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Chapter 33 - “When Everything Falls Apart”

🕳️ The Reveal

The car door opened slowly.

Cold air rushed in.

Isabella tried to move—but her body felt heavy, weak, unresponsive.

Then…

A pair of heels stepped into view.

Elegant. Familiar.

Her blurry vision struggled to focus—

"V… Victoria…?" she whispered.

Victoria stepped forward, her face calm… too calm. A faint smile curved her lips, but there was nothing kind about it.

"I was wondering when you'd figure it out," she said softly.

Isabella's heart shattered.

"Why…?" her voice trembled. "Why are you doing this to me…?"

Victoria tilted her head slightly.

"Because you took what was meant to be mine."

😈 Luca Appears

A shadow moved behind her.

Luca stepped out, hands in his pockets, that same dangerous smirk on his face.

"Let's not make this too emotional," he said lazily. "It's just business… mixed with a little revenge."

Isabella shook her head weakly.

"Alexander… will never forgive you…"

Luca chuckled.

"I'm counting on that."

⚠️ Her Body Gives Up

Isabella tried to stand—

But the world spun violently.

Her chest tightened.

Her breathing became shallow.

"I… I don't feel…" she whispered.

Her hand instinctively moved to her stomach.

Pain.

Confusion.

Fear.

Then—

Everything went black.

Her body collapsed onto the ground.

🚗 Alexander Arrives

The screech of tires cut through the silence.

"ISABELLA!"

Alexander's voice echoed like thunder as he jumped out of the car.

His eyes locked onto her body lying motionless on the ground.

Something inside him broke.

"No… no, no, no…"

He rushed to her, dropping to his knees, lifting her into his arms.

"Isabella! Open your eyes! Stay with me!"

His voice—once powerful and controlled—was now filled with panic.

Fear.

Desperation.

😡 Confrontation

Slow claps echoed.

Alexander's head snapped up.

Luca stepped forward, that same evil smile on his face.

"Well… look who finally showed up."

Alexander's eyes darkened instantly.

"You…" his voice dropped, deadly. "If she dies—"

Luca interrupted, amused.

"Relax. She's not dead… yet."

That was it.

Alexander stood slowly, still holding Isabella protectively.

"What do you want?" he growled.

Luca's expression shifted—something deeper, darker.

"You want to know why I hate you?" he said.

His voice lost its playfulness.

"You took everything from me. Power. Respect. My place." His jaw tightened. "You were always the chosen one. The perfect son. The untouchable king."

Alexander's grip tightened.

"So you decided to touch what's mine?" he said coldly.

Luca smirked.

"Exactly."

🚨 Police Intervention

Suddenly—

Sirens.

Loud. Close.

Red and blue lights flooded the area.

Police cars surrounded the scene.

"DROP YOUR WEAPONS!" voices shouted.

Officers rushed in, guns raised.

Luca sighed, almost disappointed.

"Ah… right on time."

Victoria's confidence cracked slightly as she stepped back.

Alexander didn't care.

Nothing mattered except—

"Help her!" he shouted. "She's not breathing properly!"

Paramedics rushed forward immediately.

As they lifted Isabella onto a stretcher, Alexander stayed close, his hand gripping hers tightly.

"Stay with me," he whispered, his voice breaking. "Please… don't leave me."

💔 Final Moment

As the ambulance doors closed—

Alexander climbed in with her.

His world… his strength… his everything…

Was lying unconscious in front of him.

And for the first time in a long time—

He was afraid.

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