Chapter Twelve

Here is Chapter 12:

*Chapter 12: A Web of Deceit*

As Sandra looked into Isabella's eyes, she felt a chill run down her spine. She knew that she had stumbled into something much bigger than she had ever imagined.

Isabella's smile grew wider, and she took a step closer to Sandra. "Welcome to the family," Isabella said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

Sandra's eyes narrowed, and she took a step back, her heart pounding in her chest. She knew that she had to be careful, that she had to watch her back.

Xavier's eyes locked on Isabella's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Then, without thinking, Xavier stepped forward, his face set in a determined expression.

"Isabella, what's going on?" Xavier asked, his voice firm.

Isabella's smile grew wider, and she shrugged, her shoulders barely moving. "I don't know what you're talking about," she said, her voice innocent.

Sandra's eyes flashed with anger, and she took a step forward, her fists clenched. "Don't lie to us," Sandra said, her voice firm.

Isabella's eyes locked on Sandra's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Then, without thinking, Isabella smiled, her eyes glinting with amusement.

"Fine," Isabella said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "I'll tell you the truth."

Sandra's eyes narrowed, and she took a step back, her heart pounding in her chest. She knew that she had to be careful, that she had to watch her back.

"What is it?" Xavier asked, his voice firm.

Isabella's smile grew wider, and she took a step closer to Xavier. "It's about our family's business," Isabella said, her voice low. "And the secrets we keep."

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As Isabella spoke, Sandra felt a sense of unease. She knew that she was getting close to the truth, but she also knew that she was taking a risk.

"What secrets?" Xavier asked, his voice firm.

Isabella's smile grew wider, and she took a step closer to Xavier. "Secrets about our family's past," she said, her voice low. "Secrets that could destroy everything we've built."

Sandra's eyes narrowed, and she took a step back, her heart pounding in her chest. She knew that she had to be careful, that she had to watch her back.

"I don't understand," Xavier said, his voice firm. "What secrets could be that powerful?"

Isabella's eyes locked on Xavier's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Then, without thinking, Isabella smiled, her eyes glinting with amusement.

"Our family's business is built on lies," Isabella said, her voice low. "Lies about our past, lies about our intentions. And if the truth comes out, everything will fall apart."

Sandra's eyes widened, and she felt a sense of shock. She had never suspected that Xavier's family was involved in something so sinister.

"What do you mean?" Xavier asked, his voice firm.

Isabella's smile grew wider, and she took a step closer to Xavier. "Our family's business is built on deceit," she said, her voice low. "We've been lying to our investors, lying to our partners. And if the truth comes out, we'll lose everything."

As Isabella spoke, Sandra felt a sense of unease. She knew that she was getting close to the truth, but she also knew that she was taking a risk.

Suddenly, Xavier's phone rang, breaking the tension in the room. Xavier answered, listening for a moment before his face darkened.

"What is it?" Sandra asked, her voice firm.

Xavier's eyes locked on hers, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Then, without thinking, Xavier spoke, his voice low.

"It's Marcus," Xavier said, his voice firm. "He's been arrested."

Sandra's eyes widened, and she felt a sense of shock. She had never suspected that Marcus would be arrested.

"What for?" Sandra asked, her voice firm.

Xavier's eyes locked on hers, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Then, without thinking, Xavier spoke, his voice low.

"For treason," Xavier said, his voice firm.

And Sandra knew that nothing would ever be the same.

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As Xavier spoke, Sandra felt a sense of shock. She had never suspected that Marcus would be arrested for treason.

"What does this mean?" Sandra asked, her voice firm.

Xavier's eyes locked on hers, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Then, without thinking, Xavier spoke, his voice low.

"It means that Marcus has been working against us," Xavier said, his voice firm. "It means that he's been trying to destroy our family's business."

Sandra's eyes widened, and she felt a sense of anger. She had never suspected that Marcus was capable of such betrayal.

"We have to do something," Sandra said, her voice firm.

Xavier nodded, his face set in a determined expression. "I know," he said, his voice low. "We have to take action."

As they spoke, Isabella watched them with a calculating gaze. Sandra could see the wheels turning in her mind, and she knew that Isabella was planning something.

"What are you thinking, Isabella?" Sandra asked, her voice firm.

Isabella's smile grew wider, and she took a step closer to Sandra. "I'm thinking that we have to take care of Marcus," Isabella said, her voice low. "I'm thinking that we have to make sure he doesn't talk."

Sandra's eyes narrowed, and she felt a sense of unease. She knew that Isabella was capable of anything, and she didn't want to be a part of it.

"I don't think that's a good idea," Sandra said, her voice firm.

Isabella's eyes locked on hers, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Then, without thinking, Isabella spoke, her voice low.

"You don't understand, Sandra," Isabella said, her voice low. "You don't know what's at stake."

Sandra's eyes flashed with anger, and she took a step back, her heart pounding in her chest. She knew that she had to be careful, that she had to watch her back.

"I understand more than you think," Sandra said, her voice firm.

Isabella's smile grew wider, and she took a step closer to Sandra. "We'll see about that," Isabella said, her voice .

As Isabella spoke, Sandra felt a chill run down her spine, and she knew she was in grave danger.