Xander lean on the chair and stare out of the window "She's Zuzzana nowak "Isabelle scoff already deciphering the truth "Gary ex girlfriend,the one I slept with"
"That girl?"
"She's 26"Xander retort, Isabelle laugh bitterly.
"She's the same age as your sister Mr Mack, she's older than you are"
"Who cares?I did it,I slept with her and I liked her but that happened a long time ago"He breath out "Why do you care?you mess around with every fucking guy you meet,why pained now?"
"Jakub stop the car"
"Isabelle don't... we're having a simple argument"Xander threaten Jakub with his hot gaze "keep driving"Jakub nod listening to his boss"Isabelle I only told her what happened to Gary not sleep with her,i wouldn't do that when I know my wife is just few steps away from me"
"Wife? Are you kidding yourself or me?We're not married Mr Mack,you say law!! yes law might give you the fucking right to cheat in a fucking relationship but it doesn't put down a law for me to accept this curse of a marriage,having sex with a woman and still be shameless about it is what they call wickedness,Stop this car right now or I'm gonna jump out "She pick her bag, Xander ran his hand through his hair.
"Stop the car"The car came to a screech,Xander got out angrily "Take the car"
"it's not mine"Isabelle snap and stride away leaning jakub and Xander to sort themselves out.
"What's wrong with her?"Xander lash out on jakub "i didn't fuck that woman "
"May...maybe..."
"Maybe what?"Xander clench his fist ready to strangle Jakub.
"You said too much"Xander froze "Women doesn't like to hear those things especially wife's"Jakub said looking down at his feet,his heart wrenching from his bad luck.
"You think I said too much?"
"No sir,I only answered your question"Xander throw daggers at him, jakub sigh regreting he's the one who as to witness their fight"I'm sorry boss"
"I'll go with my men,take the car to her"Xander ordered and went into a black maybach packed by the side of the road,jakub close his eyes showing resentment for his situation.
Ian open his car door and stop sighting a familiar figure stomping towards him,he throw the coffee he's holding inside the car not bothering to see whether it spills and went after the person,he couldn't believe he was seeing her today,the night with his mother as been filled with nothing but misery,he knew what her answer would be when he told her and he accepted everything but staring at the woman who as made him question his mom over a relationship his heart flutter.
"Ma'am"He stop in front of her,grinning widely, Isabelle curse and proceed to walk away but he went after her "I can give you a ride"
"Does it looks like I'm in need of one?"Isabelle respond looking for a cab.
"It's unfair of you to walk all alone on this blessed morning, there's a cafeteria nearby"
"Does it looks like I'm interested in talking to you?or drinking coffee?"Isabelle face him with a rugged look.
"No"
"Then stop it,stop trying to talk to me, I'm not interested,I'm married"
"I don't think so"Ian blurt out, Isabelle scratch the back of her neck to stop her itching hand from moving to it's destination. "You're pretty,endowed with everything a woman wants but still your husband left you to stroll like a lost dog forgetting how beautiful you are"Isabelle raise her brows.
"Are you gay?I only make friends with gay,bye Ian"Ian lips curve happy she remembers his name "Goodbye"Isabelle amble away.
"How do i look ma'am?"He shouts after her.
"A normal man with everyday little sense"Isabelle grouch when a cab passed her without waiting,Ian caught up with her to her dismay "My hands are twitching you know"
"I can see that ma'am,you must want to slap me but it's fine, I'm a gay I don't look like one but I am"Isabelle burst into laughter "I'm not kidding ma'am"
"So you're interested in Xander?"Isabelle cover her mouth still laughing, Ian lips quiver.
"Yes...yes... he's hot"Ian stutter wondering how the words came out of his mouth. "And handsome, he's a billionaire too,a big shot, you married him for the same qualities"Isabelle laugh died out.
"No,I dated Xander because he's a good person and I married him for a completely different reason,you say you're a gay?"
"Yes ma'am"Ian held his breath waiting for an answer "Can I be your friend?and give you a ride?"
"Stop lying,you are straight,now get your ass to your fucking car"Isabelle stroll to the car,Ian let out his breath with chuckles and ran after her "I love automobiles,where do you work?"Isabelle settle down in the car removing her hands from the seatbelt when he reached for it.
"I work in a big company,your husband is the CEO"
"Mack securities?"
"R&D"Isabelle tilt her head "I work there and the pay is high"
"I'm going somewhere different from your company,hope you don't mind?"
"I'll drive you anywhere"Ian start the car.
Jakub groan watching the car drive away,he was looking for her in a different place totally forgetting she is heading towards the road leading back to R&D and now that he found her she was already in the car with someone else,he wonders what he would tell his boss.
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Isabelle Murray beam when she saw Xander come out of his car,the attorney's rise from their seats and bow a little before sitting "You're welcome sir,the judge will be in shortly"one of the lawyer spoke.
