Chapter 21: A Puppet

Isabelle's Point of View:

"So every fucking thing that happened between us was for a deal?" I interrupted him, my thoughts taking over my tone.

"That's not true, Isabelle—"

"Shut up!" I shouted as I came to an epic realisation. It was not only the fact that he dismantled my life from the root, took away all the opportunities I had in my career, and made me leave my home country—but also that he seduced me and took my virginity—all for a fucking deal?

"Is—" He stood up and took a step toward me, his hand stretching up in defence.

"Shut you fucking mouth!" I pushed him and he stumbled backwards. "You just use people for your benefit, don't you? You used me to get what you wanted. You always wanted to get rid of my mom, cause you never liked her. And by—"

"Are you nuts? I love mom!"