FROM ASHES TO GOLD

pearance was highlighted by the tension as the morning sun filled his penthouse office through the large windows. Contained

the decision he had taken. Entering into a marriage with someone unfamiliar was not only dangerous but also reckless but had no option then. The upcoming board meetin

errupted by a sudden

ted. Unexpectedly,

le floor. She walked with the assurance of someone accustomed to always getting

rred, taking a seat opposite him

ant, Clara?" A

t saved your empire?" she replied, her lips

s. "If you're here to brag, do it quickly.

tered. "Do you ha

aimed. "The deal is d

here, Richard is already spreading rumours. He's calling your ma

ly "Allow him to talk. He won't f

lize that Richard won't stop until he destroys you, If he pr

as right. Richard was a skilled manipulator who could

d," Alexander stated, thoug

Because if you don't, Richard will squeeze the life out of y

ed at her. "Yo

e Isabella plays her role perfectly. One slip-up and Richard

xpected of her," Al

Let's hope so," Clara s

ling his frustration grow stronger. Feeling trapped was some

person in question calling was Isabella. Befor

ered, her tone icy

Isabella said, he

t?" Alexan

e said. "I have a few

. "Conditions? This isn't

to be manipulated as part of your power game.

r this from someone he thinks he is helping. Though he resp

agreement that ensures her mother's medical expenses are

der said witho

om to pursue my interests. I won't be confin

is chair, intrigued. "And

Isabella snapped. "Do

e fearless, I must admit."

d". "Then I'll meet you at

cted before Alexa

pearing on his face. Isabella Moore was turning

as both simple and elegant. Despite appearing calm, her clenched fists revealed her nervousness. She looked so sexy and b

g his arm. "well darling your bea

. "Thanks. Well, let's finish this

ney. During the exchange of vows, Isabella's voice remained firm and her eyes wer

Alexander moved closer to peck her cheek. He whis

ing any reaction. "I have been in mor

d by a group of journalists, their cameras

s a real marriage o

you feel about mar

his is just to secu

Isabella's as he glared at the c

o came forward, her voice b

is is a confidential issu

inquiries becoming increasingly pushy. All of a

our thoughts on Richard Steele's alle

crowd went silent, wa

lic challenge without exposing the