Chapter 96

After Michael kicked Terry out, he turned around to find Isabella on the bed, her clothes ripped to shreds. She was flushed all over, writhing in ·discomfort, and moaning in pain because of the drug.

A wave of relief washed over Michael. He was glad he'd dispatched Terry so swiftly, affording them a sliver of privacy in this dire situation.

He turned off the lights, stripped down, and lay beside Isabella.

The moment his familiar scent reached her, Isabella's body responded instinctively. She arched towards him, her arms wrapping tightly around his neck and her long legs intertwining with his waist like she wanted to merge with him.

Isabella felt this crazy fire burning inside her, spreading through her body with no way out. It made her feel like tiny insects were gnawing at her bones, spreading a tingling sensation from the inside out. She couldn't help but lie on top of Michael, urgently pleading, "Michael, I feel so bad.Please help me..."

Seeing her in such pain broke Michael's heart. He gently stroked her back,kissed her cheek, and in her moans, he became the antidote, deeply entering her body.

Under the drug's influence, Isabella was super sensitive and bold, totally different from her usual shy self in bed. She straddled Michael's waist,riding him passionately, becoming the queen of her desires.

Seeing the usually shy Isabella like this gave Michael mixed feelings. On one hand, he went along with her, but on the other hand,he felt a lingering fear. If he had been a little later, who knew what could've happened. He couldn't bear the thought of Isabella with someone else.

The thought of it almost happening made him want to kill someone,

leaving no chance for Ryan.

When the drug's effect wore off and Isabella returned to normal,she was so exhausted that she fell into a deep sleep.

Michael went to the bathroom, wet a towel with warm water,carefully cleaned Isabella, checking her wounds, and finding nothing serious. Only then did he quickly take a shower and lie down beside her.

Before he could close his eyes, he heard a loud knocking on the door from outside.

Outside, Qiana and Jeremy had arrived and saw Jerry and Aaron standing guard at the door.

"Who's in there with Michael?" Jeremy asked.

Jerry and Aaron exchanged a glance, said nothing,and shook their heads together.

"Stop covering for him; we're not going to harm him," Jeremy complained.

Qiana rolled her eyes at Jeremy and snorted. He knew he wouldn't get anything out of Jerry and Aaron, but he still had to verify it every time.

Qiana decisively walked up and banged on the door, shouting. "Michael,open the door! I know you're in there. If you have the guts to sleep with other woman, then open the door!"

Michael recognized Qiana's voice and reluctantly got out of bed. He casually threw on a bathrobe, loosely tied, revealing his sexy abs and V-line. After having sex, his hormones were off the charts, and even Jeremy was stunned when he opened the door.

When Jeremy came to his senses, he quickly covered Qiana's eyes and lightly scolded Michael, "Look at you. Put some clothes on and don't dirty

our eyes."

"Jeremy, you're so fat you don't have a single muscle. If you had a body like mine, you'd want to wear nothing," Michael retorted mercilessly.

"Qiana, look at him..." Jeremy started to complain.

Qiana cut him off,"Jeremy,enough!"

She pushed his hands away, walked past Michael, and headed inside.

Michael quickly pulled Qiana back. "Qiana, what are you doing? She just fell asleep. Don't disturb her."

"I'mn going to see who this woman is, who has such charm that you cheat on Isabella," Qiana said angrily.

Hearing this, Michael knew Jeremy must have told her something.He glared at him and retorted, "What lies have you been telling Qiana? There's no one else in there. It's Isabella."

"You think I'll believe that? You leave your big house to come tothis shabby hotel for a room?" Qiana sneered, "You think we're idiots?"

Michael, holding Qiana, said helplessly, "Qiana, it's just a little fun between us as a couple."

"Is it really Isabella?" Jeremy asked, looking at Michael, who didn't seem to be lying.

Michael nodded.

Jeremy's face darkened, and he asked Michael seriously, "Is it her stepmother..."

Michael nodded again.

Jeremy sighed deeply and exclaimed, "That's outrageous!"

He then pulled Qiana away.

Michael called out to Jeremy, "Jeremy, help me investigate the Martin Group. Aaron's position makes it difficult for him to do it."

Jeremy nodded and said, "Don't worry. Just leave it to me."

Ignoring Qiana's objections, he pulled her out of the hotel.

"Why are you pulling me? I haven't seen if the woman inside is Isabella,"Qiana angrily questioned, shaking off Jeremy's hand.

"It exactly is Isabella," Jeremy sighed.

"What exactly is going on?" Qiana asked, confused.

Jeremy explained, "These past few days, I noticed that Isabella's stepmother Sophia has been lurking around the main office entrance,waiting for her. Today, with Michael not around, Sophia seized the opportunity to pester Isabella and ask her to return to the Taylor Villa.Later,when Michael mentioned that Isabella hadn't come home, I told him what I had seen. I never expected things to turn out this way. The reason Terry knows that Michael has booked a room at the hotel must be that Michael called him to treat Isabella. This hotel is in such a remote location,just close to the Taylor Villa. Michael had no other choice but to bring Isabella here."

Qiana looked at Jeremy in surprise, realizing for the first time that he could be so smart and his analysis was spot on.

"If that's the case, Isabella is really pitiful, having such a family. It's a miracle she's grown up so well and is so outstanding. It's really heartbreaking to think about," Qiana said, frowning with sympathy. "We shouldn't interfere too much in Michael and her affairs. I'll talk to Michae

when I get a chance and askhim not to hurt her anymore."

Jeremy comforted her, "In this vast world, all kinds of strange things can happen. We're just lucky to have loving families, while Isabella is unfortunate, with everyone in her family wanting to harm her. Everyone has their fate, and meeting Michael is her luck. Michael won't ignore this;you have to trust his abilities. But just now, before we left, he asked me to investigate the Martin Group. I wonder if it has anything to do with this."

"The Martin Group?" Qiana exclaimed, "I know them, a new tech company.

Their CEO Ralph Martin's son Ryan is a playboy. He even harassed me before. Seeing a beauty like Isabella, he definitely wouldn't let her go."

Hearing this, Jeremy decided to thoroughly investigate the Martin Group.

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