Billionaire Baby Daddy novel (Abigail and Mason) novel Chapter 24

Sydney said I would never get involved with this mafia shit. No one would know that we talked about it. Did he think I would tell anyone after abandoning me and the baby?

"I don't understand whatever you're telling me Mr James. Sydney never told me anything." 'Just act dumb Isabella.' I tell myself. Maybe he will leave me alone.

"Well, I just told you about it. So you still have to sign." Luke smirks at this and I roll my eyes.

"What happens if I don't sign it?" There's no way I'll sign it. There's no way out. I can't raise my son in this life.

"As I said, you'll be treated as a threat against the family. All you're close ones will be tortured to death as you watch and the same will be done to you later on." Luke says this nonchalantly. You could think he's talking about the weather.

"Look. I don't want you to sign this under threats. Sydney feels like this will keep you safe since he'll have people keeping an eye on you." Luke says this in a softer tone but I scoff.

"I don't care what that man feels. He could go..." I touch my belly and rub it. 'No swearing Isabella.' I remind myself. "He can do what he wants. I don't care." Luke looks amused at my actions but says nothing.

"I don't even understand why he would tell you and what sort of relationship you two have." Luke adjusts himself on the bench. "I mean it's not my business to pry even though he's my best friend, but you really have to sign it. People will start coming after you. Don't risk your life and the baby's." Sydney has a best friend? That seems almost laughable. Sydney is always so broody and too serious but Luke is the complete opposite. I don't voice my thoughts though.

"Can you give me time?" I need to think about this. Signing that document is giving my life to the mafia. A place I was promised to be protected from by the same person making me sign this. Why would Sydney make me sign this?

"Twenty four hours. Give or take." Luke says as he stands. That's better.

"I'll think about it. But I have one condition." I need answers. Luke raises an eyebrow.

"So demanding are we?" I ignore his statement. "Sydney brings the papers tomorrow. Tell him we'll meet at 'home'." Luke seems confused by this but smirks seconds later.

"Sure princess." He winks at me and before I say anything, he turns to go. I look at him dumbfounded until he stops and turns to me. "You coming?" Its then I notice he still has my heavy bag.

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"I'll be back in two hours." I shout to Harry and Amelia as I hurriedly get out of the house to avoid questions. I have to meet up with Sydney at noon at the cottage. Luke only texted me that he'd be there at noon since that was the only time he was free.

I get into my car. I here a knock on the side of my window and see a man dressed in a black suit with sunglasses. Should I get out? No. What if he was sent by some people? Gosh! I'm so paranoid these days. Damn Sydney and this mafia talk. I hear a message tone in my phone.

Sydney: He's with me. Go with him.

My gaze returns to the man. He's standing next to a white sports car.

Me: What's his name?

Sydney: Joey Anderson.

I get out and stand outside my door. "Any identification?" The man takes a badge from his inside pocket and hands it to me.

Joey Anderson

Age: 33 years old

Occupation: bodyguard

Satisfied, I return it to him and follow him to the beautiful car.