Fatedto a Billionaire

Episode four

Angelo's POV

Working with Isabella has been a hell of an experience, she's so intelligent but lately, I've been noticing she stares a lot at Alex.

I got the worst news of my entire life: My stepbrother Steve is obviously interested in the Empire. The f*****g gold digger goes on a date every week trying to find a 'compatible'

" We'd be having a small party to celebrate the newest stakeholders of the Empire "

" Hmm" she muttered dreamily, I directed my gaze to where she was staring, the palazzo giving a perfect view. It was Alex, he was performing his ritual of painting - he focused on the sun today.

I stared back from him to Isabella, the dreamy look on her face almost making me puke. If not that my assistant needed surgery and had to go on a sick leave, there was no way I'd have accepted Isabella.

And she was the most outstanding of the over one thousand applicants, I couldn't let my personal experience influence my business decisions.

"Isabella!!! "

" Oh! What were you saying again? " she muttered staring at her notepad, not even an apology.

" We'd be having a get-together tonight and your job is to make sure everything goes smoothly, and, you must not leave my side! "

"All right, Mr. Angry Bird, if that's all, I'll leave now."

Ever since I asked her out of the company, she started referring to me as Angry Bird. For the first time, I felt that thingy was cute!

" You know the only reason I haven't sent a bullet through your skull is because your father worked for my dad. " I glared at her trying to get the tiniest reaction of fear from her but she stared right back at me undaunted

" I hear that every day, Angry Bird, and I'm using it to my advantage. If you'd excuse me. "

" So freaking rude " she scoffed inaudibly and left the room…

I let out a dangerous smile. I hope she didn't have to see my bad side in the future.

" Hunnie " Emma squeaked as she came into the room.

" I think you're beginning to overstep your boundaries, I'm still your boss! "

She bowed, biting her lower lips nervously. " I'm sorry. "

" I heard about the get-together tonight, how are the preparations going? "

" Fine. "

" Do you need my help? "

" No. "

" So you're sure everything would work out as planned? "

" Why shouldn't it? " I stared at her.

" Did I do something wrong? You're being really cold right now "

" Look, I've to go, Emma. " I muttered rising to my feet.

" I've been watching you Angelo, do you love that thing? "

I sighed, the truth was I didn't know myself before walking out of the room. I heard her screams and shattering glasses as I walked towards the hall.

The turnout was amazing and it was going very smoothly. Isabella was doing a great job of greeting and welcoming guests, socializing with them, and making them feel very comfortable.

I smiled as she moved up and down and how she dutifully came back to stand beside me once she was done.

She looked distracted for a bit and then turned to me, "Is it okay to use the bathroom for a while?"

"Are you sure you're going to the bathroom? "

I sighed." Fine! "

She bubbled her way out of the large crowd and that was the last I saw her.

The last thing I remembered was taking a drink and being dragged out.

The next morning a video of myself and a lady in bed was all over social media. Isabella couldn't explain herself and what worsened the situation was the fact that she ran off with Alex.

" What the f**k have you done " I screamed at her as she bowed her head before me, sobbing silently.

I got a call right there and for f***s sake the Empire's share power was declining seriously.

I turned to her and grabbed her roughly, pinning her on the wall.

" I warned you, didn't I? I f*****g warned you to behave yourself. You'd have to take responsibility for this, one way or the other. "

" I'm sorry " she muttered as she broke down before me. While a part of me wanted to console her, a part of me knew what this scandal would cost and wanted her punished.

" Just get out… "

" I'm sorry… "

" Now!!! "

Her phone rang abruptly and I saw the horror that her eyes suddenly held.

" What the f**k happened? " she screamed, her eyes glistening with fresh tears.

She ran out of the room before I could utter a word.

About three days later, her dad showed up at the Empire. His son, Jerry had a major heart failure and slipped into a coma.

It was so bad it was an 80/20 mortal chance and if he had to make it even through the 20%, he had to undergo surgery worth 8 million euros.

It was a lot of money to part with and I told him to give me a few days to think about the whole thing.

After a few thoughts about the matter considering the pros and cons, I came to a perfect conclusion.

I asked for an appointment with Sir Rodrigo. He looked older than the last time I saw him.

" I've been working part-time in different places and so has Isabella and her friend, Vera. We've not been able to gather even a million euros. Please Angelo, I don't mind working under you like I did your father, I'd do anything, please, I just need to save my son somehow.

I'd do anything, Angelo "

" I'll give you the money. 10 million euros! "

" Thank you so much, Angelo. I do appreciate this help. "

" But due to the circumstances I find myself in, I'd have to get married to your daughter, Isabella "

" What! Marriage? "

" Not just any kind of marriage, Isabella and I have to get married by contract! "