Chapter Thirty FiveIsabella stayed in her bedroom, scrolling through Declan’s phone and noting the wealth of information. Her excitement was palpable; this phone was a goldmine. But her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the door opening again. Richard walked back in, his eyes narrowing as he approached her."Isabella," he said, his voice sharp. "Do you have Declan's phone? Did you find anything tangible in it? He's always talking about how important he is, and it seems like he's in contact with some exclusive rich men—business tycoons and politicians."Quickly, Isabella slipped Declan’s phone behind her bed, her heart racing. "No, I didn’t see anything," she lied smoothly. "Declan’s phone isn’t with me."Richard's eyes darkened, and he stepped closer, his demeanor menacing. "You know how much I can destroy your life if you lie to me, right?"Isabella nodded, trying to hide her fear. "Come on, baby," she cooed, her voice softening as she moved closer to him. "I’ll do anything
Chapter Thirty SixAs they lay intertwined, the sudden sound of a phone ringing broke the intimate silence. Richard's eyes flicked toward the sound, originating from behind the bed. His expression immediately darkened with suspicion."What's that?" he demanded, his voice sharp and icy.Isabella's heart skipped a beat. Panic surged through her as she realised Declan’s phone was still behind the bed. Thinking quickly, she moved to distract Richard, but he was already getting up to investigate."Wait!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with feigned urgency. She grabbed his arm, her eyes wide. "Please, don't go there."Richard stopped, his eyes narrowing as he turned to look at her. "Why shouldn't I?" he asked, his tone dangerously low.Desperate, Isabella did the only thing she could think of. She yanked him back towards her and, with a dramatic flourish, began tearing at her dress, exposing more of her skin. "Because," she said, her voice trembling with a mix of fear and desire, "I want y
Chapter Thirty Seven"You're so wet," he growled. He added a second finger, kissing her harder and pushing his tongue into her mouth in a rhythm that matched the thrusts of his fingers inside her, his palm rubbing her clit.She made a needy sound and rocked against his hand, seeking more pressure from his palm."Oh, no," he said, removing his hands from her body and wrapping them around her wrists. "Not after all that teasing. You have to wait for me." He held her hands above her head against the shower wall and kissed her hard, pressing his body against hers.She felt his hard cock trapped between them and squirmed against him, continuing her teasing while he kissed her deeply. Reaching down, he gripped his cock and slid it between her thighs, making sure the shaft was tucked between her lips, rubbing against her clit. He moved his hands to the outside of her thighs to hold them together, his cock trapped between them.She gasped as he started moving, thrusting between her legs, fee
Chapter Thirty Eight Declan sat back in his chair, the weight of the recent breakthrough pressing on his mind. He knew the implications of his discovery and the danger it posed. The pharmaceutical giants wouldn't hesitate to eliminate anyone who threatened their profits. He had to be strategic, cautious, and above all, discreet. Declan's fingers danced over his keyboard as he drafted a confidential message to the President, outlining the groundbreaking cancer cure and requesting an urgent, private meeting. He highlighted the importance of secrecy to prevent interference from those who might want to suppress this life-saving treatment. His heart pounded as he hit "send," knowing this was a pivotal moment.Hours later, he sighed with relief when his computer blinked, indicating a new message. The President had agreed to see him in his private chamber. Declan's sense of urgency intensified, and he knew he had to act swiftly. He reached for his phone to call Chad but then remembered
Chapter Thirty NineThe darkness threatened to consume Declan, but as he teetered on the edge of unconsciousness, a strange sensation coursed through his body. He felt a warmth emanating from his ring, and the neon blue flame flickered back to life. Suddenly, an intense surge of energy filled him, pushing away the pain and giving him a burst of strength.His eyes snapped open, glowing with a fierce determination. The men in black noticed the change and moved to restrain him, but Declan was faster. With a powerful twist, he broke free from their grip, using the momentum to deliver a swift, brutal punch to the nearest assailant. The man crumpled to the ground, unconscious.Declan sprang to his feet, his movements a blur of speed and precision. He disarmed one attacker with a well-placed kick, sending the gun skittering across the floor. Another tried to grab him from behind, but Declan ducked and delivered an elbow strike to the man's ribs, followed by an uppercut that sent him sprawlin
Chapter Forty Stella sat on the edge of her bed, her hands shaking as tears streamed down her face. She clutched a crumpled tissue in one hand and stared blankly at the wall. The house felt empty and cold, a reflection of her heart. Her husband whom she was forced to marry, Declan, had barely spoken to her in weeks. He was always busy, always too preoccupied to notice her pain. She was sure he was cheating on her. The thought gnawed at her soul, making her stomach churn with a mix of anger and sadness."Why?" she whispered to herself. "Why doesn't he love me?"Her sobs grew louder, echoing through the silent house. Her brother and sister were nowhere to be found. They had left her to manage the family business alone while their grandfather lay sick in the hospital. The weight of responsibility was crushing her. The business was sinking, and she felt helpless.Just then, the door creaked open, and Clara, her older sister, walked in. Clara had never cared much for Stella. She was al
Chapter Forty One Stella woke up feeling dizzy and sick. She tried to push through the morning, telling herself it was just the stress. Her husband, Declan, hadn't been home for days. The last time she saw him, he walked out after a huge fight. She had asked him to leave, thinking he would come back after cooling down, but he didn’t. He didn’t even call. The worry gnawed at her, making her feel worse.As the day went on, her dizziness grew. She was supposed to attend a crucial meeting, but she couldn’t focus. She kept thinking about Declan, wondering where he was and if he was okay. “What the helm is wrong with Declan , this is so unlike him “ Stella whispered to herself and since no one really liked him because they think he is poor , no one bothered to look for him or ask her about him. She picked up the phone to call him, but then put it down, afraid he wouldn't answer. Her heart ached, and her head pounded.The next day, feeling even worse, she decided to see Doctor Jack, who
Chapter Forty-TwoClara hung up the phone, a wicked smile spreading across her face. Doctor Jack had assured her that he would send over the documentation stating that Stella was losing her mind and memories, making her too weak to continue working as the CEO of the family's company. As soon as the email arrived, Clara’s heart raced with excitement.She quickly printed out the document and snuck into her grandfather's sick room. The old man was barely conscious, his eyes half-closed, oblivious to his surroundings. Clara held the letter in front of him, guiding his trembling hand to place his thumbprint on the paper. He had no idea what he was signing.“Thank you, Grandfather," she whispered, tucking the letter into her bag. With her evil plan in motion, Clara felt an adrenaline rush. She knew she needed to look the part of the new CEO, so she withdrew $500,000 from the family account and headed to the most luxurious shopping mall in the city.At the mall, Clara strutted through the