Taming A Billionaire

The third point of view

"Just limit the number of sweets you give to him and his teeth would live longer," the dentist advised, done with his checkup.

"Alright. Thanks, doctor," Jennifer stretched her hand for Neon to take, "Come, let's go home, baby boy"

Neon nodded, he was excited to be out of here. Jennifer took her child's hand and was about to leave when she received a call,

"Isabella?" that was surprising.

"Hey Jennifer, are you done with the checkup?" Isabella asked from the other line.

"Y-yeah," she was breathless. Isabella had not spoken to her for days now, so this was quite a miracle. If she could get Isabella to like her - not that she hasn't tried- it would benefit her in the long run. Isabella was the apple of Niklaus's eyes, get her and you get him.

"Is there a problem?" 

"Ah, yeah," Isabella sounded a bit unsure. Strange, she was always firm about what she wanted, Jennifer noticed. 

"I just found out how horrible my wardrobe is after I returned here. So I wanted you to come with me to shop. You know to advise me on some stuff?" 

Jennifer pursed her lips, "Would you really like that? The last clothes I bought you, you told me you weren't a barbie girl in a pink world," Jennifer pointed out. 

"Because they're pink and I hate the color pink," 

"Then it's obvious I wouldn't be much of a help to you- my fashion sense lacks anyway, "

"No, don't hang up" Isabella was quick to add, " I just need you to guide me on the feminine trend, I'll pick out the clothes. Besides, shopping is boring when you're doing it alone, please?"

Jennifer scratched her brow, it sounded almost as if Isabella wanted her presence desperately. Well, there was no harm in going, who knows? Luck might shine on her and they become besties. 

"So where are you exactly?" Jennifer inquired, so she could drive over there. 

"Right outside the dentist," 

"Huh?" Wait, she was here?

Isabella hung up the call. 

Surprised yet filled with anticipation, Jennifer made her way outside where Indeed Isabella was leaning against her car. 

"Sister Isabella!" Neon broke free from her clasp and rushed to Isabella who picked and lifted him off the ground. 

"That's my boy," She ruffled his hair playfully. 

Jennifer smiled wistfully at the scene, they could be one big family you know? Isabella loved Neon, so did Niklaus and she loved them all. They would be a happy family If only that woman wouldn't appear to cause them trouble - neither was she ready to tell Niklaus She saw Reina with a child that looks like him. 

Even without a DNA test done, Jennifer had put two and two together when Reina appeared beside the little boy that day they had an altercation. She had no idea how Reina survived that fall off the bridge and the reason she was denying being Maya. However, Jennifer hoped it remained that way - she would the poor woman by keeping her mouth shut about the boy. 

She drove Isabella to a departmental store where she began a shopping spree. To be honest, It was fun but there was just something off. Is Isabella being this warm to her? It was odd. 

Yes, Isabella treated her well but she was kept at an arm's length - as if the girl was afraid of letting her into her heart. The only person who received her whole affection was Neon. So why would Izzy turn friendly unless this was some sort of bribe? Bribe for what? Did she want a favor from her or something? What could that possibly be? 

"Yo, Jennifer come check this out?" Isabella called out, rousing her from her reverie. 

She went over only for Isabella to drape some luxurious faux fur scarf around her shoulder. 

"Oh, that looks good on you, plus matches the color of your hair," Isabella flattered her. 

"Yeah, looks good but this is not my style…" Jennifer began to take it off but Isabella stopped her saying, 

"That looks good on you and I'll buy it because it's my shopping, not yours," she declared, already handing out her card to the sales clerk. 

Jennifer sighed, "Isabella, why are you doing this?" 

"What do you mean why am I doing this?" She asked with a straight face. 

"I mean, we've never gone shopping before and then you've not been talking to me for the past few days but now, you're being so friendly, what's the catch?" Jennifer threw her hands up, this was too good to be true. 

"Are you doubting my goodwill?" Isabella asked her, jaw clenched. 

She gulped, "Yes, no, I'm not -" 

"I found out how much of a bitch I've been lately and decided to mend our awkward relationship starting with this shopping and this is what I got in return?" She fumed. 

"Come on Isabella, see from my perspective, you're suddenly super nice. You're never this good - which is creepy," Jennifer complained. 

"Alright, thanks for your doubt, I'm going to check up on Neon and see how's he doing in the children's section," Isabella said with a wry smile and left. 

"Seriously, Isabella? " Jennifer was frustrated. So much for making progress! 

Jennifer was in the process of ruffling her hair out of frustration when a notification came into her phone. Her brows furrowed when she saw a strange number sent her …. 

Her eyes suddenly widened when she clicked open the notification to see a picture of Reina at her place and Isabella opening the door with a huge smile. 

She was wrong, Isabella wasn't asking for a favor, this was a distraction. Isabella had been playing her all this while! 

With anger, Jennifer stormed out of the store and got to her car, driving back home at once. Niklaus was still home and if Reina was there, who knew what those two were doing by now? 

Niklaus could have discovered the truth already or even worse, they could be doing something…. The thought plus anxiety, fueled Jennifer so much that she raced like a pro racer, reaching the house with a record time. 

She didn't even pack properly, jumped out of the car, stride - ran into the house, and stopped short at what she stumbled upon.