Ch. 2081..2085

Chapter 2081

She glared at him. "Cut the crap. Are you coming down or not? I'm leaving if you don't want to come down."

She wanted to walk away but Decker immediately came down from the car.

He walked up to her and asked, "Where are we going?”

Isabel said, "There's a coffee shop in the hotel’s lobby. Let's go there."

Decker curled his lips. "Alright."

Isabel was wearing the costume from the set and was walking toward the hotel. Decker followed her with a smile on his face. Many other crew members spotted her and Decker and they all looked at them curiously.

Some who were closer to Isabel went up to her and asked," Isabel, why are you with Mr. Rockwell?"

Isabel answered honestly, "He's here to talk to me about something."

"I see..."

The person went off after getting a satisfying answer.

After others saw Isabel’s cold reaction to Decker's eagerness, their curiosity faded.

Only Angela continued following them in secret.

Then, a black BMW with Westchester City's number plate came in from the corner and stopped in the parking lot of the hotel.

The man in the driver seat unfastened his seat belt but before he came out from the car, he saw Isabel and Decker entering the hotel together.

His clear eyes narrowed and looked disheartened.

The coffee shop was located beside the hotel lobby and there was a large area of ceiling-to-floor windows at the venue. Everyone who walked past the lobby or hotel could see the interior of the coffee shop.

Isabel and Decker sat down at the table that had natural lighting from outside the window.

After they sat down, Isabel asked, "How did you know Roland?"

If Decker spoke of Roland upon seeing her and even asked her if she was curious about Roland's background, he must know Roland well.

Decker curled his lips. "What? You didn’t hear from Roland about our relationship?"

During the opening dinner for Legend of Goddess, it was Roland who snatched her away from him and Roland obviously saw him.

Isabel scanned him emotionlessly. "Maybe he thinks it's nothing important, that’s why he didn't tell me." "Hmmmm..." He did not believe her.

Annoyed, Isabel frowned. She grabbed her glass of water and asked, "Why are you humming?"

Decker believed if he continued stalling or talking nonsense, Isabel would splash the glass of water in his face. His eyes flickered and put on a serious look.

He then said, "Roland is my nephew, we’re connected by blood."

Nephew? Isabel was surprised. She remembered Roland telling her about his family background.

His grandfather relied on his grandmother to become rich but he got a mistress and had a b’stard child. After his grandmother passed away, his grandfather planned to leave all the assets and money to the b*stard child he had.

Then, his father died in a car crash and things shifted in his family. He and his family left Southboro and ended up in Westchester.

Could Decker be the b*stard child of his grandfather?

Five years ago, Decker spent a lot of effort and investment just to marry Clarice and now it seemed like he did it because he wanted to seize the Rockwell's family assets.

Isabel remembered how she encouraged Decker when they were together and it instantly disgusted her. "Isabel, what's with that face? Do you know something?" Decker asked curiously when he spotted her reaction. Isabel looked at him coldly. "No. | just thought dating you is the most disgusting thing I've ever done in my life." Decker was speechless. Multiple expressions flashed on his handsome face.

Amoment later, he regained his elegant composure and said with a smile, "Roland lost to me. He's no longer the young master of the Rockwells. Even if he's the CEO of Carter Corporation, he’s just working for the company. Be it his assets or influence, he's nothing compared to me.

“He could use the Carters’ influence to boost your fame but he can't do it forever. So, Isabel, come back to me."

 

Chapter 2082

Chapter 2082 Isabel frowned.

She knew what the man wanted to say. Decker was not only trying to ruin Roland's reputation, but he even believed she rose to fame because of Roland's resources.

She had seen shameless people before but none were as shameless as Decker.

Isabel asked, "Decker, you're a b*stard but you snatched the family assets of the true heir. How could you have the face and audacity to show off in front of me?"

He probably thought snatching people's things was a proud achievement.

Decker was probably offended by the word 'b’stard', his gaze turned cold. "I'm the same as Roland's father, we're both our father's children. My father loved me more because I'm more capable, that's why he left the assets for me.

He added, "Isabel, | got the Rockwells fair and square."

"If ’m correct, most of the Rockwells' businesses are under Roland's grandmother's name." A quick pause later, Isabel looked at him and smiled. "Decker, you know better than anyone if you got the Rockwells fair and square."

Decker’s expression turned grim. "Even if they are still under his grandmother's name, they belonged to the Rockwells. Isabel, did Roland tell you anything?"

"No," Isabel added, "He's not like you who likes to badmouth people."

Decker’s expression looked disheartened.

The elegance on his face faded as he glared at Isabel coldly. "Isabel, I'm being tolerant with you because | like you. You better not challenge my patience."

"No one wants your patience," Isabel said with a scoff," Decker, you're just the head of the Rockwells. Even if you are the king of the world, | don't care."

She sounded cold and stern.

Decker frowned. He looked at her in disbelief. "Isabel, have you fallen for Roland?"

Isabel looked into his intimidating eyes. "Yes. | like Roland, |, Isabel Ross, like Roland Rockwell!"

