°Do you know that you¡¯ve got lots ofpetition? Andrea would never let you have her. Chris is also there, he would scoop her in his arms with nice roles and fame but you¡¯ve got nothing to offer her. Forget about her and move on,e to me¡± She pleaded, holding him very tight and he removed her hand furiously.


    ¡°I¡¯ll tell you this once. I don¡¯t care about her suitors, father¡¯s wealth or her position. All I care about is making her happy and giving her the life that she and only she deserves. Nothing you say can reduce my love for her. You¡¯re such a bad friend. I¡¯m sure she trusts you a lot but you¡¯re nothing but a betrayer. You disgust me¡± He spat and she burst intoughter.


    ¡°Betrayer? She was the one who started betraying everyone. Our friendship was going fine until all the guys around us wanted only her. She knew who my crush was and she disgraced him in public and now I want what she has and I¡¯ll do anything to get it,¡± Aurora replied.


    ¡°You¡¯re insane¡±


    ¡°Yea, call me anything you wish. I¡¯ve always been in the shadows just because of her. I¡¯m the female lead of the movie yet she¡¯s trending much more than me. Why!?¡± Aurora requested and Alessandro walked out.

 Chapter 41: Drink

    Isabelle stared at Alessandro angrily and walked out. He ran after her, following her to the restroom.


    ¡°Isabelle, stop!¡± He called as she mmed the door in his face. He entered inside, locked the door and held her waist.


    She was puffing very hard and he smiled, nudging her cheek.


    ¡°You look very cute even when jealous. You look tasty also, I wanna eat you up¡± He teased and she pushed him away, still angry.


    ¡°Just leave me alone¡± She retorted, going towards the door.


    ¡°Baby, what proof do you need to believe me? Why would I leave you for someone as ugly as Aurora, she¡¯s ugly, she¡¯s rude, she¡¯s terrible¡­ I can¡¯tpare even your feet to her whole body¡± He confessed and she tried to conceal a smile but he tickled her, making her burst intoughter.


    ¡°Stop, just leave me alone you sugarcoated liar¡± She replied and he kept tickling her.


    ¡°Fine.. stop¡­ stop¡­ I take back my words¡± She pleaded in betweenughs and he stopped her, he focused his gaze on her lips and she began moving back.


    He grabbed her neck gently, bent her head and took her lips slowly, he kissed her gently, tasting her lightly.


    He deepened the kiss, demanding more as she gave and took.


    Breathing heavily, she pushed him back. She stared at him, wrapped her hands around him and resumed the kiss.


    A knock on the door brought them back and Alessandro ran to the toilet while Isabelle opened the door.


    Aurora strutted in, having a funny look on her face.


    ¡°Why are you here alone? And why is the door locked?¡± Aurora asked, looking around suspiciously.


    ¡°Nothing, I was just doing something important and didn¡¯t want to be disturbed. Are you here to do something, let¡¯s go have barbecue¡± She distracted, moving towards the door and after ncing around for thest time, Aurora followed her.


    After 4 minutes, Alessandro came out and headed to where they were, barbecue was being shared and he collected a te from Aurora who winked at him.


    Brianna tried her best to avoid Thomas who tried to talk to her, she took a drink, twirled and was startled to see him, she dropped her drink out of shock, erupting a loud noise which got everyone¡¯s attention.


    Aurora stomped away when people began to murmur. Brianna took another drink shyly and walked away, embarrassed.


    Isabelle, who had been stylishly watching Brianna, followed her.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Why are you sad?¡± Isabelle inquired, sitting beside her.


    ¡°Nothing..¡± She replied, facing the other side.


    ¡°Is it Thomas? I know you get flustered whenever you see him, butterflies fill up your stomach and all..¡±


    ¡°Y.. yea but I¡¯m afraid¡­ what if I like him.. it isn¡¯t a good sign, it¡¯ll only put me into great trouble¡± She concluded, trying to stand and Isabelle held her back.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a bad sign, you can talk to me. Liking him isn¡¯t a bad thing, he might like you too¡± She advised and her eyes beamed.


    ¡°But.. but he likes Aurora and she doesn¡¯t look like she¡¯s going to give him up soon. How would he even like a small-time actress like me when there are bigger A-list actresses who throw themselves at him. He¡¯s like a demigod who controls the movie industry, why would he stoop so low for someone like me, I¡¯m not cute, i don¡¯t have a great shape like others¡±


    ¡°Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, we¡¯re all beautiful in unique ways. Your shyness is cute and attractive. Aurora isn¡¯t a threat, Thomas seems confused to me, I think he doesn¡¯t know who he wants. Love is blind to all the things you¡¯ve mentioned, I think he likes you, if he is attracted to you, he¡¯ll surelye for you¡± She emphasized and Brianna hugged her.


    ¡°Thank you so much¡± They left to join the others, throwing swimming rings inside the water.


    They all gathered on the water, drifting around slowly and having conversations.


    Rachael, who had been listening to what Isabelle and Brianna had been saying, came out of her hiding spot.


    ¡°I¡¯ll never let you have Thomas. You would never be more famous than me¡± She vowed, clenching her fist.


    She brought out a white powdery substance from her back and syringe. She mixed it with a little water inside a cup and put it in the syringe.


    She took a canned drink, used the syringe to pierce the top, depositing its content in the drink.


    She shook it, turned it upside down to see if it was dripping very much. Satisfied with the result, she took the drink.


    Brianna stepped into the deck, thirsty and tired. Her face was covered with water as Is had sshed water on her face.


    A hand stretched a drink towards her and she collected, looking up. She was surprised to see Rachel.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    She thought about taking the drink but the fact that it was a canned drink made her safe.


    She opened it, took half of the liquid and dropped the remaining one on the table.


    She took a deep breath before going to her stretcher.


    She closed her eyes to sleep, after a few minutes, she started feeling a strange feeling inside of her. She felt a sudden sharp pain and the pain increased instantly, making her scream and hold her stomach.


    Thomas bolted to her side immediately he heard her scream.


    Tears dropped from her eyes as she tightened her grip on her stomach.


    He instructed the captain to turn the yacht around and drive to the shore, after 20 unbearable minutes, the yacht arrived and with the aid of Chris, he put her on his back and raced toward the hotel.


    Two doctors had been waiting for them in his room and he put her on his bed, backing out orders to the attendants to provide whatever was needed.


    By now she was unconscious, the doctors gave her a series of shots, drew out blood, tried to run tests but found no disease.


    They were already losing hope when a doctor suggested waking her up and giving her shots to puke out all she had taken.


    Thomas kept yelling at them to do something as he paced around.


    After she was given shots to make her unconscious, he held her hand, praying fervently.


    Her face was turning pale and her skin was getting white.


    She opened her eyes suddenly and winced in pain when a syringe drove into her arms.


    She scrunched her face, sweating and breathing very fast, her hand felt limp and she couldn¡¯t move it, she turned to her side, spilling out all she had taken on Thomas¡¯s body.


    The doctors were shocked and rushed to get water, Thomas refused to leave, wanting to be by her side.


    A piece of what she had spilled was taken to theb for testing.


    She kept turning around in pain, crying.


    Isabelle who had been outside couldn¡¯t take it anymore and forced her way inside, she stood beside Brianna, muttering soothing words and patting her hair.


    The doctors sedated her and Thomas left to change his attire.


    After two slow hours of waiting, the result came, Thomas rushed to the room, the doctors were reluctant to tell him, after much pestering.


    ¡°She took a drug that deforms the body, it makes the body shrink and shapeless, the only option we have now is to flush out everything, we¡¯ve sent for the equipment and within minutes, it¡¯ll arrive¡± A doctor exined and a knock interrupted them.


    The tubes were set up and after getting approval from Thomas they began the process.


    Isabelle held Thomas¡¯s shoulder, trying to calm him down.


    He had refused to seat or leave the room and it waste.


    The doctors removed the tubes, they packed up the equipment and after assuring him that she was going to be fine, they left.


    ¡°What could she have taken? I had warned her not to take anything from anyone¡± Isabelleined, checking her time, she decided to leave.


    ¡°She¡¯ll wake up soon. I have to go now, take care of her¡± She patted his back and left.


    ¡°I can¡¯t imagine a person being cruel and wanting to damage this cute face, poor kid. Wake up soon, I love your radiant shy face. I like the way you get flustered each time our eyes meet¡± He confessed with a smile, holding her cold hand.


    Her body was still white but her face was beginning to regain blood.


    After 3 hours of staring at her face and telling her stories about his career, she moved her finger.


    He raised his head up, holding her cheek and the smile that had curved on his face disappeared as he stared at her for 3 minutes.


    ¡°Where am I?¡± He heard her tiny voice, her eyes were still closed, she murmured some words before opening her eyes slowly.


    She stared at him with a funny expression. She closed her eyes and opened then again, thinking she was hallucinating.


    She put her hand on his, feeling his body. He smiled at her and she smiled back.


    She sat up slowly, still checking out her environment.


    ¡°You¡¯re in my room, you had taken a drug that would deform your shape and ruin your body¡± He informed and she gasped, touching her face.


    ¡°How is that possible? I had collected a canned drink from Rac¡­.¡± Brianna paused as realization hit her. She shook her head, still in shock.


    ¡°How are you feeling?¡± Thomas¡¯ hot breath touched her face and she noted how close he was to her, she blushed, avoiding his gaze shyly.


    ¡°I¡¯m feeling better¡­ but I¡¯m.. I¡¯m hungry¡± She spilled and he smiled.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to be shy, just say what you want. It¡¯ste and I¡¯m not sure if anyone would be in the kitchen so let¡¯s go there and I¡¯ll fix something for you¡± He promised and helped her to stand.


    He held her shoulder, directing her towards the kitchen, she wanted to melt under his hot touch.


    She kept trying to focus on the path and not look at his face. They got to the kitchen and he found a stool for her.


    She sat there, staring at his big figure that glided around the kitchen perfectly.


    She got lost staring at his broad shoulders.


    ¡°Down to Earth¡± He teased, snapping a finger in her face and she smiled shyly.


    ¡°Sorry, what were you saying?¡±


    ¡°Would you like to take coffee? Or ice cream¡­ tho I think pretty girls like you would go for ice cream¡± He teased and her cheeks turned red.


    ¡°Can I?¡± He inquired, holding her cheek and her eyes widened.


    She nodded slowly and his lips touched hers immediately.

 Chapter 42: let鈥檚 talk about us

    ¡°Thank you so much sir, I have to go to my room¡± She appreciated, standing up with the dishes.


    ¡°Are you okay now? It¡¯s veryte already, you might disturb others when you start knocking on the door¡± He replied, reluctantly to let her go.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure my roommate would open the door, I¡¯m fine now thank you¡± She replied, stepping away from him.


    ¡°What if I insist you stay?¡± He cocked his brow and she took in a deep breath, swallowing the lump in her throat.


    ¡°I.. i.. Aurora, what if shees here? She would kill me if she finds me in your room, I can¡¯t sleep here¡± She replied.


    ¡°Forget about Aurora and let¡¯s talk about us¡±


    ¡°Sir?¡± She blurted, her heart thumping very fast that he could hear the sound.


    ¡°Are you scared? Why? Do you think I¡¯ll hurt you,mon I¡¯m not an animal. Why are you scared of staying in the same room with me?¡± He requested.


    ¡°Rumors travel very fast and I wouldn¡¯t want anyone to see meing out of your room tomorrow, I would be in hot soup¡±


    ¡°Sometimes think about the positive side, like we might get to know each other, you can get acting tips from me and lots of things¡± He suggested, holding her hand.


    She shook with fear and tried to draw back her hand but he held on tight.


    ¡°Please, stay with me just for tonight¡± He pleaded, giving her puppy eyes, she felt bad rejecting such a look and she burst intoughter.


    ¡°Yourughter is contagious and your smile beautiful¡± Heplemented, trying to conceal a blush making him chuckle.


    ¡°You.. you look great too, everything about you is great¡± She said shyly and he led her to his bed.


    She sat on the bed, feeling too close, she moved away slowly and he moved with her, smiling boyishly.


    She moved to the end and he closed the gap between them making her re at him as he chuckled.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to be scared, I¡¯m not going to eat you up even if you look very delicious¡± He teased.


    ¡°Say something, why do you keep staring at me? I mean, I know I¡¯m very handsome and all but you¡¯ve got to say it. Stop keeping things to yourself¡± He said jovially and she giggled.


    ¡°Would you like to have a drink? Champagne?¡±


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t drink,¡± She replied.


    ¡°Common, a little wouldn¡¯t hurt, it¡¯ll only make you bold enough to face me. I promise not to get you drunk¡± He swore, handing her a ss and she took a sip slowly.


    She loved the taste and didn¡¯t know when she finished the second ss, asking for me.


    ¡°No, that¡¯s enough for today, you can have more tomorrow and it¡¯s midnight already, go to sleep¡± He advised and she shook her head.


    ¡°Do you think it¡¯s easy to sleep beside a big bag of sexy muscles carefully arranged to perfection? My insides churn whenever we brush our hands, how would I sleep when your scent is all that has filled my nostrils and head?¡± She confessed and he held her cheek.


    ¡°Stop doing that, whenever you do that my heart thumps very fast¡±


    ¡°You mean this?¡± He demanded and imed her lips with his softly.


    She stifled a moan, wrapped her hand around him and he drew her closer, running his hand around her spine.


    He kissed her gently, so unlike him.


    He wanted the kiss to be an evesting memory in her hand, after some minutes, he broke the kiss, staring at her tears eyes.


    She stepped back,id on the bed and went to sleep.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    He stared at her, used the duvet to cover her before going to sleep beside her.


    Aurora stormed to Thomas¡¯s room angrily.


    She banged the door, stomping her feet and after a few minutes, a drowsy looking Thomas opened the door.


    ¡°Yea, what do you want?¡± He requested, blocking her from entering as she tried to check who was inside.


    ¡°I heard you brought her here, where¡¯s that bitch?!¡± She shouted, trying to enter the room.


    ¡°Keep your voice down, she¡¯s here, what are you gonna do about it? What¡¯s your problem, how dare you dictate to me who to let into my room?¡± He retorted.


    ¡°I¡¯ll dictate to you who enters and leaves this room because I¡¯m the onlydy in your life! I¡¯m sure that bitch made that sickness up just to get your attention and she¡¯s leaving now!¡± She yelled, attracting people.


    Brianna, who had woken up because of the noise, tapped Thomas¡¯s shoulder, trying to know what was wrong.


    She was surprised to see Aurora staring at her viciously.


    ¡°Get out!¡± Aurora yelled, pulling Brianna out by her hair. Thomas held her back and she pushed him away angrily.


    ¡°Leave her alone!¡± Hemanded, drawing Brianna away.


    People had gathered at the passage and Isabelle was amongst them. She ran to Brianna and hugged her closely.


    Rachel who had been watching from above took out her phone and began videoing them.


    ¡°How are you feeling? I¡¯ve missed you¡± Isabelle said, out of breath and Aurora red at her.


    Brianna who was feeling very ashamed and embarrassed couldn¡¯t utter a word, she just bowed her head, biting back tears.


    ¡°Aurora, stop this! She was only sick. Why are you making a big deal out of this?!¡± Isabelle yelled and Lettice came to take Brianna away.


    ¡°Why are you taking her away? She¡¯s a bitch. She¡¯s just a lowlife who¡¯s looking for someone she would use to gain fame¡± Aurora yelled,ughing like an insane person.


    The crowd disappeared and Thomas went to his room angrily.


    After getting inside, he freshened up and refused to leave his room even after getting several calls from Chris and Aurora.


    ¡°What did you put inside the drink you gave me?¡± Brianna questioned Rachel who tried to hide her surprise.


    ¡°What do you mean? Are you framing me as poisoning you? I gave you a canned drink. How would it be possible for me to poison you without the drink being open? What would I gain from doing it?¡± Rachel retorted.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how you did it but I¡¯m very sure it¡¯s you¡±


    ¡°Oh please, you¡¯re just looking for who to take the me for your stupid actions, I know you took the drug just to get Thomas¡¯ attention, now that you¡¯ve gotten it, you¡¯re trying to act innocent, bravo.. I never knew lowlifes could be this desperate¡± Rachel mocked and left the room.


    She heard a knock on the door and opened it to reveal Aurora, Lettice and Isabelle. Aurora had a vile look on her face while the others had straight faces.


    ¡°We have to talk¡± Lettice mumbled, sitting on the bed, she held Brianna¡¯s hand, staring at her face.


    ¡°I need to hear the truth. What did you take yesterday? Why did you spend the night at Thomas¡¯s room?¡± Lettice asked.


    ¡°I.. I ..¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s about to lie!¡± Aurora swore.


    ¡°Let her talk, we all know she¡¯s very shy¡± Isabelle defended.


    ¡°I had just finished swimming and I went to the deck. I was feeling very tasty and Rachel passed me a drink. I took it to my stretcher, had a gulp and after a few minutes I started feeling pains¡± She exined.


    ¡°Thomas told me that you had taken a drug that would disfigure you and make you shrink¡­ I¡¯m not surprised that Rachel is behind all these¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s trying to shift the me to someone else, I know Rachel wouldn¡¯t do such. Tell me a more realistic story, not this shit!¡± Aurora ranted.


    ¡°Nothing happened between Thomas and I yesterday! He only insisted I stayed in his room because it was toote and I might wake everyone up if I started knocking. You should think high of him, he¡¯s not one of those guys who would stoop low for just any girl. He would always go for girls with ss and beauty all of which I have none¡± Brianna replied and Aurora nerves began to calm.


    ¡°Aurora, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re going too far? You¡¯ve been creating scenes and embarrassing him outside, you should think things through before doing anything¡± Isabelle advised.


    ¡°Just stay out of all these Isabelle, we all have that person whom we¡¯re crazy about, butt out¡± Aurora replied.


    A big smile carved on her face and after giving onest nce at Brianna, she left.


    ¡°Now tell me, how were you feeling? Did you touch his hands? Did you stare at his face? I want every details¡± Isabelle demanded tickling shy Brianna who tried hard not to blush.


    ¡°Wait!¡­ that blush is telling me a different story.. Did you do anything? Oh! You kissed? Had sex?¡± Isabelle demanded gasping and Brianna rolled her eyes.


    ¡°No! We didn¡¯t do anything.. we just had a short conversation..¡± Brianna replied dreamily and Isabelle concealed a smile.


    ¡°Are you sure.. because your face looks like you had much more than a short conversation¡­ it¡¯s alright if you don¡¯t wanna tell us, we would find out soon¡± Lettice teased and Isabelle frowned.


    ¡°Thomas isn¡¯ting out of his room, Chris took food but he has refused to open the door. I¡¯m so tired of Aurora¡¯s pestering. This trip is turning into a disaster and we are returning in two days time¡± Isabelleined with a deep breath.


    ¡°Why isn¡¯t he opening up? So he hasn¡¯t taken anything since?¡± Brianna demanded with surprise.


    ¡°He¡¯s very angry and I¡¯m not sure if he would want to talk to anybody¡­ except you¡± Lettice added.


    ¡°Are you sure he wouldn¡¯t shout at me? I¡¯m sure he would want to see Aurora instead¡± She bbered.


    ¡°Noo, Aurora had tried but he didn¡¯t open the door, I¡¯m very sure he wants you. Everyone has tried but to no avail. You¡¯re our only hope¡± They pleaded, making puppy eyes.


    ¡°Brianna! Brianna! Brianna!¡± Isabelle chanted and after much hesitation, she agreed.


    She walked slowly to his room and stopped in front of his door, counting to 5, she knocked on the door.


    After some minutes,


    ¡°Who¡¯s that?¡± He replied rudely.


    ¡°Brianna,¡± She replied slowly.

 Chapter 43: Hickey

    ¡°Brianna?e what are you doing here?¡± He questioned, stepping aside for her toe inside.


    ¡°I brought you food, Isabelle told me you refused toe out since¡± She replied coyly.


    ¡°I¡¯m starving!¡± He confessed and she dropped the little tray, she opened the food and nced at her with surprise.


    ¡°Is anything wrong?¡± She demanded.


    ¡°How did you know my favorite food? It¡¯s delicious¡± He confessed, eating a mouthful.


    She sat close to him, watching his movements, a smile formed on her face and she got drowned in watching him eat beautifully.


    ¡°Always getting carried away¡± He teased, touching her lips and she jolted back with shock.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for scaring you¡± He apologized and she nodded, packing up the dishes.


    ¡°I¡¯ll get a maid toe pick it up, wanna take a stroll with me?¡± He requested and trying to hide her excitement, she agreed.


    They left the room, heading towards the beach. He was with a camera which he used to take pictures of her though she was unaware.


    One question led to another and soon his hand was wrapped around her shoulder.


    She could smell his aftershave and her heart was thumping very fast.


    His scent distracted her greatly and his hand left a burning sensation on her shoulders. She felt very hot and was melting under his touch.


    He noticed the way she tried to keep up with what he was saying, had been drooling and stopped, he was staring at her now and watching her struggle topose herself.


    She bent her head, feeling his intent gaze on her, she raised her head and bowed it immediately her eyes met his.


    A boyish smile lingered on his lips and she wondered what was funny.


    A ship had been about to set sail and he suggested they, after assuring her that he was of no harm and they would return early, she agreed to go.


    She stepped onto the deck, expecting to see people and was surprised that they were the only visible ones.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    ¡°Are there any other people here?¡± She stammered, staring at the water.


    He moved close to her, hugging her waist and she jumped with fright. He held on tight, pulled her hair back, nudging her cheek.


    ¡°It¡¯s just us, the captain and cook¡± He answered and she gasped.


    She was struggling to get out of his grip and he held on very tight, she felt something hard and long between her thighs and she stopped, her body going rigid.


    ¡°I can¡¯t help but want you, why?¡± He demanded and she swallowed a lump. She felt speechless.


    ¡°You should also express your opinions or do you need me to get you champagne?¡± He teased and she shook her head.


    ¡°Tell me, tell me what you feel for me. Tell me if this spark I feel whenever we brush hands is mutual. I wanna know if your body grows hot when I¡¯m around you¡± He instructed huskily into her ears and she leaned back, his voice doing things in her head.


    ¡°Ye¡­ I.. I feel lots .. of strange feelings around you.. one I¡¯ve never experienced before¡­ I¡¯ve never felt this way before..¡± She stuttered and he turned her around.


    ¡°Would you like to make love with me?¡± He dropped the bombshell and after a long pause, she nodded her head.


    Holding her hand, he took her to arge room, he bolted the door and imed her lips.


    She responded immediately, showing him how hungry she was, her body was steaming and his erection increased.


    She was dripping beneath her and with each touch, she was being moved to the edge of orgasm.


    Heid her on the bed gently, kissing her neck and blowing hot air, she was breathing very fast, moaning.


    He left red marks on her shoulder and neck. His phone beeped and she paused, telling him to check, he ignored it but when his phone rang he got off her, groaning as he picked up his phone.


    ¡°Yes? I¡¯ll be there now!¡± He replied hurriedly, he saw the look of disappointment on her face.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, there¡¯s an emergency at the hotel, we have to go¡± He informed, helping her up and she nodded, feeling very embarrassed.


    They headed back to the hotel, tension filling the air and nobody saying a word.


    They got to the hotel and she wanted to run off but he held her hand.


    ¡°We would make love some other time, by the way you have a great body¡± He whispered and let her go.


    She felt very eager to see him and she was all smiles when she entered her room.


    ¡°Where have you been? Running around trying to get Thomas¡¯s attention?¡± Rachel mocked and she moved to her side, ignoring Rachel entirely.


    ¡°Just hide whenever you see Aurora or else, she¡¯s gonna tear you apart¡± Rachel warned and Brianna took off her top, looking for her towel and Rachel stared at her with shock.


    ¡°What¡¯s.. what¡¯s that mark on your body, is that a hickey.. you cheap slut, who have you been with?¡± Rachel demanded, pointing at the marks and Brianna looked at her with horror.


    ¡°What¡¯s it to you, leave me alone!¡± Brianna replied and Rachel dragged her back.


    ¡°Who gave you these marks? You cheap slut, I¡¯m sure you seduced Thomas, I¡¯ll give you a lesson that would make you run whenever you see Thomas¡± Rachel vowed and threw Brianna on the bed, throwing punches at Brianna who was trying to fight back.


    Thomas¡¯s Point of View


    I headed toward my room, smiling, my thoughts filled with Brianna¡¯s body. I opened the door and was surprised to see Aurora on my bed.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? What¡¯s the emergency?¡± I asked impatiently and she stood up seductively, she was dressed in lingerie and I wasn¡¯t moved.


    ¡°This is the emergency, this body feels very hot and if I don¡¯t have you inside of me I don¡¯t know what would happen to me¡­ just fuck me Thomas¡± She drawled, biting her lips.


    She glided around, rubbing her body on me.


    Her sight irritated me and all I wanted to do was throw her out and bring in my sweet shy Brianna, the thought brought a smile to my face.


    ¡°What¡¯s funny.. you¡¯re thinking about something else or you miss me so much you can¡¯t help but smile?¡± She retorted and I got a robe from my wardrobe, threw it on her.


    She stared at it with confusion.


    ¡°Put that on and get out, I have something important to do¡± I instructed and she gasped.


    ¡°What! You¡¯re asking me to leave?¡± She demanded angrily.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m offering you my robe and asking you to get out!¡¯ I thundered and she stared at me with amazement.


    ¡°Is it because of that bitch! That lowlife, she has nothing meaningful to offer you¡± She cussed.


    ¡°Get out!¡± I thundered angrily and she scurried out.


    Iid on my bed, my thoughts drifting to my beautiful, shy Brianna. The one who¡¯s smile could light up a billionmps.


    I took my phone, searched for her name and was surprised that she had just 20 thousand followers.


    Her manager must be doing a terrible job because she has only been acting in unpopr movies and hadn¡¯t even acted in any popr roles.


    I followed her instantly and sent a message, patiently waiting for her to reply.


    I got a text from Isabelle, asking me toe to Brianna¡¯s room immediately and hastily I dashed out.


    I saw a crowd outside the room and pushed my way inside. With horror, I stared at Brianna who was being consoled by Isabelle.


    She had red marks on her swollen face. Who could have done this?.


    ¡°I¡¯ll make you rot in jail, you would never be able to get away with this!¡± Isabelle vowed and I saw Rachel looking rough, puffing angrily.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± I demanded.


    ¡°She beat up Brianna just because she saw a mark on her and Brianna refused to tell her about the mark! What¡¯s your business with her body? I¡¯m calling the police now¡± I thundered and a bell rang in my head.


    Just because of a mark! Damn, that hickey!


    ¡°Who¡¯s your manager and what studio are you under? I¡¯ll make sure you lose everything!¡± I ranted, clenching my fist, I couldn¡¯t control  my anger and threw a punch at Rachel who wasn¡¯t expecting it.


    She staggered and fell, holding her nose that had drops of blood.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think she¡¯s at fault here, all she did was ask a question which Brianna should have answered if she was innocent!¡± Aurora defended and I stared at her with disbelief, can¡¯t believe she¡¯s saying this shit.


    ¡°I¡¯m done, Aurora and Rachel, you¡¯re both out of this movie, I¡¯m terminating our contract! I want you out of this hotel this evening¡±


    ¡°What! You can¡¯t throw me out! Where would I go? I¡¯m the female lead..¡± She replied.


    ¡°About that, Brianna is the new female lead, you¡¯re out¡± I replied and sheughed hysterically.


    ¡°This is a silly prank, where are the cameras¡­ you can¡¯t throw me out because of that piece of shit! She has just 20 thousand followers, she would ruin this movie! I¡¯m famous, she would only bring shame when the movie doesn¡¯t sell out.. she¡¯s just a gold digger who wants to get famous through you!¡± She ranted and I pped her cheek.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if she¡¯s a gold digger, she¡¯s a whole lot better than you. You¡¯re a slut. All you do is throw yourself at guys¡± I replied and she held her cheek, crying.


    ¡°What hase over you! Can¡¯t you see that she¡¯s a negative influence on this movie? I know this is a prank but let¡¯s stop all this and let things die down¡± She pleaded.


    ¡°Get out! I don¡¯t want you anywhere near me¡±


    ¡°Isabelle what¡¯s this? Talk to Thomas, he¡¯s acting insane. What¡¯s wrong with y¡¯all? Why are you taking sides with this lowlife and attacking me? I¡¯m only telling the truth. Where was she and how did she get that hickey? Who was she with? You think I don¡¯t know how you sneaked out with Thomas today!¡± Aurora ranted, increasing my anger.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong if she has a hickey? Are you her guardian and does she look like a kid? Yes! I admit she was with me and I gave her that hickey, what are you gonna do about it?¡±

 Chapter 44: Aurora

    ¡°Ouch!¡± Brianna winced, holding Isabelle¡¯s hand. Isabelle was wiping her face with a towel.


    ¡°Do it gently¡± Thomas pleaded and Isabelle smiled.


    ¡°I¡¯ve got something to do, why don¡¯t you continue¡± Isabelle replied and left, ignoring the pleading look she got from Brianna.


    She headed towards the room that belonged to Alessandro, his roommate had left earlier today and she was overjoyed at the thought of staying and spending some time alone with him.


    She knocked on his door and after a few seconds, he opened the door, she stared at his shirtless body, licked her lips and entered inside.


    ¡°Nice room..¡± Shemented, sitting on his bed.


    ¡°The bed is also lovely for couples¡± He teased and she put her hand on his shoulders.


    ¡°Really, I¡¯m very sure your body is aching and you¡¯re horny.. well go and meet your strippers,st I remembered they¡¯re better than me¡± She taunted, removing her hand and he climbed on top of her.


    ¡°I also remember ditching all my strippers for you and proiming you as the most amazing woman on earth¡± He replied, kissing her neck and she moaned,ying on the bed.


    He traced kisses from her neck down to her breast, he took in one pebbled nipples, getting a loud scream from her.


    He smiled, knowing how this voice had haunted him during the day.


    Feeling very hot and horny, he removed her clothes and removed his.


    He stood in between her legs, torturing her repeatedly with his dick.


    She arched and painted heavily, crying and pleading for him to slide into her.


    Being satisfied with her insistent cries, he slipped inside her gently fucking her. He didn¡¯t give her a chance to adjust as he increased his pace, rummaging into her furiously.


    He twisted his waist making his dick turn inside her. She screamed and bounced on the bed, holding his shoulder as her breast moved.


    She started moaning ¡°faster faster¡­. harder¡­. ahh.. yea¡± Her moans fueled his tempo and he fucked her fast and rough, hitting her g spot so good.


    He turned her over, pressed her down to the bed, her ass up in the air.


    Heid on her, drove his dick inside her, fucking her fast and rough, slow and gently. She yelled and arched, cuming like crazy


    His dick pulsed and increased, he was very close to the edge, he groaned, squeezing her breasts as cum flooded out of his dick.


    He fell on her, panting. They were both covered with sweat.


    ¡°You must have missed me too much¡±


    ¡°If only you knew the pain I¡¯ve passed through all these days, all I want to do is be buried inside your hot pussy. Stay with me¡± He offered.


    ¡°Say please¡± She taunted, smuggling close to him.


    ¡°Please..¡±


    ¡°No¡± She erupted intoughter seeing his angry face.


    ¡°Fine, you can go. I know it¡¯s Chris you want so go to him. I¡¯m not as handsome, sexy, wealthy and famous as Chris¡± He frowned, pushing her away and she burst intoughter.


    She stood up from the bed and fell on him, pressing her breast on his body.


    ¡°But I want you,¡± She confessed, kissing his cheek sloppily.


    ¡°We should go on a vacation, just us, sex and alcohol for two weeks¡± She suggested and his face beamed.


    ¡°I like that idea, when should we have the vacation? Let¡¯s go to Korea or some far romantic country. We could rent a whole house and pretend we have kids running around, and get a puppy also. The house would be small, have a white picket fence and all that fairytale stuff¡± He added and she giggled excitedly.


    ¡°But it¡¯s hard to be gone with you alone for two weeks, but for you I¡¯ll try to make it happen¡± She vowed and he drew her closer.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry but you had to suffer all these, it¡¯s all my fault¡± Thomas apologized, taking the towel. She felt shy under his gaze and moved back slowly when his hand touched her cheek.


    ¡°Can you stay still, I know you¡¯re feeling shy but you¡¯ve got to clean your bruises¡±This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°So.. sorry¡±


    He received a call, excused himself and came back a few minutester very angry, she felt frightened.


    ¡°Is anything wrong?¡± She treaded lightly, keeping a safe distance.


    ¡°Yea, my manager just told me not to throw Aurora and Rachel out yet, it¡¯ll cause a big scandal that might ruin the movie. I¡¯ve nned this movie for two years, I can¡¯t let them just ruin everything¡± He cussed angrily and she held his hand.


    ¡°I¡¯m so sorry¡­ Why not forgive them and add them back, Aurora was right when she said you need her. Making me the female lead isn¡¯t a good idea, I¡¯m just a newbie who is trying to earn a little from my passion¡± She advised and he exploded.


    ¡°Never look down on yourself because of whatever anybody says. You¡¯re perfect and great the way you are. Aurora isn¡¯t better than you and you¡¯ll make the best female lead in history¡± He cupped her cheek, staring at her eyes.


    She felt very happy and excited, his fingers were warm against her skin, making her skin crawl and she appreciated his words. It brought tears to her eyes and she sniffed, smiling.


    He felt the urge to kiss her but touched her lips instead, smiling.


    ¡°Get well soon, I can¡¯t wait to continue what I had started¡± He teased and her cheeks turned red.


    ¡°But.. What if we don¡¯t have time.. I mean, this vacation is about to be over¡±


    ¡°Shh¡­ we¡¯ll continueter, I followed you on Instagram and I¡¯m waiting for you to follow me back. Since they would be returning, I think it¡¯s best for you to move into my room. I wouldn¡¯t want that serpent to kill you in the midnight¡± He teased and she burst intoughter.


    ¡°No, I can¡¯t stay in your room. What would people say. It¡¯ll only fuel gossip¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s this world without a little gossip? We¡¯re celebrities and this is the life we want¡± Thomas replied, putting a finger on her lips.


    ¡°You¡¯re the celebrity, I¡¯m just a small actress¡­ I need to take my bath, can¡­ you excuse me?¡± She demanded coyly and he rubbed her shoulder.


    ¡°I wish I could but I don¡¯t want to, no man in his right senses would ever miss seeing your amazing body.. But as a man of integrity, I¡¯ll face the wall while you change but I¡¯ll look back when I feel tempted to do so¡± He disclosed and she gasped, holding her chest and he burst intoughter.


    ¡°You¡¯re.. you¡¯re shameless..¡±


    ¡°For you baby girl, I¡¯m willing to forget shame¡­ Hurry and go take your bath, I wanna take you to somewhere beautiful, meant for beautifuldies like you¡± He teased and she smiled, entering the bathroom with her clothes.


    She closed the door, clenching her beating heart. Never had she thought that she would speak to Thomas, talk more of flirting with him.


