All Chapters of The Real Mistress : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80
93 Chapters
Chapter 71: Overthinking
Mateo in his office, staring at the photo of Isabella and Roman, that he's actually trying not to look at since then. After some time, he played and listen into the voice recorder came from Isabella herself years ago. "Damn it!" he yelled, slamming the phone down. He leaned on his swivel chair with his eyes closed, breathing heavily. It took him some minutes to open his eyes again. He thinks of how he treated Isabella. Her words were still ringing in his ears, making him feel like a bad person and a jerk all at once. "Why you keep on pushing your damn reasons, Isabella? How can you think that I can easily believe in your lies when I have this?" he said to himself, rubbing his forehead, and then his eyes soon caught Roman's side on the photo. He started to think about what happened to that man. "Yet... if she really cheated on me, why I didn't even see her with him?" he asked out loud for a couple of seconds and continued with a quiet tone."No! It doesn't make sense, Mateo. Just.
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Chapter 72: Ex-husband's Rival?
The sleek, glass-walled conference room of the NexaSphere is packed to the brim with a group of people who could be categorized as either rich or middle class. Some of theme are really waiting gor Isabella to start. They are all aware that their boss, Elijah, the CEO of the NexaSphere's the one who recommended her and has a great trust that Isabella can work well in the company. A large oval table dominates the center, surrounded by high-backed leather chairs. At the head of the table, Isabella as Head of Machine Learning Research, stands in front of a projector showing a video, a holographic display of data and algorithms floating in the air beside her. The room is filled with key members of the executive team, including Elijah, who's already proud of her even she's not even starting yet. After some time, Isabella cleared her throat, commanding the people's attention in the room. She actually feels nervous, especially that she doesn't want to disappoint Elijah for giving his time
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Chapter 73: Their Child
"Oh, no!" Elijah says quickly, shaking his head, then he chuckled. "Isabella, there's nothing like that. Yes, rivals are normal when it comes to businesses or companies to pursue profits. However I haven't tried to gain anything from you or anyone else. And, I'm not against Stellar Venture. I do have companies I considered as our rivals, but... your ex-husband's company was not one of them," Elijahsaid, smiling. And Isabella looked down, bitting her lower lip, then she quickly apologized. "Oh...S-Sorry, Elijah. I judge you mistakenly. I'm really sorry, I should have—" "Hey, it's fine. Don't need to blame yourself. But... since you trusted me also when you tell me about your life, I think I can also answer your question honestly." "No, Elijah. It's okay even if you didn't answer my question anymore. I don't want to pressure you. How embarrassing I am for acting this way towards you, you are my boss." This just made Elijah laughed softly. "Well, it's my decision. The reason why I
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Chapter 74: Suspected
"Don't worry, Isabella. I will help you," Elijah said. They're both sitting across the desk in his office, but then his words can't still make Isabella calm down by the thought that Villanueva's would take her daughter away from her. "I'm sorry, Elijah. But I can't just sit here, not knowing where Aunt Cynthia's planning to go abroad with my daughter. W-What if it's already too late when I find a way," she said, trying not to panic."Are you sure that your ex-husband agreed to her mother's suggestions?" Elijah asked. Isabella sighed, she actually wasn't sure about what to aswer."Isabella?" "I-I'm not sure, but Dalia told me about their conversations. And... knowing that Mateo also want to prevent our daughter to see and know that I am her real mother, it's possible that he will agree." Isabella whispered to herself, but loud enough for Elijah to hear. She could feel his gaze on her. "Listen, Isabella... We could start consulting an attorney about the steps we can do to fight fo
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Chapter 75: Elijah
It's a sunny morning at the Sunshine Elementary School. The stage is beautifully decorated with colorful balloons and a banner for recognition day program. "Good morning, parents, and welcome to our Nursery Recognition Day program! Today, we celebrate the achievements and growth of our little stars. Let's give them a big round of applause!" From afar Isabella can still clearly see Mateo and Nerissa with her daughter, Amara. Pain pinched her heart like an iron fist. This is all so wrong in every sense. She knew that should be her. The program goes on, she endured the bitterness of it and now. "Let's take a picture, darling! Amara, come here," Nerissa says gently. "One...two... three!" "We are so proud of you our little one!" Isabella can't help but to think of how their daughter is just growing up, and the realization that she can't show how proud she is to her daughter make her heart twist. After some time, when Isabella already noticed that Nerissa and Mateo's attention were be
