Isabella slowly opened her eyes, the sunlight filtering through the curtains. She blinked a few times before realizing that Vincent was standing by her bedside, his face a mixture of concern and determination.

"Vincent? What's wrong?" she asked, her voice still sleepy from sleep.

Vincent took a deep breath, his eyes never leaving hers. "Isabella, I have something important to tell you. I have to make an urgent trip to secure a business deal."

Isabella sat up, her heart beginning to race. "A trip? Where to? And why so suddenly?"

Vincent hesitated for a moment before continuing, "I'm going to Poland. And... I have to go with Melissa."

"Melissa?" Isabella's...