Taming A Billionaire

The third point of view:

"I want us to come to a truce," Isabella said to Cecil causing her to be stunned for a while.

She went on, "I'm just saying no more quarrels or fights between us. I'm quite tired of it," Isabella confessed.

But Cecil was not a fool, "At whose benefit?" she asked, "Unlike you, it's not just a fight to me, It's a fight to secure my son's future - Pedro's future. His lineage cannot die off like that because of your selfish reasons and his blind affection for you," Cecil stood her ground.

"Do you think I'm unconcerned about his future as well?"

"You care only about yourself, Isabella! Only about the things and people that are beneficial to you! Perhaps, it's high time you realized that!"Cecil raised her voice at her. 

"I'm not selfish!" Isabella didn't believe that, "Why do you think I'm going to give him a child! "

"W-what?" Cecil was stunned by her confession.

"I changed my mind," Isabella told her, "I'm going to give Pedro a child," She added immediately, "But just one child. I'm not cut out for motherhood and it's high time you as well realize that not everyone can fit into such responsibility,"

Cecil swallowed, realizing she was quick to judge too fast. But then, her pride wouldn't let her apologize as well. If it wasn't for her push, Isabella wouldn't have come to this decision, she let herself believe that.

"Umm," she cleared her throat awkwardly, "I'm fine with one. I won't demand another grandchild," Cecil said, "Thank you,"

"Don't thank me," Isabella refused her gratitude, "It would be my child as well, you make it sound like I'm selling her off to you,"

"Sorry, I didn't mean to put it that way but you said you're not fit to be a mother," she pointed out. 

"Then what's your obligation then?" Isabella asked her straightforwardly.

"What?" She was confused.

"Aren't you my mother-in-law, isn't that your duty to guide me?"

"Oh," Cecil said, scratching the back of her head as she realized what Isabella was trying to do. The girl was trying to bridge the split between them; she was attempting to repair the rift in their relationship.

"Sure, sure," Cecil agreed, the atmosphere suddenly becoming uncomfortable. What was she going to say next? This was the first time in a long time the both of them were having a normal conversation with them arguing.

"What about Pedro? Is he treating you well?" she inquired just to rid away the awkwardness between them.

"Of course, he's treating me well. What do you expect when he has your heart?" Isabella was amused. 

However that smile didn't last for long as Cecil said, "He might have my heart but he has his father's as well and I pray you never bring out the monster in him,"

Isabella didn't say a word as Cecil stared into her eyes saying, "Blood never lies and it would be on you if you activate that monster I've fought to keep dormant for years,"

Isabella chuckled, "Why are you suddenly being dramatic?"

"No offense Isabella but I'm just looking out for my son and you would do the same if you were in my shoes. Well, no worries, you'd soon have a child and know what it is like to want to give your child the best," Cecil told her.

"My own child won't have to depend on me to give her the best, she'd be the best," Isabella replied to her. She already had great plans for her child; her baby would surpass all her achievements.

"With the look in your eyes, I pray you don't overexert my grandchild," 

"She would have to be born yet to know her capabilities," Isabella said, then dropped her finished coffee on the tray. 

"And I guess this is where we call it a day," Isabella released her crossed leg, standing to her feet. 

"You should come to have tea with me tomorrow. As a new bride, there's a lot you need to learn," Cecil told her without even looking her in the eyes. If anything, she said it grudgingly. 

"I know what I need to know," Isabella was tempted to say to her, however, she recognized at that moment that it was an invitation of friendship. Cecil was working hard on her part as well to mend their relationship. 

"Sure," Isabella said, expressionless as usual.

Cecil added, "Don't think much about it, I only created an opportunity to fulfill your promise to Mimi. The girl is quite persistent and unyielding, you both have to meet," 

"Sure," Isabella said once again, but this time there was a hint of a smile tugging at her mouth. Even in the end, Cecil wouldn't let go of her Pride. Ever since she became Emerald's wife, she became cheekier. 

"See you tomorrow then, mother," Isabella called her and left before Cecil could recover from the shock.

This was the first time Isabella called her "Mother" she always called her by her name. Cecil contemplated, maybe she was changing for good this time. 

"Mission, eighty percent successful," Isabella muttered as soon as she made it outside and got into her car. 

She could have told Cecil the news of her pregnancy but Isabella was still a bit pissed at her mother-in-law so she should wait a little more for the good news - a little more patience wouldn't kill. Moreover, Pedro would be the first to hear of it - Anabelle knowing that was a mistake. But on the good side, she was on good terms with Cecil now. 

Invigorated, Isabella was just about to start her engine when her phone beeped with a text message. Without thinking, she opened the text and saw, 

-He's lying to you- 

Her brows furrowed at once as she stared at the message over and over again. It didn't make sense to her at all. 

Isabella checked the sender and discovered it was an unknown contact. Perhaps, the message was accidentally sent to her? She chose to believe that instead of the growing fear in her heart. 

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