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Chapter 76: His Confession
Isabella's just staring blankly at the balcony of her apartment. She knows that tomorrow will be the flight of her daughter with Mateo's mother, because Rose message her about it.Her tears began to fall as she thinks of her daughter. There's no painful that what she's feeling. She wants to be with her, but some part of her mind's trying to understand Mateo's mother concerned also for Amara. She's about to go back inside when her phone vibrated, it's Dalia who's calling, but to her surprised instead of Dalia's voice, she heard Mateo's mother's. "A-Aunt Cynthia?" She can even heard the loud sighed on the other line, before she received another response. "Let's meet tomorrow at Deluxe Restaurant. I want to talk to you before our flight, Isabella." Isabella was stunned by this, but it wasn't long until she immediately agreed hoping that it can be an opportunity for her to convince Mateo's mother not to take Amara with her. ~With a straight composure on the chair, Ms. Cynthia elegan
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Chapter 77: Our Date
A romantic music plays in the background at the elegant restaurant. The surroundings is adorned with crystal chandeliers, plush velvet curtains, and exquisite artwork.Isabella can sense Elijah's eyes on her, and she turn to look at him, only to find him staring lovingly at her. She cleared her throat as she felt her cheeks blushed. She just can't used to it, expect when it comes to Mateo. "This place is absolutely breathtaking," she said, as she looks around the grand dining area. "Hm, yes. But I have to say, you're the one who takes my breath away tonight," Elijahsaid, with a grin."You do?" Isabella asked with her a raised brow."Well, thank you for that, Mr. Grayson. You too are looking very handsome today." They both chuckled. "So, let's have our orders?" he offered. Isabella nods in response. Elijah raised her left hand to signaled the water. "May we see your menu?" Elijah requested the waiter."Here, Sir and Ma'am..." The waiter put the menu on the table and they both
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Chapter 78: The Two of Them
The ballroom is lavishly decorated with sparkling chandeliers, elegant floral arrangements, and a grand stage at the center. The room is filled with distinguished guests, impeccably dressed in glamorous attire. The camera pans across the room, capturing glimpses of important business figures, investors, and influential personalities engaged in lively conversations. The VIP lounge is a secluded area within the ballroom, reserved for the top executives and key stakeholders. And Mateo with Nerissa's one of them. "Darling, is there's something bothering you?" Nerissa asks, reaching out to hold Mateo’s hand as he stares off into space. He blinks and turns toward her. "Hm, I'm just thinking for the award part later. I hope that it'll be the Stellar Venture, my company, which will win first prize at this year's annual award ceremony," Mateo said, but it's far from the truth actually. He can't take away the memories of Isabella dating with other man.It's just only awakening the hatred he'
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Chapter 79: Jealous
The party was in full swing, and amidst the lively music and laughter, a photobooth stood in the corner, beckoning guests to capture their memories in fun and playful pictures.Nerissa noticed Mateo who almost treat this part like a club, the way he drink his wine. Nerissa grimaced, turning her head where Mateo's eyes repeatedly glancing secretly. She rolled her eyes with annoyance, it's so obvious that he's stealing some glance where Isabella and Elijah's sitting, who's now happily chatting with each other. With a mischievous smile, she turned to Mateo again, suggesting an idea that would be very good for his attention. "Darling, let's check out the photobooth! It'll be so much fun!" she said while grinning. Mateo didn't respond for sometime before nodding his head at her. "Sure, why not? Let's go." Isabella watched as Nerissa and Mateo made their way to the photobooth, their laughter and playful banter catching the attention of those nearby. Isabella couldn't help but feel a tw
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Chapter 80: Are You Threatening Me?
Nerissa's tapping her fingers on the table, he's waiting for Mateo to comeback, the sight of Isabella really didn't fail to make him irritated. She's sipping on the glass of wine when her phone rings and she looks at it, frowning. "Gosh! What happened to you Nicholas, I thought you are going to follow here too?" she says in an annoyed tone of voice. "There's a sudden emergency. Besides, I am sure that you don't need me there, since you are with your husband," Nicholas replies, his tone as sarcastic as he can manage."If you only knew what's happening here!" "Hm, what? Don't tell me Isabella's there? You are just irritated everytime she's around. So, tell me... What did she do this time?" Nicholas asks, why looking at some documents that he will use to plant another issues to Mateo's company secretly and end up benefiting him and his mother. "That fucking woman is really an attention seeker. If I am not mistaken she's even intentionally making Mateo jealous. The way she acted and
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