CHAPTER 3

'' Masen Incorporations? You mean the biggest most famous manufacturing and trading company of cars? Elizabeth and Edward Masen?'' I questioned Newton stunned.

''Edward I need to tell you something.'' Bella squirmed in my lap…sort of causing another problem right now. Not one I needed either. Not that her distraction wasn't wanted at all. I'd be damned if I said I didn't want an invitation to a distraction but I was more concerned for a different matter at the moment.

''Not now, Tesoro.'' I told her sternly.

(sweetie)

''I really need to tell you, caro.'' (dear) She held my face in her hands, making me look at her eyes. Pleading with me to allow her to speak. I cracked. There was no way I would ever deny Bella anything. Even if I had not seen her for several years it had a long time coming. I had always thought Bella was different to me than any other woman, or girl at the time since she was only a child at the time. She was the only girl to ever truly make me speechless. To contradict me, put me in my place, comfort me, make me laugh, and truly understand the motives and thought behind my actions. The feelings I had for her were of a platonic love. Sitting here the only thing I knew about this exquisite creature in my arms was that she held a dangerous part of my life that I was not sure wanted to be obtained. I continued to meet her gaze. She was the only person in this life I would hold as an equal. I swallowed my words, closed my eyes and nodded.

''Michael are you loyal to Masen Inc?'' Bella looked afraid of his answer.

''No. I am not. My girlfriend actually works for Volturi. I am only doing this because they threatened her life.'' He seemed sincere enough and looked ashamed. I However was not amused at all. He disrespected Bella by being a fucking bastard and in my book that read scum bag for life.

'' Michael, please. It's fine. I'm just not use to being….complemented like that.'' Bella's cheeks turned rosy and I immediately knew she had been told worst. Fucking losers. I'd beat the shit out of anyone who ever fucked with her.

Newton looked at Bella and me with a bewilderment expression.

''What Newton you have something to say?'' I practically spat the words at him.

'' You don't really know anything about Miss Swan do you?''

Michael shook his head in frustration and let out a long sigh.

'' Listen I'd love to tell you everything I know. Your lucky I thought your girl was a key in all of this or else I wouldn't know shit.''

I turned to Bella who once again pleaded with me with her eyes.

'' Isabella did you enjoy your childhood?'' Newton had a business look in his eyes.

'' Yes. I have always been treated kindly. I have a warm hearted family and have been exposed to various experiences. Rarely any bad one's. I love my family. I admit that I wish I had, had more than two friends but I assume that's just a default to being part of the mafia.''

She cuddled into my chest as I began to stroke her hair.

'' Edward were you aware that Miss Swan is still a virgin?''

''MICHAEL! Jesus, way to be blunt! What the hell? Why would he need to know something like that?'' she glared furiously at him, only managing to look like the most adorable kitten of life.

Michael tried to not smile but failed as he grinned at her.

'' it is his business. Did you know he is meant to be your betrothed?''

'' I don't understand.'' Bella said shaking her head.

'' Neither do I, sugar. I know things but I don't know what there important for or the reasoning's behind them. Anyway's one of the reason's I caught on to Miss Swan is because she is a recognized dancer in the world. She's done it all from ballet, to music videos, jazz, belly dancing, you name it. When I saw her dance….I was speechless. Isabella has a way of entrancing people when she dances. She moves with such grace and fluidly that you can't help but follow her every move. So once I saw her dance I searched for everyone she had worked for. The biggest help I found was Denali.''

''Tanya'' Isabella whispered.

''Correct. Tanya Denali is Miss Swan's life long friend. She's four years older, but they have always been extremely close. Miss Denali is extremely beautiful as well, she holds a different beauty then Isabella. They have a…complex relationship. You see, Miss Denali is gay. She loves Miss Swan. Not in a sexual way but in a way that is beyond friendship. She speaks of her as family, as a best friend, and often Miss Denali has denied her partners because they are jealous of Miss Swan. I tricked her into telling me things about Isabella. Masen Inc created a complete fake profile of me so when she tried to look for reasons of betrayal she would find none and think I was clean and searching for you to help you.''

'' You lied to her?'' Bella asked softly.

'' Indeed. Miss Swan I am telling you this because I see you are a good person. As am I. I only did this because my life was being endangered. I'm sure Cullen would of done the same if they were threatening you otherwise. I'm sorry for treating you like that. I didn't mean it. I mean look at you! You're a gem. Innocent little lamb you are.''

A thought suddenly crossed my mind and I rubbed Bella's arms trying to still warm her up.

''You're a dancer.'' I said.

I recalled the countless times she'd dance for me. As a little girl she would giggle and twirl all around, making my heart swell and laugh at her sweetness. She would always dance with such a beauty that I always remembered. She wouldn't dance any other time. Not in front of family or friends. Only ever me. If someone walked into the room she'd immediately stop and blush, avoiding her best at any eye contact by staring at the floor. How did she ever become a dancer if she was so shy?