"I didn't know I've to wait, how're you Ms. Murray?"Xander walk to her side and scan her "You look nervous"
"Yes sir,I am nervous but I'm alright,thanks for coming"
"I should be here, you'll be free once we're out of...."
"Mr Mack the judge is here"The lawyer who spoke earlier shout.
"We'll be in soon"He said to them "Ms. Murray is badeni here?"
"Mr badeni is inside sir"
"It's going to be shitty but you've to hold it in there and say what's necessary, don't talk about the assistant who's the sole witness to this murder"
"But why?They were all..."
"Ms. Murray I understand but foy is beyond powerful,they all are waiting for that statement but you'll only stick to the attack not the witnesses"Isabelle Murray nod "Thank you,now go in to get your freedom"
"Thanks"
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"Thank you"Isabelle got out of the car and slam the door "You can leave"
"Ma'am,I can't leave you here alone"Ian stated, Isabelle look at the shopping mall and fake an agog expression.
"This place is a shopping mall,I don't need protection"
"But you need a ride back home"
"Yes but it's not you,get lost"Isabelle walk away with a scowl.
"Ma'am"
"Isabelle"Isabelle open the mall door "Simple Ian"Ian bob his head and step into the car planning on waiting, Isabelle pull a door from a secret lever and stride in then shut it, distant sounds got her attention,the room is sized the same way as the parking lot but with more vibrant colors,the room covers the secret inner room with couchs,shelves of books and a fully equipt computer room "Hey everyone"
Aurelian embrace her from behind,giving her a shock "Your wife is here"Greta chuckle.
"I'm his sister"Isabelle pout and embrace everyone before taking her sit in front of bronsilaw "Have you asked him?"
"Same old story"Bodgan voice shook with rage "But it's just stupid don't you see?"
"I didn't make a deal with that guy trust me,as all work together why won't you believe me this time"Bronsilaw yell "I didn't"
"You won't come with us to emeryk banquet, you're not deem fit..."
"I'm sorry it happened through me,I was powerless"Bronsilaw said desperately trying to get someone on his side. "Don't take this away from me"
"We took a lot from Isabelle and Greta when they went astray now it's you, you'll stay here to prove how useless you are"Antoni shout,bronsilaw kick him in the jaw,the other's stood up in alarm,Antoni slap bronsilaw twice and hard and in no second the fight had escalated.
"Stop them" Maja shout trying to wrench a gun out of bronsilaw grasp "This won't solve anything"
"You are a damn bastard and weakling bronsilaw"Antoni throw him across the room and a gunshot went off.
Ian scramble out of the car hearing the gunshot,he rushed to the mall but the security guards stop him,Ian push their hands of him wondering how they got there when they weren't there earlier.
"Didn't you hear the loud bang?"He queried "Why can't I go in isn't this just a mall?"
"You're not authorised,please leave sir"Ian grit his teeth and worriedly amble to his car,a car drove sped past him barely hitting him,he held his chest and return to his car.
Maja wipe the blood on the marble floor,Isabelle dress bronsilaw wounds handing him a towel with ice to put on his cheek "I'm sorry" Bronsilaw whimper "I'm so sorry"
"Antoni will kill you if anything happens to bodgan"Greta murmur shivering herself from the turn of event "I suggest you go away for some days maybe stay at Maja penthouse or Isabelle old house"Isabelle shut her eyes close.
BANG! BANG!! BANG!!!
They scream falling to the ground,bronsilaw and Antoni had both managed to fire a shot but none considered the person in between them trying to pull them apart,Bogan fall to the ground limply,two had hit him but the last had hit the couch,silence and shock seeps into the room,everyone stood in daze.
"Bodgan" Greta scream "He's not breathing!!,help"Just then the mist cleared comprehension slap them all on the face 'they'd shot one of their own'.
Isabelle hand on bronsilaw lap tremble,tears fall unwarranted from her eyes,bronsilaw heart sank and he embrace her "Nothing must go wrong with him bronsilaw,he's the only one I've left"
"Nothing is gonna happen to him Isabelle"Greta kiss her cheek "He's strong isn't he?c'mon we've to go to the hospital"Isabelle shake her head.
"I'll take bron out first,then go back to the cheat and find a way to come to the hospital,don't tell him I'm not okay,I'm fine"
The trip exchange glances, the word 'cheat' made a hole in her statement but no one dare to ask because the situation now is more gruesome than gossips or childish fights.
"Telling us what happened isn't a crime"Isabelle step into the parking lot where bronsilaw is currently sulking,he stood up from his red convertible bonnet "What did he give you in return for your betray?"
"Isabelle he threatened me just the same way he threatened you"Bronsilaw bite the corner of his lips "I don't understand why Antoni and Bogan won't let me in on the mission,I want to be there when they kill the bastard but now..."his voice trail off.
"You're the strongest amongst us,you command with this authority that no one as the audacity to wave it off,you're not the person anyone can trifle with the story with the chief just doesn't add up"Isabelle circle the convertible in slow steady steps to calm her nerves.
