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CHAPTER 99: RAINFOREST
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Thrill of the Chase CHAPTER 100: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Not all of mine and Max's memories involved sex. Surprisingly, some of my favorites were the more vulnerable moments, like when he discovered that I was hiding my period from him.…"So, how's it been with Max home for the holidays?" Avery asks during our FaceTime call."Good," I reply, hoping she won't ask for more details. But then again, she's my best friend."Just good?""It's been great," I offer, wincing internally as another sharp cramp hits me. Meanwhile, Avery raises an eyebrow at me."Isabella, is everything-Oh," she starts, then stops before hitting the nail on the head. "You're on your period, aren't you?""Is it that obvious?" I wince again as the throbbing continues."And you've been hiding it from Max," she states knowingly, ignoring my previous comment."Of course I have, Avery," I admit. "You know how he is. He would drop everything at the office to be here for me. He's already arranged to be home for the holidays, and making him think he needs to comfort me would be
Thrill of the Chase CHAPTER 101: LAST BOOK
I'm not sure how wise it is for me to share this fond memory right before discussing what I've always referred to as 'my living nightmare' over the years, but I've decided to do it anyway. I've been postponing it, trying to spare myself the chest-pounding pain that still haunts me to this day. However, since you've all been with me for so long, you deserve to know how everything went up in flames. It's possible that it might be as baffling to you as it was to me back then and still is now. Even though three years have passed since the incident, I still can't fully wrap my head around it. I'm not sure if I'll ever find the right words to describe the emotions I felt then and what I understand now.I know this confession of mine might sound somewhat crazy. But if it doesn't make sense by the end of these flashbacks, I promise it will when I share the rest of the story. Until then......Just one month after Max's latest book release,My film crew and I have just finished shooting the fi
Thrill of the Chase CHAPTER 102: UNWANTED FLIRTING
The party had been fantastic, and the food even better. However, the highlight of the evening was when Max and I discreetly left the gathering to continue our celebration in private. Despite what transpired later at the club we decided to visit on the other side of LA, it had been an enjoyable night."How upset do you think your team will be when they discover I've stolen you for myself tonight?" Max grinned triumphantly at me, and my laughter in response quickly turned into a broad smile."They're practically drowning in alcohol and cocktail weenies. I doubt they'll even notice I'm gone," I replied, chuckling. He planted a gentle kiss on my neck."I'll fetch the next round of drinks while you set up the next game," he offered. I nodded, smiling as he headed toward the bar while I made my way to the pool table.We had played four games so far, with him winning the first and third, and I taking the other two. This final game would decide who would come out on top tonight. With that ent
Thrill of the Chase CHAPTER 103: PROPOSAL
The Next Day"Have you got everything you need?" I inquire of Max as he finishes packing his belongings."Everything except my jacket and passport, but those can wait. This, on the other hand, can't." He takes my hand and draws me closer for a heartfelt 'see you later' kiss. He then teases, "Although," as our lips part, "I'm still a bit salty that you think it's okay to just take my favorite hoodie." Playfully, he flicks the strings of the hoodie in my face. "Did you think I brought it here just for you to keep?" I let out a soft chuckle as his smirk transforms into an endearing smile."Please, you act as if you weren't planning to 'accidentally' leave it behind. I've learned all your tricks by now, Blackwell.""Yeah?" He raises an eyebrow, his hands lifting the hoodie to cup my bare backside. "First, my heart. Then, my clothes. What's next, my last name?" His words widen my eyes, and I playfully smack his shoulder in response, making him laugh at my flustered reaction."You goofball,
Thrill of the Chase CHAPTER 104: RING
Three Years Later-Summer of 2024"Do you still wear that?" Alex inquires, nodding toward the ring on my finger. It's amusing how I've retained this one while flinging the other one back at him without a second thought.I glance up at my brother and give him a single nod."Now, if only I knew why," I respond with a faint smile, followed by a sigh. "Just how pitiful does that make me?""Want the truth?""And only the truth," I reply, continuing to slice the ingredients for our evening salad. I barely manage to halve the next tomato before Alex's hand covers mine.I look up into the eyes of my role model, the one man in my life I've always known I could rely on, even when others let me down."The truth is," he says, squeezing my hand for reassurance – a gesture he's made many times before, and it's likely not the last since I heard the latest news, "you're the only person I know who's bold enough to still wear a ring their ex gave them nearly seven years ago." Alex tilts my head up when
Thrill of the Chase CHAPTER 105: POOL BAR BANTER
"Wow, you're quite something, aren't you?" I reply, rolling my eyes as he grins broadly. I neatly fold the map and tuck it into my purse. "You mentioned a maximum of one week, right?" He nods. "But what if I finish early? Can I leave sooner?""Absolutely, Isabella." We come to a stop right in front of our adjacent suites. He sighs, turning to face me. "I can't guarantee this will work, but as your publicist and friend, my duty is to make your job as easy as possible. This was the best idea I could come up with. If it helps you complete that project sooner, then let's do it. The sooner you send it to the editor, the better."Internally sighing, I insert my key card into the slot on the door and nod in agreement."Okay then," I tell him, finally opening the door. "But Beth?""Yes, Isabella?" He responds, his triumphant smile impossible to hide."If you come up with any more crazy ideas while we're here," I caution, "I swear on my life.""Yes, yes, yes!" He cheers, dismissing my warning
Thrill of the Chase CHAPTER 106: HAYMAN ISLAND
Getting duped by your clueless publicist into spending a week at the five-star resort where your ex of three years was about to tie the knot sounds utterly absurd.What's even more bewildering is being rescued by that very ex from getting thrown out of the same resort for pretending to be a barista. All this while your posterior is prominently displayed on a live Hollywood stream via a security guard's strong shoulder.But the ultimate humiliation comes when you discover that the suite of the power couple, who were supposed to discuss the wedding on a show you agreed to surprise them on, is just a stone's throw away from your own. This all happened in less than forty-eight hours, believe it or not.Interested in hearing the whole story? I'm sure all you Lace enthusiasts—or should I say 'sinkers'—out there are dying to know. Well, fear not. I'll spare you the cringe-worthy details of incident number two, though I must admit my posterior did look rather fabulous on camera. Instead, I'll
Thrill of the Chase CHAPTER 107: INTERVIEW
-The Following Evening - The Interview of the Century-My Closest Friend: No excuses, Isabella. Once that interview is done, you're meeting with the ones here and hopping on FaceTime with the rest of us who couldn't make it! You can't dodge us forever, Isabella Vega!Sky: What Avery said. It's been almost 48 hours since your infamous live stream with the security guard, but it's still hard to believe you're here!Twin #1: Absolutely! Our girl's here to win her man back! What makes it even funnier is that we were discussing this possibility just last night.Twin #2: Hold on a sec... who's where now?Théthé: ^Someone, please fill in our friends back home. I'd do it myself, but this seafood buffet is too tempting.SuSpence: I don't know why you're all so surprised. This is Isabella and Max we're talking about. We may never know what happened between them, but they were made for each other. We saw this coming, guys, let's admit it.I continue to stare at my phone, inwardly groaning each t
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