Pastry chef Isabelle Marie Campbell is fired from her job in a coffee shop following a report by a billionaire, leading to her struggle to save her late mother’s bakery with a deadline to vacate her space in a month. Fortunately, she lands a job as a personal chef to an old American-based, Italian billionaire. Her heart twists when she finds out that he is the grandfather of the cold-hearted, hot-tempered, and arrogant Alessandro Levon Moretti, an Italian billionaire heir based in New York City. He was also the same man responsible for losing her job. His grandfather’s health was fast deteriorating, and he needed a woman to marry fast or lose his inheritance. As Isabelle contemplates either quitting her dream job or enduring Alessandro’s unwelcoming presence, he walks up to her with a cold and arrogant expression. "Be my girlfriend for three months. We shall have a contract for it…"
View MoreAlessandro MorettiI checked my appearance in the mirror and adjusted my tie well. I loosen the tie to give myself some space to breathe.I needed to feel okay since I could meet people I didn’t want to meet.My eyes settled on a single rose and card sitting on my bed. I sighed and turned to pick it up.“Can’t believe I let his words get to my head” I muttered under my breath and opened the card to read what was written. I chuckled at the words and placed them back on the bed.I checked the time once more, picked up the rose and card once more and walked to my bedside table to fetch my watch and keys before going outside my room to pick Isabelle up.I imagined Isabelle in a stunning, off-the-shoulder red dress, slit up her thigh, her dark hair styled in a sleek updo with soft, wavy tendrils framing her smooth, porcelain face.“What is wrong with you?” I smacked my forehead to get those thoughts out of my head.My phone rang and I paused from entering my car to answer it.“Yes?” my bro
Isabelle CampbellI’m standing in front of the elevator, waiting for it to get to this floor so I can leave. I made my decision already.How I feel concerning his sudden decision to change our contract and move on to something that big, is valid. He can’t just change it, offer me so much money, and then expect me to accept blin—.“I apologize for dropping that on you like that” My train of thought was interrupted by Alessandro’s voice.I turned around to face him, I saw how apologetic he looked. It was genuine.“I don’t want to get married for money” This was something I promised myself. I have watched someone I cared about get into a marriage all for the sake of money and she lost herself in it. The end was bad. I don’t want that.“Prince charming, coming to lift you off your feet and make you the happiest woman alive,” he said, a small smile on his lips.I let my tensed shoulders ease up. I closed my eyes and let out a sigh, when I opened my eyes, Alessandro was a foot away from me.
Isabelle CampbellMr. Charles was almost done with his food and the funny stories he told about him and his late wife made me laugh so hard and my heart feel so light.No matter how bad it’s going, this man can brighten your day.“You are an amusing man, your wife was very lucky to have you in her life” I laughed and wiped the tears from the corner of my eyes.“I’m a real charmer, you know? She couldn’t resist me and my many funny stories. I would make a fine storyteller, eh?” he wriggled his brows with a grin on his lips which was followed by a series of coughs.I stood up and grabbed the glass of water from the bedside table to give him. I patted his back lightly and waited for him to calm down before handing the glass to him. He took it and gave me a thumbs up.Just then, a knock was heard on the door and Alessandro’s head popped in before the rest of his body entered the room.A wide grin formed on his lips as he looked at his grandfather. I went back to sit on the chair I was sit
Alessandro MorettiI have seen my mum very angry. Countlessly and her stare when such emotion takes over her could kill a bird in minutes. And that angry stare is mostly directed at my dad. It's no surprise since they hate each other.I have never seen such an angry and mortified look on her face. She looks like she got the worst news of her life and it’s scary because the look was mostly directed at Isabelle.‘Is that how mum looks at people?’ I wondered, then my gaze went to Isabelle who was beside me.She looked like she wanted to hide behind me because she was uncomfortable with the look my mum directed at her.“Mum”“My office now” she interrupted me and turned sharply, then marched to her office down the hallway. Those were anger steps.I turned to Isabelle so we were facing each other. “Mum can be scary at first but she’ll warm up later” I tried to comfort her.I didn’t care what or how she felt before now, so I am kind of surprised that I want her to be at ease at least. Even