''When I was little I would only ever dance in front of you, Edward. My parents being Greek, Turkish and French I have a lot of diversity. Everywhere from food, language, clothing, to dance I was influenced by all the cultures. My life long passion however was ballet and belly dancing.'' she explained, yawning.

'' Miss Swan however was not exposed to the way people view dancers. Isabella dances because she enjoys it. She is happy dancing and you can tell when you watch her that the stage is where she belongs. Her mother I'm assuming being French allowed her to start ballet, which is fine because it only enhances Miss Swan as a person and a gentle one at that. Being Turkish and Greek belly dancing is a strong part of the customs. Miss Swan doesn't see herself at all, but others do. She only views the fun, rhythm, the feel of the music and you can see how she loves to dance when you see her perform. In such dances I think there are only two type of people: The ones who watch because it's tradition and see the beauty of the dance and the people who only see the sensuality in it.''

As I turned to look at Bella I saw that she was resting, snuggled into my chest. Her long dark lashes brushed her cheeks and her lips were slightly open. Her small body curled into mine, her head on my chest and my heart swelled with pride as I held my little girl.

She had come such a long way since twelve years ago. Who would know that Isabella would become one of the best dancers in the world. The only thing that bothered me was that she was so naïve. Naïve to the world to the people around her, and herself too.

''Edward, Isabella is a well recognized and admired dancer, especially in Europe. She has been asked to be an instructor but she only works in choreography working with large groups and the only time she has been a private instructor is to a six year old girl in France named Vanessa. She has been asked various times to give private dances but she refuses. In the dance industry sometimes some clients make you uncomfortable. It all really depends however on how professional you are. Miss Swan is extremely professional. Miss Denali manages Isabella in her career as well as being a friend. From what I understand they were just about finishing touring in Russia after a ballet when someone blackmailed Miss Swan. They wanted a private dance in exchange for keeping their mouths shut about her involvement with the Mafia and who her father was. Few people know who Miss Swan really is. They admire from afar but profile's don't even have her birth date, no personal preferences, medical records, or contact information. They have to go through Miss Denali before going anywhere near a phone to just talk to Isabella. Someone clearly wants her in the dark. Which was why I was so intrigued by her.''

Michael was fidgeting around in his seat, pulling at the restraints the handcuffs had on him. Lifting your arms up for such a long time was a fucking challenge. I would know. It pulled at your muscles making you all sore and just achy.

I stretched a bit and unlocked one of the handcuffs before handing him the keys for his right arm. Newton looked relieved as hell and I had to laugh at his face. That fucker couldn't stand pain for shit. It had only been about 2 ours and he was already whining like a bitch.

He nodded his head acknowledging me.

'' They tried to get her to do a private dance but she refused. Tanya at the time was being held hostage in a complete different building at the time. Miss Swan didn't want to dance for them so they kept her in the room, tied up as they discussed some issues. After some digging around I found out that one of the people present in that room at the time was soon to be Masen Incorporation head Irina Masen.''

'' I don't understand, Newton? What does she have to do with anything? And why do they need Bella?''

'' Miss Swan apparently heard something in that room she was not suppose to hear. Not to mention how important she seems to be to you as well. At first I don't think they though of her as a threat. As I am assuming they didn't plan to let her go. Miss Denali has security everywhere and on command after 30 minutes of disappearance they went to look for Swan and Denali. The meeting was caught short when security barged into the room. Catching only James Carter. The rest escaped. And so did Miss Swan. After a week she canceled everything and left. Since she didn't have any records what so ever she was just as hard to find as she was to erase, Making it nearly impossible to ever know where she was.''

Michael looked a bit sullen as he continued on explaining. I tried to process the words but was so confused I wasn't sure what to make of the information.

'' Charlie Swan is moving earth and water to find her. The feds are doing a good job making fake trails and keeping her all to themselves. I don't know what she heard but it has to be something tremendous for the government to be going all out and causing chaos like this. My boss Masen Incorporations, Irina herself told everyone to go after Miss Swan. At first the only thing she cared about was you, but since a month ago when Miss Swan was in the room, you both became the targets. The feds are all working with the corp. too. Most of them are. There's still some people who believe your innocent Cullen.''

My sister? Why would she be involved in any of this.

'' I know your innocent Edward. Irina Masen has been setting you up.'' stunned I turned to Bella who was wide awake and had probably been listening this whole time.

All of a sudden it all clicked in my head. My adoptive Russian sister was setting me up. She wanted to be the only owner of our grandparents corporation. Irina wanted to be the solo director, one and only inheritor of our grandfather's company.

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