207 The Hunter
Isabelle’s lips curled into a bitter, mocking smile. “I love him,” she whispered, her voice heavy with contradiction. “That’s why I’d give him anything he wants.”
Kevin looked at her, perplexed. “Then why would you betray him?” he asked, genuinely confused.
A cruel sneer twisted Isabelle’s features. “Because he still loves someone else. I hate that. I want to make him suffer. I can’t leave him, but I refuse to let him be comfortable either…”
Kevin let out a low whistle, shaking his head. “Women are complicated,” he muttered, taking a drag from his cigarette. Then, with a casual tone, he added, “Don’t forget your pills. I didn’t use protection just now.”
“Got it,” Isabelle replied absentmindedly, her mind swirling with darker thoughts. Perhaps carrying another man’s child would be the ultimate revenge. If Nathaniel didn’t truly love her and only saw her as a means to the Monroe family’s wealth, then she would make sure he never found peace again.
Kevin leaned forward, curiosity lighting up his eyes. “So, which woman were you planning to introduce me to?”
Isabelle pulled out her phone and showed him a photo.
Kevin’s eyes immediately brightened, a wide grin spreading across his face. “Now that’s a stunner. Elegant too.”
“She is,” Isabelle said, her voice dripping with venom. “That’s my fiancé’s ex-wife. He still pines for her. I can’t stand it.”
Kevin’s interest sharpened. “Divorced? Even better. I like women with experience.”
“She’s not easy prey,” Isabelle warned. “Even my brother couldn’t win her over. But her mother? Obsessed with money. Flash enough cash, and she’ll treat you like her own son-in-law.”
“Your brother failed?” Kevin’s grin turned predatory, a hunter’s gleam flashing in his eyes.
“Exactly. She’s cold, untouchable. But that’s what makes it fun, right? You really think you can pull it off?” Isabelle teased.
That was all it took to ignite Kevin’s pride. He scoffed confidently, “There’s no woman I can’t conquer. Just watch.”
“Then I’ll be waiting for your good news.” Isabelle pressed a mocking kiss to his cheek before striding out of the private room, her heels clicking sharply against the floor.
—
Two days later, Estella arrived at the hospital to visit her mother, only to find Victoria deep in animated conversation with a tall young man.
Startled, Estella asked, “Mom, who’s this?”
He jingled a key fob, and the logo of a Pagani gleamed in the light.
Victoria, worldly and sharp, recognized it immediately—a supercar worth millions. Her smile widened, greed flaring beneath her polite exterior.
“Kevin, don’t mind her. She’s just shy. Have lunch with her. Let her properly thank you for helping me.”
“I’d be honored,” Kevin said smoothly, his gaze roaming Estella’s face with undisguised hunger.
Estella’s expression stiffened. She turned to her mother, disbelief flashing in her eyes.
Victoria, however, was already brushing her off. “I’m tired from getting up so early. You young people go on ahead. I’ll rest here.”
Kevin chuckled softly. So easy. A flash of wealth, and Victoria practically shoved her daughter into his arms.
“Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of Estella.”
Estella’s stomach twisted into knots. She hadn’t expected her mother to betray her so readily — and to someone like this.

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