    If only I could have the beautiful face that he likes, amazing body and wealth, then I don¡¯t mindpeting for his love, she thought sadly.


    She freshened up, wore her clothes and walked out.


    He stared at her with surprise which turned to anger, he stood up and took slow strides towards her.


    She shook with fear, her heart racing with concern, she pressed herself to the door, trying to escape his huge figure.


    ¡°Wh.. what¡¯s.. wrong..¡± She stuttered, moving back.


    ¡°You!¡­ you were supposed to dress in front of me, you¡¯re a betrayal, you¡¯ve broken my fragile heart¡± He wailed, moving back.


    She sighed with relief and surprise.


    ¡°You scared me,¡± She panted, holding her chest.


    ¡°Serves you right for breaking your promise. I¡¯ll punish you and your punishment is stripping¡± He ordered and she gasped, widening her eyes.


    ¡°What! I can¡¯t do that, it¡¯s absurd. You¡¯re not supposed to see me dress, it¡¯s improper..¡±


    ¡°Shh¡­ breaking a promise is also improper¡­ but I assure you this isn¡¯t.¡± He curved his face and took her lips gently, she responded immediately, drawing him closer as she wrapped her hand around his neck.


    He held her waist tightly, moving away from the door towards the bed.


    He put her on the bed slowly, tracing kisses down her neck.


    She arched and moaned, rubbing his hair.


    The door opened to reveal Aurora and Rachel, standing  and staring at them with surprise.


    Brianna pushed him away immediately, trying to cover her body.


    Aurora shook her head, entering the room. She stared at them with shock.


    ¡°Wha.. what¡¯s this?¡± She demanded, her head spinning and she fell to the ground.


    Rachel rushed outside to call someone while Brianna dashed into the bathroom. A group of people carried Aurora to the ambnces that were waiting.


    ¡°Brianna,e out!¡± Thomas said for the tenth time, knocking on the door.


    ¡°No! I¡¯m a terrible person.. I can¡¯t!¡± She replied, sobbing.


    ¡°You¡¯re not a bad person, pleasee out, you can¡¯t keep staying there¡± He pleaded and she opened the door.


    He dashed inside, hugging her very tightly, kissing her forehead. She was sweating and crying profusely.


    ¡°You¡¯re sulking like a baby, what¡¯s bad about seeing two people kiss. I¡¯m sure she faked it just to spoil our mood¡± He observed and she shook her head.


    ¡°What if she¡¯s sick? I¡¯ll never forgive myself if anything happens to her¡­¡±


    ¡°You know she¡¯s not my girlfriend?¡­ So why are you scared¡­ you don¡¯t have to be concerned about her. I told you moving into my room was better, she would return and try to make your life miserable, let¡¯s go to my room. I promise not to touch or kiss you. Just be free around me please¡± He pleaded, staring at her and she nodded, hugging him, he patted her head, muttering soothing words.

 Chapter 45: Great Father

    They all boarded the same ne, faces beaming with smiles as they walked out of the airport, Aurora and Rachel had decided to stay.


    The airport became rowdy all of a sudden as reporters and angryizens filled the whole ce, some had billboards of Thomas¡¯s face canceled on it.


    Reporters struggled to get Brianna¡¯s attention and Thomas blocked her immediately, securities started creating a barricade, pushing the angry mob back.


    ¡°We want Aurora and Rachel back! Say no to Brianna, we don¡¯t want any gold digger!¡± They screamed repeatedly and Thomas¡¯ anger increased.


    ¡°Is it true that you ditched Aurora just because of Brianna? What did she offer to you that made you change your female lead? Brianna, you realize that you¡¯re below Aurora and can ruin the movie so why would you want to be the female lead?¡­¡± Reporters demanded eagerly, pushing their phones forward.


    ¡°Aurora had a live section and she promised to sue you, is there a thing in which you would use to defend yourself? Why would you just breach the contract? You know the foundation of this movie is shaking already?¡± Several reporters asked and he clenched his fist, still holding Brianna.


    ¡°Since Aurora has decided to y dirty, I¡¯ll roll in the mud with her. I breached the contract because she¡¯s jealous and insecure. She has an overbearing attitude and made frustrating Brianna her main goal. Rachel is envious, she has tried to be friends with Isabelle but had failed so she resorted to destroying Brianna. Rachel had beaten Brianna up over a silly mark and Aurora defended her, how do you expect a producer to have bullies in his movie? I couldn¡¯t keep silent and watch them bully small actresses that¡¯s why I removed them¡± Thomas disclosed, the once silent ce turned noisy and the mob tried to create a fight, refusing to believe Thomas.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if the mob doesn¡¯t believe me.. I¡¯m also suing Rachel on behalf of Brianna, she drugged her and tried to make her deform. Aurora on the other hand would be sued because she is an aplice. I think they¡¯re childish, bringing beef to the public just because they got kicked out of the movie.. I¡¯m highly disappointed in Aurora¡± Thomas disclosed and started walking away with Brianna who was struggling to catch her breath.


    They got to the private park which was deserted and Brianna panted heavily, holding her chest.


    ¡°Thank you so much for defending me..¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t defend you silly, I only saved your ass, you would have gotten something much worse than an angry mob¡­ now that I¡¯m thinking about it, you owe me one. Give me some minutes to think about how you would repay me..¡± He blurted, stroking his jaw and she stared at him with amazement.


    ¡°I think I should go home now¡­ my granny and sister must have missed me¡­¡± She was interrupted by a call.


    She picked the call and frowned.. muttered some words and nodded before hanging up.


    ¡°My sister just told me not toe home.. There are a few neighbors who are pissed and they might harm me. Damn! I hate to ask Isabelle for help because she has done so much for me¡­ where can I stay?¡± She thought aloud, holding her head.


    ¡°You can crash at my ce for as long as you wish, my ce is quite conducive, it¡¯s close to the movie set and made for pretty girls like you¡­ I do have a bed that¡¯srge enough for both of us and¡­¡±


    ¡°No thanks, I¡¯ll stay with a friend.. thanks again for the offer. I have to go bye¡± She replied and walked away hastily, praying he doesn¡¯t follow her.


    Isabelle felt very exhausted when she got home, she drifted to sleep immediately her body touched the bed.


    She descended down the stairs to hear arguments from her father and Mario.


    ¡°You can¡¯t transfer the whole money to that fool, he¡¯s not to be trusted! He would loot it away.. there¡¯s been lots of questioning about money and we can¡¯t keep embezzling the country¡¯s funds¡± Robert whispered loudly and Isabelle coughed.


    ¡°What are you guys arguing about? What funds are you talking about?¡± She interrupted and both men changed their countenance.


    ¡°We were just talking about a new project, how was your vacation honey? The campaign will be starting tomorrow, I¡¯ll talk to your manager and try to cut your schedule¡­ you would be in lots of interviews¡± Roberto disclosed and she rolled her eyes.


    ¡°Yea, whatever let¡¯s start anytime¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll double your security, you shouldn¡¯t go out without more guards from now henceforth, I¡¯ve received several threats concerning your life¡­¡±


    ¡°Yea, I know you would never step down for my sake so it¡¯s up to me to protect myself¡± She cut in, heading to the dining room.


    She decided to give Alessandro the day off and enjoy a little time to herself, so she went to her personal spa.


    NEXT DAY


    ¡°Trust you had a good night?¡± Roberto inquired, chewing on his food and Isabelle grunted, taking her seat.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for you downstairs¡± He took his briefcase and went out, she frowned, chewing on her food slowly.


    At a loss of appetite, She stood up and walked outside. She saw a fleet of cars and entered the one her father was in.


    Ann was sitting at the front and she hissed as they drove out of the house.


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    ¡°Sir.. I can¡¯t do it, I feel guilty whenever I hold this bottle..¡± The maid said and Liam pped her angrily.


    ¡°You do not value the life of your family right? Poison them today or else you would die¡± He threatened and hung up the call.


    The maid shivered with the bottle in her hand, breathing very hard.


    She resorted to poisoning the food as she couldn¡¯t risk the life of her own family.


    Isabelle¡¯s POV


    The series of interviews was sickening, I felt irritated smiling and lying through my teeth. I searched around for Alessandro and saw him standing with the other guards.


    He was dressed in guard clothes and he stood out with his amazing height and figure, she licked her lips hungrily wishing she could just spend some time with him.


    ¡°Isabelle.. are you listening?¡± Her father inquired and she nodded, tearing her gaze away from him.


    Another interview.


    ¡°Isabelle what strategy do you intend to use to help your father win this election, I¡¯ve gone through your page and noted that you haven¡¯t made any post concerning the election¡± The host asked, stunning everyone, Roberto tried topose himself and answer..


    ¡°I don¡¯t like disclosing my ns but since you wanna know it, my father¡¯s administration has decided to renovate the suburb and change the lives of those living there and the most amazing thing is that he ns to do this within 3 months¡­¡± She was saying.


    ¡°What are you saying Isabelle, I¡¯m sure you¡¯re just trying to y a prank. Tell them your real strategy..¡± Roberto cautioned with a forced smile.


    ¡°What are you talking about father.. This is our n, it¡¯s alright to let them know, they would know sinner orter.. weren¡¯t you the one who kicked against campaigning on my social media ounts and talking directly to the masses, they love you for being such an amazing president¡± She replied and the host nodded.


    ¡°That¡¯s such an amazing n and I¡¯m sure a lot of people would support you because the suburbs need your assistance¡­ Isabelle, your acting career has been great. How do you intend to use it for this campaign?¡±


    ¡°I n on using my career to discover ces that need renovation, I wanna get closer to the public, know their needs and try to figure out ways to solve them. With the great fans I have amassed, I¡¯m grateful to them for supporting me and I promise to support them back in every way I can¡± She replied.


    ¡°I would also be going to different parts of the country and having rallies, people can join us.. I promise to make it fun and memorable¡± Roberto added.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°My dad also promised to build a library in two different cities, we don¡¯t like the rate at which children roam the streets and making free libraries would reduce it.. voting for my father as the next president is one of the best decisions I¡¯ll make. I¡¯m not saying this because he¡¯s my father or I wanna be known as the president¡¯s daughter but I want everyone to experience what I¡¯ve been experiencing. I want everyone to see the great father I have. This man is one of the best things that has happened to me. We fight and argue a lot but all his decisions for me so far have been the best and I¡¯ll be forever happy to have him¡± She said, feeling emotional and Roberto stared at her with surprise.


    ¡°I¡¯m surprised¡­ I¡¯ve never seen you both act so emotional, is it because of the election?¡±


    ¡°Isabelle hasn¡¯t been a good kidtely but deep down she knows I love her and want the best for her and I know that behind all her tantrums she loves me dearly.. it¡¯s only sad that I lost my wife¡± Roberto said with a heavy heart and everybody sighed with sadness.


    ¡°If that¡¯s all for today, we would like to take our leave. Tomorrow is for campaigning and it would mean a lot if we do it with everyone, we don¡¯t want anyone to be left out¡± Roberto addressed and they all left, walking towards the park.


    ¡°Youngdy, how do you n to rectify the mistake you made? We don¡¯t have enough funds to renovate or build anything¡± Ann scolded.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t then take out of your personal savings, you¡¯ll get it back when you win or better still take it from the funds you¡¯ve been looting all this while, I¡¯m sure if you win you would loot lots more¡± She replied coldly and Ann gasped.


    ¡°Are you insane! Do I need to remind you that you need to control that trap of yours or I¡¯ll chop it off. I¡¯m still wondering why you¡¯re included in this campaign, you¡¯re ruining things instead of making them better¡±


    ¡°At least I¡¯m not lying about having a husband when in truth I have kids who are fatherless,¡± Isabelle mocked.

 Chapter 46: He couldn鈥檛 make it

    ¡°That¡¯s enough for both of you. Isabelle, what you said was too much but we can try to renovate the suburbs. Ann stopped exchanging words¡± Roberto cautioned and Ann red at him.


    ¡°Rather than trying to make her rtionship with Andrea work, she¡¯s here running around and creating more problems for us. I¡¯m sorry but I have to voice out what¡¯s wrong, you¡¯re paying me to inform you about all your problems not to watch your rude daughter make more¡± Ann muttered and Isabelle scowled, entering the car.


    ¡°When would you visit Andrea? Both of you would be leading the campaign tomorrow and I don¡¯t want any slip of tongue¡± Roberto warned sternly and Ann stuck out her tongue at Isabelle.


    ¡°I¡¯ll drop you off at Andrea¡¯s house, both of you can make ns on how you wish to campaign..¡±


    ¡°But father I can talk to him over the phone¡± She interrupted grumpily.


    ¡°Stop acting udylike, can¡¯t you listen to your father for once?¡± Ann spat and she folded her arms angrily.


    She was dropped off at Andrea¡¯s house, Alessandro apanying her.


    She flung the door open and walked to the sitting room.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    There were no maids around and she walked to his room. She stopped when she heard arguments.


    ¡°How can you forsake your baby and I just for that thing? What kind of father are you? Your position is secure, your father¡¯s own is also secure so what else do you want?!¡± Selena retorted angrily and Andrea grabbed her neck, raising her up, his eyes zing with fire.


    ¡°I want her sexy hot body, you¡¯re an old cargo now. You don¡¯t look pleasing to the eye but Isabelle, she¡¯s damn appealing and she has lots of wealth¡­ lots and lots of that¡­.¡±


    ¡°Please.. put me down¡± Selena whimpered, choking slightly and he threw her down roughly. She took deep breaths, holding her chest.


    ¡°You¡¯re such a maniac¡­ I can¡¯t imagine how miserable my whole life would be if I decided to spend it with you¡± Isabelle announced, stepping into the room and Andrea¡¯s countenance changed to shock before it softened.


    ¡°Isabelle¡­ you didn¡¯t tell me you would being over, it¡¯s nice to see you..¡±


    ¡°Stop being nice, I heard all that you said. Let¡¯s go make some ns on how to campaign tomorrow but now that you¡¯re busy I don¡¯t think we would be spending much time on any ns¡± She taunted, walking outside.


    ¡°Make yourself scarce or else you¡¯re dead¡± He threatened and followed her.


    ¡°What would you like to eat? I can have the maids make something light..¡± He trailed.


    ¡°Eating in the house of an enemy is something I¡¯ll never think of doing even in my worst dream¡­ thanks for the offer but I think your wife and baby needs the food much more than me¡± She replied.


    ¡°Can we just forget about that, I¡¯m not an enemy.. I¡¯m your fianc¨¦, we would be getting married soon¡± He replied, taking her hands and she burst intoughter.


    ¡°You¡¯re such a joker¡­ Do we have anything important we wanna discuss or are we just gonna joke around? I have lots of things to do..¡±


    ¡°I guess we could make the ns in the car, I need to see your father.. I¡¯ll be back in a few minutes¡± He promised and disappeared to his room.


    She walked towards the garden and was surprised to see Selena, crying and staring into space.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong¡­ why can¡¯t you leave him?¡± Isabelle suggested, feeling pity for her and Selena stared at her coldly.


    ¡°Leave him so you can have him? Never. I¡¯ll fight for him till thest of my breath¡± She vowed.


    ¡°I¡¯m not trying to steal your man¡­ I¡¯m just feeling sorry for you, ady doesn¡¯t deserve to be treated this way.. you deserve a much better man. He¡¯s an animal¡± Isabelle cussed.


    Secretly, she felt pity for Selena.


    ¡°I love him that way. I¡¯ll never let you or anyone take him away, you are nothing but a bag of cmity. You entered the movie industry and now my sister¡¯s career is at stake. Aurora has a lot of problems and more cmities are near. What kind of demon are you? I¡¯m sure your father would lose this election because of you¡± Selena spat and Isabelle raised her hand to hit her but stopped midway.


    ¡°You had called him an animal but what are you? How dare you try to hit a pregnant woman? Don¡¯t you feel ashamed?¡­ Are you that desperate to get rid of me?¡­¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± Andrea demanded and Selena burst into tears.


    He had a stern look which didn¡¯t move Isabelle, Selena¡¯s gazed softened she had a pitiful look on her face.


    ¡°She threatened me and tried to hit me just because I said I wouldn¡¯t do what she said, she¡¯s a two faced monster¡± Selena wailed.


    ¡°Isabelle, let¡¯s leave¡± Andrea blurted, ignoring Selena who increased her tears.


    ¡°She¡¯s a terrible person, why can¡¯t you support your wife for once?¡± She ranted, watching them leave.


    Hatred grew in her heart for Isabelle, she watched as Andrea gazed at Isabelle, pretending she was invincible.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be the death of you¡± Selenea promised with gritted teeth.


    ¡°Sorry for any inconvenience caused, I¡¯m looking for a suitable hospital¡± He apologized and Isabelle sneered.


    ¡°She needs you not a hospital¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s so nice to see both of you together, I assure you that you¡¯ll make a great couple¡± Roberto beamed, weing Andrea with a hug and Ann gawked.


    ¡°Can we proceed to the important things, we all know that the engagement was just a strategy which we wouldn¡¯t be needing again¡± Isabelle hinted, staring at Andrea.


    ¡°Let¡¯s have lunch¡± Roberto suggested, leading everyone to the dining.


    ¡°You can wait outside Alessandro, I¡¯ll be out in 30 minutes¡± Isabelle ordered and Alessandro left.


    ¡°Mypliments to the cook, the food tastes lovely¡± Andrea noted with a smile.


    ¡°I think it¡¯ll be best if you and Isabelle wear matching outfits for the campaign¡­ You could also arrive in the same car..¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been having those thoughts for some time now.. We could even grant interviews to blogs and give the public something huge to talk about, the renovation could even beunched by both of us..¡± Andrea suggested and Roberto nodded, he turned to Isabelle who was smiling at her phone.


    ¡°What do you think about what he said?¡±


    ¡°Yea, sure anything..¡± She replied absentmindedly.


    ¡°Put that phone down and focus.. We¡¯re discussing something beneficial and you¡¯re not even paying attention¡± Ann scolded.


    ¡°How about.. we stop talking and eat?. We all remember our table manners right? I do if nobody does and it states that DO NOT TALK WHILE EATING¡± She emphasized and dropped her phone.


    She ate for a few minutes and excused herself, still smiling at her phone.


    ¡°Sir I suggest you change her guard, he seems to be getting too close to her and they might be having an affair¡­¡± Andrea confessed.


    ¡°Excuse you? Isabelle wouldn¡¯t stoop so low as to have an affair with a guard. I don¡¯t know where you¡¯re getting your ideas from but you should keep those ideas to yourself¡± Roberto warned sternly.


    ¡°Yea, I suggest you do that or you might end up biting much more than you can chew¡­ I heard a story about some ministers who were married in private and lying to the public about being single.. Do you know how it ended for them? They lost everything, that¡¯s such a sad story right?¡± She demanded with a cocky smile, Andrea shifted in his chair ufortably.


    A maid brought in a dish, her hand shook and she dropped the dish on the table roughly, making a loud noise.


    ¡°Are you sick? Have you lost your senses?¡± Isabelle thundered and the maid bowed her head, shaking with fear.


    ¡°Get another maid to serve it, you¡¯re fired!¡± Roberto thundered and the maid disappeared to the kitchen, another maid dished out the food.


    Halfway through her food, Isabelle noticed a funny movement in her stomach, the pain increased gradually and no matter how she tried to suppress it, she couldn¡¯t.


    She scrunched her face and nced at Ann who had the same look on her face.


    Before long, they all began to groan, falling out of their chairs and screaming, she held her stomach, wiggling on the ground and crying.


    Andrea began to cough out blood and a maid rushed to them, her eyes widened when she saw them and she ran outside for help.


    Alessandro rushed inside, apanied by a few guards. He carried Isabelle to his car while the others took care of the rest, he raced to their family hospital.


    He rushed inside with Isabelle in his back.


    ¡°Please be safe..¡± He pleaded.


    A stretcher was brought immediately and she was taken to the emergency ward, her father, Ann and Andrea were also rushed inside.


    Doctors ran around, trying to get everything under control. Alessandro paced around, praying fervently for Isabelle.


    He waited patiently for two hours, rushing eagerly to any doctor who came out of the emergency room.


    They kept reassuring him that everything was under control and they were trying their best.


    He sat down, his hand on his head, he was shaking and crying now, thinking something terrible had happened as the doctors came out of one room with sad looks, they tried to mask their looks and didn¡¯t want to disclose anything.


    He ran after a doctor who found it hard to tell him.


    Mario rushed inside, panting and shivering. He had a look of genuine fear and sadness on his face.


    The doctor who was talking stopped when Mario faced him, he struggled topose himself.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Where¡¯s my son? Is he unconscious, stop shaking and talk to me!¡± Mario thundered and his assistant held him, trying to calm him down.


    ¡°Sir, I¡¯m sorry to disclose to you that we tried our best and The president, Isabelle and Ann are out of danger now but Andrea is still struggling with his life¡­ the chances of him surviving is 35% but we¡¯re still trying our¡­¡±


    ¡°He couldn¡¯t make it, we tried our best but we¡¯ve lost him¡± Another doctor who had juste out of the emergency room interrupted and Mario screamed before passing out while Alessandro let out a huge breath of relief.

 Chapter 47: Attack

    ¡°Save him, get another room ready!¡± The doctor bellowed as Mario was rushed in.


    Another doctor waited behind, asking Alessandro to see him.


    ¡°They were poisoned and we¡¯re lucky they were rushed here immediately.. the president is awake but the twodies are still unconscious¡± The doctor informed and he nodded, thanked the doctor and went to see the president.


    ¡°Is everybody fine?¡± Roberto demanded and Alessandro nodded, sealing his lips.


    ¡°Are they awake?¡± He coughed and Alessandro nodded, urging him to rest.


    ¡°You should get some rest, you would see themter¡± Alessandro instructed and he closed his eyes.


    Alessandro went to Isabelle¡¯s ward, she was still unconscious and his heart tightened, sadness burned in his heart as he thought of the kind of pain she must have experienced.


    He sat on a chair beside her, put his head beside her and closed his eyes.


    ¡°Alessandro, is that you?¡± Isabelle stuttered, touching his head slightly, she had sat up and was staring at him through hershes.


    He raised his head up, eager and joyous, he stared at her with happiness and hugged her tightly.


    ¡°You got me so scared, I missed you¡± He muttered and she smiled.


    ¡°I missed you too¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s my father? Is everything okay?¡± She demanded and he sighed sadly, averting her gaze.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? My.. my father is any.. thing wrong¡­ with him.. he¡¯s okay right?¡± She stuttered, tears beaming in her eyes and he nodded, closing his eyes.


    ¡°He¡¯s fine.. just that Andrea.. he¡¯s dead¡± He dropped and she gasped, her eyes widening with horror, shock and sadness.


    He hugged her tightly, wiping her tears.


    ¡°We weren¡¯t friends but death wasn¡¯t what I wished for him¡± She muttered, sobbing and he brushed her hair slowly, trying to pet her.


    ¡°What about Ann and my father? They¡¯re fine right?¡± She inquired, looking at him and he nodded sadly.


    ¡°When would we be discharged?¡±


    ¡°Probably in a day or two, the doctors would have to watch you for a day¡± He replied and she nodded.


    ¡°What about Mario? Is he aware?¡± She asked.


    ¡°He¡¯s unconscious, he entered when the doctor disclosed Andrea¡¯s death¡± He replied and they both sighed deeply.


    Andrew and Annabe rushed to hug their mother immediately they sighted her, they went to Isabelle neck who hugged them tightly.


    ¡°I¡¯m so happy to see you¡± Annabe confessed and Isabelle smiled, brushing her hair.


    ¡°Should I walk you to your room? Do you feel okay?¡± Annabe requested and She smiled, nodding.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine now, you don¡¯t have to worry¡± She informed Annabe and smiled broadly.


    Mario¡¯s House


    He burst into tears immediately as he entered his room.


    ¡°Andrea, my only son! I have other illegitimate kids but Andrea was my only pride. The greatest thing I had¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll never forgive you Roberto! I¡¯ll make you pay for this with the life of everybody around you, you would never be the president¡±


    ¡°Hello sir, I¡¯m sorry for your loss¡± Liamforted, entering the room.


    ¡°Sorry? Would the apology bring back my son? I instructed you to poison the president and his family but you killed my son instead¡± Mario ranted viciously.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir, the problem was that your son was at the president¡¯s house the day she decided to poison them and she wasn¡¯t aware, the maid is dead already¡± Liam replied, bowing slightly.


    ¡°I want Isabelle dead at all costs. I want her death to be very painful.. Kill everybody close to Roberto, I want him to feel what it¡¯s like to lose someone special¡± Mario instructed vilely and Liam nodded.


    ¡°When would Andrea be buried? Word has gotten to the public that he was poisoned¡± Liam disclosed.


    ¡°It¡¯s up to the president, we n on giving him a public burial, when would you eliminate Ann, she¡¯s a big thorn in my flesh¡± Mario frowned.


    ¡°I¡¯ll end her this week, probably at the burial¡± Liam disclosed and Mario nodded.


    ¡°Once again I¡¯m sorry for your loss¡± Liam bowed and left. A few minutester, Roberto, Ann, Isabelle and Alessandro walked in.


    They were all wearing ck and Mario tried to conceal his hatred.


    ¡°I¡¯m terribly sorry for what happened, I didn¡¯t like him but he was still my friend¡± Isabelle wept, hugging Mario who wiped his own tears.


    ¡°Take heart my friend, Andrea was my most trusted minister and the brightest, a rare gem is gone¡± Roberto asserted, giving him a brotherly pat.


    ¡°I feel sorry for him, he traded his life for ours¡­ I pray vultures eat the person who instructed the maid to poison us, I¡¯ll surely get to the bottom of it and avenge his death¡± Ann replied staring Mario with a sly smile.


    ¡°Ahh, that¡¯s very true. We couldn¡¯t get any clue since the maid died too, I¡¯ll check the security cameras and try to figure it out, when do you want him to be buried? How did word get out that he¡¯s dead?¡± Roberto demanded and Mario shook his head.


    ¡°We can arrange his burial tomorrow, we could dere the next day as a holiday and proceed with the campaign next week¡­¡± Ann trailed.


    ¡°Have you no shame woman? How would you feel if you lost one of your kids? Can¡¯t you forget about politics for once? Do you think everything is about position? Don¡¯t you have a conscience? How are you able to sleep with all your evil thoughts?¡± Isabelle cut in.


    ¡°Why should I be mourning someone who nned my downfall and took it?¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Roberto inquired.


    ¡°Let¡¯s start making ns for the burial¡­ make the announcement today, I want it to be the talk of town¡± Mario instructed and Ann rolled her eyes, muttering some words to herself.


    The church was filled to the brim with high ministers both from inside and outside the country, different shades of ck ruled the day and Roberto, Mario and Isabelle could be seen at the front.


    The priest called out people who had something to say and Isabelle stepped out, using a handkerchief to wipe her tears.


    ¡°Andrea and I had our worst times but we also had our best. We were friends from childhood though I can¡¯t say the same for now¡­ Death has snatched away a very rare icon and I have a deep feeling of emptiness inside me whenever I look around and can¡¯t find Andrea..¡± She sobbed and Lettice hugged her, taking her outside.


    Reporters filled the area and at the slightest opportunity, their cameras flicked and speakers were thrown at anybody.


    They all proceeded to the morgue, reporters tried to get words from Isabelle and Roberto but they were blocked by guards, Ann who had been at a close distance was seen with several reporters surrounding her.


    ¡°I know everyone is aware that Andrea wasn¡¯t the only one who was poisoned but sadly he was the only one we lost. We would never have another person like him, his family¡¯s pride, the nation¡¯s honor. We all sympathize with his parents and we¡¯re aware that nothing can take away the pain but they should ept our condolences¡± Ann said sympathetically and reporters stared at her with admiration.


    As Andrea¡¯s coffin was lowered into the ground, everyone couldn¡¯t control their tears except for Ann who had a smirk on her face, her face was covered with the hat she wore.


    Selena was at a side, weeping and refusing to beforted, Lilian was at her side, having a sad countenance on her face.


    Isabelle stayed behind, Alessandro behind her. Selena walked over from her side with Lilian, looking like a hungry tiger who was about to devour its prey.


    ¡°What do you want here? You¡¯ve killed him now so what else do you want?¡± Selena demanded, wiping tears away from her face angrily.


    ¡°Let¡¯s respect the dead and not exchange words, you of all people should know that I have no hand in his death. There¡¯s nothing I would gain from killing him¡­¡± Isabelle replied soberly and Selenaughed hysterically.


    ¡°He ate from your table, how could you survive while he died? Isn¡¯t there more to it? How could the three of you survive yet only Andrea died, I¡¯ll make sure y¡¯all pay for this!¡± Selena yelled angrily, moving forward to grab Isabelle¡¯s hair but Alessandro blocked her.


    People began staring and from outside, reporters focused on them, trying to capture the moment.


    Selena kept flinging herself at Isabelle who was repeatedly blocked by Alessandro.


    ¡°You killed my husband! You¡¯re a murderer, you killed the father of my child! The only perfect man in this world!¡± Selena yelled, scattering her head and ripping her shirt.


    She began screaming,ughing viciously as she continued ripping her dress.


    Lilian tried to hold her back and calm her but she refused, pulling out her hair.


    Mario¡¯s guards rushed towards Selena who was shouting and crying like a mad woman, they tied her hands and legs then took her away.


    Lilian stared at Isabelle viciously and Isabelle red at her back.


    ¡°You are bad luck. A family that was once peaceful, you¡¯ve ruined it¡±


    ¡°You are the one who¡¯s bringing the bad luck, you¡¯re rted to Selena who is a mad hag and now Andrea is dead, I wonder what the fate of you two would be, ruining the lives of your close friends¡± Isabelle replied.


    Lilian¡¯s face swelled with anger and her eyes were filled with fury but she managed to stay calm.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think everything is going to be okay, my family has gone down the drain, yours will go down soon. Rejoice while you still can because I know Andrea¡¯s death would be avenged.. the person who poisoned Andrea would surelye back for the president¡­. Watch your back closely, even your friends would turn your enemies¡± Lilian replied and walked away.


    A gun shot was heard and Alessandro held Isabelle tight, leading her through a different exit, teargas was thrown inside the cemetery, causing panic and confusion as everyone tried to save themselves.


    Gunshots were heard around and the guards rallied round the president and his entourage, leading them to a safe environment, guards were shot and soon Roberto began running with his special guard.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Ann, who had been prepared, hid behind a pole, holding a gun.


    ¡°Drop your gun now!¡±

 Chapter 48: Be careful

    A week had passed since Andrea¡¯s dismiss and Isabelle decided to resume work.


    She entered the movie set, getting lots of waves from people, some she knew and some she didn¡¯t, a few sympathized with her.


    ¡°So what has been going on in the industry?¡± She asked and Lettice brought out her iPad, reading some news.


    ¡°Lots of things like you fighting on your ex fianc¨¦¡¯s burial day, the unknown gunmen who attacked, I¡¯m still in shock about how you survived. Lilian has made aeback into the industry and I just say she isn¡¯t leaving an stone unturned, she got three movie roles this week and the movie premier would happen this week, I¡¯m just hoping we sell out everything because lots of people are anticipating our downfall¡± Lettice voiced and Isabelle let out a deep breath.


    ¡°So much hate in this Industry, Brianna is just a rising actress, it¡¯s almost impossible to sell out everything as Aurora¡¯s and Lilies have decided not to watch the movie¡­ been a long I had a conversation with Aurora, I¡¯ll like to meet her today¡± Isabelle confessed.


    ¡°Just watch your back closely, wherever you are there¡¯s danger lurking around. Please be very careful¡± Lettice advised and Isabelle hugged her.


    ¡°Everyone is working extra hard this week, we would be wrapping things up and you¡¯re behind so you might be working the hardest..¡± Lettice trailed and ran off.


    FLASHBACK


    ¡°Drop that gun now!¡± Liam thundered, staring at Ann viciously, she stared at him fearlessly, still clenching the gun tightly.


    ¡°Finally, it¡¯s an honor to meet Mario¡¯s pet.. You¡¯re the little thing who has been running errands for him. Pity, you¡¯re doing a terrible job¡± Ann replied, walking around him.


    ¡°What¡¯s making you brave and fearless? Why do you think you can be the hero? Roberto has to die for Mario to be president.. Why are you being adamant? You can work with Mario and in turn be the Vice President, the first Vice President in history. Your name would be heard all over and you would be honored greatly. But why?¡± Liam demanded, pointing the gun at her and sheughed sarcastically.


    ¡°There¡¯s a much better position.. Mario tried to end Roberto the first time but he failed woefully and you think he¡¯s gonna seed now? The country iscking a First Lady and I would be the First Lady. Ahh yes! I can always be the hero because I know what¡¯s going on. Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s kinda funny, Roberto had escaped and I¡¯m all alone here with a gun? Can¡¯t you sense some kind of preparation? No matter the strategy Mario tries to use I¡¯ll always ruin it. We had a n 8 years ago, he had intentions of betraying me but I ruined everything. For 8 careful years I nned this whole thing.. Mario would face a death that¡¯s worse than that of his dead son and Ahh it wasn¡¯t the poison that killed Andrea, it was my minion who killed him..¡± She replied with a smirk and Liam red at her, scowling and bearing his teeth.


    He was about to shoot her when a bullet pierced his knee. He fell, holding his knee and Ann wore a hoodie, covering her face with a mask.


    ¡°So longrade, I¡¯ll be back for you¡± She saluted and ran off, leaving Liam who was groaning in pain.


    End of shback


    ¡°Aurora what¡¯s wrong with us? Why have we changed? We were best of friends before, we couldn¡¯t do without each other for a day but now we¡¯re distant for weeks, why?¡± Isabelle demanded, holding Aurora¡¯s hand, that they had met at a restaurant.


    ¡°A lot is wrong. You were supposed to be my best friend yet you choose thatmoner over me, you¡¯ve been acting very distant and strangely ever since you met Lettice and Brianna. I wish we could go back to the old us, when was thest time we hung out with Alessio? When was thest time we went to clubs and got drunk to stupor?¡± Aurora replied and Isabelle sighed.


    ¡°Aloe has been going ontely and I can¡¯t do anything to tarnish my family¡¯s image, I can¡¯t even walk around without fear of being attacked..¡±


    ¡°Since when did you start caring about your family, the old Isabelle was carefree and better, it¡¯s your fault we fought with Elena¡± Aurora used.


    ¡°I think it¡¯s best if we called Elena and settled all of these, I miss the old us¡± Isabelle replied, bringing out her phone.


    She put a call through to Elena who answered rudely, after pleading with her to meet them, she hung up.


    20 minutester, Elena walked inside, scamming the whole ce for them, her frown deepened when she sighted them.


    She walked over to their seat and Aurora hugged her tightly, she had a look of surprise on her face.


    ¡°I¡¯ve missed you a lot¡± Isabelle confessed, hugging her and she hugged them back, still confused.


    ¡°Stop acting all serious, we all miss you¡± Aurora exined and they all burst intoughter.


    Alessandro, who had been standing at one side, nced at them.