Decker clenched his fist and his lips curled into a frosty smile.

"Then don't blame me for being ruthless."

Ruthless? Was it to Roland or them both?

Regardless, Isabel realized the man was sick.

She had broken up with him a long time ago and Roland had left Southboro to cut ties with the Rockwells. No one stepped on his tail, yet the man insisted on targeting the two of them.

Why? Was it because she fell in love with Roland?

Before Isabel could voice her thoughts, a cold and deep voice sounded, saying, "How exactly are you going to be ruthless?"

Shocked, Isabel looked up.

Decker was surprised as well. He turned to the source of the voice immediately.

They were sitting near an entrance and Roland was coming in from there.

The black formal suit set off his slender and towering figure. His gaze was as cold as ice, clear but also cold.

He walked to Isabel and glared at Decker.

It was just a moment but Isabel spotted a hint of panic in Decker's eyes.

It was like someone who seized a higher position illicitly and suddenly ran into a powerful person who could destroy him. At the next moment, Decker curled his lips and returned to his usual elegance.

He asked with a smile, "Roland, are you here for Isabel?"

He made it sound like he and Isabel were close, which sickened Isabel.

Before Isabel could glare at him, Roland said, "Isabel is my girlfriend now, of course, I’m here for her."

Decker chuckled. "| know you two are dating but please don’t take this wrongly. She and | are just chatting casually here, not talking about anything specific or what happened five years ago."

 

Chapter 2083

Isabel was rendered speechless.

She closed her eyes and clenched her fists.

She wanted to punch Decker in the face but before she could, Roland held her hand.

She could feel his warmth on her through his touch.

At the same time, he replied coldly to Decker, "I’m already here when you guys sat down. | didn't misunderstand anything.” In other words, he heard everything, including the disgraceful words Decker spoke of him. Decker's expression froze.

Isabel could not hold back her chuckle.

Decker's expression turned bitter. "Then | guess | won't be the third wheel here."

He got up and wanted to leave.

"Hold on," Roland called him.

Decker paused and turned around to him.

Roland looked at him calmly and said, "| know you're Isabel's ex-boyfriend but this isn't the reason for you to disturb her. If you continue to disturb her, | will-"

"What will you do?" As if he heard a ludicrous joke, Decker cackled. "What will you do to me?"

Roland looked at him. "I'll factory reset you."

Decker's contemptuous laugh froze.

Isabel covered her mouth and chuckled.

Even though Roland was trying to threaten Decker, using the term ‘factory reset’ sounded extremely strange. Why would one feel threatened by such a strange term?

“Hmph. You?"

Decker then left the coffee shop.

Isabel laughed after Decker left.

Roland looked at her. His frosty gaze warmed up, but he was confused." Why are you laughing?”

Isabel reached out to him and curled her hands around his neck. She looked at his handsome face and said, "Roland, you're really cute."

Roland flickered his eyes shyly.

Then, he said, "When | was at the entrance, | heard him talking about me and him. | wanted to know how he sowed discord between us, so | stayed outside and listened.”

"It's okay. | understand.”

If Isabel was in his position and heard other women talking bad about her, she would stay and listen to the whole thing as well.

Roland pursed his lips and held her waist to hug her closer.

Isabel was still in her costume, which was filthy. She tapped his back and said, "Roland, I'll go change and we can continue this little session."

Roland held her tight, showing no intention of letting her go.

When Isabel realized something was not right and wanted to ask him what was going on, he whispered, "Isabel, | only like you.” Isabel's heart raced and her lips curled into an alluring smile.

He heard what Decker said to her earlier.

At the same time outside the coffee shop, Angela was recording with her phone next to the window.

She only put her phone away and left when Roland and Isabel came out from the coffee shop.

She went to a secluded place and sent the video to Isabella.

Then, she added some text to the video.

"Isabella, I've just seen Mr. Rockwell with Isabel. | don't know what he said to Isabel but they chatted for quite a while until Isabel's boyfriend came over.

“Her boyfriend was listening to their conversation outside before he went in. | don't know what his boyfriend said to Mr. Rockwell either but Mr. Rockwell left with a bitter look. Isabel then hugged her boyfriend.”

 

Chapter 2084

Chapter 2084 Meanwhile, at Isabella's place, after she received the video and text from Angela, she went through it frame by frame. Angela took the video from a low angle outside the coffee shop, hence it did not record the conversation.

She went through the attached text and pondered. Then, she edited Roland out of the video, leaving only the scene with Isabel and Decker.

Next, she sent the video to Clarice and added the text, "Ms. Houston, my friend took this video at Glanchester. Mr. Rockwell went there to see Isabel again.”

Since her previous meeting with Clarice, she took her number just in case, and she was afraid that Clarice would not believe her having nothing to do with Decker. She also promised once she got anything on Decker and Isabel, she would text Clarice immediately.

With the video sent, it would be able to prove that Decker liked Isabel.

Awhile later, Clarice replied, "Where are they in Glanchester?"

