The Contracted Stripper

Bella sat in Mr. Kendrick’s large, leather chair, her fingers lightly tracing the edge of the desk as she slowly twirled the seat around.

The view from the top floor of the Kendrick Enterprises building was breathtaking, but her eyes weren’t on the sprawling cityscape.

They were fixed on her reflection in the glass, the corners of her mouth lifting into a satisfied smile. The office that once belonged to Mr. Kendrick was now under her control, and for the first time in weeks, she felt a sense of triumph.

“Finally,” she murmured to herself, leaning back in the chair. “This is all mine.”The satisfaction in her voice was palpable, a stark contrast to the tumultuous emotions she had experienced recently.

The loss of her pregnancy had been a devastating blow, but this…this was something she could hold onto. Power, control, the fruits of her calculated efforts-everything was finally falling into place

. As she closed her eyes, savoring the moment, the door to the office creaked open. Bella’s eyes snapped open, and she quickly straightened up, turning her attention to the man who had entered the room.

“Welcome to our company, brother,” Bella said smoothly as she rose from the chair, her voice dripping with a mixture of warmth and smugness.

She walked towards him with purpose, each step echoing with the confidence of someone who knew exactly what they wanted.

“We’ve worked so hard for this, and now it’s finally ours.”The man who entered the room was tall and imposing, his presence filling the space with an air of authority. He had a deep, husky voice that carried a sense of command as he responded, “Oh yes. It’s about time we reaped the rewards of our efforts.”

His dark eyes scanned the room, taking in every detail, before settling on Bella. “Where are the documents?” he asked, his tone firm and businesslike.

Bella’s smile widened a glint of amusement in her eyes. “Don’t worry, bro,” she said, her voice smooth and reassuring.

“They’re in a safe place. I have the duplicates right here, just in case they come around causing any trouble.”

She walked over to the large desk and opened a drawer, pulling out a sleek, leather-bound folder.

The man watched her intently as she placed it on the desk and flipped it open, revealing a stack of neatly organized documents.

“Everything we need is right here,” Bella continued, her fingers brushing over the papers as if they were precious treasures. “The originals are well hidden. No one will find them unless I want them to.”All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

The man nodded approvingly, his lips curving into a small smile. “Good. We can’t afford any mistakes, especially now. Mr. Kendrick’s condition is deteriorating, and it won’t be long before we have full control.”

Bella’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she closed the folder and slid it back into the drawer. “I’ve waited so long for this moment. We’ve both sacrificed so much, but it’s finally paying off.”

The man walked over to her, placing a hand on her shoulder. “And we’ll make sure it stays that way. No one will take this from us. Not Mr. Kendrick, not Ivy, not Ryan-no one.”Bella leaned into his touch, feeling a surge of confidence and validation.

“What’s our next move?” she asked, her voice filled with anticipation.”We wait for the right moment,” he replied, his deep voice resonating with calm authority.

“Once Mr. Kendrick is out of the picture, the board will be easier to handle. We’ll secure our positions, make sure the assets are transferred, and then-”

“Then, we own it all,” Bella finished for him, her voice a whisper of triumph. He nodded, a silent agreement passing between them. The plan was simple, ruthless, and effective. It had been in motion for months, each step carefully calculated, each move deliberate.

But as the man looked down at Bella, something flickered in his eyes-something that hinted at a deeper, more personal motive. “And then,” he added quietly, his voice softer, almost tender, “we make sure no one ever threatens us again.”

Bella caught the shift in his tone and looked up at him, curiosity sparking in her gaze. “You’re not just talking about the company, are you?”He hesitated for a brief moment, his eyes darkening as he considered his words. “No,” he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper.

“This is about more than just the company, Bella. It’s about everything they took from us. Everything we deserve.”Bella’s heart skipped a beat, her breath catching in her throat. There was something in his words, in the way he looked at her, that sent a thrill of excitement and fear coursing through her veins. She knew that this wasn’t just about power or wealth-it was about vengeance.

She leaned in closer, her voice a conspiratorial whisper. “Then let’s make sure we get everything we deserve. No more waiting, no more holding back.”He met her gaze, his expression hardening with determination. “No more waiting,” he agreed. “But we need to be smart. There’s too much at stake to let our emotions get in the way.”Bella nodded, understanding the weight of his words.

She knew that they were treading on dangerous ground and that one wrong move could cost them everything. But she also knew that they were so close-so close to finally getting what they wanted.”I’ve been patient for this long,” she said, her voice steady. “I can wait a little longer if it means we win in the end.”He gave her a small, approving smile, his hand squeezing her shoulder in a gesture of solidarity.

“We will win, Bella. We’ve come too far to lose now.”As he released her and stepped back, Bella felt a surge of confidence. The plan was in motion, and there was no turning back.

They would have everything they’d ever wanted-power, control, and the satisfaction of knowing that they had taken it all from those who had wronged them.

But as she watched him leave the office, a nagging thought tugged at the back of her mind. She knew that they were walking a fine line, that one misstep could lead to disaster.

But she also knew that they couldn’t afford to falter-not now, not when they were so close.

She took a deep breath, pushing the doubts aside as she turned her attention back to the documents in the drawer. The future was within their grasp, and nothing was going to stop them from seizing it. As she closed the drawer and locked it, a sense of finality settled over her.

This was it-the moment they had been waiting for. And she was ready to do whatever it took to ensure their victory

. But in the silence of the office, as the shadows lengthened and the night drew in, Bella couldn’t shake the feeling that something was still out of place, that there was one more piece of the puzzle yet to be revealed.

As she sat back in Mr. Kendrick’s chair, her thoughts drifted to Ivy, Ryan, and the others who stood in their way. She knew they wouldn’t give up without a fight, but Bella was prepared. She had been through too much and sacrificed too much to let anyone take this from her. With a determined glint in her eyes, Bella leaned back in the chair, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the armrest as she contemplated the next steps.

She knew that the road ahead would be treacherous, that there were still obstacles to overcome. But she was ready. And she would stop at nothing to ensure that they came out on top.

The night outside grew darker, the city lights twinkling in the distance, a reminder of the world that lay beyond the walls of Kendrick Enterprises. But in this office, in this moment, Bella knew that she held the power. And she intended to keep it. As she sat there, lost in her thoughts, the door to the office creaked open again, and Bella looked up to see her brother standing in the doorway, his expression unreadable.

“Bella,” he said quietly, his voice cutting through the silence. “We need to talk.”She straightened up, sensing the seriousness in his tone. “What is it?”He hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickering with something she couldn’t quite place. “There’s been a development. Something we didn’t anticipate.”Bella’s heart skipped a beat, a cold sense of dread settling over her.

“What do you mean? What’s happened?”He stepped into the office, closing the door behind him as he walked over to her. “We might have a problem,” he said, his voice low. “I just got word that Ryan is starting to wake up. He’s regaining consciousness.”Bella’s eyes widened in shock, her mind racing as she processed the news. This wasn’t part of the plan-Ryan was supposed to be out of the picture, incapacitated, unable to interfere.

But if he was waking up…”What do we do?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper, her earlier confidence faltering in the face of this unexpected development. Her brother’s expression hardened, a steely determination settling in his gaze.

“We do what we always do, Bella. We adapt. We’ll figure out a way to deal with him, just like we’ve dealt with everything else.”But as they stared at each other in the dimly lit office, both of them knew that this was more than just a setback.

This was a complication that could unravel everything they had worked for. As the weight of the situation settled over them, Bella couldn’t help but wonder if their carefully laid plans were about to come crashing down around them.