    ¡°Hypocrites¡± He muttered, tearing his gaze away from them.


    They left the restaurant, heading for a strip club.


    Their table was filled with drinks and they all drank to their heart content, ordering more drinks.


    Alessandro shook his head, watching them drink and act insane.


    Aurora ordered for a male stripper and began dancing, rocking her body on him.


    Elena who had taken less drinks brought out her phone,ughing and making videos of Isabelle who was twerking.


    Isabelle staggered towards Alessandro who had a frown on his face, she hugged him, grabbing his face, she ced a hungry kiss on his lips.


    Elena, who looked disgusted, took her phone and kept videoing them.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Isabelle kissed Alessandro for a long time, forcefully taking control.


    ¡°You should talk to Lettice, tell her to get me movie roles, would you like it if your best friend doesn¡¯t get movie roles and be invisible?¡± Aurora inquired, swaying around.


    ¡°I¡¯ll make sure I talk to Lettice, I also miss Alessio, I¡¯ll get him into the movie industry and make him the best!¡± Isabelle replied, moving away from Alessandro who held her.


    ¡°Excuse me, I wanna use the restroom¡± Elena excused herself, carrying her phone.


    She entered and went to stand at one side, making a call.


    ¡°Yea, I¡¯ll send you some juicy pictures and videos now, it¡¯ll ruin her careerpletely¡­ This is even better, she¡¯s having an affair with her guard and it¡¯ll ruin even her father¡¯s reputation. If I send this to the news, I¡¯ll be making lots of money¡­ I want to trend again and this time for a better reason¡­¡± Elena whispered with satisfaction and Alessandro barged inside.


    He grabbed her phone angrily, checked her videos as she began protesting and trying to collect it.


    She struggled restlessly to collect the phone, dismay written on her face.


    He deleted all the videos and pictures of Isabelle that night.


    She shouted at him, trying to get her phone back and he smashed her phone on the ground angrily, making her gasp with shock, she knelt beside her phone, trying to pick up the pieces.


    ¡°How dare you! Must you always be her hero in shining armor? Can¡¯t you mind your business?!. What¡¯s so intriguing about her?¡± She yelled, hitting him angrily and he stood there, watching her closely.


    Aurora and Isabelle entered inside, looking around with confusion and Aurora gasped when she saw the broken phone.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Am I hallucinating or Elena¡¯s phone is on the floor, broken?¡± Isabelle demanded, staggering towards the phone.


    ¡°He smashed my phone on the floor! I did nothing wrong, I was only receiving a call. I want a new  phone¡± Elena replied and Alessandro chuckled.


    ¡°Why did you smash her phone? You¡¯re bing too arrogant huh?¡± Isabelle demanded, pointing at his blurry figure.


    ¡°She recorded videos of us kissing and Aurora dancing, she was making a call to the person who would leak the video to the press¡± Alessandro confessed and Elena shook her head.


    ¡°No! I would never do that! We were all having fun! I would have showed you my phone but it¡¯s ruined¡± Elena defended and Isabelle just looked at them nkly.


    ¡°You¡¯re such a deceitful friend! We trusted you, you were the one who¡¯s at fault yet we¡¯re trying to make peace with you and all you could do is try to destroy our careers¡± Aurora retorted, pulling Elena¡¯s hair angrily and Elena giggled.


    ¡°You¡¯re acting like you¡¯re innocent, you think I don¡¯t know that you¡¯re also trying to bring Isabelle down? You think all what you do is in secret and I don¡¯t know how you¡¯re trying hard to get back at Isabelle for supporting Brianna?¡± Elena retorted.


    ¡°I¡¯m done! I¡¯m tired of y¡¯all, see youter¡± Isabelle replied, walking out with Alessandro who scowled at both girls.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Alessandro asked, holding her as they walked towards the park.


    ¡°Nothing, I just want to be with you¡­ when was thest time you kissed your girlfriend? For days I¡¯ve been lonely but you¡¯ve been with your strippers and having fun¡­¡± Sheined bitterly and he smiled, making her angry.


    ¡°You should know that you¡¯re the only woman I¡¯ve thought of for thest two months, I feel down whenever you¡¯re not by my side and working for you has been the best experience of my life¡± He confessed, grabbing her face.


    He ced a gentle kiss on her lips, deepening it slowly as she moaned and melted against him, he felt heat rush through his veins and all he wanted to do was have her.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go to my house..¡±


    ¡°No, I want you to fuck me in the car, I¡¯ll be your personal slut for today¡± She replied, kissing his earlobes and he groaned, grabbing her ass as they walked to the car.

 Chapter 49: Dress up

    ¡°Good morning sunshine¡± Alessandro yawnedzily sitting up.


    ¡°Morning love, I brought you breakfast¡± Isabelle replied, cing a tray on the table and he nced at her with surprise.


    ¡°You can cook? How?¡± He demanded, ncing at her with shock and she giggled.


    ¡°Stop giving me that look, I tried my best and I¡¯m sure this would be lovely, don¡¯t you believe I can do something great even once?¡± She inquired, fluttering hershes.


    ¡°Okay¡­ I¡¯ll taste it and give you a reply, though I think it¡¯s weird¡­ Isabelle cooking.. wouldn¡¯t have believed that in my worst dream¡± He took a spoonful of the spaghetti, chewed slowly and nodded his head, loving the taste.


    She was beaming with pride and staring at him eagerly.


    ¡°It¡¯s the best I¡¯ve tasted in years¡± He let out and she broke into a grin, letting out a deep breath.


    She sat beside him, collected the spoon and began feeding him, sometimes eating it, she used it to tease him as she brought the food close to his mouth and returned it back.


    After eating, they both moved to the kitchen, ying and grabbing each other on the way.


    ¡°Won¡¯t you go home? Your father must seriously be worried about you¡± Alessandro muttered and Isabelle smiled.


    ¡°My father and I have gotten along so well all thanks to you and my new friends, I told him that I¡¯ve given you the day off and I would like to take the day off¡± She replied, ying with his hair.


    ¡°Wow, my girlfriend is growing into a great woman, I hope she doesn¡¯t ditch me for another man¡± He teased and she smacked his head.


    ¡°I wish to have a day filled with fun, family andughter¡­ and sex also. Can you invite Diamond and Ray over?¡± She pleaded, giving him her saddest look with pouty lips.


    ¡°They¡¯re kinda busy but we could have that together, and we could also try to make babies to fill the family space¡± He replied and she gasped.


    ¡°You want me to have your baby? Are you serious? She demanded and he nodded, hugging her tightly.


    ¡°I love you so much¡± She muttered, tears close to her eyes.


    ¡°Wipe your tears baby girl, what games would you like to y? How about we have the female games and the male games¡­ I¡¯m not ying dress up tho..¡±


    ¡°No, we should start with dressing up and proceed to make up.. I could get you a wig,shes and lots of things.. Pink would definitely look nice on you, I could dress you up to look like Barbie, no Cindere.. I think Snow White is better¡­ which would you like my love?¡± She demanded, facing him and she was surprised that he had run out of the kitchen.


    ¡°Get back here Alessandro Stefano!¡± She yelled, racing after him, she caught up with him in the room, both of them falling on the bed.


    ¡°Or we could start with sex.. I can¡¯t wait to start making babies, I want a houseful of them, we could move into the presidential pce and turn those damned offices into our babies rooms, all the rooms must be filled¡± He replied and she burst intoughter.


    ¡°It has 134 offices. Are you sure you want each room to be filled with only your babies? Do you want to create another country?¡± She giggled and sat on top of her.


    ¡°As long as they are our babies I don¡¯t mind creating another world¡­¡± He replied, kissing her neck slowly and she pushed him away.


    ¡°No sex until we y dress up¡± She replied, moving back and he frowned, grumbling.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t fair, you¡¯re depriving me of my right.. My body is yourspletely but you don¡¯t wanna give me yours¡± Heined, feigning tears and she chuckled.


    ¡°Say whatever you wish, no dress up then no sex, we could spend the whole day looking at each other, I mean it¡¯s an honor to have someone watch me the whole day¡± She replied, going towards his wardrobe and he followed her.


    ¡°Fine! Let¡¯s y dress up, but I¡¯ll certainly dress you up too¡± He replied and she nodded, strutting to the other room.


    ¡°Yea, whatever¡± She replied, bringing out several undies.


    After 10 minutes of pleading, Alessandro agreed to strip, she giggled as she stared at his body, licking her lips.


    ¡°Stop staring¡­ we could skip all these dress ups if you want¡­¡± He suggested huskily, moving close to her and she put a hand on her chest, covering her eyes.


    ¡°No matter how much I want you and how tasty you look, we must y dress up.. now put on this bra and panties..¡± She replied, raising them up and he frowned, folding his hands.


    ¡°Please¡­ please my love, my dearest one, if you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll be sad for the rest of the day. Do you wish to make me sad?¡± She demanded, giving him puppy eyes and he burst intoughter, collecting them.


    He stepped into them, ufortable and she giggled, putting clothes inside the bra, she giggled, staring at his funny posture.


    ¡°Now the beautiful dress, you would get transformed into a queen. Even guys would find you very irresistible, you¡¯ll be the nation¡¯s pride¡± She exaggerated, blowing a kiss and he rolled his eyes.


    She brought out a blue shirt gown, and grudgingly, he wore it, adjusting the bra and she giggled, he wore heels and began cat walking, staggering at some point.


    She burst intoughter watching him as he walked to and fro, his hand bent like that of someone holding a bag.


    ¡°Time for makeup andshes!¡± She squealed, brought out a wig and brush and he shook his head, moving back.


    ¡°No you don¡¯t, you must dress uppletely¡± She replied, smiling and he shook his head, running around with the heels, he made sounds on the floor as he ran around and sheughed, running after him.


    He stopped, weary and removed the heels before running off again.


    ¡°A deal is a deal, stop being a coward ande out!¡± She shouted when she couldn¡¯t find him.


    ¡°If you are a man, prove it ande out here and don¡¯tin until I finish dressing you up, what kind of man are you? You¡¯re veryzy, a coward and you can¡¯t even satisfy me in bed¡­ you¡¯re very egocentric, you can boast from now till eternity but can¡¯t fuck well..¡± She ranted and he rushed out, grabbing her waist as he pushed her to the wall gently.


    He grabbed her ass, raising her gown with his second hand and slid in two fingers, making her gasp and breath heavily.


    ¡°What were you saying?¡± He demanded slowly in her ear, sliding the finger in and out of her and she gasped, moaning slightly as she struggled to maintain herposure.


    ¡°I can¡¯t satisfy you right?¡± He demanded and she shook her head, he grabbed the tip of her cloth with his teeth and tore it, exposing her breasts.


    He attacked one nipple with his teeth, biting and drawing it lightly, she screamed, moaning and pleading for him to stop teasing her.


    Her knees buckled and she held his shoulder for support, he tore the remaining part of her tiny dress, exposing her whole body, he kissed her body hungrily, trailing from her nipples down to her stomach.


    He got to her bellybutton, ced kisses round and moved lower to her crotch, he removed her panties and stared at her shaved cunt, taking in her scent.


    He ced his tongue and she shivered, trying to move away and he held her hand, she shook with orgasm when he drove his long tongue into her.


    She panted, feeling hot under his ministrations, she held his head, throwing her head around.


    He drove his tongue in and out, licking and sucking, he added one finger, turning it around her vulva and lips.


    ¡°Ahh¡­ stop.. please.. ahh!¡± She screamed, another orgasm hitting her very hard.


    She panted slowly, her chest moving up and down and he raised his head, smiling at her.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    His lips glistening, he kissed her hungrily, cing her hand on his erection.


    ¡°I¡¯ll make sure you won¡¯t walk for days¡± He muttered, turning her over.


    She held the wall, shooting her ass out and he slid his dick inside her pussy slowly and she gasped, moving backwards, he groaned, his dick swelling inside her as her tight pussy glued his dick.


    He moved inside and out slowly, letting her adjust to his size before he increased the tempo, making her scream and bounce slowly.


    ¡°I can¡¯t satisfy you right? I¡¯ll make sure you go home sore!¡± He muttered, spanking her butts as he squeezed one of her bouncing breasts.


    ¡°Please.. ahh.. yea!¡± She moaned.


    He increased his speed, her moans fueling him and driving him to the edge.

 Chapter 50: Step Siblings

    ¡°Let¡¯s continue with the dress up..¡± Alessandro teased, carrying her to the room, she had wrapped her hands around his neck.


    ¡°Maybe some other day or never, all I wanna do is sleep for the next 1 week¡± She replied and he burst intoughter, he dropped her on the bed gently andid beside her, tickling her and she giggled, pushing his hand away weakly.


    ¡°Please stop.. My eyelids are heavy..¡± she pleaded with a yawn and he pulled her close, using the duvet to cover their bodies.


    He kissed her hair, staring at the sexy piece of rudeness that he owned, he smiled remembering how they had bickered and fought on the first day they met.


    ¡°I am the luckiest man alive¡± He concluded, closing his eyes.


    ¡°Wake up.. it¡¯s time to work¡± He muttered, opening her eyelids, she turned, using her hand to shoo him away and he chuckled, using a feather to tickle her ear.


    ¡°Go away..¡± She mumbled, waving her hand.


    ¡°Wake up!¡± He yelled, shaking her and she opened her eyes drowsily.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t I warned you never to disturb my sleep.. you¡¯re fired¡± She ordered and fell back to the bed, making him burst intoughter.


    He raised her up, shook her gently and she opened her eyes again.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t your maid princess, this is your boyfriend and you can¡¯t fire him¡± He replied, opening her eyelids and she frowned and opened her eyes widely.


    ¡°Why did you wake me up? I still feel sleepy and tired¡± She grumbled and he smiled.


    ¡°You look cute¡± He confessed, ruffling her hair and sheid down.


    ¡°Get up, it¡¯s morning already.. you slept for more than 10 hours¡± He disclosed and her eyes widened.


    ¡°Oh my goodness, I need to go home now.. Damn! Why didn¡¯t you wake me up? Today is the day we¡¯re supposed to start campaigning¡± She confessed, standing up hurriedly.


    She ran into the bathroom, took a quick bath and came out.


    She declined when he asked if she wanted to eat and dressed up immediately.


    They left for the house and she walked inside immediately, she wasn¡¯t surprised when she saw her father, Ann, Mario, Annabe and Andrew eating.


    ¡°Sorry I¡¯mte, I slept off¡± She apologized, joining them and Annabe grinned, greeting her.


    ¡°Typical you¡± Ann mumbled and Roberto shot her a look.


    ¡°Annabe, Andrew and Isabelle would be heading north with securities, we would go south¡± Roberto concluded and Ann scoffed.


    ¡°My kids aren¡¯t safe with her¡­ I can¡¯t leave my darlings alone with her¡± Ann muttered.


    ¡°Mummy!¡± Annabe called, frowning.


    ¡°That¡¯s right darling, she¡¯s bad luck¡± Ann replied boldly and Roberto banged his hand on the table.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough Ann and they¡¯re going with her, I do not want any bickering when we get outside¡± Roberto warned and Ann frowned.


    They all filled out, entering their various cars, they drove to the capital, brought out billboards from the car trunks, wore masks and began campaigning.


    Isabelle held the board, moving at the front and yelling ¡°vote for Roberto!¡± She and Annabe held hands as they walked around.


    A crowd gathered behind them and they rallied around, raising their billboards and waving at the citizens who were watching them.


    Roberto concluded it with a speech about the progress his administration had brought and would bring if he was voted in.


    He also announced that he had gotten approval from everyone and the renovation of the suburb would start immediately.


    The crowd cheered happily, throwing flowers and taking pictures, reporters had gathered and were all trying to get the best pictures.


    After the speech, they all left.


    Annabe hugged Isabelle tightly.


    ¡°Today has been one of the best days of my life, I had so much fun¡± She confessed and Isabelle smiled, hugging her affectionately.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go have lunch¡± Isabelle suggested and the three of them left, leaving Mario, Ann and Roberto in the office.


    ¡°This project would cost us a fortune, we could lose close to $200 million..¡± Marioined, immediately Isabelle left.


    ¡°Stop whining Mario, if we win the election we could make double in just one year.. the money we¡¯ve been embezzling is enough for the project, we¡¯ve had our fill, let¡¯s do something small for the nation¡± Ann replied.


    ¡°I agree with Ann. It¡¯s like an investment which I would profit from in the future..¡±Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°What if you lose? How would you pay for the loss?¡± Mario cut in.


    ¡°Think positively my dear.. I have no intentions of losing.. it¡¯s either I win or perish¡± Roberto replied with determination and Mario nodded, took an excuse and left.


    ¡°Where are my babies, I have to check up on them¡± Ann panicked and Roberto held her back.


    ¡°Leave them alone Ann, nothing is going to happen to them, they¡¯re with Isabelle..¡±


    ¡°That lunatic? She¡¯s dangerous and unpredictable, I can¡¯t be at rest knowing my kids are with her¡± Ann replied and Roberto raised his hand to hit her, stopping midway.


    ¡°Do not forget that these kids are her step siblings. They have the same blood running in their veins and blood is thicker than water, Isabelle would never harm them!¡± Roberto thundered.


    Isabelle¡¯s POV


    I smiled, watching Annabe eat, I was getting attached to these kids and I loved it, they are an amazing bunch though Andrew isn¡¯t much of a talker.


    I wonder if I had twin babies, is this how they would behave? Would they bicker? Grow very close or fight always? I wondered, touching Annabe¡¯s hand.


    We finished lunch and headed to the garden, trying to think of what we could do.


    Andrew had taken permission to go hang out with Alessandro and I saw no reason why I should deny him that.


    ¡°My crush is very cute, my stomach gets filled with butterflies and I get jittery, goosebumps fill up my skin whenever I see him¡­ I really want him but I¡¯m shy¡± Annabe confessed sadly and Isabelle held her cheek.


    ¡°I think your crush is blind, he can¡¯t see what a smart, amazing and beautifuldy you¡¯re bing.. you should tell him point nk that you like him and if he doesn¡¯t feel the same then you need to move on, there are other cute guys and true love would find you soon¡± I advised and her round eyes grew with joy.


    ¡°But.. it¡¯s hard to forget your first love.. Have you ever had a first love? What¡¯s it like?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s like something we¡¯ve never imagined, can¡¯t describe and would always remember¡­ it¡¯s magical, blissfully and amazing¡± I disclosed, grinning.


    ¡°Is it Alessandro? I see the way you both nce at each other when no one is looking.. it¡¯s evident that you both like each other¡± She confessed and I grinned.


    ¡°That¡¯s true, we both like each other but it¡¯s a secret for now¡­ But you have to confess to your crush, he might like you too¡± I advised and She hugged me.


    ¡°I¡¯ve always wanted a sister, I wish you were my sister. Why can¡¯t you and mom stop bickering? I wish you guys were close and also friends, that would make me very happy¡± Her words made an impact on me and I wished I had her as my sister.


    ¡°Leave Ann and I, your mom is bent on seeing my ws, there¡¯s nothing I can do.. Would you like to go shopping with me?¡±


    ¡°Can I? I don¡¯t know if mom would allow me, can we go ask her?¡± Annabe replied and I nodded and happily, she strutted to the office.


    ¡°Do not forget these kids are her step siblings. They have the same blood running in their veins and blood is thicker than water, Isabelle would never hurt them!¡± I heard and stopped midway, A loud bell rang in my head and I was confused with what I had just heard.


    ¡°Step sibling? No, it can¡¯t be because these kids are 16, how could he have them when my mother was alive?¡±


    Annabe looked at me with confusion.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care, I love my kids and wouldn¡¯t want them to be around their step sister who is a lunatic!¡± Ann replied and it dawned on me.


    They had been having an affair for a long time.. even before my mother died.. all these while, he had other kids while my mom was still alive¡­


    All the affection, love, care and attention he showered on her, he still had the guts to have an affair!


    ¡°Dad, tell me this isn¡¯t true? You were faithful to mom right?¡± I demanded, walking inside.


    I stared at them with horror and was waiting to get an exnation that it was all false but the truth pped me hard in the face when he bowed his head shamefully.


    Annabe couldn¡¯t believe everything and she ran off, Ann calling and following her.


    ¡°Isabelle¡­ I¡¯m sorry, I can exin..¡±


    ¡°Exin what? Exin that while no was alive you had other kids? Exin that while we were mourning mom you were in the arms of another lover, gettingfort from your kids?¡± I retorted angrily and he took some steps towards me.


    ¡°Isabelle.. it was a mistake¡­ I swear I never had intentions of cheating, your mother was my first and only love¡­ she was the only woman I had loved..¡± He replied, my legs gave way and I fell to the ground.


    ¡°Your first love? You got her killed with your stubbornness¡­ Having two kids is a mistake? Growing up with them, bringing them into your house and giving their mother, your lover a position in your administration is also a mistake right? You have no exnation for all these, you¡¯re nothing but a terrible monster, I hate you!¡± I yelled and he knelt beside me, gathering me into his arms.


    Tears ran down my cheek and my heart felt too tight, a lump settled in my throat and all I wanted to do was kill myself, this is too much for only


    me to bear.


    ¡°Leave me! Get away from me you monster!¡± I yelled, pushing him away angrily.


    ¡°Isabelle pleasee back, we can settle all these.. I had no choice then¡± He called.


    ¡°Well I have a choice now¡­ I¡¯m leaving!¡± I replied, cleaning tears as I walked out, he followed me, pleading with me but the more I looked at him the more resentful I felt.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go¡± I said to Alessandro who was looking at me with surprise, Andrew stared at me, wondering what was wrong.


    Alessandro nodded, headed towards the car and drove off immediately I entered.

 Chapter 51: Marriage

    I couldn¡¯t believe that my dad could have such a big secret and he has managed to keep it for sixteen years.


    Annabe, she¡¯s my sister. But why? Why did he cheat on mom? He couldn¡¯t even respect the dead and change from his ways but he gave her full ess to his life, damn!


    ¡°Isabelle, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Alessandro demanded, immediately I entered the house. I fell on him, crying profusely and he patted my head, muttering soothing words.


    ¡°Dad¡­ Dad.. he has an affair with Ann, Annabe and Andrew are my siblings¡± I replied and he looked at me with shock.


    ¡°What! That¡¯s absurd..¡±Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°They¡¯ve been having the affair before mom died and they haven¡¯t stopped even up till now¡± I wailed and he held my head, leading me to the room.


    ¡°It¡¯s all going to be okay dear.. calm down¡± Alessandro patted, giving her tissues and I collected them, blowing my nose.


    ¡°Mom, is this right? After all what had happened, dad had decided to cheat on you¡±


    ¡°My grandmother never wanted my mom to marry him, they all despised him but my mom chose to get married to him, she fought with everyone in her family just to be with him but in the end, she got killed and cheated on.. Mom¡­ I miss you so much¡± Imented and He pulled me closer.


    ¡°He¡¯ll never go unpunished.. Take heart¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m trying but my heart is filled with grief, my mom is my world.. I almost killed myself when she died but he, he chased his career, he created a family and now he wants a second tenure, I¡¯ll never let him win it, I¡¯ll make sure everyone knows about this.. he would never win this election, not on my watch¡±


    ¡°Isabelle, if you try to stand in his way, you might get hurt¡­ please don¡¯t act impulsive¡± He pleaded and I shook my head.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care, I must avenge the death of my mother and from the eavesdropping I did when I was little, my mom¡¯s death was nned, she never died a natural death and now is the right time to uncover all the truth and avenge her.. all her killers would never escape me..¡± I vowed.


    ¡°I promise to support you in every way I can.. I¡¯ll also do my best to protect you¡± He promised and I stared at him with admiration, love and surprise, he was surely the man for me.


    This is the only man who¡¯s willing to sacrifice a lot just for me.


    ¡°Thank you so much¡± I appreciated and put my head on his legs, patting my head softly as I drifted to sleep.


    ¡°Don¡¯t wake her up with your noise¡± I heard someone whisper and opened my eyes slowly, everyone was brightly lit and I nced around.


    I saw a tall figure and wondered who it was, I sat up and saw twodies, staring at me with surprise.


    I¡¯ve never seen them before so who could they be? Strippers? No, Alessandro would never cheat on me.


    ¡°Hi¡­¡± one of the girls drawled and I stared at her viciously, she was dressed in a short gown and her cleavage was exposed.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Alessandro?¡± I replied and they both exchanged nces.


    ¡°He¡¯s in the room, busy.. you can¡¯t go to see him now..¡± She replied, blocking my path and I was startled.. no, Alessandro can¡¯t be cheating, he¡¯s probably busy with his boss right?


    ¡°Why can¡¯t I see him? Who is he with?¡± I demanded, fear gripping my body and Diamond came out, spreading her hands wide.


    She enclosed me in a hug, patting my hair and I stared at her with surprise.


    ¡°I¡¯ve missed you a lot¡± She muttered and both girls continued arranging a pile of red things which I couldn¡¯t see clearly.


    ¡°Why are they here and why can¡¯t I see Alessandro? Who is he busy with?¡± I demanded and she burst intoughter.


    ¡°Chill, you will see your man soon, he¡¯s busy with Ray.. let¡¯s go to the garden to have brunch..¡± She replied, leading me towards the garden and I nced back at the two girls.


    ¡°Nobody is taking your man away from you¡± She assured me and I sighed, several thoughts running in my mind.


    It waste already and I couldn¡¯t find Alessandro, panic was written all over my face and I was getting worried. I kept ncing at the house, not paying attention to Diamond¡¯s chatter.


    ¡°Alessandro asked me to give you this and he said you should meet him in his room when you¡¯re dressed¡± one of the girls said, handing a bag to me and I nodded immediately, checking the bag.


    ¡°Bye¡± Diamond said, standing up and I nodded, racing for another room.


    I entered the bathroom, freshened up within 10 minutes and came out.


    I opened the bag and gasped when I saw a silvery-blue, ruched high slit wrap dress with spaghetti hands.


    ¡°Wow, it¡¯s beautiful¡­ Damn!¡± I muttered, staring at the nappa silk strappy heels.


    I wore the gown, not wearing a bra and wore my heels.


    I styled my hair into a faux bob, applied lip gloss and smiled at my beautiful figure.


    Arranging my dress, I cat walked towards his room.


    ¡°But wait¡­ what if he¡¯s with another one? No, I wonder why he has been alone in the room since¡± I braced myself up and knocked twice before he opened the door.


    I was bewildered by his strong muscr figure. He was dressed in a blue silk top and tight jeans that sped his sexy legs with a ck jacket.


    His aftershave and cologne filled my nostrils and I almost leaned, his sexy dark eyes were glowing with lust, he stared at my cleavage, like one in a trance unable to part gaze with the smooth pale skin that met his face.


    ¡°Y.. you look gorgeous¡± He mouthed, scratching his head, his voice revived me and I nced at his lips.


    ¡°You look too good to be true¡± I replied and he made way for me to enter.


    I gasped immediately when I saw the room, it was dimly lit with red curtains everywhere, a big red teddy sat at a corner.


    A slow jam yed in the background and he led me to a table, lit with a candle and a love shaped red cake with strawberries.


    ¡°Wow¡± I muttered, covering my mouth as tears came to my eyes. I couldn¡¯t believe he spent the whole day arranging this while I slept and yed around.


    He pulled out my chair and I sat down, he opened the champagne and filled my ss for me. I smiled at him, at a loss of words.


    ¡°I can¡¯t..¡±


    ¡°No, let me go first¡± he interrupted and I nodded.


    ¡°Youring into my life has been the best thing that has happened to me, my worst mistake was not knowing you sooner.. three months ago my mom asked me when I would be getting married and I told her not in the next two years but she called yesterday and I told her I don¡¯t mind getting married to you tomorrow¡± He concluded and tears dropped out of my eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯m.. I don¡¯t know what to say.. I¡¯m at a loss of words¡­ you¡¯re the best thing I¡¯ll ever get¡± I replied, holding his hands affectionately and he kissed my forehead.


    ¡°Immediately after the election, I wanna ask the president to give us his blessings, I wish to get married to you¡± He dropped and I stared at him with amazement.


    ¡°I don¡¯t deserve a great man like you..¡± I said tearfully and he smiled.


    ¡°You deserve an even better man, I promise to do my best to be the man of your dreams¡±


    ¡°You are the man of my dreams¡± I replied and he smiled, cutting the cake into chunks, he passed mine and we ate silently, enjoying the slow jam.


    ¡°What type of wedding would you like? A crowded one filled with half of the country or a silent one with just us, our families and vows?¡±


    ¡°I want one with just you, me and your family. I don¡¯t have a family unfortunately¡± I replied and he sighed.


    ¡°I can feel your pain my love¡­ I promise never to cheat on you, I¡¯ll forever be yours¡± He vowed and I smiled.


    ¡°What about the kids?¡± I replied and he burst intoughter.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want any child who¡¯s going to interfere in the love life of my wife and I, if we give birth to kids who disturb me, I¡¯ll ship them off to a boarding school,¡± He replied.


    ¡°No, why would you take my kids to a boarding school, I wanna grow up with them and know everything about their lives¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes, we want that but we don¡¯t want them disturbing us, how many of them should we have? I think 3 is enough¡± He suggested.


    ¡°What happened to having kids that¡¯ll fill the presidential pce?¡± I asked, choking withughter.


    ¡°That¡¯s also an option if you¡¯re up for it, we could start making babies from now till you¡¯re 50, I won¡¯t get tired¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll die¡± Imented and he held his finger over my lips.


    ¡°No dear, I¡¯ll rather die than watch you die.. we would both grow old together with our kids, grand kids and even great grandchildren¡±


    ¡°By then you would be old and too weak to perform¡­¡±


    ¡°But my hands and mouth wouldn¡¯t be too weak.. you would be the one who would be running ande to think of it¡­ I didn¡¯tplete my work¡­ this time around I¡¯ll make you sleep for two days, let¡¯s head to the room¡± He suggested, using his leg to rub my thighs and I gasped, pushing his toes.


    ¡°Behave yourself Mr Alessandro or I would deny you ess for a month¡±


    ¡°What! I can¡¯t even think about being denied for a week then how would I survive for a month.. I¡¯ll rape you eventually¡±


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°You have another man, Mrs Alessandro, why would you be thinking of denying your husband ess if you don¡¯t have another man?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m denying him ess because he has refused to behave, he should go have thosedies who came here today, they were dressed very sexily¡±


    ¡°You get jealous easily my love, I didn¡¯t notice they were sexy because all I had in my mind was to please you with the dinner¡±


    ¡°You have done a great job and for that you would be getting a blowjob soon¡± I replied and he beamed.


    ¡°I can¡¯t wait.. my body is on fire already, I¡¯m doing one hell of a job not tearing your dress up¡±


    ¡°You would have to wait till I¡¯m hot, I feel very cold right now¡± I teased, licking my lips seductively and he grumbled.


    ¡°You¡¯re always teasing me¡­ why?¡± He grumbled with a pout and Iughed, ced a kiss on his lips and traced a finger from his chest to his waist.

 Chapter 52: Secrets

    ¡°Mom.. how.. how is it possible that Isabelle is my stepsister?¡± Annabe inquired tearfully and Ann hugged her, patting her head.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry dear, I did it so you could have a good life..¡±


    ¡°You slept with a married man to give us a better life? We weren¡¯t even at that time so how were you giving us a better life?¡± Annabe demanded angrily.


    ¡°I was lonely, all my past boyfriends ditched me for silly reasons, then I attended an event, and I saw Roberto drunk. Damn he¡¯s my friend¡¯s husband but I wanted to have a one night stand with him, he was too sexy to resist, things led to one another and we ended up together, we didn¡¯t stop our affair and I told him I was pregnant.. he told me to get rid of you guys but I couldn¡¯t, I saw it as my chance to get authority.. I¡¯m sorry¡± Ann replied,cking remorse and Annabe stared at her, disgusted.


    ¡°You¡¯re a disgrace to womanhood, how could you sleep with your friend¡¯s husband? Don¡¯t you have human feelings at all? Just because you want power you did a disgusting thing and even kept it for years, I feel like a piece of trash, how would I look at Isabelle knowing well my mother was her father¡¯s mistress? How would Isabelle feel whenever she sees me? I¡¯m the president¡¯s daughter but he can¡¯t be seen around me.. if this news hit the media he would deny me immediately, is that the kind of father you want me to call my father?¡± Annabe demanded and Roberto walked inside.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing we can do, if it hits the media, it¡¯ll ruin all that we¡¯ve worked for¡­ I¡¯m sorry you had to know like that¡± Roberto apologized, trying to hold her hand and she pped his hand away.


    ¡°Don¡¯t touch me you pathetic man! I¡¯ll never ept you as my father, you¡¯re a big disgrace¡± Annabe spat and walked out, cleaning tears.


    ¡°This is all your fault¡± Roberto med and she scoffed.


    ¡°My fault? How is it my fault? It¡¯s your fault because you didn¡¯t tell your daughter she has step siblings¡­¡± Ann retorted.


    ¡°That¡¯s bygone, what¡¯s important now is Dray, how are we taking him out of the way.. he¡¯s hellbent on exposing us¡± Roberto muttered and Ann smirked.


    ¡°I¡¯ll get him out of the way soon, what you have to focus on now is Mario, I have a bad feeling about him, though I¡¯m watching him closely¡± Ann confessed and Roberto nodded.


    ¡°Should we eliminate him? Andrea is dead and he doesn¡¯t seem to be very useful again, we¡¯ll frame his death as a result of an explosion, we could send him to another country and blow him over the water so there would be no evidence¡± Roberto suggested and Ann frowned.


    ¡°Too many deaths have been happening on water, this time we would get a criminal to take the fall¡­ someone would kill him and frame Dray, we could use it to taint his image¡± Ann suggested and Roberto nodded.


    Alessandro¡¯s POV


    I woke up, staring at the beautifuldy that slept peacefully in my arms, she looked cute, I smiled as I watched her breath slowly.


    I felt like the luckiest man on earth, removing her hand gently, I headed for the kitchen to make breakfast, funny how I hated cooking but now I¡¯m willing to be a chef for her sake.


    Humming slowly, I brought out bacon, ham and bread, my head felt nk and I wondered what I could make.


    I¡¯ll order pasta instead, I put back everything and took my phone, I made my order and thought of calling Darrell, what Isabelle had said shed in my mind.


    ¡°Hey man¡± I called.


    ¡°Could you help me do something¡­ hack into the president¡¯s CCTV camera in the house and office, I also need you to do the same for the presidential pce and the president¡¯s phone¡­ let¡¯s just say if you can do it,e around the house this afternoon and we¡¯ll try to search for something¡± I concluded and switched off the phone.


    If her mother was murdered then it was surely by a rival but how do we know the exact person? Checking the president¡¯s phone and files couldn¡¯t lead us to his rival.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Isabelle demanded and I turned to look at her, she was descending like an angel, her hair swaying around.


    She was adorned in a transparent short gown with tiny hands, Damn! I¡¯m trapped already, nothing would ever make me stop wanting this damsel.


