Chapter 13 Nathan couldnt shake an inexplicable sense of irritation as he scrolled absentmindedly through his chat history with Isabella . Back then , she would reach out almost daily to greet him with good morning and good night messages . She eagerly shared the scenery she saw , the food she tasted practically every tiny detail of her life . To him , it had felt annoyingly clingy . But ever since he had sent her abroad , it was as if she had vanished into thin air . She had not sent him a single message since then . How had he not noticed such a stark change in her behavior until now ? The depth of his neglect towards Isabella was glaringly evident . He opened their chat and typed : Bella , what are you doing ? You havent reached out in ages . Are you mad at your husband ? After hesitating for a moment , he hit ́send . Moments later , a large red exclamation mark appeared in the 000 chat window . Nathan froze . Had Isabellas account been hacked ? He quickly found her international number and dialed . After several rings , an automated voice message answered : ** Were sorry . The number you dialed is no longer in service . ** Shocked , Nathan stared at his phone in disbelief . His assistant , standing nearby , offered a hesitant suggestion : Sir , I think … the madam might have blocked you . Nathans expression darkened , cycling between pale and furious . The reality sank in after a long pause : Isabella had blocked him . The assistant glanced at him nervously , his tone almost scolding : Sir , if I may , it seems the madam is seriously considering leaving you this time . 16.49 % 12 Chapter 13 Nathan burst out laughing , waving off the notion as absurd . Leave me ? As if shed dare . He remembered how Isabella had willingly given up a kidney to secure her position as his wife . She wouldnt simply walk away from the life of comfort and status he had given her . She might be upset , but she wouldnt dream of throwing away the fortune she lucked into , he added confidently . Cinderella stories dont exist in the real world . His assistant sighed inwardly but said nothing more . Using his assistants phone , Nathan sent a message to Isabella : Bella , the company is holding a major celebration , and as my wife , its your duty to attend with me . Return to the country immediately . -Nathan He conveniently ignored the fact that he had broken his promise to fetch her months ago . To him , Isabella was a marionette- without agency , feelings , or the right to disobey . After sending the message , he locked the phone , awaiting her response , then turned to his assistant with a smile . Lets call up my buddies and head out for dinner . 20 84 % 12.11 ** Milan ** When Isabellas phone chimed with a new message , she was busy at her sewing machine . She glanced at her younger brother , Theodore Sanchez . Theo , can you check my phone ? Its probably a client order . Theodore picked up her phone , skimmed the message , and his face instantly hardened . After sneaking a glance at Isabella , he replied tersely , Sis , its just spam . Ill handle it . Alright , she replied without looking up . Theodore quickly typed a scathing response : Who let this dog off its leash ? Next time , learn some basic manners before asking someone for a favor . When Nathan received the reply , he was at dinner with friends , the atmosphere lively and jovial . Someone teased , Nathan , I heard your father ordered you to bring Isabella back . You heading overseas soon ? 49 381 12:11 Chapter 13 Why should I ? Nathan replied breezily . Shell come back on her own . Another friend raised an eyebrow What if shes still upset and refuses to return ? Shes easy to coax , Nathan said with a confident smirk . The table burst into laughter . She loves you so much she even gave you a kidney without hesitation . Exactly , another chimed in , laughing . When Nathans assistant held up his phone , his face brightened ! Sir , madam replied ! One of the friends joked , Of course she did . Isabellas the ultimate simp for you , Nathan . She cant stay mad . Smiling , Nathan lit a cigarette , leaning back leisurely as he opened the message . The bold reply ** Get lost ! ** stared back at him . His smile froze , then twisted into disbelief . The laughter around the table died instantly . 12:12 Chapter 13 17288 Vouchers- What happened ? one of his friends asked cautiously . Reading the final line in the message , Nathans face turned ashen . One friend leaned over to read it and recoiled . Is this from Isabella ? Has she lost her mind ? Another quipped nervously , Shes … threatening Nathan ? Nathan threw the phone onto the table , his expression stormy . Theres no way she sent that . Someone mustve hacked her account . His assistant examined the screen , frowning . The avatar matches hers , sir . But … the tone ? Its like a man wrote it . 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