Alessandro MorettiI let go of the hug to look at my little sister who looks way different from the chubby girl she was two years ago. It’s been so long since we saw each other and I miss her so much.“You look so different from…” she gave me a warning look. I chuckled “The last time we saw. It’s a great improvement” I commented and she grinned.“I know right” She stroked a pose and pouted as if she was at a photoshoot. “You get rid of what you don’t like” She flipped her shoulder-length hair then turned to Isabelle who stood there watching us, holding my sister’s stuff. I sighed.I smiled at Isabelle but she returned a frown. “I’d love to introduce you to someone special,” I say holding her shoulders.She turned to me with a frown. “Not in front of the maid” She points at Isabelle and looks at her again “Why don’t you do away with my things and get me something to dr-”I took my hands off my sister’s shoulders, walked to Isabelle and retrieved my sister’s belongings from her. I held
Isabelle CampbellWe got to the mansion under thirty minutes and he parked outside the garage in the compound.Alessandro helped me with the door and we walked hand-in-hand towards the main entrance.“Remember, don’t freak out when I wrap my arms around your waist” he whispered. I nodded and tried to calm my senses.I still have to get used to this whole arrangement of a thing. It’s just too new and too soon. I thought we would have to wait for some days, a week or two before we do the proper introduction but he wanted it to happen quickly so that everyone could mind their business. His words.“I am nervous about this.” I voiced my fears, and he stopped when we got to the front door. He turned to look at me and I did the same. “I know I have seen your grandfather so many times, but it’s different this time”He shrugged. “I don’t see a difference”“We are going in there as a couple” I widened my eyes.“He already has a clue of what’s between us, I am sure you know already, except you’r
Alessandro Moretti“Yo—your girlfriend?” the blonde standing behind the average-height man with receding hair asked. The obvious shock on their faces.I noticed Isabelle constantly looking out the window while we went over the contract. I followed her eyes to the building opposite the café. A medium-sized sign Belle’s Sweet hung above a small space that looks like a café too.I saw how tense she was when the man walked into the café with the blonde trailing behind him. I sensed something wasn’t right but couldn’t ask her. She’ll just say it’s none of my business.Curiosity made me follow her and I would have left since she seemed to have it under control but when the man called out an outrageous price for this small space, I couldn’t stop myself from intervening.He was obviously trying to rip Isabelle and not give her the place at the end of the day. I know men like him. Done business with them and caught them in their games. Too familiar.“Yes,” I answered the blonde then leaned clo
Isabelle Campbell‘I will never subject myself to such thin’ the promise I made to myself kept repeating in my head as I sat in a café opposite my bakery while I waited for Alessandro.The nervousness was creeping inside my every being, my fingers twitched and I kept biting my bottom lips, looking at the door whenever it opened to welcome a customer.“Does he have the courtesy to know not to keep a woman waiting?” I grumbled in annoyance.I am feeling anxious about this decision I am making. I want to be sure this is what I want but my situation leaves me no choice.My phone buzzed in my purse, so I opened it to take it out. It was a message from Olivia. She’s coming to town in a few days since she had to leave promptly a day ago after getting an emergency call from home.I pressed the sent button after typing my response to her message when a deep, familiar voice caught my attention.I looked up at him, my phone still close to my face, and watched him sit on the chair before me.He s
Isabelle Campbell I woke up feeling tired and cramped from the position I slept. I was ready for the day. My job as Mr. Charles’s chef still stands and I am grateful for it. I might have to wait till the end of the month to get my paycheck but at least I have some money I expect at the end of the month. It’s not all that bad. I was sitting inside the bus when my phone rang. “Isabelle?” a lady’s voice says from the phone. I frowned then looked at my phone screen to see the caller's name. My eyes lit up with hope. She’s an old, well-paying customer. “Oh, hi. I didn’t know it was you” I cleared my throat. “How are you doing? It’s been a while” She chuckled. “Yes, it has been. How’s business going?” “Fine” can’t share my problems with everyone. “I would like to request a cake and some snacks with it.” I felt my heart do a million summersault. “I need it by Friday, I will make payment by the end of today and will send details of all that I need to you too” If I wasn’t on a bus, I
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