    ¡°You¡¯re drooling¡± She snapped as I watched her closely.


    ¡°Yes, what man in his right senses would see this sight and not stare?¡± I retorted and sheughed, walking past me to stare at the cab.


    ¡°So what are we cooking? I¡¯m very tired and hungry¡± She confessed, rubbing her hands together.


    ¡°I¡¯m hungry for just one thing which is you¡± I teased, holding her waist and she leaned onto me.


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat first, I might pass out soon¡± She pouted and I kissed her lips gently and released her.


    ¡°I¡¯ve ordered pasta..¡±


    ¡°Why couldn¡¯t you cook something? I could remember almost cutting my fingers all because I wanted to serve you breakfast in bed but you¡¯re here waiting for what you¡¯ve ordered¡± She grumbled, along out and I held her waist, drawing her back.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry my love, I promise to make you lunch this afternoon.. forgive me¡± I pleaded, going on my knees and she folded her hands, throwing her face away.


    ¡°Mrs Alessandro, would you please make Mr Alessandro a happy man and forgive him please¡­ he promises never to do such again¡± I pleaded, rubbing my hands together and after much silence, she smiled.


    Afternoon


    ¡°Hey man!¡± Darrell called, walking inside the house, Isabelle and I who had been kissing tore apart immediately.


    I gave him a red eye and he burst intoughter, raising his hand.


    ¡°Sorry, you never told me you hadpany ¡­ my my, isn¡¯t this Isabelle Luca, the president¡¯s daughter? This is the samedy we saved before right.. wow so you¡¯re both in a rtionship and you never told me!¡± Darrell gasped, dramatically holding his chest and Isabelle tried to concealughter while my face turned red with anger.


    ¡°What are you doing here? Leave me house now¡± I retorted and he eyed me maliciously.


    ¡°Have you forgotten that you called me very early this morning and asked me to do one thing you would never be able to do.. hack the president¡¯s phone, his house camera and presidential camera? You also¡­¡± He bbered and I held his mouth, making Isabelle burst intoughter.


    ¡°You sent him to invade my father¡¯s privacy? Why.. let him talk¡± She replied, getting angry.


    ¡°Look babe, you said your mother was murdered¡­ The best way to find things is through your dad¡¯s privacy.. we could get clues¡± I exined and she nodded.


    ¡°Well.. I found something that¡¯s much more interesting, from yesterday¡¯s camera, your dad is nning to kill someone, his secretary is the one executing the n¡­ I think this person he¡¯s trying to kill has a vital secret and I can try to trace that person but it would take time..¡± Darrell exined and Isabelle gasped, shaking her head.


    ¡°What kind of father do I have? how would he n to kill another human?¡± Shemented and I held her close, rubbing her back.


    ¡°That¡¯s not all.. He wants to kill Mario¡­ They say he¡¯s useless now and want a criminal to kill him and take the me¡­¡±


    ¡°What!? Why would he want to kill Mario? Mario is gonna be his Vice President, this is all confusing.. what¡¯s this big secret they all have?¡± She demanded tearfully.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Take heart dear, it¡¯ll be fine very soon¡± Iforted and she nodded, cleaning her tears.


    ¡°After checking his phone, I¡¯ve discovered that the president has lots of dirty jobs, some big enough to sentence him to at least ten years imprisonment, though I still haven¡¯t found the big secret, he¡¯s having an affair with Ann and they have two kids¡­¡±


    ¡°Yea, she¡¯s aware of that one.. what other bug secret does he have?¡± I demanded and Darrell paused,ing closer.


    ¡°He has almost a billion dors stored away in different banks, he exports money from this country and converts them into real estates or assets, under different names and ounts which can hardly be traced to him¡­ He has some criminals whom he uses for this dirty job and the Rucky Prison that was set on fire two months ago, it wasn¡¯t a mistake.. It was a n to kill all the criminals who were caught at the airport for trafficking drugs. Your father collects lots of money from drug lords and he¡¯s infiltrating the police department with his people so he would be able to get away with any crime¡­ I¡¯m sorry to say this but if we vote for the president again, it¡¯ll cause havoc to this country¡­ I¡¯m trying to track a few criminals¡± Darrell informed me and I sighed.


    This is gonna be one hell of a job.


    ¡°We have to be everyday careful from now henceforth, they¡¯re dangerous and Ann is super scary, she can eliminate anybody she wants at any time¡­ I¡¯m trying to hack her phone but it¡¯s very hard breaking her defenses¡­¡±


    ¡°That bitch, I need to know every secret, I promise not to support evil and ship everyone of them to jail, even my father.. As for Mario, I need you to send the video clip of Ann nning his death to him, advise him toy low and protect himself.. that way we¡¯ll be able to get him on our side¡± I advised and Darrell nodded.


    ¡°Your dad and his ministers are very scary, they all have different secrets and anyone who tries to discover it doesn¡¯t live to tell what the secret is,¡± Darrell announced and Isabelle shivered.

 Chapter 53: Premiere

    ¡°Who¡¯s calling?¡± Alessandro inquired, kissing her neck.


    ¡°Probably my dad, he¡¯s been calling since and I don¡¯t wanna talk to him..¡±


    ¡°You should check it might be someone else, like your other suitors..¡± He teased and she checked her phone and was amazed to see several missed calls from Lettice.


    ¡°Damn! I totally forgot about the movie premiere¡­ I have to go shopping and also go to the spa. I¡¯ll call Lettice to find out the date..¡± She noted and called Lettice.


    ¡°Thank Goodness it¡¯s tomorrow, we have lots of work to do¡­¡± She breathed, going through her phone and Alessandro rolled his eyes.


    ¡°I.. I can¡¯t go with you to the spa, I¡¯ve got lots of work to do and my boss is on my neck..¡± He trailed, trying to run off and she held his trouser.


    ¡°No.. you¡¯re going nowhere¡­ we¡¯re going shopping together and you¡¯ll help me choose my dress¡± She vowed and he pouted, giving her puppy eyes.


    ¡°Do you want your husband to get sacked? If I get sacked¡­ how would I be able to provide for you and our kids?¡± He demanded.


    ¡°If you be jobless, I¡¯ll drag you into acting and make you famous¡­ you¡¯ll be a star and very¡­¡±


    ¡°Fine I¡¯ll follow you but please don¡¯t ever think about making me an actor..¡±


    ¡°Why? Do you hate them? So you hate me too?¡± She demanded, holding her waist, ready for a fight and he hugged her, cupping her ass.


    ¡°How can I hate this piece of sexiness? Hating you is like a death wish¡­ I¡¯ll forever love, now can we go shopping? I¡¯ll choose a long covered dress that wouldn¡¯t even reveal any skin, no man is supposed to see what I¡¯m willing to kill for¡± He teased and she smacked his head, using her finger to rub his head.


    ¡°If we continue I¡¯m not sure you would be able to attend the movie premiere..¡± He trailed and she ran off.


    He drove to the mall and she got out, wearing a baseball hat and sunsses, she hooked their arms and walked inside happily.


    ¡°Where¡¯s your credit card, you¡¯re paying?¡± She mumbled.


    ¡°You¡¯re free to spend my life savings, it¡¯s yours and yours alone¡± He replied, handing his credit card over and she kissed his cheek before running off to the spa reception.


    He sat at one corner, expecting her to be the next person but he was shocked when the other girls waiting for their turns were asked to evacuate the room, leaving only them and the spa owners.


    The women stared at her disgustingly, muttering their difort before filling out.


    He stared at her with shock, wondering the amount she must have used to pay for the whole spa. She smiled at him as sheid on the board.


    The female attendant stared at him lustfully and she was quick to re at them.


    She smiled at him, watching him read several magazines and y games on his phone.. she blew him a kiss before putting cucumbers on her eyes and he frowned.


    He waited for two hours, watching them do her nails and wash off the thing on her face, her face glistened brightly.


    It felt very smooth and soft when he touched them.


    ¡°Get your hands off them¡± She barked when he was taking his hand towards her face for the fifth time.


    ¡°No.. the biggest job, finding a dress, I hope I get something great because lots of people will be at the premiere and the movie is doing really great, Lettice said it has all be sold out and more bookings areing in, I¡¯m happy for Brianna, she deserves it¡± Isabelle smiled as they headed towards the clothes line.


    ¡°How much did you pay for the whole spa?¡±


    ¡°More than a million, you don¡¯t have to worry.. their sending it to the president¡¯s tab¡­ I¡¯ll also have my share of the looted funds¡± She chuckled and he shook his head.


    She sighed when she saw the several lines of clothes, one attendant came to her and she whispered some words into her ears, he was shocked that she led them to an entirely different clothing line, the cloth all following with wealth and affluence.


    ¡°Wow.. is that real Diamond?¡± He asked, surprised.


    ¡°Yes, these are one of the best dresses avable, made from the best and original materials like emerald, diamonds and rubies¡± The attendant exined and he nodded, surprised.


    ¡°One dress might cost much more than ten million¡± Isabelle whispered and he gasped, covering his mouth and she burst intoughter, going to check out the dresses.


    ¡°Is this blue nice?¡±


    ¡°No, too revealing¡± He frowned and she rolled her eyes, dropping it.


    ¡°How about this long gown?¡± He demanded, holding a long turtle neck gown and she gawked.


    ¡°I want something.. simple, sexy and revealing¡± She exined and he frowned at her, giving the attendant a bad look.


    The premiere


    Isabelle stepped out in a ck crisscross sexy body con ruched halter mini, show me your back dress. Her body glowed as her diamond ne reflected.


    She was bedecked with diamond, her hands, ears and neck shining, she stepped out, a long strappy heel on her legs. Alessandro stepped out, dressed in a ck tuxedo and pants.


    Reporters snapped furiously, emphasizing on how morous she looked. She waved and smiled, posing for the camera before she walked inside.


    Lilian and Elena stepped out of a Porsche, both dressed in short V plunged tight gowns, their dresses were screaming for attention and they smiled, seeing the stunned faces.


    They smiled, blowing kisses at the camera, posing seductively before strutting inside.


    ¡°You look good too bad, you¡¯re dressed in in clothes¡± Elena shaded, drawing close to Isabelle who was in thepany of Brianna, Thomas and Lettice.


    Brianna was dressed in a long gown with a side slit and t shoes, her hair was made into errant waves and the makeup in her face was made skillfully to look simple, she beamed radiantly and her eyes glowed as she stared at Thomas shyly.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have time for your nonsense¡± Isabelle replied and Lilian blocked her path, ring at her with a smirk.


    ¡°Long time Isabelle, I hope this littleeback of mine doesn¡¯t affect your position.. I¡¯ve discoveredtely that you haven¡¯t been getting roles and oh you¡¯re upied burying your dead fianc¨¦ and protecting your life.. Too bad you wouldn¡¯tst long in the industry¡± Lilian shaded and Isabelle cocked her brows.


    ¡°How is Selena? Do you know she¡¯s insane? I hope she gets treated and it doesn¡¯t affect her unborn child¡­ I feel your pain dear, you have a lot on your te, nursing a mad sister¡± Isabelle replied and everybody gasped, staring at Lilian.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Oh please, she¡¯s not insane, I wasn¡¯t the one who nned to get married to a married man¡­ That¡¯s what you do, throwing yourself at men just to get roles¡±


    ¡°I see no reason why you should interrupt our conversation just because you wanna throw subtle shades at yourself. You were the one who got exposed on national TV for trying to frame a director, your manager is such a terrible person, encouraging your act of stupidity¡± Brianna interrupted and Elena red at her, raising her hand and Thomas held it.


    ¡°What are you trying to do?¡± Thomas demanded, releasing her hand furiously as she staggered.


    ¡°Don¡¯t waste your effort on her, she¡¯s just a piece of trash, hiding under the shadow of Thomas¡­ I give you a few months dear, he¡¯ll toss you aside the way he did to Aurora, do you think being poor and wretched makes you different?¡± Lilianughed hysterically before strutting off.


    ¡°Don¡¯t believe them¡± Thomas replied, holding Brianna¡¯s hand and she nodded.


    ¡°So what has been going on between you two? Brianna you look very lovely¡± Isabelleplimented and Brianna blushed crimson.


    ¡°A lot has been going on, can you believe I saw them at a spa yesterday? Brianna is looking radiant, Thomas smiles more often and soo many noticeable things¡± Lettice teased and Isabelle giggled, nudging Brianna.


    ¡°Stop it.. She¡¯s shy¡± Thomas replied, making everyone erupt withughter.


    ¡°My my, Isabelle, nice to see you. What a great way to meet Thomas¡± Aurora replied, an underlying tone in her voice and Brianna coiled with fear.


    ¡°Wow, Aurora. I wasn¡¯t expecting you here, how have you been, girlfriend?¡±


    ¡°Been doing great, yea, I wanted to make my appearance a big surprise¡­ you look lovely Brianna, who got your dress for you? Is it Thomas? Pardon me, I know even if your old granny and siblings are sold you would never be able to afford this dress, I¡¯m just inquisitive¡± Aurora shaded as Thomas clenched his fist with anger.


    ¡°What do you wanna do? Are you going to hit me or p me, do it. So the whole world would know the kind of monster you¡¯ve turned yourself into.. I heard your movie is sold out, I¡¯m sure it isn¡¯t but you lied just to make people think she¡¯s good¡± Aurora replied.


    ¡°Aurora, please stop¡± Isabelle pleaded and Aurora grinned.


    ¡°I¡¯ll stop when you stop having an affair with your guard¡± Aurora exposed and Isabelle stared at her angrily.


    ¡°What¡¯s your problem? Your jealousy is bing too much¡± Isabelle scolded.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have time to waste here while I can be busy with movie producers¡± Thomas replied and took Brianna along with him.


    ¡°What is wrong with you? Why can¡¯t you forget about some things and be happy for others? I know you¡¯re hurt but it was your fault you got kicked out¡± Isabelle scolded.


    ¡°Don¡¯t treat me like a child, focus on your new friends and stop trying to act smart¡­ you should also try to reduce the way you stare at Alessandro, don¡¯te at me when the news discovers that you¡¯re having an affair, I wonder what your father would do¡± She repliedughing as she trailed off.

 Chapter 54: Kidnapped

    Alessandro drove to the house, chitchatting with Isabelle about the premiere, he noticed the road was blocked and stopped.


    He got out of the car, wanting to know what was wrong when a gun touched his head, he froze immediately, raising his hands up.


    Isabelle shrieked as she was roughly dragged out of the car, another man pushing them towards a car.


    She screamed fearfully, kicking and fighting as a man used a handkerchief to cover her nose, he was sedated too.


    He opened his heavy eyelids, staring at the ceiling and trying to make out where he was, groaning when he was fully aware of where they were.


    He tried to sit up and noticed his hands and legs were bonded, he wriggled up, looked around and found Isabelle sprawled at one side, unconscious.


    ¡°Hey.. Isabelle!¡± He whispered loudly, trying to wobble towards her.


    She rose gently, feeling dizzy as the room spinner, she focused her gaze on Alessandro, squinting her eyes.


    ¡°Where are we?¡± She demanded, fear written all over her face as she nced at the dark creepy room.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­¡± He was saying when Liam walked inside, puffing out smoke and smiling sheepishly.


    ¡°It¡¯s lovely to meet the famous Isabelle again..¡± He confessed, taking her finger and kissing it as she struggled.


    ¡°Liam, you need to help me, please. What am I doing here?¡± She demanded, shaking her hand and he burst intoughter.


    ¡°You¡¯re here for a photo shoot dummy.. How do you want me to help you? Should I take off your dress?¡­¡± he demanded, holding her face roughly as she struggled.


    ¡°You monster, what are you doing? You were my friend¡± She muttered helplessly.


    ¡°You thought I was your friend but in truth I was only asked to watch you¡± He corrected, smirking as he traced his hand around her lips, staring at them lustfully.


    ¡°Get your hands off her!¡± Alessandro barked, trying to move and Liam chuckled, trying the cigar at Alessandro.


    ¡°Pleasure to meet the hero, Isabelle¡¯s knight in shiny armor, the damned fool who ruined my first n, I¡¯ll make you regret killing my men¡± Liam vowed and Isabelle stared at him with shock.


    ¡°Surprised? Well the first kidnap was nned and it failed but I promise you that this one wouldn¡¯t, nobody knows your whereabouts and nobody would try to look for you¡± He cackled and Isabelle spat at him, staring at him viciously.


    ¡°You won¡¯t get away with this,¡± Alessandro promised.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already gotten away darling, so long for now.. I¡¯lle back when I am bored..¡±


    ¡°Why are you doing this? How much were you paid?¡± Isabelle demanded gently.


    ¡°A veryrge amount of money, I wouldn¡¯t have to work again for the rest of my life.. even if your father wins this election, you won¡¯t be able to pay me that amount¡± Liam replied.


    ¡°Who sent you?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s a secret I¡¯ll tell you when you¡¯re saying yourst prayers, so long for now my dearest¡± He bade and walked out.


    ¡°It¡¯s all gonna be fine¡± Alessandro said to Isabelle who nodded, fighting back tears.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t I just live a normal life like all the girls? It¡¯s either I get kidnapped, someone attacks me or I¡¯m always under tight security, why can¡¯t I just go out freely, move around without being afraid of the unknown?¡± She muttered, tears rolling down her cheek.


    ¡°It¡¯s all gonna be fine, someone would help rescue us¡±


    ¡°Who? Is it my father who isn¡¯t concerned about my life? The man who has too many secrets and is busy trying to win this election or his secretary who thinks I¡¯m better off dead than alive or my dead mother? Who?¡± She demanded tearfully and he moved close to her, putting his head on her shoulder tofort her as tears filled her face.


    ¡°Everything would be fine, have faith¡± He replied and she nodded, resigning to her fate.


    The door opened, revealing Liam and two guards, one stared at Alessandro for some seconds before averting his gaze, Alessandro also stared at him closely.


    ¡°What are we gonna do to the man?¡± The one who had been staring at Alessandro inquired and Liam thought about it for a while.


    ¡°We could burn him alive or hang him¡± Liam replied, smirking and Isabelle gasped.


    ¡°We brought food, don¡¯t think of me as a bad person, I¡¯m super nice¡± Liam replied, passing two bowls to them.


    ¡°How are we gonna eat, you have to untie us¡± Isabelle hinted.


    ¡°Stop trying to act smart, lie on your belle and eat like animals¡± He chuckled before leaving.


    ¡°I know that man..¡± Alessandro muttered, racking his brain.


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°I know that man, we both attended the same school, he¡¯s definitely the one, I know him!¡± He replied.


    ¡°Would he help us? I¡¯m willing to pay any amount of money¡­¡±


    ¡°Stop thinking you can buy your way out, whosoever it is that sent them must have hooked them up with something greater than money¡± Alessandro corrected and she sighed.


    ¡°I hope Darrell tries to figure out our location, I doubt if anybody would find us¡± He mumbled.


    They both stared at each other, different thoughts running in their mind. Isabelle med herself for their mess, wishing he hadn¡¯t apanied her to the premiere.


    ¡°This is all my fault, I wish they would let you go..¡±


    ¡°Shh.. no my love, we¡¯re in this. I¡¯d rather die than leave you alone here¡± He replied.


    ¡°I¡¯ll forever love you, both in death and health¡± She replied, cing her head on his shoulder, crying silently.


    They heard the door squeaking gently and raised their heads up, they were shocked to see the man who had stared Alessandro, he tiptoed inside, holding a knife and Isabelle wanted to scream but he shushed her.


    She mped her mouth shut, wondering what he was doing, her heart thumping fast.


    ¡°Shh, follow me fast¡± He ordered, cutting the ropes and they stood up, feeling pains all over their body.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    They tiptoed out, Aaron staying at their front and motioning for them to follow, he took them through a passage, strangled a guard to death and opened a door.


    They stepped outside, walking fearfully and looking back, Alessandro and Aaron sprang on two guards who were at the gate and Isabelle shrieked, watching them struggle.


    Another guard who saw them called the attention of others who ran toward them, shooting.


    Aaron held a guard who stabbed him repeatedly, shouting at them to leave.


    Isabelle stared at him tearfully before running outside with Alessandro who had a cut on his shoulder.


    They ran into the forest, using the moon as light as they walked around, running far from their captors.


    ¡°Search for them!¡± A captor yelled, firing gunshots in the air and Isabelle gasped, using the whole of her strength to move her numb legs.


    They both ran, holding hands and stopping to catch their breaths, Isabelle stopped when she didn¡¯t feel anything under one of her feet, she looked down and gasped, throwing her body back as she stared at the valley below.


    ¡°What are we gonna do?¡± She demanded, fear gripping her tired bones as the sound of their captors grew louder.


    Alessandro looked back, looked at the valley and closed his eyes, deciding his faith.


    ¡°We jump¡± He muttered and Isabelle shook her head, drawing her hand back in fear. He held her hand tightly.


    ¡°We have to jump, there¡¯s nothing we can do. Look at me, look at me!¡± Hemanded, holding her face.


    ¡°It¡¯s better we die together in that valley than let them get their hands on us, trust me, together we would jump. I love you¡± He muttered gently, kissed her lips briefly and held her hands.


    At the count of 3, they both jumped, screaming as they fell inside the valley.


    Two dayster


    ¡°Why do you like this valley? I didn¡¯t think it would be pretty enough to get your attention¡± Brianna confessed, wrapping her hand around Thomas¡¯s neck.


    He ced a kiss on her cheek, smiling and his eyes glowing.


    ¡°I love this ce because you shared it with me, it¡¯s one of the most priceless things I¡¯vee across¡± He answered and she smiled, sighing heavily.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been thinkingtely, lots of people are attacking me, I¡¯ve gained lots of followers that I do not believe I could ever have, you¡¯ve been very kindtely, changing the lives of my family and I, I just don¡¯t know how to repay you¡± She trailed and he cupped her face, kissing her lightly.


    ¡°For everything I do, I want a deep kiss in return, your lips are intoxicating.. they high me much more than any alcohol¡­ All I want in return is your love¡± He replied and she smiled, hugging him.


    ¡°I love you so much cupcake¡±


    ¡°I love you more sugarplum¡± He replied and she raised her brow.


    ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± She asked, watching a big object float towards them, she gasped when she had a close look at it.


    ¡°There¡¯s another one, I think it¡¯s a human¡± He replied, moving towards the object and when the bodies got close enough, he dragged them out.


    Brianna gasped when she saw the pale white faces, covering her mouth tightly. Thomas opened his eyes wide in shock, knelt down to check their pulses.


    ¡°I.. Isabelle.. a.. a and Al.. ess.. andro¡± She muttered, shaken to the marrow and he rubbed her shoulders.


    ¡°They¡¯re still alive, we could take them to the hospital¡­¡± He announced and she nodded, still in shock.


    Together, they took the bodies to the car and sped off to the hospital. He nced at her several times, noticing her horrified face.


    He ced his hand on herp, giving her a reassuring smile and she smiled back.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry, I¡¯ll get the best doctors to treat them¡± He vowed and she nodded, looking back at the couples, she held Isabelle¡¯s hand, muttering some words.

 Chapter 55: Coma

    It had been 1 week already, Isabelle and Alessandro had been ina since, Brianna made it her job to check up on them everyday.


    She walked inside with Thomas who was talking to the doctor. She sighed sadly, touching Isabelle¡¯s hand.


    ¡°I wish you would wake up soon, I miss the radiant smile on your face..¡± She mumbled, kneeling close to Isabelle.


    ¡°I want them to be off record, make sure no maides inside this room and the nurses who visit should never disclose who they are to anyone¡± Thomas instructed and the doctor nodded before leaving.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you inform the president? Why are you telling the doctor to keep their case off record, I¡¯m sure the president must be worried and trying his best to find her..¡± Brianna voiced.


    ¡°Now is a very crucial time, news has leaked to the public that Isabelle and Alessandro are missing, everyone is trying to find both her father and his rivals are trying to find her, I¡¯m still trying to figure out why they were floating¡± He replied.


    ¡°The media are all telling different tales, I don¡¯t know why the president is lying about keeping her somewhere safe¡± Brianna replied, ncing through her phone.


    ¡°I¡¯ve noticed some suspicious movements between a few nurses and have ordered for 5 guards to seal off this room with one inside, that way they¡¯ll be safe. We might leave this hospital¡±


    ¡°Hmm, I just hope they wake up, their faces are regaining color, why would anybody be trying to kill someone as nice and amazing as Isabelle, this world is filled with cruel people¡± Brianna confessed and Thomas wrapped her in a hug.


    ¡°That¡¯s why you should never trust anybody, even the nicest of people can be deadly¡± He advised and she nodded, leaning on him.


    They sat there, silently watching them and Isabelle¡¯s index finger moved, Brianna stood up immediately, staring at the finger and waiting for it to move again.


    ¡°I saw her index finger move..¡± She muttered and Thomas rubbed her back, urging her to sit.


    Isabelle¡¯s finger moved again and this time they both saw it, she stood up immediately, holding the hand and smiling while Thomas went to get the doctor.


    Alessandro opened his eyes slowly, the white lights making him close them back, he groaned, staring at the ceiling as he tried to figure out where he was.


    He turned his neck and was surprised to see a blurry figure holding Isabelle¡¯s hand, his vision cleared and the smell of antiseptic hit his nostrils.


    He groaned and Thomas entered with the doctor.


    Brianna gave way immediately and the doctor ran towards Isabelle who was breathing very hard.


    He tried to sit up but noticed he was held down by some tubes that passed around his body.


    The doctor calmed Isabelle and turned to face him, a look of surprise on his face.


    The doctor hurried to his side, checking his temperature and every necessary data before detaching the tubes in his hand.


    ¡°Are you okay? Do you know where you are? Do you remember who you are?¡± The doctor demanded and he nodded, turning to look at Isabelle.


    ¡°Is she fine?¡± He muttered and the doctor nodded before leaving.


    Alessandro nced up and was surprised to see Brianna and Thomas staring at him, he groaned, turned to the other side and closed his eyes.


    Isabelle jolted from sleep, panting heavily as she opened her eyes slowly, Brianna who had been holding her hand hugged her immediately before running off to call the doctor.


    She was still panting, looking around and trying to join the little pieces of images that shed in her head.


    The doctor rushed inside, checking her heartbeat and staring at her data, he touched her forehead, asking her questions which she didn¡¯t reply to.


    Brianna was getting worried when Alessandro sat up, holding his stomach, he closed his eyes tiredly, ncing at Isabelle as he struggled to stay awake.


    ¡°Where am I at?¡± She demanded, staring at Brianna like a ghost.


    ¡°You¡¯re at the hospital, Thomas and I found you guys drowning¡± Brianna exined and Isabelle nodded before closing her eyes.


    Brianna stared at both of them with fear, she wondered what made Isabelle to sit-up suddenly, sighing tiredly, she put her head on herps and fell asleep.


    After 4 hours


    ¡°Brianna wake up, you¡¯re such a deep sleeper¡± Isabelle muttered, patting her head slowly and she raised her head, yawning and looking around.


    ¡°You¡¯re awake! I missed you a lot¡± She yelled, hugging Isabelle.


    ¡°I¡¯ve missed you too kiddo¡± Isabelle replied, patting her head slowly.


    ¡°How long have we been here?¡± Alessandro demanded, a frown on his face as he stared at the drip.


    ¡°A week¡± Brianna replied and Isabelle gasped.


    The doctor entered inside hurriedly, carefully removing the injections on their hands and legs and Brianna stared at him with confusion.


    ¡°Hurry up, we need to leave this ce now!¡± Thomas ordered, taking the bag of drugs beside them.


    Isabelle jumped down, pain shooting through her legs as she yelled and lost bnce, the doctor rushed off while Alessandro limped towards the door, gritting his teeth as he felt pain all over his legs.


    The doctor returned with a wheelchair and Isabelle sat, Brianna pushing it as she followed Thomas who was holding Alessandro.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Isabelle demanded, hearingmotion from the reception side as they followed another exit.


    ¡°I¡¯ll exinter, my limousine is outside, we need to get there fast¡± Thomas replied, opening the back door.


    Thest steps towards the limousine felt like hell for Alessandro who was trying not to break down, he slumped inside, panting and resting while Thomas put his leg inside and helped put Isabelle inside.


    The driver raised the windows and sped out, taking the second exit that was less crowded and Thomas sighed with relief, putting his head on the window.


    They reached the house and Brianna helped them inside while Thomas gave instructions to the guards.


    ¡°Why did we leave the hospital?¡± Isabelle demanded, immediately Thomas entered.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how but someone informed the bad guys about you guys, I don¡¯t think they belong to the president since they were all on ck and were trying to force their way inside the hospital¡± He replied.


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand why you guys were drowning? What¡¯s wrong? Are you in danger?¡± Brianna inquired.


    ¡°There¡¯s a lot going on now, especially this election time. We were kidnapped by one of my father¡¯s rivals and I think that person is trying to get us back by all means. Thank you so much guys¡± Alessandro replied.


    ¡°Thanks a lot but we¡¯ll still need a lot of help from you guys, there¡¯s still a journey ahead¡± Isabelle muttered and Brianna stared at her with confusion.


    ¡°What type of journey?¡±


    ¡°I need you to help me get in touch with a friend of mine, Darrell. I¡¯ll give you directions to his house¡± Alessandro pleaded.


    ¡°Hold your horses, tell us what this journey is about and why there¡¯s danger,¡± Thomas replied.


    ¡°This is top secret..¡± Isabelle trailed, exining the full story to them.


    ¡°That¡¯s messed up, how do you n to do this?¡± Thomas demanded.


    ¡°Once we see Darrell, we¡¯ll know the next steps but for now I need my phone. I think it¡¯s best to let the public know that I¡¯m safe,¡± Isabelle confessed.


    ¡°That¡¯s going to be very risky, they will try to track you¡­¡± Brianna confessed.


    ¡°With Darrell around, he would be able to put jammers around the house. He would also give us information from the outside and figure out the next n¡± Alessandro added.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go get him now, can you tell me his address..¡±


    ¡°For you it¡¯s risky, it¡¯s best if you send a guard, tell Darrell it¡¯s from Alessandro and he needs toe along, I¡¯ll write the address on a piece of paper¡± Alessandro replied and Thomas brought a book and pen.


    He went outside, called his most trusted guard and gave him instructions before returning inside.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    ¡°What n do you have for now?¡± Thomas inquired, looking at Alessandro who was groaning slightly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll try to dig out the secret between Mario, Ann and my father but from what Darrell told me, there¡¯s something huge between Ann and Mario that has made them enemies, I think that¡¯s why Ann is trying to kill Mario¡± Isabelle replied.


    ¡°I can¡¯t believe this what has been going on in the administration and no one is aware, they¡¯re started renovating the suburbs, the upants were driven out and the president said he¡¯s gonna be providing amodation but only a few hundreds of the thousands families had been given amodation¡± Brianna briefed and Isabelle gasped.


    ¡°This is all my fault, I shouldn¡¯t have made that announcement, I¡¯ll try to start up a fundraiser for them, what about your family?¡±


    ¡°Thomas has been very kind, he got a house for them¡± Brianna replied, staring at him with affection.


    ¡°These are your drugs, you need to use them, I¡¯ll get the maid to cook up something. I¡¯ll also get the doctor toe check on you asionally, I¡¯ll be traveling tomorrow..¡± Thomas trailed.


    ¡°You need to cancel the trip man, it¡¯s very dangerous. My father¡¯s rival is very ruthless, if they can kill my mother then they would be able to kill any other person¡± Isabelle warned and Thomas ran his hand through his hair, thinking about it.


    ¡°You should listen. Danger is lurking around¡± Brianna advised, holding his hand and he smiled at her.


    Isabelle stared at Alessandro, wondering what she would say, she felt happy that they were both alive, she smiled at him, trying not to break down.


    He smiled at her, moving close to her as she stretched her hand towards him.


    ¡°I¡¯m d that you¡¯re in my life¡± She muttered, hugging him and Brianna smiled, pping her hands.

 Chapter 56: Ann Secrets

    Darrell entered inside, instinctively ncing around, his gaze softened when he saw Alessandro.


    ¡°You¡¯re alive man!¡± He yelled, going to hug Alessandro who grinned.


    ¡°It¡¯s nice to see you again,¡± Alessandro replied.


    ¡°Where the hell have you been? What happened to you? I have your phones, been trying to track you for a long time¡± Darrell disclosed, bringing out their phones and Isabelle beamed.


    ¡°Wow, thank you so much¡± She replied ecstatically, collecting the phone.


    ¡°You the best man, thanks a lot,¡± Alessandro replied.


    ¡°So¡­. why are you here and what are you gonna do about the news circting, some rumors say you¡¯re dead, some said you¡¯ve been hiding, so many stories you wouldn¡¯t wanna hear¡± Darrell disclosed and they sighed.


    ¡°When we wereing back from the movie premiere, we were kidnapped, we escaped through an old friend. They chased us and, having no other ce, we jumped into a valley. We were floating when they rescued us¡± Alessandro summarized.


    ¡°Do you have any clue of what could lead us to who kidnapped you? Can you still remember the location?¡±


    ¡°I can only remember Liam¡­ I can get the pictures we took together so you can try to track him, sadly that¡¯s all I remember¡± Isabelle replied, scrolling through her phone.


    ¡°I found some juicy information about Ann, she¡¯s a serpent!¡± Darrell confessed and Isabelle giggled.


    ¡°Tell me what she has done now¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s a big secret between her and Mario, been trying to find out what it is but there¡¯s no clue. Mario was the one who set up your father during the sextape saga, Mario tried to kill Ann, the time she got shot, it was Mario. I don¡¯t know what¡¯s between them but I think Mario is trying to kill your father..¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Isabelle eximed.


    ¡°From what I¡¯ve discovered, there are several times Mario tried to kill your father but Ann has been helping him. The attack on Andrea¡¯s burial was Mario¡¯s n to kill the president¡­ there¡¯s something else¡­ Mario was the one who ordered the maid to poison your family, unfortunately Andrea died¡± Darrell dropped and everyone turned silent, thinking deeply at how cruel Mario could be.


    ¡°What kind of father is he? Why is he doing all these?¡± Brianna demanded.


    ¡°He wants to be the president, if he bes your father¡¯s Vice President, his main n is to kill your father and be the president, He once offered Ann a position if she supported him but she turned down his offer, probably because she might be the First Lady when your father wins,¡± Darrell replied.


    ¡°How would you know the secret that¡¯s between them?¡± Alessandro demanded.


    ¡°I¡¯m still trying to find out, your father and Ann both killed lots of people during thest election , mostly ministers who opposed them, they are still nning on killing lots of people and now that you¡¯re missing, they¡¯re using it as a good opportunity to taint their rivals, your father has a special force which he uses to carry out his evil operation. He ns to build a new airport that would make his smuggling business easy¡­ Also Ann is nning on how to eliminate you permanently¡± Darrell confessed.


    ¡°Damn!¡±


    ¡°We need to act fast or else they would carry out their ns under our nose¡± Thomas urged.


