The sun's gentle rays spilled into the room, casting a warm glow on Isabella as she stood up, careful not to disturb the peaceful slumber of her new husband. The scent of morning lingered as she tiptoed into the bathroom, the soft hum of the shower soon joining the symphony of dawn.Stepping out with droplets clinging to her, Isabella reached for her phone, a cascade of congratulatory messages awaiting her. She dropped the phone onto the bed, its vibrations fading into the background as she turned her attention to the day ahead.Draped in confidence and a vibrant yellow suit, Isabella meticulously chose her attire for the pivotal day at work. Designer shoes clicked softly against the floor as she gathered her essentials, each piece carefully selected to make a statement. A quick glance at the peacefully sleeping Ruben, and she couldn't resist stealing a moment to kiss him awake.Ruben stirred, eyes adjusting to the morning light. "You're up already?" he mumbled with a sleepy smile.Is
In the dimly lit conference room, the tension hung thick in the air as Rich broke the silence with a confident smile. "Mama Christina, everyone… meet Alex Fitzgerald, my partner and the major sponsor of this project."Mama Christina furrowed her brows, attempting to grasp the sudden turn of events. "This can't be, this minion, good-for-nothing—it can't be!" she muttered under her breath, her skepticism evident.Alex maintained a calm composure. "You might want to watch what you say to your sponsor, ma'am," he remarked with a hint of amusement, his eyes unwavering.Rich intervened swiftly, sensing the escalating tension. "Alright, let's ease up on the tension, we have to get through this meeting, please." He gestured for everyone to take a seat, hoping to diffuse the palpable unease that lingered in the room.As they settled into their chairs, Isabella sat with a puzzled expression. Her eyes darted from Mama Christina's disapproval to Alex's composed demeanor, trying to piece together
Rich left the conference room, the weight of the meeting still lingering on his shoulders. As he approached the sleek, black car parked outside, he found Alex waiting inside, a knowing smirk playing on his lips."Oh boy, you roasted them in there," Rich remarked, a mix of relief and amusement evident in his voice.Alex, reclining comfortably in the driver's seat, chuckled. "Waiting for the perfect time to see that look on their faces. Let's get out of here."The engine purred to life as they drove off, leaving behind the corporate battlefield that was the conference room. The city lights blurred outside the tinted windows, a backdrop to the unfolding drama that continued to play out within the confines of the car.Isabella stormed into her office with Jessica in tow, frustration bubbling beneath the surface. As the door closed behind them, she unleashed a torrent of expletives, her disbelief and anger palpable."Fuck!! What the fuck?!!! Nahh, you've got to be kidding me, fuck this! Fu
As Alex arrived at the company, settling into his office, the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation. In the midst of this, Daniel burst into his office, exclaiming, "What's up?""Really? Couldn't even let me settle down, brah," Alex teased, a smirk playing on his lips.Daniel, undeterred by the light banter, retorted, "Hey, no time. How did it go? Bet those losers would be surprised to see you, hun! How were their faces?"Alex, savoring the moment, replied, "Shut up and close my door."Daniel, realizing the seriousness of the situation, nodded, saying, "You know what, I'm not going to get offended. This gist is more important than any offense right now."Alex chuckled, and Daniel eagerly went ahead to shut the door, settling in for the intriguing tale that was about to unfold. "Mehnnn! If you see their faces when they saw me," Alex exclaimed, a mix of amusement and satisfaction evident in his tone."That's what I'm talking about! That's what I'm talking about! The freaking boss!" Danie
Isabella found herself seated across from Ruben at the charming restaurant nestled just outside the bustling confines of the company. The soft glow of ambient lights played on their faces as they perused the menu.Ruben, leaning back comfortably, broke the silence, "Do you like it here? We could go somewhere else... I mean, I've been craving Mexican."Isabella, a faint smile playing on her lips, replied, "Anything is fine."Concern crept into Ruben's voice as he observed, "You sure you're okay? Because you seem jumpy, and it's so unusual. Did I do something wrong?"A gentle laugh escaped Isabella's lips, "Oh baby, no, it's not you. I'm just a bit stressed is all."Ruben, still attentive, urged, "Then you should take some time off, babe. I mean, we are supposed to be on our honeymoon."Isabella sighed, "I would if I could."Ruben suggested, "Well, I can talk to your grandma."Isabella's eyes widened, "Oh, please don't. She's not exactly in the right frame of mind."Ruben, now intrigued
The clatter of the dropped fork lingered in the air as Bambi processed Alex's unexpected revelation. She looked at him, a mix of concern and uncertainty in her eyes, "Alex... baby, I don't know what to say."Alex, reaching across the table to gently hold her hand, said earnestly, "Okay, listen, I know you don't want me to change your apartment or anything, but babe, I need you to help me with this. I really don't want her by herself."Bambi took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the situation, "Can you give me some time to think about it... maybe?" Alex, nodding understandingly, replied, "Take your time, babe."Back in the familiar confines of the company, Isabella found herself immersed in work when Jessica walked in, a curious look on her face. "So how did it go?" Jessica inquired.Isabella sighed, "Oh my God, Jess, I couldn't tell him about anything. He kept asking questions."Jessica winced, "Oh shit. But he's going to find out soon, right?"Isabella nodded, "Yeah, I'll tell hi
Eleanor, now thoroughly perplexed, pressed for more details. "I don't understand... how do you mean?" she asked.Isabella hesitated before revealing the shocking truth, "Alex is the major partner on our new project."Eleanor, aghast, exclaimed, "Okay then, drop him! Can't the company do that?"Isabella sighed, "It's not that easy, Mum. A 10 million deposit has been made for a startup, and by the look of things, Mama Christina has spent out of it."Eleanor, incensed, muttered, "Oh, that greedy witch."Isabella explained, "We can't just drop him like that, Mum, because he has a share in the company in a way now."Eleanor, incredulous, demanded, "What! You have got to be kidding me. Who the hell is he? Who is he?"Isabella reassured, "Jessica is on it to look him up, Mum. We'll find out soon."Eleanor, still fuming, declared, "I don't trust that son of a bitch, and you know what, you should come around the house tomorrow, or I come to you."Isabella attempted to pacify her mother, "There
Kia leaned in, her eyes reflecting a mix of disbelief and concern. "Damn...this is some messed up situation. Men can be so wicked," she remarked, her voice laced with frustration.Danni, sipping her drink, nodded in agreement. "I hear you, Kia. I mean, who would have thought?" She glanced at Isabella, who sat across from them, fidgeting with her fingers.Andi chimed in, "All that aside, Isabella, what are you going to do about this?"Isabella sighed, her brow furrowed. "Are you kidding me? I have no idea what to do, and the worst part is that Ruben has absolutely no clue about any of this."Kia pressed further. "But why not? Doesn't he deserve to know?"Isabella hesitated, her gaze dropping to the tabletop. "Because, Kia, he's my ex. Bringing this up will stir up something I'm not ready for, so I'm going to keep it that way."Kia shook her head, her concern deepening. "But you know this can't stay hidden forever. At some point, he has to know."Isabella glanced at the clock on the wal