Chasing Sandro: A Dangerous Obsession

Chapter 87: A New Kind of Power

Bella sat in the spacious office of her family's foundation, overlooking the skyline. The world below bustled with energy, yet, for the first time in years, she felt a calm she hadn't known before. The chaos and darkness that once controlled her had subsided, replaced with a sense of purpose she was still growing accustomed to.

Her phone buzzed on the desk, drawing her out of her thoughts. It was a message from Sandro, who was still attending a meeting at Congress. It was brief, yet kind, as their messages had become. *"I'll be late. Will talk later. Thank you for everything, Bella."*

Bella smiled softly. Their relationship had entered a new phase—one built on trust and respect rather than obsession and control. But she knew she had to do more. Sandro was still finding his footing in the political world, and she wanted to use her wealth to support him, but this time, not in secret or manipulative ways. She wanted to be his partner, not his puppet master.

She stood from her desk, smoothing the fabric of her dress, and walked over to the glass window. Her reflection looked back at her—a woman transformed. No longer was she the girl who lurked in the shadows, pulling strings from behind the scenes. She had become someone stronger, someone who wanted to use her influence for good.

Bella had already begun rethinking how she could help Sandro. She had made anonymous donations to his causes in the past, ensuring his success without his knowledge. But now, she wanted to be open, honest, and intentional about how she used her power and resources to support him.

Her assistant knocked on the door and entered. "Ms. Bella, the meeting with the board is set for tomorrow morning to discuss the new community projects. I've prepared the notes you asked for."

"Thank you," Bella said, nodding. She had been working on several initiatives for weeks—projects aimed at helping the local communities Sandro represented, including health programs, education funds, and social housing developments. But this time, it wasn't just about boosting his career; it was about making real, tangible changes in people's lives.

The Bella of the past had used her money to influence Sandro's success in a selfish, twisted way, trying to manipulate his world so that he would eventually fall for her. But now, she was committed to something different. She wanted to use her wealth to help the people who needed it the most and stand beside Sandro as a true partner—not as someone controlling him from the shadows.

Later that evening, when Sandro returned from his meetings, Bella greeted him with a warm smile. They sat together over dinner, and she could see the exhaustion in his eyes from the long day of negotiations and political maneuvering. But there was something else too—a softness that had grown between them, an understanding they hadn't shared before.

"How did it go?" Bella asked, pouring him a glass of wine.

Sandro sighed, leaning back in his chair. "It was tough, but we're making progress. The education bill might actually pass this time, but we need more backing. The opposition is strong."

Bella hesitated for a moment, then said, "I've been thinking about how I can help. I've started working on a few new initiatives through the foundation—projects that could support the communities you're representing. Things like after-school programs, scholarships, even healthcare initiatives."

Sandro looked at her, surprised but pleased. "You've been doing all that?"

She nodded. "Yes, but this time it's different. I don't want to just throw money at the problem or do it behind the scenes like before. I want us to work together, openly. I want to use my resources in a way that helps you and helps the people, without trying to control anything."

Sandro reached across the table, taking her hand. "Bella, that's incredible. You've already done so much, but I love that you want to make it even better. We could really change things—together."

Bella smiled, relief flooding through her. This was what she had always wanted: to stand beside Sandro, not in the shadows, but in the light, helping him achieve his goals while also doing something meaningful.

The next morning, Bella sat in the boardroom with the other members of her foundation, presenting her vision for the new projects. She spoke with confidence, explaining how they could fund schools, clinics, and youth programs in the regions Sandro was passionate about. As she talked, she felt the weight of her past lift even more.

No longer was she the woman who manipulated and schemed to get what she wanted. Now, she was someone who used her power for good, who used her wealth not as a weapon, but as a tool for progress.

After the meeting, as Bella walked back to her office, she felt lighter. She knew there would always be challenges ahead—both in her relationship with Sandro and in the work she was doing—but for the first time in her life, she felt like she was on the right path.

Sandro called later that day. "I just saw the press release about your new initiatives. You're doing amazing things, Bella."

She smiled, warmth flooding her chest. "We're doing them together."

In that moment, Bella knew that she had finally found a new kind of power—one that didn't rely on control or manipulation, but on love, honesty, and a desire to create something better. And for the first time in a long time, she knew that her future with Sandro was brighter than ever.