    ¡°I¡¯ll start with the fundraiser, I could make a video with Brianna, asking people to donate money for those who are homeless, Darrell, you would be in charge of giving out houses and money. Thomas and Alessandro could open a social media ount and disclose all their secrets to the people, Darrell I need you to find who¡¯s trustworthy and has good intentions for this country amongst all the presidential candidates, it¡¯s time for justice to take its course¡± Isabelle replied, clenching her fist and they nodded their supports.


    ¡°When should we start?¡± Brianna demanded.


    ¡°Now.. I¡¯ve forwarded the picture of Liam to Alessandro, he would forward it to you Darrell¡±


    ¡°Cool, I¡¯ll send it to my man now and tell him to find out everything he can get, he¡¯s quite fast and we could get a reply within two hours¡­¡± Darrell replied.


    Roberto¡¯s POV


    ¡°Where could Isabelle be?¡± I thundered, staring at the bunch of mediocre I called staff, Ann was beside me, typing on her phone, she had been.


    ¡°Sir, we¡¯ve been trying our best to find her. We found the car she wasst seen in. We can¡¯t find her guard also and his parents don¡¯t have a clue of where they are¡± The head replied, fearfully and I threw a cup at them.


    ¡°Are you insane? I pay you to do what most technicians can¡¯t do and you¡¯re telling me you can¡¯t find them?! I don¡¯t give a fuck if they¡¯re dead or alive, find them! We can¡¯t keep lying to the press, they¡¯ll get tired of it some day¡± I replied, and Ann gasped, motioning for him toe close.


    ¡°Is.. Isabelle? Open Instagram now and join Isabelle¡¯s life video!¡± I instructed, my heart beating very fast as I stared with disbelief.


    ¡°What is she doing?¡± Ann blew hotly, frowning while staring at Isabelle who was making a video, pleading with wealthy people to donate money for the homeless people.


    ¡°This is outrageous! Such an embarrassment! How would she be begging for money?¡± Ann fumed, increasing my growing anger.


    This is total madness, what hase over her? She disappeared for more than a week and now this is how shees back?.


    ¡°Call Isabelle¡¯s line and try to track the phone, do everything you can and make sure you find her location!¡± I instructed, heading out with Ann who was bbering about the video.


    ¡°Ann please, I have a lot on my te, don¡¯t add to it!¡± I thundered and she mped her mouth shut.


    ¡°There¡¯s news right now, our rivals are makingments that your administration is a failure and you can¡¯t afford to provide shelter for those we drove away¡­ Isabelle has refused to pick the call, they can¡¯t track her until she picks it¡± Ann disclosed and I sighed, this is getting out of hand.


    She¡¯s supposed to be here helping me gain more votes but instead she¡¯s making a fool out of herself and bringing shame to me.


    ¡°Mario is raising a group of people, I think he wants to start leaking out our secrets¡­¡± Ann trailed and I raised my hand.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough for now Ann, I¡¯ve told you to eliminate him. Do not bother me with petty things¡± I replied, trying to call Isabelle but she didn¡¯t pick the call.


    ¡°Our spy just told me that Isabelle and Alessandro were hospitalized and they escaped today, he said someone was trying to capture them when they escaped, he¡¯s trying to track the person who helped them¡± Ann disclosed and I held my forehead, this is bing too much.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    She was hospitalized but she escaped and now she¡¯s making videos and trying to ruin my campaign, what is all this? If I ever get my hands on her, I¡¯ll make sure she never uses a phone.


    Isabelle¡¯s POV


    I stared at my phone, hissing as my dad¡¯s image popped on my screen. I don¡¯t understand why he¡¯s calling me.


    I would have picked and sted him but Darrell instructed me not to pick any call until he was done putting jammers in the house.


    I couldn¡¯t deny the fact that I missed Lettice, I can¡¯t say the same for Aurora but she¡¯s still my friend though I can¡¯t invite her over but Thomas has promised to bring Lettice over.


    ¡°What are you thinking about my love?¡± Alessandro demanded, hugging me and I breathed in his masculine scent, sighing and patting his hand.


    ¡°Lots of things, do you think we could seed with what we¡¯re nning? The way Brianna and Thomas are involved, aren¡¯t we endangering their lives?¡± I demanded and he kissed my cheek.


    ¡°As long as nobody knows where we are, we are safe. If we could n all these under their noses and take them by surprise, I¡¯m very sure we would seed, you should think about positive things¡± He answered and I smiled, trying to figure out what good deed I had done to get the best man in the whole world.


    ¡°What about your family? Are they safe? I pray my father doesn¡¯t hold them captive¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve told Darrell to inform Diamond to let them know what¡¯s wrong and try to stay safe, I also pray nothing happens to them.. What if your father loses the election, do you think we would be safe? It¡¯ll be worse and more deadly once we disclose their secrets because the way would try to find us. It¡¯ll also cost a lot, disclosing their secrets could get them jailed, are you sure you wanna continue?¡± He demanded and I nodded.


    ¡°Justice must surely prevail, if I don¡¯t do this now, someone else would do it and I might even get jailed with them because I¡¯m also part of the conspiracy¡± I replied and he kissed my cheek.


    ¡°I feel like the luckiest man on earth, having a wife like you¡± He muttered and I smiled, wrapping my hand around his neck.


    ¡°After all this saga, we could n our wedding. I¡¯d like to have it in Miami, with your family and friends,¡± I confessed.


    ¡°You mean with our family and friends, my mother sees you as a part of her family already, getting married is just letting the world know you¡¯re mine, I love you babe¡± He replied and I hugged him, trying not to cry.


    ¡°I want us to relocate to Korea or China, somewhere far from this ce with new friends and a new beginning where we would forget all our terrible past, we could start taking lessons..¡± I trailed and he burst intoughter.


    ¡°Hold your horses princess, it¡¯ll take almost a year to learn that foreignnguage, we can¡¯t just go there, we would be like aliens if we don¡¯t know how tomunicate with them¡± He replied and I smiled, cing my head on his as we stared at each other.

 Chapter 57: Liam is dead

    ¡°You¡¯re such a fool! How could you let her escape for the second time?¡± Mario thundered.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir, before we could get inside the hospital they had left..¡± Liam apologized and Mario pped his cheek.


    ¡°I¡¯m not paying to do so you can fail, I want Isabelle in my custody this week! Why is Ann still alive?¡± Mario demanded hotly.


    ¡°Sir, tracking her has been very hard and she stays with the president. It¡¯s hard to abduct her..¡±


    ¡°What about those two kids and their father?¡± Mario demanded, thinking deeply.


    ¡°The man is nowhere to be found but I have a gun that those kids are staying with her, she has been extra carefultely, I¡¯m afraid she might be nning something huge..¡±


    ¡°Shut the hell up! What do you mean by something huge? I want you to find out what that n is and also destroy the n¡± Mario instructed and Liam nodded, bowing his head.


    ¡°What about Alessandro? Do you have a clue about his family?¡±


    ¡°They disappeared yesterday, I¡¯ve been trying to track his sister but she¡¯s invisible. Sir, Roberto just announced Ann as his new Vice President¡­¡± Liam trailed, staring at his phone with disbelief.


    ¡°What!¡± Mario fumed, checking the phone and he held his burning chest, coughing and trying to retain his bnce while Liam held him, gently walking towards a chair.


    ¡°Sir, the press is outside and they would like to¡­¡± His secretary trailed, barging inside.


    ¡°I¡¯m not in the mood for anything, Roberto has bitten more than he can chew, I¡¯ll make sure he regrets this, get the car ready, we are going over¡± Mario instructed and his secretary made calls.


    He was escorted by Liam who had a gun at his side, they got to the president¡¯s house and Liam dropped his gun before he was allowed inside.


    ¡°What do you want here?¡± Ann hissed, immediately she caught sight of him.


    ¡°I¡¯m here to see Roberto not exchange words with you¡± He replied.


    ¡°He¡¯s busy and wouldn¡¯t like to be disturbed, you cane back tomorrow but know there would be no special treatments, you¡¯ll have to follow the right protocol if you wanna see the iing President¡± Ann replied sarcastically and Mario clenched his fist.


    ¡°Why are you against me? We we¡¯re all worked towards one thing before..¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t give me that crap, I know your main n was to kill Roberto right from time, you tried the first time but didn¡¯t seed that¡¯s why you became close to him, thinking it¡¯ll be easier¡± Ann replied, grinning and Mario fumed, his nose ring with anger.


    ¡°Don¡¯t try to be his Cindere, it¡¯s better you stay out of this or you would have nothing left to call your¡± Mario threatened.


    ¡°Is that a threat? You¡¯ve lost all what belongs to you because you were dumb, I¡¯ll never be like you and mind you if a hair falls off from my kids, I¡¯ll kill a thousand from your side¡± Ann vowed and Mario walked out angrily.


    ¡°He just left the house, kill him now!¡± Ann muttered into the phone and Annabe walked inside, making her end the call abruptly.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong honey, why are you sad?¡± Ann demanded, holding her face.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°It¡¯s been a week now and I haven¡¯t seen Isabelle, is sheing back? I miss her so much and I wish she woulde back¡± Annabe confessed and Ann drew her closer.


    ¡°Look honey, she isn¡¯t a very nice person, she¡¯s a self centereddy who doesn¡¯t care about others but only herself..¡±


    ¡°No mum, Isabelle is different, she¡¯s the nicest person I¡¯ve ever met, she¡¯s cool, amazing, a great adviser and the best sister. I saw her video and I¡¯m nning on making a video to assist her fundraising, could you please donate money? She¡¯s trying to raise money for the homeless people¡­¡± Annabe disclosed, making Ann boil with rage.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough already! You¡¯ve been touring the inte too much and I think it¡¯s time you have a break, no phones till further notice..¡± Ann instructed.


    ¡°But mom! Why do you hate Isabelle? She¡¯s human just like us, why?¡± Annabe demanded furiously.


    ¡°Why does she get everything? Why can she be the president¡¯s daughter who is showered with love, money and fame? Why can¡¯t she be like us who works our ass off for everything we want?¡± Rage was written all over Ann¡¯s face.


    ¡°She¡¯s different because all fingers aren¡¯t equal mom. Life has its ups and downs, we get to work for what we want but it doesn¡¯t mean we¡¯re wretched or we can¡¯t get happiness, love and joy¡± Annabelle replied and walked out.


    Alessandro POV


    Darrell walked inside, covering his mouth with disbelief and I frowned, do I need to put up a sign that says knock before you enter?.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you understand what privacy means? You shouldn¡¯t be barging into a room that¡¯s meant for couples¡± I scolded, resting on Isabelle¡¯s smoothps and he burst intoughter.


    ¡°I have two types of news, the good and the bad one which would you like to hear? Darrell demanded.


    ¡°Just start with anyone¡± Isabelle replied and he took a chair sluggishly, sat down and cleared his throat several times, tension growing in the air.


    ¡°I know you¡¯re curious but this news I¡¯m about to say..¡±


    ¡°Just say it!¡± I yelled and he rolled his eyes.


    ¡°I found out a lot about Liam, he had been working for Mario for almost ten years, Mario had saved him from prison¡­ He¡¯s working for Mario because he has no choice, Mario is one smart man. All his touts have families which they care for and he in turn keeps those families under his watch and if anyone tries to snitch or act smart boom his family is gone then he would join his family too..¡± Darrell demonstrated and Isabelle gasped.


    ¡°He has killed lots of families so Liam is probably scared of going against his boss for fear that his lovely wife might go..¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s married?¡± Isabelle gasped and Darrell nodded.


    ¡°Your father just announced Ann as his Vice President, he¡¯ll surely be busy with the media for now, lucky us¡­ and the bad news is that¡­ Liam is dead¡± He dropped and Isabelle rose with shock, her mouth open.


    ¡°What! How? When?¡± She demanded with horror.


    ¡°Someone tried to kill Mario, so he took the bullet. I have a hunch it¡¯s Ann because it was after they left the president¡¯s house.. So for now, Mario is faced with getting a new Liam to carry out his dirty jobs¡± Darrell ended with a smile while Isabelle still had a look of horror on her face.


    This is shocking, I wonder who the next dead person would be.


    ¡°Also, make sure you don¡¯t pick any calls from anyone especially from your family, Ann is seriously trying to get you¡± Darrell warned and Isabelle nodded.


    ¡°Thanks a lot man, I owe you one for this..¡± I appreciated it.


    ¡°Don¡¯t thank me, I¡¯m only doing my job as a patriot¡± He replied and Brianna barged inside, panicking.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Isabelle sprang up.


    ¡°It¡¯s Thomas¡­ he has been abducted and they¡¯re nning to kill him if he doesn¡¯t disclose your location¡± Brianna replied and we all gasped.


    She was crying profusely and Isabelle held her, trying tofort her. I feel sorry for bringing them into our mess.


    ¡°He has vowed never to tell them where you are even if he dies¡± Brianna sniffed.


    ¡°This is confusing, Liam is dead, who else would be trying to get Isabelle? It could either be Ann or¡­¡± I trailed.


    ¡°Lilian? I can¡¯t think of any other person¡± Brianna replied.


    ¡°Yes! She¡¯s rted to Andrea and might be working for him..¡± Isabelle replied and Darrell smiled, fisting his knuckles.


    ¡°Give me a few hours, I¡¯ll get the job done¡± He replied, smiling as he walked out and Brianna sat down, lost in thoughts as tears rolled down her cheek and Isabelle tried tofort her.


    Night


    It was past 9 and there was no news from Darrell. I tried calling his phone but he didn¡¯t pick up. Brianna was crying profusely, refusing to eat or stop crying.


    Thomas and Darrell walked inside, panting and slumping tiredly on the chair, Darrell had a smile on his face and Brianna jumped when she saw them.


    She yelled, resting on Thomas who groaned tiredly, she kissed his cheeks, touching his face as a big smile spread on her face and she wiped her tears.


    ¡°Thank you so much¡± She said to Darrell who just waved his hand.


    ¡°What did you do?¡± I inquired, staring at Darrell who still had a smile on his face.


    ¡°Just a little threatening and she disclosed where he was, I had to get a few guys to rescue him, we ran out of fuel and had to walk for a very long time before we could get a vehicle¡± He confessed and I shook my head.


    Typical superhero Darrell, always quick to action and one of the best guards I¡¯vee across, I felt proud to have someone like him as a friend, he was one in a million.


    ¡°You¡¯re the best man,¡± I confessed, hugging him.


    ¡°What did you use to threaten Lilian?¡± Isabelle demanded and he shrugged.


    ¡°Lilian didn¡¯t just be famous overnight, it was with the help of Andrea, Selena was once a viin, we grew up in the same hood and even with her changed identity and face, I¡¯ll never forget the eyes of those eyes who murdered my friend in cold blood, they both killed my friend, I¡¯ve been gathering evidence for a long time and I had to give up that evidence to get his location¡±


    ¡°Wow, you¡¯ve done so much, thank you so much¡± Brianna appreciated and he shrugged while Isabelle stared at him strangely.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be leaving now, take care of yourselves, avoid the crowd, you can take phone calls now but try not to spend more than 5 minutes¡± He bade and left.


    ¡°He¡¯s a genius, he¡¯s got too much brains,¡± Isabelle confessed and Iughed, holding her waist.


    ¡°So you like him now huh?¡± I demanded.


    ¡°Who cares if he¡¯s got the brain, you¡¯ve got the looks and my heart¡± She replied and Brianna coughed slightly, making us burst intoughter.

 Chapter 58: Elena

    ¡°Do you know her location?¡± Ann demanded and Elena shook her head.


    ¡°I can see you¡¯ve beenzy and haven¡¯t been doing anythingtely¡­ Are you sure I wouldn¡¯t regret choosing you?¡±


    ¡°You know I¡¯ve been busy with blogs, trying to spread different news about Isabelle¡­ I¡¯m already nning on hinting about her affair with Alessandro¡± Elena replied and Ann raised her head, confused.


    ¡°Her guard? I thought she hated him¡± Ann replied.


    ¡°She once did but now she¡¯s having an affair with him and anywhere you find her, that¡¯s where you¡¯ll find him¡± Elena replied triumphantly and Ann nodded slowly.


    ¡°So right under our nose all these while, this has been going on. She¡¯s such a bitch¡±


    ¡°Yes, a lot has been going on, we had a rift because of him¡­ her rtionship with Aurora is on a rocky point and there¡¯s only one person I know who might be closer to her but she¡¯s worthless and amoner so I don¡¯t have much expectations¡± Elena replied.


    ¡°What exactly do you want from me for your job?¡± Ann demanded.


    ¡°I wanna be the new Isabelle,¡± Elena dropped.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Ann inquired, adjusting on her chair.


    ¡°I know your n is to kill Isabelle, when she¡¯s dead.. I want to be very famous, I wanna take her position and be the best model avable. I know you can help me get that¡± Elena replied.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°I would help you do that if only you help me do one thing.. find her location and within the blink of an eye you would be famous. You would have all the endorsement deals to yourself. Differentpanies would run after you¡± Ann swore and Elena nodded.


    ¡°I¡¯ll do that before the end of this week. You can just rx and wait for results¡± Elena promised.


    Darrell¡¯s POV


    I lowered in my chair, still staring at Elena and Ann. I hade to get a drink and was surprised to see them talking together.


    They shook hands and Ann left, I followed her immediately, walking behind her casually, she went to a pay phone and I grabbed the second phone, slipping in a coin and calling a fake line.


    ¡°I¡¯ve told her to kill Isabelle.. she¡¯s a gullible fool, she thinks I¡¯ll make her famous¡­ follow her then kill her when you find Isabelle¡­¡± I heard Ann whisper and left, running to my car as I saw Elena drive off.


    I sped off, racing towards her, I followed her and stopped in front of arge house which she had driven into.


    I stepped out, pressed the doorbell and the security guard answered.


    ¡°I need to talk to Elena now, tell her it¡¯s urgent and about Isabelle¡± I replied, panting and he made a call to her immediately.


    Within seconds, she hurried out, questions written all over her face.


    ¡°I know where Isabelle stays at, she lives in a deserted house, I can take you there now¡± I replied and she beamed.


    ¡°That¡¯s nice, take me there, I¡¯ll pay you any amount you want¡­ let¡¯s go, what are you waiting for?¡± She bellowed, entering the car and I sped off, smirking.


    ¡°It¡¯s been almost an hour now and you¡¯re not close to any abandoned house, where are you taking me to? Wait, how do you know I¡¯m searching for Isabelle?¡± She demanded rudely and I hissed, ignoring her.


    I drove into Thomas¡¯s house and she gasped when she saw Isabelle and Alessandro ying around.


    ¡°Get down!¡± I ordered and she alighted, staring at her with disbelief.


    ¡°Why did you bring this demon here?¡± Alessandro demanded, standing defensively in front of Isabelle.


    ¡°She has a little confession for you¡± I replied, roughly dragging her inside as she screamed and struggled.


    ¡°What¡¯s all these Isabelle? Did you send him to kidnap me? What have I done?!¡± She yelled, curling on the ground, Isabelle was confused.


    ¡°What did you tell Ann?¡± I demanded and her eyes widened, a look of panic crossed her face but was gone immediately.


    ¡°Who¡¯s Ann? I didn¡¯t tell her anything¡± She replied nonchntly.


    ¡°Thedy whom you had met a few hours ago, what were you discussing?¡± I demanded and she shivered, moving back.


    ¡°N.. nothing, what I discuss with my friends is none of anybody¡¯s business¡± She replied and I smiled.


    ¡°Don¡¯t make me force the words out of you¡± I replied viciously holding her neck and she choked, coughing furiously.


    ¡°I only talked about my modeling career, what¡¯s your problem!¡± She yelled and I pped her, she bit her lips, licking the blood at the side of her lips as tears shimmered in her eyes.


    ¡°You talked about something else, it¡¯s best you confess now before I get words out of your mouth¡± I replied and she mped her mouth shut, whimpering.


    ¡°Darrell let her be!¡± Isabelle yelled, trying to remove my hand from her neck, her eyes grew wide and her breath was bing hitched, I released her and she panted, breathing heavily.


    ¡°You wanna kill Isabelle so Ann would make you famous¡± I replied and Isabelle gasped, shaking her head and moving back.


    ¡°Not you too Elena, tell me this is a lie¡± Isabelle muttered and Alessandro held her.


    Elena¡¯s face color drained and she panicked, coiling with fear.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Isabelle, this is all your fault. You¡¯ve been too perfect, always getting what I¡¯ve wanted. I wanted to be the best model but you snatched that away, I wanted Alessandro, you took him too. I¡¯ve wanted so many things that you end up getting eventually without doing too much. Why can¡¯t I be perfect or better than you at just one thing? Why are you always ahead of me? I¡¯ve been jealous of you for years and when Ann approached me to help her destroy your image I thought it was the best way for me to have an upper hand. She wants me to kill you and I¡¯m sorry if that¡¯s my only ticket to bing famous, I¡¯ll do it¡± Elena vowed and Isabelle gasped, having a sorrowful look.


    ¡°Only that you wouldn¡¯t get famous..¡±


    ¡°What do you mean? She inquired.


    ¡°Immediately you kill Isabelle, Ann is going to kill you¡± I dropped and she turned sharply, her mouth dropping.


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re a big fool, you would get caught if you kill Isabelle and that¡¯s the end of your life and career¡± Alessandro emphasized.


    ¡°Is this what you want for yourself? Just because of your jealousy, you wanna end your life. You have a great life already that lots of people are envious of, you have everything you want but you choose to ruin it with your jealousy¡± I scolded, anger and irritation evident in my voice.


    Tears rolled down her eyes as she reminisced on her life, wondering how foolish she had been to trust the enemies while keeping safe distances away from potential friends.


    She used her hand to cover her face, crying profusely.


    ¡°Forgive me please..¡± She pleaded and Isabelle stepped back, shaking her head.


    ¡°Forgive you? If I had died, who would you be asking to forgive you? Can¡¯t y¡¯all just stop being envious of my life? Do you think my life is great and all perfect? Do you know what I¡¯m passing through at the moment? Do you think my smile means I¡¯m always happy?¡± She demanded, crying profusely and Alessandro held her, patting her shoulder.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, please forgive me.. I¡¯ll do whatever it takes for you to forgive me please..¡± Elena pleaded.


    ¡°That¡¯s not all, you have a lot of ns with Lilian.. countless things you¡¯re nning in order to ruin Isabelle, how do you n to change all that?¡± I inquired and she sighed deeply.


    ¡°I think the best thing for you to do is leave and never return.. I mean I want you out of my life permanently..¡± Isabelle confessed.


    ¡°No¡­ Isabelle please, I promise to change.. let¡¯s start all over please.. I know I¡¯m wrong but forgive me please¡­¡± She pleaded, crawling towards Isabelle who moved back.


    ¡°Darrell, it¡¯s up to you to think of what to do to her¡± Isabelle muttered.


    ¡°I think let¡¯s kill her¡­ I¡¯ll cut her arms one by one and send it to Lilian and Ann..¡± I teased and she shook her head, screaming and moving back.


    ¡°No, don¡¯t do that please¡± Isabelle mumbled and I chuckled, moving in circles and thinking of what to do.


    ¡°You have two options, it¡¯s either you work for us or I kill you and send your body part to whois backing you¡±


    ¡°Yes! I¡¯ll do anything!¡± She rushed and I chuckled lightly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t try to act smart for now, I¡¯ll call the shots and tell you how things would be done, remember that I¡¯ll always be everywhere and nothing is hidden¡­ get up, I¡¯ll drop you off at home, your first assignment is to oppose Ann, I¡¯ll be sending some juicy details to your dm which I want you to leak on social media through your main ount¡± I trailed, going out with her.

 Chapter 59: Live interview

    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Ann demanded and her secretary frowned before looking at her.


    ¡°Elena was taken away from her house, the same person dropped her off¡­ The person who dropped her off seemed familiar and they¡¯ve been seeing his face a lot¡± Cassie replied.


    ¡°He might be her boyfriend or a suitor, I don¡¯t give a fuck about him, when are they going to find Isabelle?¡± Ann replied.


    ¡°The man can¡¯t be a suitor because when he took her, they tried to follow them but he took several routes and they lost him, I think Elena is working for Isabelle and she¡¯s the only one who can lead us to her¡± Cassie replied and Ann smirked, raising her wine ss.


    ¡°If that¡¯s it, increase the number of people watching her, Elena.. I¡¯ll give you one of the most painful deaths¡± Ann muttered, grinning viciously.


    ¡°What about Mario, ever since his personal guard died, he has been very secretive and protective, our spy can¡¯t get information again¡± Cassie let out.


    ¡°We don¡¯t need any information again, all we need is to kill him..¡±


    ¡°Tongues would start wagging, the deaths would be too much, first it was Andrea, Mario and a few other ministers. The rate at which we¡¯ve been killing ministers is too much¡± Cassie hinted.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care, for power, I¡¯ll do whatever it takes. There are still more people who are going to die¡­¡± Ann trailed and Roberto walked inside, ranting.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°I just spoke to Isabelle, she said she¡¯s aware of all my secrets and would leak it to the public¡± He dropped and Ann gasped.


    ¡°What! She can¡¯t do that! We can¡¯t let it happen.. what do we do?¡± Ann demanded.


    ¡°What I¡¯m baffled about is how she knows our secrets, Isabelle, you¡¯re biting much more than you can chew¡± Roberto red.


    ¡°How do we get her out of our way, let¡¯s kill her¡± Ann advised.


    ¡°Why are you heartless! Can you kill your own child?¡± Roberto raved and Ann frowned.


    ¡°If my child is foolish enough to threaten to leak my secrets then that child should be ready to face death, we¡¯vee a long way, we can¡¯t let this stop us! Do you know the number of lives lost?¡±


    ¡°The money and energy we¡¯ve put in? Your wife died in the way, Andrea, the ministers, the guards, the workers and so many people who have lost their lives so you can be here but you wanna throw all that away just because of your foolish daughter! I¡¯ve never seen a child who would love to work with enemies rather than her own father¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been busy as hell trying to win more followers and covering up your scandals but your daughter is hell bent on leaking everything to the public, the best option avable now is to silence her forever and that¡¯s either by killing her or by capturing her¡± Ann replied sternly and Roberto shook his head.


    ¡°No! I can¡¯t kill her, she¡¯s the only family I have left..¡±


    ¡°Family? Where was your family when I was busyforting you and doing dirty jobs just to make sure you won thest election? Where was your family when I murdered two men in cold blood just for your sake! Where were they when I hid my kids from the world for 12 years!¡± Ann ranted and Roberto sighed deeply, rubbing his forehead as he sat down.


    ¡°Ann¡­ I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to hurt you¡± He pleaded.


    ¡°We will have this conversationter, I have to go see my FAMILY¡± She replied and walked out.


    ¡°Damn! Isabelle, what are you doing! You would endanger your life!¡± He yelled, dialing her number and she picked after the second ring.


    ¡°Hello, Mr president!¡± She teased.


    ¡°Stop all these Isabelle, you¡¯re ying with death¡­ you¡¯re endangering your life, I do not want to lose you¡± He pleaded and she giggled.


    ¡°You lost me the day mom died because of you, why do you care about me, you have other kids remember? I would stop at nothing, I¡¯ll make sure I leak every single secret of your administration, I feel ashamed to be called your daughter, you¡¯re a big disgrace¡± She replied.


    ¡°Politics is a very dirty game, you¡¯ve never been in the mud don¡¯t try to y it, Isabelle listen to me, I want you to stop what you¡¯re doing ande back home, we could settle everything¡± Roberto pleaded and she burst intoughter.


    ¡°Home? You mean the big empty house thatcks warmth? The house where your First Lady and kids are? You¡¯re lucky I¡¯m not ready to disclose your affair to everybody, Do not call me again, just watch me do my thing while you do yours¡± She replied, ready to hang up.


    ¡°Isabelle! You¡¯re ying with your life! Stop if you still want to live!¡± He warned.


    ¡°I¡¯d rather die and make the truth known than leave in silence and injustice¡± She replied and hung up.


    ¡°What are all these? Why can¡¯t you listen to me for once?¡± Roberto thought, thinking deeply.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Mario¡¯s mansion


    ¡°Isabelle is fighting against her father, she¡¯s bent on releasing his secrets¡± The new guard, Collin let out and Mario paced around, thinking.


    ¡°If she starts releasing those secrets, it would also involve me and it would ruin a lot of things for me, especially this new party I just decamped to, keep searching for her. When you find her, kill her immediately, do not hesitate¡± He instructed and Collin nodded.


    ¡°What about Ann, her men have increased, I¡¯ve gotten things under wraps and no secret can get to her ears, she¡¯s busy now, trying to cover up the scandals we¡¯ve created¡±


    ¡°Kill two ministers from the opposing party, I need a video of another minister, pleading for his life and vowing to decamp to their party if they spare his life, make the video go viral. I¡¯ll see what Ann does this time¡± Mario replied, smirking.


    ¡°Sir, Ann has been having an affair with the president and the two kids she presented the previous time, they belong to the president, how do we spread this news?¡±


    ¡°I want an interview with the press in the next 15 minutes, I¡¯ll spread the good news the best way¡± Mario grinned.


    20 minutester


    Mario stood in front of the big hall, looking down at all the reporters with satisfaction, he cleared his throat.


    ¡°Lots of you know that things haven¡¯t been the same ever since my dearest son Andrea died. He was one of the nation¡¯s most priceless jewels¡­¡± He sighed deeply, stared at their faces before continuing.


    ¡°It was unfortunate that he died early and another person¡¯s death. Ever since then, My once dearest friend Roberto has turned his back against me, he has been doing everything it takes within his power to bring me down, I think it¡¯s because of the influence of his secretary Ann, I¡¯m here to announce that I would not be a part of the beef, no matter whates my way, I¡¯ll never betray Roberto..¡±


    ¡°I can see all that has been going on recently, from his daughter running away from the house because she found out about his affair with his secretary Ann, the two kids he has with Ann leaving under the same roof with him and avoiding him..¡± Mario paused, a broad smile on his face as he watched the reporters jot seriously and recorded.


    ¡°I want him to know that no matter what the challenge that has been going on, I¡¯m always here for him, I¡¯ll never leave a friend at the time of his need. His daughter has left the house and is refusing to return, she¡¯s even threatening to leak all his dirty works¡±


    ¡°That hase as a very big shock to me and I¡¯m also trying to contact Isabelle, I do not know about his secrets but she needs to forgive her father, cheating on her mother for almost 20 years is huge but she has to let go, I think if she let go it¡¯s also best for her because rumor hase to my ears that her father¡¯s business associate are considering silencing her if she tries to leak his secrets¡±


    ¡°Things have been rough for you Roberto but do not hesitate toe to me if you need my help, if it¡¯s in terms of money because your administration is about to be over and the debt that has been umted is enough to raise sagging tongues, if you need support with your campaign, I¡¯m more than ready to help move into the different streets with billboards, asking them to vote for you because you¡¯ve been one hell of a president¡±


    I want tomend Isabelle for her fundraising project, it¡¯s hard for others to do it because of the embarrassment and mockery they would face but brave Isabelle doesn¡¯t care about all that, what matters is raising money to house those whom her father had made homeless, she has pity, she would have made such a fine wife for Andrea..¡± Mario paused, wiping tears from his eyes and the crowd were moved.


    Collin stepped close to him, whispered some words into his ears and stepped back.


    ¡°Words have just reached me that this live interview is being blocked on several channels and Ann is closing up television stations. Ann, I don¡¯t understand why you¡¯re trying to create a rift between my friend and I but one thing I¡¯m very sure of is that our friendship would surely conquer all¡±


    ¡°Roberto has been the very best from day one and I¡¯m sure he would continue to be the very best, the citizens of this country are very lucky to have him as their president, they should vote for him again and watch him transform this country¡±


    ¡°He has ns of taking this country to the next level, the opposition he¡¯s facing is too much but I¡¯m sure he will ovee that. The ministers who are opposing him are dying mysteriously and that¡¯s a sad news but for Ann, I¡¯m sure it¡¯s great news because they wouldn¡¯t have much opposition again¡±


    ¡°People of this nation, I want us toe together, work hand in hand to take this country to the next level, the renovation of the suburb has started though Isabelle said it¡¯ll bepleted within 3-6 months but with all the opposition and sandals they face everyday, the way Ann is busy trying to cover everything up and Roberto being silent¡±


    ¡°I doubt if it¡¯ll bepleted within a year, once again my arms would always be open for you Roberto, you cane to your friend any time and I¡¯ll always be here to help. Thank you so much¡± Mario concluded and stepped down, receiving arge ovation and lots of questions from reporters who trailed behind him, trying to push past his guards.


    He smiled as he walked out, knowing his n was working out well.

 Chapter 60: Our secrets

    ¡°I¡¯m going to kill Mario!¡± Roberto ranted, pacing around. Ann was at his side, furious as she made several calls.


    ¡°That bastard, I¡¯ll tear his flesh apart!¡± Ann red, throwing her phone on the ground angrily.


    ¡°I¡¯ve sessfully blocked all the tv stations from screening the video but the problem now is the inte, several blogs have carried it and it¡¯s hard because to convince them¡± Cassie announced.


    ¡°Get the service providerspany on the phone now! I want everybody to lose ess to the inte till further notice¡± Roberto let out and Ann stared at him with amazement.


    ¡°That¡¯s a dangerous thing to do. If we do it, it¡¯ll only prolong the matter and make it worse as more tongues would wag, let¡¯s try to get the video off the inte¡± Ann advised.


    ¡°What way are we gonna get it off? The news has spread and everyone is aware of our affair! Do whatever it takes to get Mario¡± Robertomanded and the guards nodded before leaving.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    ¡°I¡¯ll try to make social media ounts to be banned for some time. It¡¯ll be difficult but we just have to try¡± Cassie added.


    ¡°Find out who the spy is, I want to know how our ns are getting to Mario¡± Ann instructed and Cassie nodded.


    ¡°What are we going to do now?¡± Cassie demanded.


    ¡°If Mario wants war, I¡¯ll give him war. First we¡¯ll also hold a live interview. I¡¯m tired of hiding, it¡¯s time to take control¡± Ann replied with a stern look.


    ¡°Ann, think carefully before you say anything¡± Roberto advised and Ann nodded.


    The hall was filled to the brim, reporters curious and murmuring amongst themselves. Roberto and his entourage entered, making the once noisy hall silent.


    He stood at the podium, staring at them before stepping aside for Ann who had a serious look on her face.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure y¡¯all are wondering what I have to say after Mario disclosed such vital information. I¡¯d like to address the things that have to do with my family first¡­¡± She watched the wager reporters.


    ¡°Having an affair with Roberto was a mistake at first but we had no option when I got pregnant.. knowing that I was at fault, I promised never to let the public know about my kids, I take full me for that and I¡¯ve been keeping to my promise even after the First Lady died..¡±


    ¡°But with the nature of my job, I was spending too much time away from my kids and they needed a fatherly figure in their lives, that was why we moved in with the president.. they never knew he was their father until someone who was trying to destroy our family leaked it¡­¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t me Isabelle for leaving the house, anybody in her shoes would do even more. I¡¯ve spoken to Isabelle and her siblings, they¡¯ve settled things and have untied¡±


    ¡°I personally love the rtionship between Isabelle and Annabe, they are the closest of friends. Isabelle has promised to return home when she haspleted her fundraising project..¡± Ann disclosed sweetly, loving the turn of things.