"I say that about you Isabelle you're the recalcitrant type but not me I'm easily manipulated"Isabelle came to a stop in front of bronsilaw and lift her twitching hands he dodge the attack barely before another land on his cheek "I'm sorry"
"What did he give you bronsilaw?"Isabelle drag him down by the collar her expression becoming serious "That was the dome bron,you could've succeeded in fooling everyone if it wasn't the dome,just a button he would've died,we would still have hans,nothing would've happened to bodgan,isn't this what you want?justice"
"Justice with no pleasure?,you're married to that bastard"
"He's my husband"Isabelle utter.
"That's not your husband you know that,your relationship isn't even stable Isabelle,you gave everything to him,you gave them your life in return for him to be safe and he still treats you like thrash "
"Why are we talking about Xander?We're not in a relationship are we?"bronsilaw freeze and avert his gaze "I and Xander relationship isn't your concern bronsilaw,You're free to hate him...free but if you hurt him I'll be your worst nightmare because he doesn't deserve your madness,I'll make him pay when I feel like it and I don't feel like it"
Bronsilaw inhale "You're aware of everyone feelings Isabelle and still you're unaware of..."
"Yours or his,and I don't care about it,there is vast difference between us bron,you've the numbers while mine is shortened,you guys should stop trying to make me what you create in your head,where are your men?"Isabelle try to open the convertible,bronsilaw exhale and open it for her before going in.
"They're in the black SUV behind us,you're working now? R&D is honestly the worst place to be"
"The cheat did mention that but I'm not there to compete I'm there to get something"Bronsilaw glance at her from the rearview mirror as the car roars to life.
"What now?Did he cheat on you?"He ask sarcastically.
"No and I don't trust you to share my secret with"Isabelle chew on her fingers when she saw both Ian and Jakub waiting for her "Why do I've to be stuck?"Bronsilaw chortle.
"Guess this is goodbyes for now,take care of yourself,I'll stay in your old house"bronsilaw got out of the car and walk to her side to open the door "Do you've time this weekend?"
"No"Isabelle reply shortly taking her bag "Got any plans for me?"
"Yes,let's sneak into Emeryk lair"Isabelle grin and embrace him "and make love"
"With your dead uncle"they both cackle and lean near the car "I'll surely be there and we're both going to fuck up your uncle"She look into his eyes "Because you deserve this world happiness and I'll make sure you get it all,call me"She proceed to walk away.
"Sure"Bronsilaw wave,Isabelle grin and face the two men with a scowl.
"Ma'am"Ian glance at the car which drives away as Isabelle walks out of the parking lot,he slowly release his tension and smile a bit"Are you alright?"
"Yes,I told you to leave" Isabelle drag him away from bronsilaw sight and let go to look into her bag "Don't you've work?"She bring out a band.
"I wanted to make sure you're okay,o heard a gun shot"Isabelle wince "It's imagination I think"Ian said and take a long look at Jakub,Isabelle caught the sight and grin "He's one of Mr Mack men"
"Yes,thank you for the ride but now I've to leave"Isabelle band her hair and walk to Jakub "You also leave"
"Ma'am ,sir is going to kill me"
"Let him and I'll murder him,it's simple"Jakub smile warily "it won't get to that but I'm not getting into that car"Isabelle turn and snort "Will you two just leave me alone?"
"You should get into the car"Ian mutter,Jakub agreed with a nod although scrutinizing the man "I don't want to leave wondering where you are"
"Isn't he so cute?"Isabelle sneer and her face pale,her eyes trace the figure walking about in the shopping mall it near the glass moving the Monique to show her more of him,the figure lift his finger ,Isabelle tremble '3',Ian frown following her gaze but it confused him more when he didn't see anything that could get that reaction from her.
"Ma'am please get In"Jakub open the car sensing the urgency but she refused and open the backseat door of Ian car "I can't let you ma'am your protection is my priority"Ian smile mischievous running to the car "Hey"jakub growl.
"You'll drive"Isabelle motion at the brakes "It's fun to go against the rules sometimes Jakub"Isabelle close her eyes adamantly telling them she's not going to move from there.
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Isabelle Murray scream with joy hugging her parents as the judge pronounced Foy guilty,Badeni sigh in relief walking out of the court with head up high,he smile at xander who's talking to a media personnel noticing him Xander excused himself and laugh giving the attorney an handshake.
"We won Badeni"
"Yes we did, he's going to rot in jail for an old man like him 49yrs imprisonment without parole is like a life sentence,is she going to be leaving today?"He glance at the excited woman still embracing her family members.
"Tomorrow,she's a strong fellow,thanks for giving her the strength in my short time out of the business,I could swear she was about to crack when foy attorney asked her about that night but she kept it all together"
"Yeah,strong people befitting the company,the news is out,a lot of interviews for you sir" Xander laugh throatily and pat Badeni shoulder.
"For you and I,meet me In my office"
"Sure,thanks for giving me this chance again "Xander nodded and stroll to Isabelle Murray family car.