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The Desperate Lovers

Isabella Carter has everything a woman could want—beauty, status, and a powerful fiancé, Nicholas Montgomery, heir to one of the wealthiest families in the country. But behind the perfect engagement lies a heart that belongs to another.

Alexander King. The man she loved. The man she lost.

Three years ago, Isabella walked away from Alexander, choosing duty over desire. Now, fate has thrown them together again, and the passion they buried refuses to stay hidden. Every glance, every touch, every stolen moment reminds her of what she left behind. But breaking free isn’t easy—not when Nicholas is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her by his side.

Torn between loyalty and love, Isabella must make an impossible choice: risk everything for the man who owns her heart or surrender to a life without passion.

But love this desperate never fades—it burns, it consumes, and it refuses to be forgotten.

When the heart and duty collide, who will she choose? And will love be enough to overcome the forces determined to keep them apart?

A breathtaking romance filled with longing, heartbreak, and a love that refuses to die.

The desperate Lovers

Chapter 41: Shadows of the Past

The revelation of Isabella's father standing beside Viktor Romanov sent a chilling wave through Alexander. He had faced countless enemies, but this—this was personal.

Isabella sat on the couch, her fingers gripping the edge of her dress as she stared at the photograph. "This doesn't make sense," she whispered. "I haven't seen my father since I was a child. Why would he be working with Viktor Romanov?"

Alexander knelt before her, cupping her trembling hands in his. "We'll find out the truth. But Bella, I need you to be prepared. This might not be the father you remember."

Her eyes met his, full of fear and uncertainty. "I just… I don't know what to believe."

Ethan cleared his throat. "We need more information. Romanov isn't just a businessman—he's a kingpin in the Russian underground. If he's bringing Isabella's father into this, it means he has leverage."

Alexander's jaw tightened. "Then we find out what that leverage is before they make their move."

But deep inside, he knew—this wasn't just about him anymore.

A Father's Return

Two nights later, Alexander received an anonymous message with coordinates. No threats. No demands. Just a location.

The warehouse was abandoned, the air thick with dust and silence. Alexander walked in alone, his every sense on high alert.

Then, from the shadows, a man stepped forward.

He was older now, but his piercing blue eyes mirrored Isabella's. The resemblance was undeniable.

"I was wondering when we'd finally meet," the man said, his voice calm.

Alexander remained still. "Why now? Why with Viktor Romanov?"

The man exhaled. "Because Isabella is in danger. And you're the only one who can protect her."

Alexander's blood ran cold. "From what?"

A flicker of emotion crossed the man's face. "From the people who want to destroy you both."

Love Amidst Chaos

Back at the penthouse, Isabella paced anxiously, waiting for Alexander's return. When the door finally opened, she rushed toward him.

Alexander pulled her into his arms, holding her close. "He says you're in danger."

She looked up at him, fear creeping into her expression. "But… why?"

His voice was firm. "Because of me."

Isabella cupped his face, her voice barely a whisper. "Then we fight together."

He kissed her, slow and deep, as if sealing a vow.

No matter what came next, their love would stand.

Even if the world burned around them.

To be continued…

CHAPTER 41