    ¡°I would have loved to disclose thister but Roberto and I have decided to get married after the election¡­ the country has been without a First Lady for four years and I wouldn¡¯t want it to remain so again..¡± She announced, getting gasps from different angles, even Roberto couldn¡¯t conceal his surprise.


    ¡°Now I¡¯d like to address Mario¡¯s case. He calls himself Roberto¡¯s friend yet he¡¯s willing to stab his friend right in the back. Mario has done a lot of harm to us and we¡¯ve been very patient with him¡±


    ¡°The attack that happened on Andrea¡¯s funeral was Mario¡¯s n to kill the president, I can mention several more attacks where he had tried to kill us but he didn¡¯t seed.. I could remember the day Mario came into my office, offering me the position of the Vice President if I joined forces with him to kill Roberto¡­¡±


    ¡°This ising as a big shock, I know. Roberto¡¯s n initially was to get Andrea married to Isabelle in order to enter into our family and get more properties. Pity that Andrea is dead, leaving his wife and unborn kid alone. Yes! Andrea has been married and he was expecting his first child, but my sources told me that she had been in an unstable condition after Andrea¡¯s death¡­ I feel very sorry for her..¡±


    ¡°Mario thinks I have nothing against him but what I¡¯m against is his wanton nature, his love for power and money is rming, I can¡¯t recall the number of times he has embezzled money and Roberto and I have to cover his act up with our money..¡±


    ¡°He has made severalins about his sry and allowances but we¡¯ve been calm.. if you have a problem with me Mario, I¡¯ll advise youe at me directly rather than beefing me on national TV, Roberto and I have nothing against you, we dropped you off because we couldn¡¯t continue having a green snake in our midst¡­¡±


    ¡°Everyone had been putting up with your attitude but not anymore. We could end this beef if you¡¯re willing to change your ways, Roberto and I are forever willing to take you back¡± Ann concluded and dropped the mic, getting lots of mutters.


    ¡°I have very little to add to what Ann has said, Mario has been very cunning and sly but I¡¯ve always treated him rightly, I do not think he can change but I¡¯m hoping he does because of the future¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m also using this medium to apologize to everyone, my affair with Ann is inappropriate but there¡¯s nothing that can be done. I want the country to forgive me. Owing to the things happening, my marriage with Ann would be postponed till things have been settled¡±


    ¡°Also I¡¯m saying a big sorry to my daughter Isabelle, she has been the best right from time, forgive daddy ande back home. I can also see the great job you¡¯re doing in providing shelter for the homeless, I can¡¯t be more proud of you and I think your mother would be very very proud of you¡± He concluded emotionally and stepped down.


    20 minutester


    ¡°Why did you make that announcement?¡± Roberto queried, getting a low groan from Ann.


    ¡°What announcement?¡± Ann replied, feigning ignorance.


    ¡°You made an announcement about us getting married after the election, we never had that discussion¡± Roberto scolded.


    ¡°And you made an announcement about postponing it¡­ what else do you want me to say? I had to give them a convincing story, that was all that came to my head¡± Ann fired and Roberto sighed.


    ¡°Ann, you¡¯re bing something else, stop taking decisions alone without my consent, I don¡¯t think you would ever be the First Lady so stop having that idea in your head¡± Roberto advised and Ann red at him with anger.


    ¡°All the decisions I¡¯ve taken is for you interest, do you think I¡¯m after bing First Lady, I don¡¯t give a fuck about that position!¡± Ann yelled.


    ¡°Do I look like a fool! All these years, you¡¯ve been working only for me even after you got several offers, you choose to work for me. You were offered the position of Vice President, what else do you want if not First Lady?¡± Roberto demanded furiously and Cassie walked inside, a guard dragging a maid.


    ¡°She¡¯s the spy,¡± Cassie murmured carefully.


    ¡°Kill her¡± Ann ordered and the maid cried out, pleading for her life.


    ¡°I can help you get word from Mario! Please spare my life!¡± The maid pleaded and Ann stopped them.


    ¡°How do you think you¡¯re useful to me?¡± She demanded.


    ¡°I can give Mario false information and help you get more information from him¡­ I¡¯m also useful in one way, please spare my life!¡± The maid pleaded and Ann burst intoughter.


    ¡°Do you think I can¡¯t get someone else who would do a much better job than you? You¡¯re totally worthless to me. Your life means nothing to me. Kill her in front of everyone and she¡¯ll serve as a lesson to others, send her body parts to Mario as a warning¡± Ann instructed and Cassie nodded before heading out with the maid.


    ¡°Ann, you¡¯re exercising too much control. You need to stop killing everybody, sometimes capturing them is the best¡­¡± Roberto trailed.


    ¡°Isabelle just sent me a message, if she keeps getting on my nerves, I wouldn¡¯t hesitate to kill her¡­ I don¡¯t give a fuck if she¡¯s your daughter, I¡¯ve sacrificed a lot and I can¡¯t stop now¡± Ann vowed and Roberto ced a p on her face.


    ¡°If any hair falls from her head, you¡¯ll have yourself to be med for it. What hase over you?! Are you insane! Don¡¯t you have any feelings, you¡¯re bing a monster!¡± Roberto ranted and Annughed hysterically, cackling like a witch.


    ¡°It is all your fault! You¡¯re making me insane? I¡¯ve been working my ass off for weeks, covering up your dirty secrets, you¡¯ve embezzled too much money that would affect the country greatly¡±


    ¡°Mario is hell bent on destroying you and I¡¯m saving your ass but all of a sudden you think I¡¯m bing a monster? Whatdy would be very supportive of you right from day one?¡± Ann shouted.


    ¡°Stop saying it¡¯s my secret, you¡¯ve always been part of the conspiracy, wemitted those crimes together, should I talk about the way you¡¯ve been taking money out of the country?¡±


    ¡°Should I talk about the foreign ounts you have scattered all over with millions in them! Is it the drug lords you¡¯ve given permission to import and export drugs or the human trafficking that¡¯s going on low key? You¡¯ve been the worst president ever and if you get on my nerves, I¡¯ll be more than ready to disclose all OUR SECRETS!¡± She flung at him.

 Chapter 61: Secrets

    ¡°What the fuck did you just post Elena?¡± Lilian demanded and Elena frowned, raising her brows.


    ¡°What did you see? I made a post about revealing some of our top politicians¡¯ secrets, especially those who are in power currently¡± Elena replied nonchntly.


    ¡°Isabelle just made the same post, is there something going on that I¡¯m not aware of? I thought we were working for Ann, why have you changed?¡± Lilian demanded.


    ¡°I¡¯m fucking tired of all your pretense, do you think I¡¯m not aware that you work for Mario? You¡¯ve been selling my information to him. Let¡¯s part ways, you work for Mario while I work for Isabelle¡± Elena replied.


    ¡°I hope you don¡¯t regret it,¡± Lilian muttered.


    ¡°And I hope you would live to tell the story¡± Elena replied harshly and Lilian walked out.


    ¡°Hey girl..¡± Aurora muttered, walking inside. Elena sighed deeply before slumping on a chair.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You don¡¯t look too good. I just saw Lilian walk out angrily¡± Auroramented and she puffed.


    ¡°I¡¯m just tired of everything,¡± Elena replied, scratching her hair.


    ¡°What exactly? I saw your post, are you nning something new with Isabelle because I¡¯m confused¡± Aurora demanded.


    ¡°We aren¡¯t nning anything, things are just messed up right now, Lilian works for Mario and you know there¡¯s a beer going on between Mario and the president, the inte is aze and everyone is trending, different people are being called out for different reasons¡­ It¡¯s just too much¡± Elena murmured, cleaning tears and Aurora sat beside her, patting her hair lightly.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright dear, you can open up to me, tell me what¡¯s wrong¡­ Isabelle is nning on doing something to her father? What¡¯s wrong?¡± Aurora demanded carefully.


    ¡°Hasn¡¯t she contacted you?¡± Elena demanded, looking up.


    ¡°She did but her words were vague and I couldn¡¯t understand them but she promised to exinter..¡± Aurora lied.


    ¡°Ann¡­¡±


    ¡°Elena, I have something for you¡± Darrell said, walking inside.. he stopped when he saw Aurora and Elena, he wondered what they had been talking about but shrugged it off.


    Aurora stared at Darrell with disdain, wondering how he knew Elena.


    Fear gripped her and sheported herself immediately, wiping her tears and trying to look neutral.


    ¡°Yes.. what were you saying?¡±


    ¡°I have something for you, I can¡¯t discuss it in front of this stranger, I¡¯ll need her to leave¡± Darrell dropped and a bell rang in Aurora¡¯s head.


    She stared at him, frowning with contempt.


    ¡°What? Who the fuck are you? Elena.. would you sit here and watch this thing order me to leave your house? How did youe across this thing?¡± Aurora ranted and Elena let out a breath.


    ¡°Aurora.. I¡¯m sorry.. there¡¯s nothing I can do..¡± Elena stuttered and Aurora opened her mouth with shock.


    ¡°Bravo! Wow! Amazing, you¡¯re throwing me out because of this thing¡­ look I don¡¯t give a fuck about what you¡¯re using to ckmail her but you won¡¯t get away with it¡± Aurora vowed and stomped out.


    ¡°Who was that?¡± Darrell thundered.


    ¡°That¡¯s¡­ that¡¯s Aurora, she¡¯s part of our friends..¡± Elena replied shakily.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°What were you telling her?¡±


    ¡°I was only exining the new movie role I got..¡± Elena replied.


    ¡°Good, I do not want anyone to be aware of this, I need you to post this screenshot of Ann¡¯s conversation with Mario¡± He instructed and she nodded, transferring them to her phone.


    She stared at the screenshots with shock, surprised that Ann was making ns to embezzle money.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised, there are many more secrets. This is just the beginning..¡± He vowed.


    ¡°But.. Ann knows where I live, my life is going to be endangered if I continue posting these things¡± She reasoned.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take you with me today, don¡¯t try to act smart because you can¡¯t outsmart me. I will transfer some voice notes soon¡­¡±


    ¡°Can I ask one question?¡± She demanded gently.


    ¡°Yea?¡±


    ¡°Where did Isabelle get you from? I¡¯ve known her all my life and she never mentioned knowing someone like you to me¡­¡±


    ¡°Why are you asking?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just that you¡¯re doing a great job and I don¡¯t know what¡¯s in for you¡­ these secrets could get her father¡¯s properties confiscated¡­ she might end up losing everything, how does she n to cope?¡± Elena demanded.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that, all you have to worry about is giving out detailed information about all their secrets¡± Darrell replied and she mped her mouth shut, going through the severalments on her posts.


    Lots ofizens called her a traitor and insulted her, tagging her as part of those who were trying to ruin Isabelle.


    She was getting lots of bacsh from people both top celebrities, politicians and blogs.


    They used her of editing pictures just to ruin Ann, Ann followers started reporting her ounts.


    She began panicking, wondering the damage the post must have caused her as she got several messages from the modelingpany.


    Her fears increased when her followers started decreasing and she got termination mails from her brands.


    Just when she was about to lose all hope, things turned around as Isabelle made a post about the millions her father had stored away in foreign banks.


    The inte exploded and things began taking different dimensions, a few attacked Isabelle while some believed her.


    Blogs carried the news, adding their own sides as they tried to spread the juicy news. Elena burst into tears when her page disappeared.


    She cried silently, ming herself for being entangled in the whole mess while Darrell just stood there, watching her.


    ¡°Stop crying like a child, you would get your ount soon¡± He promised and she sniffed, frustration and anger eating her up.


    ¡°Do you think it was easy to build that ount? I spent several years working for all these but now it¡¯s gone, I¡¯ll have to start all over from square one¡±


    ¡°Do you know how hard it is? And now that the citizens see me as someone who¡¯s against their president, do you think I¡¯ll get followers? My modeling career that I¡¯ve nurtured all my life is gone¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve lost all my deals¡­ all my contracts have been terminated, my means of livelihood is gone. How do I survive? What do I have left? Nothing!¡± She cried, falling on her knees and Darrell stared at her, thinking she was being pathetic.


    ¡°Stop acting childish, I¡¯m working on something here, don¡¯t distract me¡± He replied unbothered and her tears increased.


    ¡°All I want is a normal life, far from this ce and all this mess¡± She mumbled and Darrell sighed.


    ¡°I¡¯ll get your ount back tomorrow, let¡¯s head out¡± He instructed and Elena wiped her tears, standing up.


    ¡°How would you get it back? What are you gonna do?¡± She demanded.


    ¡°You have 5 minutes to pack the things you need¡± He replied and she scurried off. She came outter, dragging a small traveling bag.


    Thomas¡¯s mansion


    ¡°Aurora said she¡¯s feeling left out, she¡¯s wondering what¡¯s going on with us¡­ I don¡¯t know what to tell her¡± Isabelle muttered, resting on Alessandro¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to tell her anything babe, just tell her things would be fine soon. I don¡¯t trust her, we¡¯ve endangered too many lives already, we can¡¯t endanger more¡± He advised and she nodded, kissing his cheek lightly.


    Elena and Darrell walked inside, Isabelle stared at her defensively, holding Alessandro¡¯s hand tightly while Elena bowed her head, not having the courage to look up.


    Brianna and Thomas walked downstairs, wondering why Elena was there.


    ¡°We have to keep her with us.. Ann wouldn¡¯t stay still. She¡¯s still useful now so we have to protect her life¡± Darrell muttered.


    ¡°I told Isabelle to log out of her ount, someone is trying to hack it, they¡¯re trying to take down the post. Lettice is giving us word from outside and ording to her, the presidential pce is filled , lots of protesters are outside. This news should have spread but the TV stations have been closed¡± Alessandro let out.


    ¡°Elena lost her ount, I¡¯ll tell my boys to get it back but it¡¯ll be very hard and they would have done some havoc¡­ No matter how hard Ann tries to block out the news, she¡¯ll keep failing. I need a clip, there¡¯s one TV station that she can never get ess to¡± Darrell replied.


    ¡°Isabelle¡­ Did you think about the end result of all these? You might lose everything, both the one you worked for, your father worked for and the one your mom did¡­ think deeply, there¡¯s still another way around this¡± Elena advised.


    ¡°I¡¯ve thought about it deeply and nothing, not even death can make me change my mind. I want this country to be free from the shackles of my father¡­ I never worked for all these so I don¡¯t care if it all vanishes¡± Isabelle replied.


    ¡°Mario just shared the post, he¡¯s supporting us greatly, unfortunately tomorrow would be his turn¡± Thomas voiced.


    ¡°Your post can¡¯t be shared, it has been hidden¡­ what are we going to do?¡± Brianna demanded.


    ¡°What we did today is just a warning, we will return.. this time stronger and more prepared. What I¡¯ve posted is enough to give this administration sleepless nights till the election time. I would give out one secret everyday, I¡¯ll start with Ann¡­ the whole world would know the terrible monster she is¡± Alessandro promised.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been thinking about Annabe and Andrewtely¡­ Annabe wants toe here, should I let her?¡± She requested.


    ¡°If you want her here, you¡¯ll give her a different direction, I¡¯ll get her and bring her here but she has to be very careful¡± Darrell warned.


    ¡°I¡¯ll always support you babe, if you want them with us then it¡¯s fine by me, your judgment is the best¡± Alessandro replied and Isabelle smiled, kissing his lips gently, she tasted his mouth, missing their hot passionate kisses.


    She broke the kiss, breathing heavily, staring into his eyes, momentarily unaware of their environment.


    Brianna coughed silently, breaking their trance and Isabelle headed upstairs, dragging Alessandro with her as they tried their best not to jump at each other on the stairs.


    They got to the room and Alessandro fling it open, grabbing Isabelle¡¯s waist as he kissed her roughly, staggering inside.

 Chapter 62: Annabelle

    ¡°Who could that be? What¡¯s going on between them? There¡¯s something that I don¡¯t know¡± Aurora thought as she sped off.


    ¡°I¡¯m certain she knows where Isabelle is¡­ I¡¯ll surely try my best to find her¡± Aurora vowed as she brought out her phone and dialed Lilian¡¯s number.


    ¡°Hey Lilian¡­ I was wondering if you what is wrong with Elena, she¡¯s acting strange all of a sudden¡±


    ¡°What! Why would she be trying to work for Isabelle, knowing how nasty things could get?¡±


    ¡°Why is she helping Isabelle? I thought they had a rift¡­¡± Aurora demanded and listened to Lilian¡¯s exnation.


    She thanked Lilian before hanging up the call, thinking deeply.


    ¡°How can someone who¡¯s working for Ann change suddenly?¡± Aurora thought , confused.


    ¡°Those bitches, I¡¯m sure they¡¯re nning something huge, they wanna leave me out¡­ what is the thing Isabelle nned in the first ce?¡± Aurora thought and was interrupted by a phone call.


    ¡°Hello?¡­ yea, this is Aurora. Sure, I¡¯ll meet you there in the next 10 minutes¡± Aurora replied, dropping her phone.


    She wheeled her car into the coffee cafe, parked and walked inside slowly, staring around. Ann waved at her from a distance and she walked towards her.


    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Ann,¡± Ann introduced.


    ¡°Aurora, nice to meet you¡± She replied, extending her hand which Ann took.


    ¡°I know you¡¯re aware that Isabelle and I are enemies but I feel she¡¯s your friend and you must have grown very close to her over thest few years..¡± Ann exined calmly.


    ¡°What do you want exactly?¡± Aurora interrupted.


    ¡°Isabelle has left the house for some time now, her father is very worried. Apart from the posts she shares on social media, we¡¯re worried about her safety¡­ we¡¯ve searched for her but can¡¯t find her..¡±


    ¡°And you need me to help you? What¡¯s in it for me?¡± Aurora demanded.


    ¡°Anything you want¡­ as long as you tell me Isabelle¡¯s whereabouts¡± Ann replied and Aurora beamed, seeing it as a good opportunity to get back at Isabelle and Brianna for what they had done.


    ¡°I can help you but it¡¯ll cost a lot, I¡¯m not sure you can do what I want¡­¡±


    ¡°Anything¡­ just say what you want and consider it done¡± Ann replied and Aurora smiled.


    ¡°When I find Isabelle, I¡¯ll call you to let you know what I want¡± She promised, standing up and Ann nodded.


    Roberto¡¯s mansion


    ¡°Annabe don¡¯t do it, it¡¯s dangerous..¡± Andrew warned.


    ¡°I¡¯m willing to take the risk, I can¡¯t continue living here¡± Annabe replied and Andrew shook his head sadly.


    ¡°What if¡­¡±This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°No what if¡¯s¡­ if anything wants to happen then let it happen, I¡¯m leaving whether youe with me or not¡± Annabe replied sternly and Ann walked inside.


    They stopped talking, looking at her nkly.


    ¡°What are my babies chattering about?¡± She demanded, wrapping her hands around then, Annabe frowned, removing her hand.


    ¡°I wanna go shopping today¡± Annabe dropped.


    ¡°Why honey, don¡¯t you like the dresses that were delivered?¡±


    ¡°I wish to go out myself and check out different dresses, are you going to let me or not?¡± Annabe demanded, avoiding Ann¡¯s gaze and after a sigh, she agreed.


    ¡°I¡¯ll tell the guards to get the car ready, don¡¯t take any chances dear and be very careful¡± Ann pleaded and Annabe nodded, going to her room.


    ¡°Are you sure about this?¡± Andrew demanded and Annabe nodded firmly, hugging him tightly before she followed the guards out.


    ¡°Be careful,¡± he muttered tearfully.


    Annabe walked inside the mall, calcting her steps and sending text messages to Isabelle¡­ She excused herself, saying she wanted to use the restroom.


    Entering inside, she brought out a red wig, leather boots and short leather skirt and jacket.


    She changed into them, applying heavy makeup to her face before shoving her backpack to one side¡­


    She sighed deeply, staring at herself in the mirror and wishing she wasn¡¯tmitting a grave mistake.


    She walked out, cat walking and blowing her gum loudly, she walked past the guards who didn¡¯t pay attention to her.


    She broke into a run immediately when she left the mall, jumping into a taxi and telling him her location as she threw money on the seat.


    ¡°Watch your rear mirror, drive very fast and make sure no one is following¡± She instructed and the driver nodded.


    She alighted at a small hotel, wondering if the location she had read was correct.


    She informed Isabelle that she was outside and Isabelle asked her to wait for someone toe get her.


    She waited for 5 minutes, her heart racing very fast and panic gripping her.


    ¡°Pss.. Annabe..¡± She heard a loud whisper and turned her heels towards the man.


    ¡°From Isabelle.. get into the car now¡± He instructed and she obeyed immediately.


    He drove around for 3 hours, driving crazily and in circles. Fear was spreading all over her but Isabelle kept reassuring her that things were fine.


    When it was night already, he sped off, driving through different directions and taking many turns.


    He turned to a deserted area, speeding past some trees before entering a big mansion.


    She sighed with relief when Isabelle ran out to hug her, she hugged her tightly, feeling too weak to talk.


    Isabelle led her inside, chattering happily.


    She felt weak but relieved, she checked her phone and saw several calls from her mom and Andrew.


    She felt guilty momentarily for what she had done but remembering what her mother had done in the past made her shrug it off.


    ¡°I need your phone¡± Darrell demanded and she gripped it hard, looking at Isabelle who nodded before she released it.


    ¡°Thanks a lot Darrell¡± Isabelle muttered, leading her to a room.


    ¡°What is he gonna do with it?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s just going to break it..¡± She teased and Annabe gasped, making herugh heartily.


    ¡°Just kidding, he¡¯ll try to check it for trackers and all that tech stuff, your phone would be back in no time¡± Isabelle replied and she nodded.


    ¡°I missed you a lot¡±


    ¡°I missed you the most, I can¡¯t believe you were willing to leave your parents just toe help me¡­ I¡¯m so proud of you little sis¡± Isabelle confessed, kissing her hair lightly.


    ¡°You¡¯re the best thing that has happened to me¡­ Thank you for epting me¡±


    ¡°Cheer up little sis, what would you like to eat, your makeup is messed up¡­ Freshen up first thene downstairs for dinner¡± Isabelle ordered and she nodded.


    ROBERTO¡¯S MANSION


    Ann walked inside, panic written all over her face and sweating profusely.


    ¡°Where is Annabe? Where the hell is my daughter!¡± She thundered, holding the guards cor.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am¡­ She just disappeared suddenly, she wanted to use the restroom, we excused her and after 20 minutes we checked the restroom but couldn¡¯t find her¡± The guard exined and got a resounding p.


    ¡°Fools! What type of bull and cock story is this? How would she walk out without you seeing her, you¡¯re working for someone. I¡¯m sure you¡¯ve kidnapped my daughter, I won¡¯t spare all of you¡­ I¡¯ll make sure your families feel the wrath of my anger!¡± She vowed.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am, words just came in that Annabe was spotted with a man¡­ She entered his car and he drove in circles for more than an hour but he disappeared this night¡± Cassie informed and Roberto walked inside.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± He demanded.


    ¡°Annabe has been kidnapped¡­ Just pray we find her or else you would have yourselves to me¡± She promised.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am, from the looks of things, she was wearing a different cloth and entered the car willingly¡­ our men are assuming she ran eloped¡­¡± Cassie trailed and Ann shot her a re.


    ¡°Why would my daughter elope? She gets the best of treatments¡­ Track her now¡­ I want a full report about her whereabouts¡± Roberto ordered and Cassie nodded.


    Andrew walked inside, having a sad look and Ann was moved to tears, she hugged him tightly, assuring him that they would find Annabe.


    ¡°I just got a message from Isabelle¡­ Annabe is with her¡± Cassie announced.


    ¡°Can you see what that wretched daughter of yours is doing? She¡¯s holding my daughter captive, I¡¯ll skin her alive if I get my hands on her¡­ Make announcements and get me the best trackers, pay them any amount but make sure they find Isabelle this night¡± Ann ordered.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am¡­ from the looks of things, Annabe went to Isabelle willingly because she has started sharing Isabelle¡¯s post on her page¡±


    ¡°Get someone to take down her page¡­ I¡¯m sure Isabelle is ckmailing her, Annabe would never do such. Can you see what the monster you call a daughter is doing? Everything would go down the drain if I don¡¯t find my daughter!¡± Ann promised and Roberto sighed, trying to think things through.


    ¡°I know Isabelle, she¡¯ll never kidnap Annabe, moreover her sister¡­ It¡¯s either Annabe went to her and woulde back soon or She¡¯s joining forces with Isabelle¡± Roberto suggested and Ann shook her head, refusing to believe anything.


    ¡°Mom, Annabe went to Isabelle¡­¡±


    ¡°Hello Annabe¡­ what is Isabelle doing to you, hang in there baby, mama ising to get you¡± Ann promised, immediately she answered Annabe¡¯s call.


    ¡°Don¡¯te for me mom¡­ I choose toe to Isabelle because she¡¯s the one I want¡­ I¡¯m sorry for being an ungrateful daughter but I can¡¯t continue living in shame¡­ Please, take care of Andrew, I love him¡± Annabe voiced and hung up the call making Ann scream with tears.


    ¡°No! Annabe, you can¡¯t do this to me, all I¡¯ve done is for your own good!¡± Ann screamed, rolling on the floor with tears.


    ¡°Ann, get a grip of yourself¡± Robertomanded.


    ¡°Did you get a grip of yourself when your wife died? Did you when you lost your first election?¡± She demanded roughly.


    ¡°This is just the beginning Isabelle, I¡¯ll make you regret being born¡± She vowed.

 Chapter 63: Aurora is a green snake

    I sat on my bed, pounding over how to get Isabelle.


    I¡¯ll get her through Lettice¡­ why haven¡¯t I been seeing her for some time? I think Lettice is also aware of what¡¯s going on.


    The only problem is how I¡¯ll get them to trust me, if they trust me then I¡¯ll be able to get them.


    Lilian, she might be able to help me¡­ I carried my phone, searched for Lilian¡¯s number and dialed it.


    ¡°Hello Lilian..¡±


    ¡°Yes, who are you..?¡± She retorted.


    ¡°This is Aurora¡­ I¡¯d like to discuss something urgent with you, it¡¯s about Isabelle and Elena¡± I replied.


    ¡°Let¡¯s meet at El Peiro now¡± She replied and I smiled.


    I took out a blue gown, matching shoes and purse before changing my clothes. I walked out of the house.


    Taking my Benz, I drove towards El peiro, driving very fast. I wheeled my car inside the park and stepped out elegantly, walking inside.


    I dialed her number, looking around for her and she waved from the far end, she was with someone and I wondered who it was.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Hello¡± I said, sitting on the empty chair.


    ¡°Hello,¡± She replied.


    ¡°Hi, I¡¯m Selena¡­ Lilian¡¯s sister¡± The seconddy replied.


    ¡°Let¡¯s move straight to business, I know Isabelle is your enemy¡­ well she¡¯s mine also and I want us to work together to bring her down¡±


    ¡°Why should I trust you? You are her friend ¡­ I trusted Elena but she changed suddenly¡­¡± Lilian replied.


    ¡°Trust me girl, I¡¯ll never ghost you¡­ this will be secret, I¡¯ll be her friend so as to get close to her¡­ we would work fine, we¡¯re after the same thing¡± I replied and Lilian thought about it for a while.


    ¡°What do you want to do to Isabelle exactly?¡± Lilian replied.


    ¡°I want to kill her¡­ I want her death to be a slow painful one, I want her to feel the pain she has caused me all these while, I want revenge¡± I replied viciously and Lilian nodded.


    ¡°What¡¯s in for me?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll make you famous¡­ very popr, I have someone who can make you twice the star you are now, you could win an Oscar award this year, work with me and I¡¯ll transform youpletely¡± I promised and she scoffed.


    ¡°Why haven¡¯t you transformed yourself? You lost a role to a small actress, why didn¡¯t you get it back?¡± She mocked.


    ¡°I have Ann as my backbone now, don¡¯t you think bing a real star is something I can get within the blink of an eye?¡± I replied and she changed her posture.


    ¡°Ann? The president¡¯s secretary? Does she want Isabelle dead? Would she give you anything you want just to kill Isabelle?¡± Lilian demanded attentively and I nodded.


    ¡°Think about it, it¡¯s up to you to decide. But remember, if you don¡¯t help me I¡¯ll get someone else to do it¡± I replied and stood up.


    ¡°I¡¯ll think about it¡± She replied and I nodded, walking away.


    Lilian and Selena watched her disappearing figure.


    ¡°Are we gonna work with her?¡± Selena demanded as Zena joined them.


    ¡°Did you get everything?¡± Lilian demanded and Zena smiled, waving her phone while Selena nced at them with confusion.


    ¡°What did you do?¡± Selena demanded suspiciously.


    ¡°I recorded and videoed Aurora¡­ now it¡¯s up to me to decide whether I wanna work with Ann or work for Mario¡± Lilian replied and Selena nodded.


    ¡°Let¡¯s work for Ann, Mario is a scheming demon, I had to run away from the dungeon he kept me in¡± Selenained.


    ¡°Leave it up to me sis, just watch how things unfold. History will never forget my name¡± Lilian vowed with a grin.


    ¡°I¡¯ve gotten in touch with the journalist but we have a problem¡­ Ann might block the tv stations from airing the video¡± Zena pointed out.


    ¡°We could send this to Ann and see what she has to offer¡­ I can use this video to kill three birds, first I¡¯ll get to work for Mario and Ann, secondly I¡¯ll bring Aurora down and portray myself as a better person to the public¡± Lilian suggested and Zena beamed brightly.


    ¡°Wonderful idea but what if it backfires? Ann is dangerous, so is Mario, do you know the risk you¡¯re putting yourself in?¡± Selena warned and Lilian scoffed.


    ¡°I have things under control sis¡± Lilian replied, taking her phone.


    ¡°I¡¯ve sent the video to Ann, it¡¯s up to her to decide whether she wants to trend for the wrong reason again¡±


    ¡°But reading all that Isabelle and Elena have been posting, I¡¯m surprised. A lot has been happening in our country and we were unaware. Did you read about Ann taking the lives of several people? What about the part where the president harbors drug lords? Things are all messed up right now¡± Selena added.


    ¡°Another blog is releasing secrets about two other presidential candidates. I¡¯m torn about who to tell my fans to vote for, supporting the wrong person might get me under fire¡­ The election is only a few months away¡± Lilian replied and Zena punched the air eagerly, beaming.


    ¡°Ann just replied, she wants to meet with us¡­¡± Zena disclosed.


    ¡°Tell her we do not wanna meet her, it¡¯s up to her to decide whether she wants to work¡± Lilian replied and Zena typed.


    ¡°She has agreed to work with us¡± Zena let out after some minutes.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s settled, I¡¯ll do my part now¡­ I¡¯ll remove Ann from the entire picture, post the video and let the whole world know the kind of friend poor Isabelle has¡± Lilianughed.


    ¡°POOR ISABELLE, I CAN¡¯T IMAGINE THE PAIN SHE¡¯S GOING THROUGH NOW. SHE¡¯S TORN BETWEEN FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE AND TRYING TO HIDE FROM HER ENEMIES. WE AREN¡¯T FRIENDS BUT I¡¯LL NEVER SUPPORT EVIL. SENDING ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT I HAVE FOR YOU ISABELLE, PLEASE STAY SAFE¡­ LILIAN AND THE LILIES CARES ALOT¡± Lilian captioned on the video she posted.


    Within minutes, the video gained a million views and thousands of shares,izens began dragging Aurora, praising Lilian for not supporting evil.


    Within an hour, the video became Lilian¡¯s most engaged post and she gained followers, earning praises from everyone including Roberto who shared her post.


    Lilian smiled to herself, reading thements, sheughed heartily when Aurora began sending her messages which she didn¡¯t bother to read.


    She checked Aurora¡¯s page and was shocked that her millions of followers had reduced to 400, 000 and they were still reducing.


    ¡°With the look of things, I might break a record as the actress with the most engaged post on Instagram¡­ oh I can¡¯t even talk about the thousands of followers I have gained in just two hours¡± Lilian smiled.


    Lilian¡¯s phone rang and she smiled smugly before answering.


    ¡°You bitch!¡± Aurora red and Lilianughed.


    ¡°What do you want?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll get you for this? Enjoy the fame and praises while itsts but I¡¯ll surely get back at you¡± Aurora promised and Lilian chuckled.


    ¡°What were you expecting me to do? Work with you? If you could betray your childhood friend then I¡¯m no exception, this would teach a big lesson, anyways enjoy the pain and downfall while you still can because with the looks of things you might be having only hundreds of followers soon¡± Lilianughed and hung up.


    ¡°Your fans are asking for a live video. When do you wanna have it?¡± Zena demanded.


    ¡°I would only make a video, I¡¯ll y the victim card now¡­ I¡¯ll tell them that my life is in danger and I¡¯ll have tow low for the meantime¡± Lilian replied with a smirk.


    ¡°Isabelle is so proud, even after exposing her friend and warning her she has refused to reply to all my messages¡± Zenained.


    ¡°Give her some time, it¡¯s hard to digest the whole news¡­ I¡¯ll be helping her share her posts and soon she¡¯ll fall into my trap¡± Lilian rubbed her hands together, smirking.


    ¡°My phone is filled already, lots of brands want you to be their ambassador, some are even offering double our prices¡­ We¡¯ll be very busy for a long time. The president is offering you a huge sum just so you can campaign for him, should we do it?¡± Zena confessed happily.


    ¡°More money, more followers, an offer from the president, could this day get any better?¡± Lilian demanded joyously.


    Thomas¡¯s Mansion


    Alessandro stared at his phone, wondering how Isabelle would feel if she saw the video, he wondered what type of demons she had as friends, everyone was just against her, trying to destroy her, why?.


    ¡°Has she seen it?¡± Darrell demanded.


    ¡°No, I hope she doesn¡¯t, it¡¯ll tear her apart¡±


    ¡°Who do you think might have sent Aurora, the person¡¯s person wasn¡¯t disclosed¡­ I have a hunch it¡¯s Ann¡± Darrell replied.


    ¡°I¡¯m also thinking the same but Ann shared Lilian¡¯s video, it might be someone else¡­¡± He trailed and shut up immediately when Isabelle entered.


    They stared at her, hiding their phones and she smiled sadly.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to hide it, I found out already¡± She broke into tears and Alessandro put her head on his shoulder, patting her.


    ¡°Why does it have to be only me? Why can¡¯t they find someone else¡­ is it a crime to be the president¡¯s daughter? Why can¡¯t I have normal friends?¡± She demanded tearfully and Alessandro¡¯s heart bleed the way he watched her cry.


    ¡°You have good friends already, you have Thomas, Lettice, Brianna and even Darrell, you don¡¯t need the rest of them¡± He replied and she shook her head.