Isabella answered, "Near the set of Legend of the Goddess. | heard it's a studio near the suburbs of the city." Clarice then did not reply to her text but had seen her answer.

Someone as rich as Clarice was bound to have a temper, so it was normal for her to be cold. Isabella did not mind. Knowing that Clarice would give Isabel trouble for seeing Decker, Isabella felt extremely happy.

Back at Glanchester, after Isabel came out from the coffee shop, she returned to the set to get changed before she brought Roland to her hotel room.

She was staying alone and Clara would come over for a sleepover now and then. When she saw Roland, Clara wisely stepped out of the room. The room was brightly lit and the window was opened to let the breeze in.

Isabel noticed Roland was holding a food container. She said with a smile," Wait for me. I'll go take a shower. It's going to be quick."

She had been shooting for the whole day and she reeked from all the sweating.

Roland pursed his lips. "Okay."

Isabel grabbed her red sleeping dress and went into the bathroom.

After a quick shower, she put on the red sleeping dress and came out.

Roland was sitting at the table. When he saw her coming out of the bathroom, he was stunned. Isabel spotted his red ears and blushed-stained face.

She purposely picked this sexy red dress to seduce him but he already blushed before she began. She chuckled inwardly and decided to feign ignorance. She walked to him with a straight face. She then looked at his chair, feigned surprise, and said, "Oh my, | only have one chair in my room. What am | going to do?" Roland looked at the couch. "You take it, I'll go sit over there."

"Then how are you going to eat with me?” Isabel said.

Roland said, "I've eaten."

Isabel squinted. "It takes you three hours to reach here. You just had lunch, didn't you?"

"Yeah. Why don't | call reception and ask for another chair?"

"Forget it. It's troublesome. I'll sit on your lap."

Then, Isabel sat on his lap before he could react.

Roland was speechless.

He sat up straight and his ears and face turned red.

Isabel ignored him. She sat in his embrace and opened the container.

The food was still warm and the flavorful smell filled the air when she opened the lid.

Isabel lost the intention of tempting him as she got captivated by the food. She grabbed a piece of shrimp and tossed it into her mouth while she took the other containers out.

Roland was staring at her from behind. He looked at the side of her face and swallowed nervously. Isabel had a few bites before she thought of Roland. "Roland, have some." She pinched a shrimp and put it in front of his mouth.

Roland's lips were tightly sealed.

Chapter 2085

Confused, Isabel looked at him. "Why aren't you eating?”

Roland looked at her and said in a hoarse voice, "! don't want to eat this."

"Then what do you want to eat?" she asked.

Roland pursed his lips. "You."

Isabel's eyes widened. Before she could react, his handsome face moved closer to her face and kissed her on the lips. The kiss was so strong that it felt like he was chewing on her lips.

He lifted her and carried her to the bed.

Even though he was walking into the room, his eyes never left her.

Isabel, on the other hand, had not eaten enough.

Knock, knock.

Knocks came from the door but Isabel was sleeping in Roland's arms, drenched in sweat. The knocks woke her up and it irritated her. She bellowed, "Who is it?!"

Clara said in a small voice, "Isabel, it's me. The director told me to inform you that someone from Westchester is here to see you."

Isabel pursed her lips and regulated her temper. "Who is it?"

"| don't know, but the director looked serious when he told me. Maybe it's someone important," Clara said. Someone important?

Aveteran actor or a sponsor of the industry?

"Got it. I'll be right there. Give me a few minutes."

"Okay."

Isabel sat herself up.

Roland was half naked, leaning on the bed and looking at her.

His eyes were clear and beautiful, making him look extremely handsome.

Isabel pinched his face and said affectionately, "Someone is looking for me. | have to go out for a while. You stay here and wait for me to come back."

Roland pursed his lips and hummed a reply. Isabel got out of bed, got dressed, and went out of the room. Clara was waiting for her outside.

When Isabel came out, Clara looked at her neck. She grinned mischievously and then said, "Isabel, the person the director mentioned is waiting for you at the coffee shop downstairs."

Isabel was curious about who it was, so she did not spot Clara's mischievous and ridiculing gaze.

She buttoned her collar, tied her hair up, and headed down to the coffee shop.

Other than the waiter behind the bar counter, there was only a young woman covered in branded items waiting at one of the tables.

She turned her back to the entrance.

When Isabel walked up to her, the woman turned around.

Her beautiful face had a faint smile on her.

She might look polite but her expression spelled superiority.

Isabel had a clear look on her face and was shocked. "Clarice Houston?”

She was Decker's fiancee, the young mistress of the wealthy family of Southboro, the Houstons.

Five years ago, when Isabel had amnesia, she barged into Decker and Clarice’s engagement party and saw her. Clarice frowned and a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes.

Other than her family, no one else called her full name before in her face.

Isabel was just a famous movie star but it did not mean she could cross the line and be rude.

The rude Isabel sat down opposite her before she could say a word and asked, "Why are you here?”

Clarice's expression turned cold. "Isabel Ross, is that how you greet and treat people usually?"