Chapter 20 Isabella stood at the floor to ceiling windows of the Montgomery Group conference room , staring out over the city below .
It had been two weeks since she moved out of Lucass place .
op her .
But every single day , a bouquet of white roses would show up at her office .
Each with a simple card that always read : || Lucas hadnt tried to stop The suns out today .
Can you forgive me yet ? ] [ ] She always placed the flowers in the office vase , but never responded ] * Ms .
Bennett , all department heads have arrived , her assistant reminded her softly .
Isabella pulled herself back to reality and turned toward the meeting room The Montgomery Group executives watched her with varying expressions .
|| This sudden elevation of the new Mrs.
Montgomery to management had already raised eyebrows .
And with all the gossip about her and Lucas being on the rucks , they were ready to pounce .
Lets begin .
] Isabella ignored their scrutiny , opening her folder with perfect composure .
Regarding the financial discrepancies in our Southeast Asia division .
Id like Finance to explain the discrepancies .
The Crowiped his brow nervously .

Thats probably just a … system delay in recording transactions … A delay ? Isabella tapped her tablet , immediately projecting several data set onto the screen .
For the past three years , every 15th of the month , theres been the term for this in auditing ? Allison delayed deposit that mysteriously delays its way back out before month end , Whars She glanced around the table , the hint of a smile playing on her ups is called embezzlement .
The conference room fell dead atlet That evening , Isabellas phone lit up with Lucas private number , she stared at the screen for three seconds before answering Impressive work , Mrs.
Montgomery .
His voice carried an undercurrent of amusement .
Took you a day to dig up what theyve been hiding for ten fucking years .
] Isabella leaned back on ber sofa , her tone neutral .
Per the agreement , its my job to manage the groups affairs .
Besides , you were already planning to take them down , werent you ? silence hung on the other end for a inonent Just an agreement ? Nothing more ? || She didnt respond Lucas let out a soft laugh .
Theres a charity auction tomorrow .
You need to be there Playing the happy couple isnt part of our contract .
[ ] This is about playing pretend || His voice ! #turned serious .
My grandfather is watching .
If you i dont show up , those vultures will ass assuine our marriage is failing and make their move g and pressed her lips together .
What timer habela recalled the probing looks during todays meeting The sound of papers shuffling came through the line .
She could almost picture Lucass lips curving into that smile .
Sever .

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Ill pick you up .
At the auction , Chloe sauntered over with a champagne glass and accidentally dipped the glass forward Just as the flute began to tilt , a figare stepped between them Dominic caught Chines wrist , the champagne spilling across his own suit instead .
] ] Had enough ? he coldly released her grip , then turned to Isabella .
Are you okay ? || Isabella stepped back , directly into Lucass waiting arms as he rushed forward Thanks for the concern , Mr.
Hinton .
|| Lucas tightened his hold around her waist , his smile not reaching his eyes .
But I can take care of my own wife .
No need to tromble yourself .
|| Dominic stared at their clasped hands , his voice dropping low .
Isabells , I need to tell you something We have nothing to discs .
Isabella at him off , her voice soft but resolute , Dominic , stop doing this .
Its unnecessary .
She took Lucass arm as they walked away , missing the way all color drained from Dominies face .
In the car heading home , Lucas suddenly spoke up .
You called him Dominic back there .
Isabella gazed out the window , slightly confused You used to call him Mr.

Hinton to maintain distance .
His fingers drummed on the steering wheel .
Today was different .
It means youre truly starting to let him go .
Isabella finally turned to look at him .
Sounds like Mr.
Montgomery is pretty good at reading people , huh ? Only when it comes to you .
Streetlights swept across his sharply defined profile .
Isabella suddenly realized that without her noticing this calculating man had stopped hiding behind facades when looking at her .
Just like now his knuckles turning white as he gripped the wheel , Betraying the nervousness beneath his calm exterior .
Take me back to my apartment Lucass jaw tightened Alright When the car stopped outside her building , Isabella didnt immediately get out] I have the board meeting materials ready for you by tomorrow night , she said Lucess brows shot up .
The tiles were at his place Good , he replied , his voice husky with a hint of eagerness , Tll be waiting The night breeze lifted strands of isabellas hair .
She stood beneath a streetlight , looking back at Lucass car .
He hadnt driven away .
It reminded her of standing in the shadows at the back of the auditorium years ago , watching the brilliant boy on stage .
But this time , someone w finally staying for her .