    ¡°Who would I trust? My childhood friends whom I¡¯ve trusted and loved for more than 15 years are betraying me, how am I sure these new ones wouldn¡¯t, you might end up leaving me someday¡± She cried and Annabe patted her hair, bringing her to a chair.


    ¡°As long as you have us, we¡¯ll never desert you. We value friendship and family, all they value is money and fame. I¡¯ll give up anything just to be there for you, don¡¯t feel sad¡± Annabeforted and Isabelle sniffed, crying loudly as her heart tightened.


    The lump in her throat felt too heavy, her head banged and the video reyed in her head, her breathing hitched and she felt like doing anything to clear the hurt and pain she felt.


    ¡°I¡¯m lucky Lilian exposed her, Aurora is just a green snake¡­ I¡¯ve been fooled my whole life¡± Isabellemented, tears pouring out of her eyes.

 Chapter 64: Captured

    ¡°I¡¯ve noticed some of our files have been touched, especially those in the basement¡­ I¡¯m sending them to the boys for fingerprints¡± Collin exined.


    ¡°Hmm¡­ has anybody entered this house apart from the cleaners andwyers? I need them to start shredding the papers, one evidence about tax evasion andundering could ship everybody¡¯s ass to jail¡± Mario warned.


    ¡°Do you wish to interfere in the ongoing beef?¡±


    ¡°No, just let them be, I want you to focus on moving the rest of the money out, I¡¯ll be granting bail to a few criminals, use them in exporting the money¡± Mario instructed.


    ¡°Sir, a few guys have gone missing, mostly part of those whom we used for thest operation¡­¡± A guard disclosed with fear.


    ¡°Get their families or closest rtives¡± Collin ordered.


    ¡°That¡¯s the problem, we can¡¯t find anybody¡­¡±


    ¡°This has to do with Ann, I¡¯m tired of her surprises, capture her personal assistant, kill her immediately!¡± Mario ordered and the guards filed out.


    ¡°Still no news about Isabelle?¡±


    ¡°No but Annabe has left the house, she chose Isabelle over her mother and one of the spies was killed, the others are very careful¡± Collin briefed.


    ¡°Focus on finding Isabelle. I want new guards for some operations, it¡¯s about to get bloody¡­ our first target would the ministers, I want 3 ministers to get executed and the three guards should get caught, they should undergo torture before confessing that Ann was the one who sent them, let them get jailed and we¡¯ll swap them with some dummy from the streets¡± Mario suggested.


    ¡°Lilian wants to talk to you, she¡¯s outside¡±


    ¡°Tell her I¡¯m busy.. I don¡¯t not have time to waste on meaningless talks¡± Mario shrugged and the door burst open, revealing Lilian who had a smirk on her face.


    ¡°Nice to see you again, I¡¯ve missed you so much¡± Lilian confessed, kissing his cheeks sloppily and he frowned.


    ¡°What do you want?¡± He demanded.


    ¡°Don¡¯t give me that look, don¡¯t you miss me? If you don¡¯t, I do that¡¯s why I¡¯m here to see you¡± She replied, sitting on hisp.


    ¡°Tell me why you¡¯re here or my guards will throw you out!¡± He thundered.


    ¡°Geez, you¡¯re edgy, but you know me too well, I¡¯m here to strike a deal with you, I know you want Isabelle and I can¡¯t help you get her..¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, the same way you helped me thest time..¡± Mario scoffed.


    ¡°It wasn¡¯t my fault you guys did a terrible job, I helped you get Thomas but your boys were foolish enough to let him go¡± She replied.


    ¡°Leave, I don¡¯t have time for your silly acts, I have a lot on my te¡­¡±


    ¡°I know where Isabelle is..¡± She dropped and he raised his head up, she smiled, knowing she had his full attention already.


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°I can take you to Isabelle now¡± She replied smiling.


    ¡°How is that possible?¡± Mario demanded, giving her his full attention and she sat on the chair, twirling and watching his anxiety grow.


    ¡°I put a tracker on Elena, I knew about thest ce she was at before disappearing¡­ I sent someone to check out the ce and guess what, there¡¯s a house and my spy saw Isabelle there¡± Lilian replied.


    ¡°Give me the location,¡± Mario demanded.


    ¡°No baby, that¡¯s not how things work¡­ you give me something else in exchange for this vital information¡­¡±


    ¡°Tell me where she is now!¡± Mario raged, holding her neck and she smiled, her eyes popping out and her breathing paced.


    ¡°I¡¯d rather die than tell you where she is¡± She giggled and he threw her on the ground roughly.


    ¡°What do you want?¡±


    ¡°That should have been your first question¡­ I want $30 million wired into my ount now, I¡¯ll be very honest, Ann wants me to work for her, she¡¯s paying me so much money that I don¡¯t have to work again but I considered helping you my old time pal, give me a few days and I¡¯ll get Ann¡¯s full n for you¡­ you should be grateful to have someone like me¡± Lilian replied and Mario pondered over it.


    ¡°Why should I trust you?¡± Mario inquired.


    ¡°I came to you, after telling you her location, if you don¡¯t find her thene after me and kill me¡± She replied seriously and Mario beckoned to a guard.


    Her ount details were collected and he instructed them to make the transfer. Immediately her phone beeped, she smiled.


    ¡°The location?¡±


    ¡°Chill baby boy, it¡¯s northway, towards the 29. Express.. that ce is covered with trees but you need to go inside on foot, at the middle, you¡¯ll find a mansion that¡¯s where she lives, good luck getting her¡± Lilian bade and cat walked out.


    ¡°I¡¯ve given her the address too, but I¡¯m wondering what if Ann gets there first?¡± Zena inquired, as Lilian entered the car.


    ¡°You see my dearest, before Ann takes them away, Mario would arrive and they would collide, it¡¯ll be a game of survival of the fittest¡­ nobody would link it to me as the losers would all be dead¡± Lilianughed and Zena drove off.


    Isabelle was inside, ying a game with Alessandro and Annabe, they heard a scream and different noises.


    Fear gripped them and Alessandro decided to go check, telling them not to panic. He walked down slowly and was surprised to see masked men.


    Thomas, Brianna and Darrell were on their knees, facing the ground as they trembled¡­


    A guard saw him and dragged him down roughly, making him join them.


    Two more guards went upstairs and came down with Isabelle and Annabe who were shaking fearfully.


    ¡°Take them to the van¡± The leader ordered and after tying their hands, they marched out.


    They were at the gate when another set of masked guards walked inside, firing gunshots, the first set began shooting, attacking the new arrivals.


    They all stood at the back, watching as they fought and killed each other, gunshots fired in different directions and a loud shout erupted when a bullet touched Annabe.


    She screamed, tears in her eyes as pain seized her body.


    The fight settled and the first arrivals were seen on the floor,ying dead.


    They were shoved into a ck van. Isabelle and Annabe together while the rest were in another van.


    Immediately the van drove inside therge house, nurses ran out, holding stretchers as they took the unconscious Annabe inside.


    Isabelle was reluctant to part with her but after being kicked aside, she became powerless.


    They didn¡¯t have time to ess their environment as four heavily armed guards led them inside.


    They were all led to a dark room, their legs tied and arms tied behind their backs.


    ¡°What is happening?¡± Darrell mumbled and Brianna broke into tears, making Isabelle emotional.


    ¡°I¡¯m confused¡­ we were bound by one group and kidnapped by another, this is all confusing¡± Thomas mumbled, trying to wobble towards Brianna.


    ¡°So many things are going on right now,¡± Alessandro muttered.


    ¡°It¡¯s all because of me, I wish I wasn¡¯t filled with bad luck¡± Isabelle muttered and Alessandro sighed.


    ¡°This has nothing to do with you, I¡¯m sure we¡¯ll be fine, someone would rescue us¡± Alessandroforted.


    ¡°Who? Is it my father who doesn¡¯t give a fuck about me? Ann, who wants me dead? Darrell, our hero who¡¯s here with us, my friends who have all betrayed me or my dead decaying mother?¡± She demanded hotly.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t your fault, try to think positively and we would be okay¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t imagine the pain Annabe is going through now, poor little girl, her peers are having fun and the best time of her life but she¡¯s on a stretcher, battling for her life¡­ if anything happens to her, I¡¯ll never forgive myself¡± Isabelle vowed.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure she will get treated, she¡¯ll be fine,¡± Brianna added.


    ¡°Who exactly is our captor? How did anyone find out our location?¡± Darrell wondered.


    ¡°It¡¯s Elena, she must have betrayed us¡­¡± Isabelle imed.


    ¡°It can¡¯t be, I have two men watching her¡­ her phone is bugged, I¡¯m aware of even her slightest movements¡± Darrell retorted.


    ¡°Then who? Not even my family knows where I¡¯ve been? We have no neighbors and no one goes out¡± Brianna noted.


    ¡°Whosoever it is must be prepared for war if anything happens to Annabe¡± Isabelle muttered, resting her aching head on the wall.


    Alessandroid his head on the wall while Brianna and Thomas were sprawled on the floor.


    Darrell had his head between his knees, pondering on how to contact his men.


    One thing he was sure of was that there were no jammers and tracking him wouldn¡¯t be hard but how would his men know he¡¯s missing.


    ¡°Does anyone have a phone?¡± Darrell whispered and they shook their heads negatively.


    ¡°Stop trying, there¡¯s no hope again¡± Isabelle muttered tiredly, her body felt sore and her wrist were beginning to ache.


    ¡°Even if we manage to leave this room, can¡¯t you see the hundreds of guards stationed outside? How do we get out of thisrge house without getting lost or stepping in the wrong room? It¡¯ll take a miracle for us to leave this ce¡± Isabelle wept.


    ¡°If I couldmunicate with my boys, they would be here in no time¡­¡±


    ¡°Just forget it, how do you intend to get a phone? Our legs and hands are bound even if you saw a phone you would be able to use it¡­ I think it¡¯s high time we epted our fate, I¡¯m so sorry for dragging y¡¯all into my messy life, if I had known, I wouldn¡¯t have gotten you involved¡± Isabelle apologized.


    ¡°Who exactly is our captor? What¡¯s our offense?¡± Alessandro whispered loudly and the door flung open, a figure standing in the dark hallway.


    Heels clicked as a feminine figure walked inside.


    ¡°I am your captor¡­¡±

 Chapter 65: Found

    ¡°Ann? What have I done to you to deserve all these?¡± Isabelle demanded with tears and Ann cackled, enjoying the way Isabelle mourned.


    ¡°You¡¯ve done quite a lot, I don¡¯t know where I¡¯ll start from¡­ is it from the insults I¡¯ve received from you to the excessive care you get from your father or to the tasks of clearing scandals which you¡¯ve created?¡± Ann retorted.


    ¡°How is Annabe?¡±


    ¡°My daughter is battling with her life all because of you, if anything happens to her, I¡¯ll send your corpse to your father¡± Ann threatened and Alessandro growled, struggling to lose the ropes.


    ¡°Oh, the love doll. I can¡¯t get what you see in her, she¡¯s a rude spoiled piece of trash yet you¡¯ve endangered your life countless times because of her, love is indeed blind¡­ And oh, you have more friends now, I hope these one wouldn¡¯t be after your position like the rest¡± Ann mocked.


    ¡°You¡¯re shameless huh, having an affair with a married man¡­ You should always bury your head in shame¡± Alessandro jested and Ann burst intoughter.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a shame¡­ I call it taking advantage of the situation¡­ I did it because I wanted a good life and now my ns are falling into ce¡­ Your father can¡¯t even lift a pen without my consent¡± Annughed.


    ¡°I know my father, he would never sit back and watch you treat me this way¡­ let me go you psychopath!¡± Isabelle yelled and Ann pped her cheek.


    ¡°The only thing your father would know is your death¡­ Even at your death, you¡¯re still saucy¡­ too bad you¡¯ll be dying¡± Ann mocked, feigning puppy eyes.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if I die, all I¡¯m concerned about is Annabe and my friends, let them go¡­ this is between us, leave them out of this¡± She pleaded.


    ¡°No! I won¡¯t leave you here alone¡± Alessandro promised and Annughed.


    ¡°Stop the love jokes, nobody is leaving this ce alive. I¡¯ll leave you to say your parting words while I think about the suitable death for each of you¡± Ann chuckled, walking out.


    ¡°My father would never spare you!¡± Isabelle yelled.


    ¡°It¡¯s all gonna be fine¡­ let¡¯s hope for a miracle¡± Brianna muttered.


    ¡°If eventually we die, I¡¯m so sorry guys¡­ it¡¯s all my fault you¡¯re here¡­ I wish I had nevere into your lives¡± Isabelle wept.


    ¡°Meeting you changed my life positively, I¡¯m d I met you¡± Brianna mumbled.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been a great friend, I wish I had known you before now¡± Thomas added.


    ¡°Both in health and death, I¡¯ll forever love you. Meeting you has been the best thing that happened to me¡­ if I die today, I¡¯ll die the happiest man, your love would be evergreen in my heart¡± Alessandro confessed and Isabelle wept very heart, sobbing loudly.


    ¡°If only Elena could get a hold of my phone¡± Darrell thought loudly, ignoring what they had been saying.


    ¡°I¡¯m gonna miss you too man¡± Alessandro replied, making them burst intoughter.


    They all sighed sadly as silence descended on them, each had several thoughts running in their minds.


    Lettice¡¯s POV


    I walked out of the house, entering my car¡­ this is strange, Darrell promised to call me today but it¡¯s evening already and I haven¡¯t received a call.


    I think going to Thomas¡¯s house is better, since I saw Isabelle. I sped off, taking the route towards Thomas¡¯s house.


    I input the pin and the gate opened, the air smelt foul and I walked inside, not bothering to close the door of my car.


    Everywhere was unusually quiet and I stumbled on something, fear gripped me as I switched on my phone torch.


    ¡°Ahh!¡± I yelled, covering my mouth as I stared at the dead body, looking around I saw several bodies.


    My heart raced as I wondered if anything had happened to them, where were they? What happened?


    I checked the faces and noticed they all had masks, none of them looked like Isabelle and I rushed inside.


    My heart was thumping fast as I walked slowly inside the house, it was deserted and I saw two phones on the ground.


    I picked them up immediately. One phone rang, it must be Darrell¡¯s own.


    What should I do? How would I find them? Damn!


    I took out my phone, copied the number that had called Darrell and dialed it.


    Heading outside, the number picked.


    ¡°Hel.. hello..¡± I muttered fearfully.


    ¡°Yes, who¡¯s this?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a friend of Darrell.. more like a colleague, I don¡¯t know if you¡¯re aware but we¡¯re working in secret..¡± I muttered slowly and after much hesitation the person replied.


    ¡°Yes, what type of job?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t tell you but I was wondering if you¡¯re working with him on this case because something terrible has happened¡±


    ¡°What?!. Tell me where you are, I¡¯ll meet you now¡± Was the reply I got.


    ¡°Meet me at Richa¡¯s estate¡­ please it urgent¡± I replied and hung up, racing for my car.


    I raced towards the location, wondering what had happened, I checked my rear mirror, praying nobody follows me.


    I sighted a man getting out of a car at the roundabout, he was busy with his phone and I received a call.


    ¡°Hi..¡± I whispered loudly and he drew closer to me.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Darrell?¡± He demanded.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­ He promised to call me today but I went to where we usually met and the whole ce was covered with dead bodies. I saw his phone and that of my other friends on the ground¡± I exined.


    ¡°Follow me¡± The man ordered and I ran after him, leaving my car.


    He drove madly towards an unknown area and stopped outside a small hut.


    ¡°His phone¡± He demanded and I handed it to him, sweating and shivering.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± I demanded.


    ¡°Trying to track him, a tracker is on his body and I¡¯ll use his phone to find him¡± The man replied and I began to calm down.


    ¡°I¡¯ve found him!¡± The man yelled after 15 minutes.


    ¡°You can go, I¡¯ll get the boys¡± He replied and I shook my head adamantly.


    ¡°He¡¯s also my friend, I want to go!¡± I retorted and he nced at me strangely.


    ¡°Have you ever handled a gun?¡± His question threw me off bnce but I didn¡¯t have time to answer as another person rushed inside, announcing that everyone was ready.


    A pistol was handed to me and with shaky hands, I collected it.


    Outside was filled with about 12 guns who were fully armed, one nce at them and I knew these guys were skilled.


    We headed towards the location and I stared at the gun in my hands.


    I¡¯ve seen how guns are being used but never for once have I imagined holding or using one.


    We stopped on the road and 5 guys went ahead, tiptoeing with their guns loaded.


    We waited for them and after 6 long minutes, they returned, bringing back news about how the house was filled with guards.


    ¡°Use the gas¡± The man ordered and two small bottles were removed from the car, we all walked towards therge building and the bottles were thrown inside while some guards flew over the fence.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    After 15 minutes, the door opened and nausea hit me, I felt dizzy staring at the blood covered bodies on the ground.


    We all split into groups and headed towards different directions. I shivered when I heard a gunshot.


    From the looks of things, more guards wereing, everyone split, ready for battle as some guards walked inside firing gunshots.


    I hid at a corner, watching as things unfolded, my heart was beating loudly and sweat filled my whole body.


    A gasp escaped my lips when I saw a guard bringing out a knife, he was about to stab the guy who had tracked Darrell.


    My mind felt nk and I was short of ideas, if I screamed, I would surely be exposing myself¡­ wait, the gun¡­


    No, no, I can¡¯t do this.. I can¡¯t kill anyone, I shook my head, I have to do this, this is the only solution.


    Raising the gun, I aimed at the man and closed my eyes, pulling the trigger. I was shoved to the back and I winced as my body hit the wall.


    Opening my eyes, I sighed with relief when I saw him on the floor.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go¡± I raised my head and saw the man grinning at me, his hand outstretched.


    I swallowed and took his hand, standing up. We headed towards another room, meeting the second group.


    ¡°I think they¡¯re here!¡± Someone yelled, pointing at another room.


    They tried to break into the room but failed.


    ¡°What are we gonna do?¡± I muttered and two guys entered, holding two big daggers, damn! They¡¯re fast and efficient.


    They began hitting the edge of the door, trying to break the bolts. After 10 minutes of hitting, the door seemed weak and kicked it, the door fell.


    Isabelle


    They all sat at an angle in the dark room, dreading the unknown, the noise had made fear gripping them and they wondered what was going on outside.


    When they heard the pounding of the door, their hearts raced, wondering who they would find.


    Isabelle epted her fate, closing her eyes and muttering a prayer while Alessandro drew closer to her.


    Thomas and Brianna rested on each other and Darrell just sat alone, smiling to himself.


    The only thing he dreaded was being captured by another enemy.


    Tears were rolling out of Isabelle and Brianna¡¯s eyes and he rolled his eyes, not wanting to say anything.


    The door flung down and a touch was pointed at them, a hard faced looking man looked down at them.


    ¡°Just kill me¡± Isabelle muttered bravely, moving in front and the torch was pointed at Darrell who had a big grin on his face.


    He was smiling and so was the hard faced man, a figure rushed to Isabelle, jumping on her.


    ¡°You¡¯re alive!¡± Lettice yelled, hugging her tightly.

 Chapter 66: Ann killed mom

    Two weekster


    Isabelle sat at a corner, smiling sadly and lost in her thoughts, she wasn¡¯t aware of Alessandro¡¯s presence and he shook his head.


    ¡°Down to earth my love¡± He teased and she smiled.


    ¡°What is bothering your mind?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just worried about Annabe, I wish I could see her¡­ it¡¯s all my fault her life is messed up¡± Isabelle muttered and He drew her closer.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure she¡¯s fine and she misses you too wherever she is, give her some time¡­ when she¡¯s fully well, she¡¯ll try to talk to you¡± Alessandro informed.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Darrell? He¡¯s been working very hardtely, I hope he doesn¡¯t break down¡± Isabelle confessed.


    ¡°Can you do me a Favour? Forget about all the things going on, just focus on you and I alone¡­ I miss us, I wish this was all over¡­¡± Hemented and she kissed his lips gently.


    ¡°I feel the same way too, my body aches for your touch and I¡¯m hungry for you but we have to solve this problem first¡± She replied.


    ¡°We can solve this problem¡­ just forget about everything for today, focus on me, yourself¡­ the perfect life we would enjoy¡­ our kids and the beautiful family we¡¯ll have¡± He soothed, kissing her neck slowly as he lowered her onto the bed.


    He trailed kisses from her neck down to her cleavage, missing the taste of her skin, she shivered and moaned softly, holding his head as he moved lower.


    She gasped when he spread her legs and inserted two fingers into her already wet pussy, her breathing hitched and she held onto the bed, trying not to jump out of pleasure.


    She gasped and moaned as he did wonders with his finger, he slid them in and out of her pussy, his secondhand, drawing circles around her vulva.


    He watched her from the corner of his eyes, her facial expression making his dick swell, her voice drove him to the very edge and he brought out his finger, watching her regain herposure.


    He smiled at her, winking before peeling off his pants, he jumped onto her, standing in between her legs. She stared at him affectionately and eagerly.


    Retaining eye contact, he drove his shaft into her slowly, putting only the tip and removing it.


    ¡°Please.. don¡¯t.. please¡± She moved heavily and he drove into her, making her hold onto him tightly.


    He wrapped her legs around his waist and began thrusting into her, she moved, rocking the bed as her breasts moved.


    He held one, pinching her nipples and watching her face change with different emotions.


    Her moans and pussy were driving him crazy, how he had missed being buried in her right hole.


    His dick pulsed, swelling as his orgasm raced through his veins.


    ¡°Ahh! Yea.. Please¡± She moaned as he rummaged her pussy, he put her hands on the headboard, driving his dick in and out furiously, she cried out with pleasure, holding onto anything her hand touched.


    The room had a smell of sex, sweat and roses¡­ Alessandro kissed her roughly, biting her lips, he moved to her breasts, sucking furiously and she screamed, holding his hair.


    The way she rubbed his scalp made him drive into her faster, he squeezed her breasts, groaning loudly as his orgasm hit him hard.


    She yelled, digging her nails inside his shoulder as climax hit her as she squirted, pushing out his dick.


    He dropped on the bed, breathing roughly and drawing her closer.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°You¡¯re the best¡± She muttered and he shushed her, cuddling her as they slept off.


    Isabelle woke up, feeling the bed and wasn¡¯t shocked that when she touched Alessandro, he was sleeping peacefully and she smiled, watching his cute face.


    ¡°I¡¯m so lucky¡± She muttered, giggling. Her insides were filled with butterflies and she felt excited.


    She blushed, thinking about spending the rest of her life with Alessandro.


    She freshened up, changed and headed downstairs. She smiled, seeing Brianna resting her head on Thomas¡¯s shoulder.


    They looked very cute and Brianna¡¯s shy nature had disappeared, the looks they both exchanged reflected the love they had.


    ¡°The lovebirds,¡± Isabelle teased, heading to the kitchen.


    ¡°If we¡¯re lovebirds, you guys are the love doves,¡± Brianna retorted.


    ¡°Get pregnant soon, I can¡¯t wait to see some little rascals running around the house¡± She came out, holding a burrito and Thomas burst intoughter.


    ¡°Cut her some cks, Brianna is too fragile, we can have babiester¡± Thomas defended.


    ¡°Fragile but different when behind closed doors¡± Isabelle teased and her face turned red from embarrassment and shyness.


    Darrell strutted inside, checking his phone for any information, he beckoned for them to talk lightly.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Alessandro?¡± He inquired and Alessandro descended down the stairs looking sexy with his wet hair and t-shirt that glued to his biceps.


    Isabelle stared shamelessly, licking her lips and Alessandro pinched her cheek, bringing her back to Earth.


    ¡°Hey man, what¡¯s wrong?¡± He demanded and Darrell brought the phone closer.


    ¡°I found a few things on Ann¡­ the massive death that took the lives of more than a thousand citizens at the trade-fair, it was her..: She has almost 30 numbered ounts which have at least $10 million¡­ She gets 30% profit from the drug dealers and illegal pubs¡­¡±


    ¡°There are lots of underground casinos and pubs which she rules¡­ It¡¯s like she has a different life from that of the president¡¯s secretary¡­ Finding more, she had once gone to jail, unfortunately she escaped, changed her name and ran away from the country and met your mother at the airport¡± Darrell briefed and they sighed.


    ¡°Mario is targeting ministers, he¡¯s making Ann look like the culprit and He trusts that your father hasn¡¯t been active. And I can¡¯t say why but he has some files about tax stuff in his house, ording to thest report I got, he¡¯s shredding those files¡­ They may contain very vital information. Have you seen your dad, he¡¯s grown thin, the stress and burden is too much. I¡¯ve never seen him that way¡­ I think you should talk to him¡± Darrell muttered and she shrugged.


    ¡°He doesn¡¯t give a fuck about my life so why should I care if he¡¯s doing well? Lilian has been campaigning for him recently, he doesn¡¯t need his demonic daughter¡± She replied and Darrell received a message, he took out his phone and ced it close to his ear.


    ¡°Ann and Mario are together, I don¡¯t know where they are at or what they¡¯re up to but I¡¯m not sure if it¡¯s good. We can¡¯t get images but Ann¡¯s phone is bugged, we can hear what they say, that¡¯s better at least¡± He exined and they all grew silent, straining to their ears.


    Mario


    ¡°We meet again after all these while Ann¡± Mario mumbled, smirking viciously.


    ¡°Nice to see you, I figured you couldn¡¯t hide forever¡± Ann replied.


    ¡°I wasn¡¯t hiding, it was you who spent your time mourning¡± Mario mocked.


    ¡°I know you killed Cassie,¡± Ann gritted.


    ¡°And you think I don¡¯t know you killed Liam? It¡¯s an eye for an eye Ann. I haven¡¯t gotten an eye for Andrea¡¯s death and I n to get it soon¡± Mario retorted.


    ¡°Oh shut up! What do you want to do again? You failed to get Isabelle, who else do you wanna get¡­ if you have eyes for my kids then you¡¯re a big joker¡± Ann swore.


    ¡°What makes you so sure that I don¡¯t have Isabelle in my custody? She might be working for me¡±


    ¡°She isn¡¯t that foolish, someone who wouldn¡¯t work with her father, what makes you think she¡¯ll work for you now that she has started uncovering all your secrets?¡± Ann retorted.


    ¡°What makes you think she¡¯ll find out anything? You¡¯re talking like you¡¯re a saint, if she finds out anything about me then you have nothing to hide¡± Mario retorted.


    ¡°If only you knew how powerful I am¡± Ann pitied, staring at him pathetically.


    ¡°Powerful but still under the president, oh I get it, you¡¯re very powerful when ites to seducing your best friend¡¯s man¡± He mocked, putting quotes on best friend.


    ¡°I got what I wanted but you, what has killing your son gotten you? Shame and loneliness¡± Ann replied and Mario raised his hand, stopping midway.


    ¡°Do it, let the whole world know the kind of monster you are¡­¡± Ann replied sweetly, people were beginning to stare.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t over, I¡¯ll teach you a very big lesson¡± Mario vowed.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t I taught you a lesson? Eight years ago I thought I taught you a lesson but I guess I¡¯ll have to teach you a much harder one this time around¡± Ann replied and Mario stared at her with confusion, hatred and anger.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Have you forgotten? We have a n for them, we were supposed to work together to kill Roberto¡­ You offered me $150 million and position as your wife but I had something bigger in mind¡±


    ¡°Something like what?¡± He demanded curiously.


    ¡°I found out that you were only trying to use me, I knew your main n was to get married to Your friend¡¯s wife¡­ Your main n was to kill Roberto and take everything that belonged to him. But I was smarter¡± Ann smiled, enjoying the horrified look on his face.


    ¡°What did you do?¡±


    ¡°I changed the whole n, do you think the person who was to kill Roberto is blind? The instruction was to kill his wife¡­ Funny huh? If I can¡¯t be First Lady then it¡¯s no one else¡± Ann replied and Mario staggered, holding the wall for support.


    ¡°Ann.. you?.. you killed her! I¡¯ll never let you get away with this¡­¡± Mario coughed, and his guards rushed to him, leading him outside..


    Isabelle


    Her whole world came tumbling immediately when she heard Ann¡¯sst statement¡­ everything disappeared and she wanted to disappear too.


    Closing her eyes, she raced to her room and bolted the door, falling to the ground.

 Chapter 67: Avenge mom鈥檚 death

    Isabelle¡¯s POV


    I can¡¯t believe mom was killed, noo. The attack looked so real and was meant for dad. Images of my mom¡¯s pale face came to my head and I screamed, scattering my hair.


    All these years, the demon who killed mom had been living with us. Mom, why? Why did you have to die for him?.


    Is dad aware? Does he know that his mistress killed his wife? I¡¯ll never let you get away Ann, I¡¯ll ruin your life..


    ¡°Isabelle please open the door¡± Alessandro pleaded and I sobbed gently.


    ¡°Just go away,¡± I replied.


    ¡°I can¡¯t leave, your pains are mine also, I can feel your hurt¡± He replied and I ced my back on the door, sobbing loudly.


    ¡°Just let me be for today¡± I pleaded and he sighed.


    ¡°If that¡¯s what you want¡± He replied and walked away.


    ¡°Why are people so desperate for power? Taking the lives of others meant nothing to them¡­ Mom¡­ All these while I¡¯ve been correct, I knew that your death wasn¡¯t idental but the man you married paid no attention, all he was concerned about was bing the president. I¡¯ll make sure they never have to rest my, I promise to avenge your death¡± I vowed.


    My heart felt too heavy and I felt my throat drying up, finding out that the most amazing woman in this world was killed just because of a position felt very disheartening.


    I wish I was the one who had died instead, I wouldn¡¯t be living in this mess.


    I wiped my tears, pulling myself together, the deed has been done and what I need to do is avenge mom¡¯s death, I¡¯ll press charges against Ann and won¡¯t stop until she¡¯s put behind bars.


    I went to the bathroom, used water to clean my eyes, and stared at my face..


    Gone was my old makeup filled face, gone was the soft Barbie¡­ now is the new me, the girl who cares about something, the new family I call my friends.


    Gone was the selfish, self centered, saucy drama queen, I¡¯m down to earth now and care about people around me.


    ¡°Isabelle, are you okay?¡± Brianna demanded, immediately she saw me.


    I nodded, smiling. ¡°I¡¯m fine¡±


    ¡°Are you sure? You don¡¯t look too good¡± Thomas replied and I smiled.


    ¡°What are you up to now?¡± Alessandro inquired.


    ¡°I wish to see my dad, it¡¯s high time I stop hiding and take the bull by its horn¡±


    ¡°What! You could end up dead the instant you leave this ce, too many people are on your tail, you¡¯ve got to hide¡± Alessandro grumbled and I held his shoulders.


    ¡°I¡¯m tired of being a coward, if anybody wants me then they have toe get me¡­ I¡¯m going to see dad today, you can¡¯t change my mind¡± I replied sternly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you, why do you wanna see him?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to rescue my siblings from that demon, I¡¯ll be going for an interview very soon, the election is just 2 months away, I want everyone to know the type of candidates they would vote for¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t go too far, take things slowly, there¡¯s still time¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon, let¡¯s go¡± I replied, strutting out and Alessandro ran after me, still trying to stop me but hell my mind was made up already, it¡¯s now or never!.


    We took a taxi, Alessandro felt restless throughout, looking back, trying to see if anyone followed us.


    We pressed the gate bell and a guard opened the door, he closed his eyes and opened them, staring at me with shock.


    ¡°Open the damn door¡± I ordered and he opened the door.


    Even though I hated the scanning, I had no option. We were led inside and Ann stared at me with shock when she saw me.


    Andrew and Annabe ran to hug me, I hugged them tightly, smiling happily, Annabe¡¯s leg had healed perfectly and she had a guilty look on her face.


    Dad walked down, looking pale, thin and haggard, he stared at me with astonishment before opening his hands wide, he enclosed me in a hug, muttering some words as he patted my head.


    ¡°Where have you been child, you¡¯ve got me worried all these while. Don¡¯t ever do this to me¡± He scolded, his eyes beaming with tears and I nodded, trying not to break down.


    Never had I imagined that my father would look this rough, a stumble had grown on his jaw and I guess he had been too busy to shave.


    If only he had listened to me and given up his political ambitions.


    ¡°I have something important I wanna discuss¡± I let out and Ann jumped from her chair, making us all surprised.


    ¡°We have somewhere to be at, we¡¯ll be back soon¡± Ann excused, beckoning to Annabe and Andrew who groaned and grumbled.


    ¡°No Ann, what I want to discuss is important to the lives of everyone and I think everyone needs to know it¡± I replied sternly and Dad red at her.


    She sat back, shivering slightly and Annabe wondered why her mom changed suddenly.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong mom? Your hands are shaking¡± Andrew pointed out and Ann smiled faintly.


    ¡°What do you wanna say Isabelle?¡±


    ¡°First I¡¯d like to start with you and Ann, you guys are the worst people on earth, I thought of you as a father before but after finding out your secrets? The number of people you¡¯ve killed just to get this position¡­ the money you¡¯ve embezzled, the lives you¡¯ve ruined and the people you¡¯ve neglected, you¡¯re worse than a monster. The person my mom married is different from the new you¡±


    ¡°Watch your tone¡­¡± Ann fired.


    ¡°Shut the up fuck up bitch, you¡¯re his backbone, the one who keeps pushing him into creating more havoc.. you both have secrets together and apart, You¡¯re apletely different person from who you portray to the media¡±


    ¡°Do you know the number of people being trafficked at the illegal pubs you own? Do you know the number of lives destroyed all because of the drug lords? You take lots of bribes from them¡­ all the money you have ispletely worthless because you¡¯re just storing them up but it¡¯ll never be in your name or used for good things¡± I broke down, tears rolling down my cheek.


    ¡°What do you mean? Ann, what is she saying?¡± Dad demanded.


    ¡°I mean Ann has been working with drug lords and traffickers. She helps them get out and in the country and she even goes as far as getting them out of prison¡­ Your administration has lots of evil deeds and you weren¡¯t even aware?¡±


    ¡°Do you know that Ann has more than 15 numbered ounts where she stores up millions of money, while lots of people are on the streets and working very hard to get even $100 but can¡¯t. Do you know that while you have lots of estates in other countries and properties there are some homeless people who are left to suffer?¡± I demanded angrily.


    ¡°Mom? It¡¯s not true right? You.. you don¡¯t own a pub right?¡± Annabe stuttered, breathing very hard and was trying to digest all the news.


    ¡°What the fuck hase over you? Damn! And what if I have all these you¡¯ve mentioned? Huh? What is it to you? I worked relentlessly for those things, don¡¯t get on my nerves. Do you know the number of guys I¡¯ve had to fuck just to get little pennies from? I was from the streets and I know what it means to live there¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m doing all these because I don¡¯t wanna go back! If I don¡¯t do this, you guys would suffer a much worse fate than I did. If only you know what power means, you wouldn¡¯t be bbering. I¡¯m hungry for power and I did everything within my means to get it. Is achieving a goal bad?!¡± Ann thundered.


    ¡°Achieving it the wrong way is bad! Mom, what happened to working diligently? I would rather be poor and good than an evil wealthy person, I hate you!¡± Annabe retorted, crying profusely and Andrew tried to calm her down.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough, Isabelle there¡¯s no going back, consider all the sacrifices we¡¯ve made just to get here. Isabelle please stop, I know you¡¯re trying to get back at us but just stop all these. I beg you¡± Dad pleaded and I scoffed, bursting intoughter.


    ¡°Get back at you? I¡¯m doing these for the country? I want justice to rein¡± I replied and he puffed, wiping sweat.


    ¡°Ann, you¡¯ve gone overboard, you tried to kill me! Your daughter was shot all because of you. You¡¯ve been on my tail right from day one, what have I done to you?¡± I demanded and gasps filled the air.


    Dad¡¯s mouth was hanging out with shock and Ann had her head buried, breathing heavily.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Ann? It¡¯s a lie right? I told you not to hurt Isabelle didn¡¯t I?!¡± Dad thundered, shattering a vase.


    ¡°What would you have me do? She was getting in the way of my business and I tried to take her out!¡± Ann retorted angrily and I shook my head, damn she wasn¡¯t feeling remorseful even after being exposed.


    She¡¯s nothing but a hardened criminal.


    ¡°Ann, I can forgive you for trying to take my life and even Annabe¡¯s wound but there¡¯s one thing I can never let go, the death of mom. You killed my mom¡± I let out and Annabe passed out while Dad turned sharply, shaking his head and breathing very hard.


    His face turned pale and he coughed, trying to still his racing heart. He found it unbelievable.


    Ann¡¯s eyes widened and she staggered, obviously shocked at my revtion.


    ¡°You¡¯re speechless, you thought you could get away with it when you killed her 8 years ago¡­ Be ready for war, I¡¯ll avenge mom¡¯s death¡­¡± I vowed and walked out while dad passed out, guards rushed him and Annabe out.

 Chapter 68: public appearance

    ¡°Wee Isabelle, it¡¯s lovely to have you back¡± Mia, the host of the show, said.


    ¡°It¡¯s nice to be back¡± Isabelle smiled, Alessandro sat beside her, having a in look on his face.


    ¡°I¡¯m personally curious, why did you go offline suddenly, I¡¯m like your biggest fan and I was sad you disappeared..¡±


    ¡°Oh Mia, I was left with no option but now I¡¯ll be more caring and inform my fans before disappearing¡± Isabelle giggled.


    ¡°Your posts for thest few months have been rming, especially the one where you disclosed secrets about our top politicians, including your father¡­ Are those things true?¡± Mia demanded.


    ¡°What would I gain if I post lies about my own father? All I¡¯ve posted is nothing but the truth, the evidence is staring at our faces, look at the pictures attached¡± Isabelle replied.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    ¡°But what has your father done to make you go against him, not everybody can do what you¡¯re doing¡±


    ¡°He has done a thousand bad things to me, the way he has ruined the lives of people. The money he has embezzled and houses that have been demolished¡­ I can¡¯t begin to mention all¡±


    ¡°He has been very silenttely, no news hase from him or Ann, what do you think they might be nning?¡± Mia inquired.


    ¡°They? My father might be nning how he¡¯ll cover his ass but Ann, damn girl she¡¯s nning too many things¡­ First is my death, I wasn¡¯t surprised because I knew the kind of risk I was putting myself in¡­ Ann is also nning on how she¡¯ll block the television stations because I¡¯m very sure she¡¯s watching this and fuming mad¡± Isabelle teased and Mia burst intoughter.


    ¡°This is huge, I personally can¡¯t believe that all this has been going on and we¡¯re all in the dark, how did you even find out?¡±


    ¡°It was through the help of Alessandro, he introduced me to a great buddy of his¡­ Every administration has its own secrets, just that my father¡¯s is too much. I started rebelling when I found out about his affair, finding his secrets was easy as I had ess to lots of things¡­ Not only did I find out about him and Ann, I have juicy news about Mario¡­ I¡¯ll release the details one of these days¡± Isabelle teased.


    ¡°But you could at least tell me, I¡¯m your biggest fan remember? About the voice note of Aurora, what is your opinion¡­ lots of people were shocked, I was¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s what you get when everybody thinks you live a perfect life¡­ Everybody wants to live my life but they aren¡¯t aware of the things I go through in secret, I¡¯m over Aurora¡¯s case and have nothing to say¡±


    ¡°So who would you like for everyone to vote for as your father isn¡¯t the right one?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m making my findings and I n on releasing more secrets along side the one who has good intentions for the country¡±


    ¡°How is the fundraiser going, lots of positive feedback have returned¡±


    ¡°Oh, I¡¯m d I can render little help, I just got a full estate upied with people and this week, I¡¯m nning to get more houses, it¡¯s a hectic job but I have to do it as it¡¯s my fault the suburbs are being renovated¡­ That idea wasn¡¯t my father¡¯s, it was mine initially but after knowing that he doesn¡¯t wish to evenplete it in the next 5 years, I felt very guilty and bad for making families homeless¡± Isabelle replied sadly.


    ¡°That¡¯s very sad.. Don¡¯t be too harsh on yourself, you¡¯re trying the best you can¡± Mia pointed and She nodded.


    ¡°I know but still, the guilt is still there¡­ I wanna say a big shout out to Lettice, my manager, Thomas, Brianna, Alessandro and his buddy¡­ they¡¯ve been the best of friends, walked through the valley of death for my sake and still haven¡¯t forsaken me. Thank you so much guys, I love y¡¯all¡± Isabelle confessed.


    ¡°By valley of death, what do you mean? And you¡¯re leaving out some other people like Lilian and Elena..¡±


    ¡°I meant almost dying just for my sake¡­ Lilian exposing Aurora came as a shock but doesn¡¯t bother me, they are birds of the same feathers, hypocrites!¡± Isabelle spat.


    ¡°So you feel Lilian released the voice tape for her gain not to help you? This is shocking¡± Mia noted.


    ¡°Lilian also has her past and secrets¡­ All her life has been full of lies and hypocrisy. I don¡¯t care if the lilies attack me¡±


    ¡°Wow, I¡¯m bbergasted and speechless¡±


    ¡°I wanna announce something important¡­ Everyone is aware that my mother is dead right¡­ well turns out she was murdered by someone close¡­ So I¡¯d like to sue and press charges against my father, Ann, Mario and his administration¡­ I¡¯ll be pressing lots of charges against Ann but Mario and my dad would be getting why they deserve¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think this is too far? I¡¯m so sorry for your discovery, I didn¡¯t know your mom but I bet she was an angel¡­ Are you sure you want to sue your father? He¡¯s the only family you have left..¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s not, Annabe and Andrew are my family too and I love them, I don¡¯t care even if suing them would cost my whole life, justice must prevail¡­ I¡¯ll be getting Chris as my attorney and with all my evidence, I¡¯m very sure no judge can grant biased judgment¡­¡±


    ¡°This is a huge shock¡­ This is your father we¡¯re talking about dear, this video has broken the whole inte, I¡¯m shocked by the engagements¡± Mia muttered, staring at her tab and Isabelle burst intoughter.


    ¡°Or you¡¯re shocked that the Television station hasn¡¯t been blocked? Ann would try her best but it¡¯ll be to no avail, I work with tech guys who are not mainly interested in making money but interested in doing the unbelievable¡­¡±


    ¡°But why? One thing I¡¯ve noticed about you right from time is this hatred you have for your father. I could remember countless times where you¡¯ve disclosed vital information to the press and times you¡¯ve rebelled, why?¡±


    ¡°Politics¡­ My father has always been a stubborn man. He was warned by several people not to engage in politics but he was adamant and I lost my mother. All my rebellious acts had been out of pain, I¡¯ve always mourned my mom¡¯s death, day and night¡­ it affected me hugely¡­ I¡¯ve felt that he was the reason why she died and that¡¯s why I¡¯ve been mad¡±


    ¡°Ann has been an entirely different case, I see her as a nagging spirit because she¡¯s always against me, trying to order me around, telling me what to say and do in public, so many annoying things, damn she¡¯s always in my business, making me feel like trash and trying to dictate what a president¡¯s daughter should be seen doing¡­ I felt like I was being told to live another life¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s horrible dear, but you were never one to listen!¡± Mia joked.


    ¡°Now that you wanna sue them, what do you n to do? I mean how will you continue your life as their properties might be confiscated?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll plead with the court to give their properties to charity¡­ and as for me, it¡¯s a new beginning filled with new things, such as friends¡­ family and rtionships¡­¡±She whispered, blushing and Mia¡¯s eyes widened with joy.


    ¡°There¡¯s a suitor already? Tell me, who is it? I¡¯m your biggest fan, I need to know first, whisper it into my ears¡± Mia pleaded and Isabelle shook her head, smiling.


    ¡°Gosh! I¡¯m so curious, tell me please¡­ please¡± Mia pleaded, giggling and pping her hands excitedly.


    ¡°Okay¡­ we¡¯ve been in a rtionship for some time now, we didn¡¯t start on a good path but things are great and we¡¯ve been through thick and thin together and he has never deserted me, he¡¯s always there even when I haven¡¯t voiced out my worries¡­ he¡¯s the best man in the whole world¡­¡±


    ¡°Just tell us already!¡± Mia demanded impatiently.


    ¡°He is Alessandro Stefano¡±


    ¡°What! This hottie right here? Damn! This is a big shock, wow¡­ wow!¡± Mia muttered and Isabelle burst intoughter.


    ¡°Shocking, I know¡±


    ¡°How did your rtionship start? What led to the spark of feelings? What do you love about him?¡±


    ¡°I love his intelligence, it drew me closer to him¡± She confessed, staring at him with affection and he smiled, his eyes shimmering with happiness.


    ¡°Wow, I can see the love already, can I ask you a few questions Alessandro?¡±


    ¡°Sure¡± He shrugged.


    ¡°What was your first thought when you saw her?¡± Mia demanded and he smiled mischievously.


    ¡°I thought she was one sexy piece of rudeness¡­¡± Laughter filled the air as Isabelle hit his shoulder yfully.


    ¡°I thought you were an egocentric cock¡± Isabelle replied.


    ¡°Yea, one that took your breath away¡± He replied and Isabelle opened her mouth with shock.


    ¡°I wasn¡¯t smitten, I called you ugly remember?¡±


    ¡°Yea and I can also remember calling you a witch, but witch or not, you¡¯re my love¡­ the woman I wish to spend the rest of my life with, the one who captured my heart¡± Alessandro confessed, holding her face and she smiled tearfully while Mia smiled.


    ¡°An, I¡¯m so jealous,¡± Mia teased.


    ¡°You¡¯ll find your Mr Perfect soon¡­ he¡¯s lurking at one corner¡± Isabelle teased.


    ¡°I want yours, can you share?¡± Mia taunted and She shook her head vigorously.


    ¡°I can share anything and everything but not with my man, he¡¯s for my personal consumption¡­¡±


    ¡°What if someone tries to take him?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll kill her even before she starts trying¡± Isabelle replied and Mia smiled.


    ¡°Yikes, you¡¯re so jealous¡­¡±


    ¡°Finding a man is hard, finding the perfect one is almost impossible, I can¡¯t lose him to anybody, not even death¡± Isabelle replied.

 Chapter 69: Madness

    ¡°Have you seen the news? Isabelle is going crazy, you need to stop her!¡± Ann burst into Roberto¡¯s office, ranting.


    ¡°What do you want here? I ordered you to leave this ce!¡± Roberto thundered and Ann burst intoughter.


    ¡°Cut me some cks, do you expect me to leave after working relentlessly? I¡¯m going to finish what I started¡­¡± Ann was interrupted with a knock and Roberto¡¯s new secretary walked inside.


    ¡°Sir, this is from the magistrate court¡± He exined and Roberto snatched the paper, reading it immediately.


    The paper fell out of his hands and he buried his hands in his hair, sighing sadly.


    ¡°Do you need anything sir?¡±


    ¡°No, just leave¡± He replied.


    ¡°This is total madness! How would she sue us to court? Does she know the amount she has because of the embezzled money? She¡¯s an ungrateful daughter, you did all your best so she could live the life of a princess yet she wants to throw all that away¡± Ann ranted.


    ¡°Get out! What the hell do you want!¡± Roberto thundered.


    ¡°I want my position back? You can¡¯t ditch me, I¡¯ve worked too hard, we built all these together..¡± Ann replied, pointing around and Roberto pped her furiously, she staggered, regained her bnce and held her stinging cheek.


    ¡°You killed my wife! You should be lucky I¡¯m not pressing charges or nning to kill you too¡±


    ¡°If you press charges, you know we would be going down the drain together, kill me? You wanna kill me because I saved your life? You¡¯re such an ingrate, what if you died and your wife got married to Mario? Think about that too, I did what I had to do because of you and my kids! All because I love you!¡± She flinging the paper at him.


    ¡°You had another option, telling me everything! You could have saved both of us but you chose to kill her because of your stupid, jealous feelings!¡± Roberto thundered.


    ¡°So saving your life is a mistake now huh? It wasn¡¯t a mistake back then though? You¡¯re scum and Isabelle, she hasn¡¯t seen thest of me! Is she happy now that she has turned everyone against me? I¡¯ll kill her with my bare hands¡± Ann promised.


    ¡°Touch her and you¡¯ll have Annabe¡¯s life to pay for it¡± Roberto threatened.


    ¡°Shut up you weakling! Do you think I¡¯ll sit back and watch you hurt my kids? If anything, I mean the slightest of pain should get to them, you¡¯ll make history as the only president to get butchered to death¡± She vowed and strutted out.


    ¡°Damn¡± He muttered, scratching his hair, and his secretary entered, holding the phone.


    ¡°Sir, the press wants to hold an interview with you, you have several calls from a few ministers, Mario is on the line should I answer?¡±


    ¡°Hand over the phone, cancel all my schedule and tell them I do not want to be disturbed, do not answer any media house¡± He replied and collected the phone.


    ¡°What do you want?¡± Roberto demanded.


    ¡°Not a polite way to greet a friend but I¡¯m fine thanks for asking¡­ I just saw Isabelle¡¯s video, she¡¯s such a patriot, suing her own family¡­ I was very impressed with her performance until I got a court notice on my desk. Now tell that little brat of yours that if she doesn¡¯t want her body parts to be distributed to all the states, she should get my name off the case, is that clear?¡± Mario demanded and Roberto burst intoughter.


    ¡°You¡¯re such a coward, you¡¯re afraid of a little girl, why can¡¯t you face her squarely and stoping to meet me? And I see nothing wrong in suing the lunatic who nned her mother¡¯s death¡± Roberto replied through gritted teeth.


    ¡°All I did was n your death, it was your stupid slut who destroyed everything¡­ Goodluck getting your ass shipped to jail because I¡¯m outta here already¡± Mario cackled, ending the call and Roberto threw the phone on the wall angrily.


    ¡°Get my doctor, if anybody inquires about me, tell them I¡¯m sick, prepare the ne, I¡¯m heading to Mexico¡± He ordered.


    Isabelle¡¯s POV


    ¡°Darrell just found some dirt on Mario, luckily we still have a little evidence, it¡¯ll get us a search warrant and with that they can burst everywhere¡± Alessandro exined and I nodded, staring at his lips.


    Gosh! How much I¡¯ve missed those lips, been long we kissed, touched each other or had fun.


    ¡°Are you listening? He demanded, watching me and I burst intoughter.


    ¡°I was carried away by your sexiness, it¡¯s not everyday you see a sexy man¡± I replied.


    ¡°Are you saying I¡¯m sexy only today? Let¡¯s get back to business¡­ Mario is out of the country and it seems like your dad wants to do the same. Annabe and Andrew are with Ann and Darrell is trying to find her¡±


    ¡°They think they can escape karma, I feel sorry for Annabe, she didn¡¯t grow up with a real family and now I¡¯m about to send her parents to jail¡­ am I a bad person?¡± I demanded, feeling guilty.


    ¡°No babe, you¡¯re one of the most amazing and greatest people I¡¯ve seen, most people who have been in your shoes would make wrong decisions but you¡¯re strong, resilient and truthful¡­ You want justice even at the cost of your own happiness¡­ I feel lucky to have you I¡¯m my life, I admire your bravery a lot and I¡¯m sure Annabe would be happy to have you as her sister, you are like a role model to her¡± Alessandro¡¯s words melted my heart and I smiled, speeding my arms as I hugged him, sobbing gently.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    ¡°Stop it, your tears are precious and shouldn¡¯t be wasted¡± He teased.


    ¡°Have you talked to Diamond? Is everybody okay?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, everybody is fine, mom even wants to visit but I insisted that she did after the court case or election¡±


    ¡°I hope the case won¡¯t get postponed too much, dy can cause damages. How would our life start? Where should we start it? What work are we gonna do?¡± I requested, my head in hisps and he brushed my hair.


    These questions bothered my mind, I wondered if my acting career was still in ce and if I would have to start hiding.


    ¡°Babe, you don¡¯t have to worry about that, we could relocate to a new country, do a little bit of surgery and start living our lives as normal people¡­ I could get a job as a clerk, you could work as a secretary or teacher, we would work something out¡±


    ¡°But¡­ it can¡¯t be like before, the earnings would reduce drastically and we need money¡­ I¡¯ll be the one in charge of Annabe and Andrew, I can¡¯t let them desert at a time like this..¡±


    ¡°I know you can¡¯t babe, I¡¯ll work hard and make enough money for us, you could continue your acting career though you¡¯ll be exposed to the public, anything you want is fine by me¡± He confessed and I kissed his lips.


    ¡°I¡¯m the luckiest woman alive because of you, thank you so much¡­ I love you¡±


    ¡°I love you more babe¡±


    ¡°So if we¡¯re considering changing our identities, what would our names be?¡±


    ¡°You could be ra and I¡¯ll be James¡­ We¡¯ll live in a house with a picket fence, have a job that we could walk to, live in a smallmunity where there would be lots of feasts and get-togethers. We could even¡­¡± He relished joyously and I burst intoughter.


    ¡°Slow down, how about we continue living this way then spend the holidays with family and friends? We would have a veryrge house filled with kids running around and trying to drive us nuts¡±


    ¡°I like that, We could have a puppy and rabbit, a big garden and an apple tree, I can¡¯t wait to start our family¡± He confessed and I hugged him.


    ¡°Me too my love¡± I was thrilled at the idea of starting up a family with him, he would be a perfect dad no doubt about that.


    Lettice walked inside, muttering some words to herself and rolling her eyes.


    ¡°What¡¯s got my manager talking to herself?¡± I teased and she sighed, slumping on the chair.


    ¡°Gosh! I¡¯m so tired, thepany is in a mess, they¡¯re on my neck, demanding for you and Brianna¡­ Brianna is working by herself, I hope she doesn¡¯t copse¡­¡±


    ¡°They want news about you, I¡¯ve exined to them a thousand times that you¡¯re busy with personal matters and they still don¡¯t get it¡­ Lilian is getting lots of roles and she has be very annoying, she¡¯s always throwing shades around. Gosh! I wish I could just take a break from everything¡± She exined tiredly.


    ¡°Why not take a break?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t, it¡¯s not time for my vacation and I¡¯ve been behindtely so I¡¯ve got to do lots of work¡±


    ¡°Oh please, do you want to burn yourself out, I¡¯m sure they can see the great job you¡¯re doing¡­ take a sudden break, just finish up with your artist then vanish, thepany would have no other option when you return¡± I advised and she nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡°Nice, I like that idea but I¡¯ll pass¡­ 8 hours of sleep and lots of milk would do the job, Brianna just got her first deal, are you aware?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I feel happy for her, she¡¯s doing great¡­ I kinda miss acting¡± I let out.


    ¡°It¡¯s a matter of time, you¡¯ll be back and that time, you¡¯ll be bigger and better, once all these are over¡­ your fans are eager for you to return, youreback would be hectic since we have to find a perfect movie¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll find the best,¡± I replied smiling.

 Chapter 70: Jail terms

    Two days before the election


    Isabelle stood in front of the court, smiling triumphantly.


    Her father had been given a jail term of 18 years while Ann and Mario were sentenced to life imprisonment.


    The court was filled to the brim with ministers, political officials and reporters, Ann was crying profusely, refusing to be taken.


    Roberto stood still, tears pouring out of his eyes as he maintained eye contact with Isabelle.


    Getting them to the court the first time wasn¡¯t easy as they as Roberto tried to leave the country but were denied ess.


    Ann took refuge with mafians, she had hidden with them and it took lots of tracking and ns before they could capture her, she had tried to escape several times and the judge had ordered for her to be put in prison till the court case was over.


    Mario had a defiant look on his face, he wasn¡¯t remorseful but he had a sad look on his face. He looked around, watching as reporters captured his face.


    His hand was handcuffed and he bowed his head, sighing¡­ he had lost everything, his properties, his only son, Selena and his freedom, he wondered how he would cope, living in prison till death.


    He had left the country before but through his guard Collin, they had captured him and locked him up.


    Annabe and Andrew were weeping, Annabe knelt, bending her head as she sobbed.


    She wondered what kind of life that was left for her as her parents were being jailed and all the properties were gone.


    Andrew patted her head, trying tofort her but she refused.


    Ann had been sued for murder, embezzlement of funds and an aplice in drug trafficking, Roberto had been sued for looting funds and releasing criminals while Mario had been sued for murder, tax evasion, moneyundering, kidnap and assault.


    Isabelle left no stone unturned as she made sure she exposed all of their secrets, the whole nation was at their toes as the judge kept adjourning the case but now that justice was served, everyone felt relieved.


    Some ministers shook their heads sadly, said their farewells before leaving.


    Isabelle stared at her father who had so much to say but was speechless. She broke into tears, hugging him tightly.


    ¡°A minute please¡± She pleaded and the officers waited.


    ¡°I¡¯m so proud of you, don¡¯t feel sad for me, I choose this path foolishly, never choose evil over good, fight for what is right no matter what, I love you so much¡± Roberto broke into tears and she hugged him affectionately.


    ¡°I love you too dad¡±


    ¡°Take care of your siblings, you¡¯re all they have¡±


    ¡°I will, I¡¯ll alway be there for them¡± She muttered, watching them take him away.


    Annabe and Andrew hugged Ann, weeping loudly, Tears rolled down Ann¡¯s face and she hugged them, patting their back.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be fine, take care of yourselves¡­ Do not fight each other, you have no one else but yourselves¡­ Don¡¯t ever be greedy for what isn¡¯t yours, especially power and money, I love you both¡±


    ¡°I love you too mom, we¡¯ll visit you whenever we can¡­ I¡¯m very sure Isabelle would take care of us, please mom don¡¯t hate her, she¡¯s only doing the right thing¡± Andrew bade and Ann nodded before being dragged off.


    ¡°It¡¯s sad to say goodbye. If wee to this world again I hope you choose a better path¡± Lilian muttered, feeling sad and Mario scoffed.


    ¡°I don¡¯t feel sad, this is even better, what do I have left? Spending the rest of my life is better as I wouldn¡¯t have toe out and start from square one but do you know what¡¯s much better? Killing you!¡± He yelled, using his cuffs to hook her neck.


    She screamed, choking and gasping for breath, everyone took shelter as the officers asked Mario to release her but he shook his head, tightening his grip.


    The officers screamed, asking him to release her, pointing his gun at them and he refused, an officer counted to 3, shooting his back and Mario staggered, gritting his teeth as he held her neck.


    The officer continued shooting, piercing holes in his body and he fell slowly, Lilian dropping with him as she gasped for breath.


    Officers rushed her to the hospital while Mario¡¯s body was taken to the morgue.


    Isabelle stared around sadly, all because of their greed, three families had been ruined.


    Alessandro, Brianna, Thomas, Darrell and Lettice stood by her side, trying tofort her.


    They walked outside and were met with a crowd of reporters, all of them pushing and trying to talk to them.


    She stood in front of a few reporters, listening to their questions.


    ¡°No doubt, I feel sad but I still am happy, I¡¯m happy that justice has been served and deaths have been avenged¡±


    ¡°The only family I have now is my siblings, Alessandro and my friends¡­ I would like to urge everyone to vote for whom they think is right for the country, I¡¯ll still be here, fighting for the right of everyone¡± She replied.


    ¡°What about your career? Would you go back to acting or modeling? How would you cope now, being a peasant?¡± Reporters requested.


    ¡°I¡¯m not a peasant, I¡¯ll work for my money and hard work pays¡­ About my career, you¡¯ll have to ask my manager for the details, I wouldn¡¯t want to steal her thunder¡± Isabelle replied and walked away, still watching her father being driven away.


    ¡°Are you alright?¡± Alessandro demanded, holding her hand and she shook her head.


    ¡°No, never have I imagined that my family woulde to this, I feel broken¡± She replied, wailing on his shoulder and he patted her hair.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°You still have us, we will always be by your side and never let you down, be strong for everyone, especially Annabe and Andrew, this is the time they need you the most¡­ be there for them, please¡± Alessandro pleaded and she nodded, pulling herself together.


    ¡°Where are they?¡±


    ¡°Lettice went to get them¡± He replied as they strutted towards the car.


    She broke into tears when she saw Annabe¡¯s swollen face, they hugged her, wailing and everybody sighed.


    ¡°I¡¯m so sorry, this is all my fault¡± She apologized and Andrew cleaned her tears, kissing her forehead.


    ¡°You did the best thing, I admire you greatly for what you¡¯ve done, you¡¯re a rare gem to the country¡± He confessed and she smiled through tears.


    ¡°I¡¯m lucky to have you guys in my life, let¡¯s head home to start our family¡± She muttered and they entered the car.


    Alessandro drove them to his house which was furnished with congrattory designs.


    Isabelle walked inside and was startled when Diamond and Loretta rammed into her.


    ¡°We are so proud to have a daughter inw like you¡± Loretta confessed and Isabelle smiled tearfully.


    She stared at all the decorations, covering her face as tears rose to her eyes.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry, you deserve to smile for as long as you leave¡± Diamond cleaned her tears, drawing her inside.


    ¡°Bless you my children, it¡¯s lovely to have you in the family¡± Loretta weed, hugging Annabe and Andrew. They were taken by surprise but didn¡¯t say anything.


    ¡°Mom! Why didn¡¯t you tell me you wereing?¡± Alessandro demanded and Loretta giggled.


    ¡°Surprising my son isn¡¯t a bad idea, I brought something¡­ this has been with our family for a very long time, it has been passed on from our ancestors and now I think it¡¯s time I pass it on too¡± Loretta replied and handed a little box to him.


    He opened it slowly and gasped when he saw the brooch his mother and grandmother had cherished a lot.


    He stared at his mother with love, tears glistening in his eyes and she nodded.


    ¡°I think it¡¯s time you give it to the person your heart wants¡± Loretta whispered and stepped aside.


    He walked on top of Isabelle who was chattering with Diamond, he drew her close and ced the brooch on her head.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been epted as thetest bride in the family¡± He whispered and she opened her eyes wide with amazement.


    ¡°What!¡± She screamed, jumping on him and he held her waist, lifting her up while Diamond pped.


    He dropped her and she smiled, loss of words. She went to Loretta and hugged her affectionately.


    ¡°Thank you for this honor, I promise never to let you down, Thank you so much¡± Isabelle mumbled and Lorettaughed.


    ¡°Child this isn¡¯t a honor, all I did was ask him to give his wife¡±


    ¡°The brooch looks pretty, thank you so much¡±


    ¡°Just keep it safe, this has been passed down from generations and I would love it if you passed it on also¡± Loretta advised and she hugged it.


    ¡°I promise to keep it safe, I¡¯ll guard it with all my heart,¡± She vowed.


    ¡°Someone¡¯s getting jealous already,¡± Diamond teased, snickering at Alessandro.


    ¡°Stop it Diamond, you should have better things to think of, like the engagement and wedding¡± Loretta retorted and Diamond nodded,ughing as she and Annabe twirled in circles.


    ¡°We would have a big wedding, I¡¯ll invite everyone back to Miami, we could have it at the biggest hall, what about the honeymoon? You would spend a week¡­¡±


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t be surprised if she returns with a baby bump. Would you like to relocate or stay here?¡± Loretta asked and Alessandro groaned.


    ¡°Mom! Please, let¡¯s take things slowly, we have a long way ahead¡±

 Chapter 71: Happily ever after

    ¡°Stop it!¡± Annabe yelled, stepping inside the sitting room, she was shocked at the disy in front of her. They were startled when they heard her voice.


    They stared at her with puppy eyes before bursting into tears, making her shocked, attracting a groan from their mother.


    ¡°Urgh! What¡¯s wrong now honey, mom wants to sleep, could you please stop?¡± Isabelle yelled tiredly and they intensified their tears, and Isabelle rose from the bed, grumbling as she walked down, making Annabe giggled as she tiptoed away.


    She chuckled, wondering what Isabelle would do if she found the mess they had made.


    ¡°What the hell?! Alessandro, your kids would kill me with excess work! What are all these! Who started this mess?!¡± Isabelle yelled and the two, three years old kids burst intoughter, using the flour to rub their faces.


    Bread flour had been poured on the floor, mixed with salt and nutmeg.


    ¡°How did you get all these? Who gave you?. How were you able to enter the pantry? Where¡¯s the maid?¡± She demanded and they giggled.


    Rolling on the floor happily and Isabelle sighed, looking around and wondering why she had been given two rascals as kids.


    They never gave her any peace and she was busy either arranging their room, keeping them in bed, feeding them or attending to their annoying father whose job was to y and make more mess with them.


    ¡°Wow! Who did this?¡± Alessandro demanded, walking downstairs.


    ¡°Your kids of course,¡± Isabelle replied harshly.


    ¡°Chill, I know they¡¯re mine I¡¯m only wondering who the brainiac is, you guys are definitely my kids¡± Alessandro replied, high-fiving both of them and Isabelle stared at him nkly.


    ¡°What kind of husband is this?¡± She muttered.


    ¡°The kind who won your heart¡± He replied.


    ¡°Kyle, Ray, who did this?¡± She demanded, squatting in front of them.


    ¡°Kyle¡±


    ¡°Ray¡± They both muttered, pointing at each other and she stared at them with confusion.


    They were very identical and she was too tired to tell who Kyle was and who Ray was.


    ¡°Wait! Who¡¯s Kyle, who¡¯s Ray?¡± She demanded and they both pointed at each other making her sigh with frustration.


    ¡°Please, just tell me. You¡¯re Kyle right?¡± She demanded facing one and he shook his head, staring at her innocently.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°Okay, you¡¯re Kyle right?¡± She asked the other and he shook his head, pointing at his second and she raised her hand with frustration.


    ¡°Alessandro, help me here, I¡¯m so tired and I wanna sleep¡± She pleaded and he folded his arms, staring at his nails.


    ¡°You gave birth to them so you should be able to differentiate¡± He replied and she took a deep breath.


    ¡°I promise not to punish you guys, just tell me who did it¡± She pleaded.


    ¡°Kyle¡±


    ¡°Ray¡± they both replied gently and she raised her head, letting out an angry breath.


    ¡°What the hell is this? Don¡¯t I know the kids I gave birth to! Are you guys trying to y games with my head?¡± She demanded angrily and they stared at her with puppy eyes and she softened her gaze.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for being harsh, mom is tired and she wants to sleep, could you guys please let mom rest?¡± She demanded softly and they nodded, watching her and after 10 seconds, they burst into tears, raising their voices very loud and Alessandro cracked up withughter.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough, I¡¯ll get the maid to clean up this mess, let¡¯s go y some video games my boys¡± Alessandro intervened, carrying both of them on each arm and theyughed, ying with his face as he led them to another room and Isabelle sighed tiredly.


    ¡°What have I gotten myself into? What kind of rascals are these?¡± She muttered, turning her heels and Lettice walked inside.


    ¡°Ray! Kyle! Aunt Lettice is here!¡± She shouted earning a groan from Isabelle and both boys raced down the stairs with their tiny feet jumping on her immediately they saw her.


    ¡°What wrong, you look haggard?. Calm down boys, I brought the toys but I¡¯ll let you y with them only if you promise to tell me who¡¯s Kyle and who¡¯s Ray¡± Lettice requested and they bowed their heads, reluctant to utter any word.


    ¡°Wow, I can see they¡¯ve yed the same trick on you¡­ they just did that to me and now I¡¯m wondering if I do not know my sons again¡± Isabelleined and Lettice burst intoughter.


    ¡°They can be cunning..¡±


    ¡°Just like their father,¡± Isabelle added.


    ¡°I heard that!¡± Alessandro yelled from his room.


    ¡°You¡¯re Kyle right?¡± Lettice questioned, facing the first blonde haired, chubby kid, he had pale green eyes and mischief was evident in them, they both looked exactly like his father, only that they took their mother¡¯s smile and eyes.


    Isabelle oftenined about how they took too much genes from their father and very little from her.


    ¡°No, no¡­ Kyle¡± He replied, pointing at his twin who was smiling.


    ¡°Ray, me¡­ okay? I¡¯m Ray, he¡¯s Kyle¡± Ray replied and both women groaned.


    ¡°I knew it, I had a hunch right from time but they yed with my minds¡± Lettice voiced.


    ¡°Come here sweethearts¡± She opened her arms and they sat on each leg.


    ¡°Who told you to do this?¡±


    ¡°Dad, he said it¡¯ll drive you nuts,¡± Kyle confessed.


    ¡°What! I never said anything to them, I¡¯m innocent!¡± Alessandro yelled.


    ¡°No you¡¯re not!¡± Ray replied and Isabelle burst intoughter.


    ¡°Your father is the one you should drive nuts, not me. Don¡¯t listen to such words again okay?¡±


    ¡°Yea, when is Andrewing back?¡± Ray demanded and Isabelle scattered his hair.


    ¡°He would be back in a few days time, you better be a good boy or there¡¯s no movies for y¡¯all, now run off to dad, mom wants to talk to aunt Lettice¡± Isabelle said, handing the toys to them and they ran off, arguing about the toys.


    ¡°Girl, you¡¯re doing one hell of a job¡± Letticemended and Isabelle sighed.


    ¡°You¡¯re also doing the same, Lydia doesn¡¯t look like a gentledy to me¡± Isabelleughed and Lettice rolled her eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯m lucky, her granny will being over soon and I¡¯ll have enough time to work,¡± Lettice replied with a sigh and Isabelle smiled.


    ¡°We did it, we¡¯re living our lives the way we wish¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, even if a few tribtionse our way, we would face it together as one big family..¡± Lettice replied, smiling.


    ¡°I¡¯m so happy to have someone like you in my life, you¡¯re my sister for another parent¡± Isabelle confessed.


    ¡°I feel like you¡¯re my blood sister. When you came into my life things changed for the better¡±


    ¡°Urgh,dies! Could you control your emotions please? You guys are sisters, we know already! Stop disturbing my sons and I¡± Alessandro yelled from the room.


    ¡°What! How can you hear us?¡± Isabelle demanded.


    ¡°Ooops, I have superpowers I guess¡± He replied with a heartyugh.


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