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Chapter 243

"Finally, Owen is here!" Bella let out a delighted laugh, her eyes shining with relief.

Belial Scarlett! Are you alright?" The tall, broad shouldered man rushed toward them, completely ignoring Alex as though he were invisible.

He stood with a commanding presence, sharp-eyed and radiating an unmistakable air of nobility that set him apart from common folk.

"We're fine," Bella answered, her voice bright with gratitude, "all hanks to Alex, who saved us.'

"Oh, really?" Owen Whitman's tone dripped with skepticism as he raked his gaze over Alex.

"Bella, a man's face doesn't reveal his true character. You'd do we to sicer clear of strangers."

Suddenly, Owen's expression twisted. "Wait. I know you-aren't you the Alex who had the nerve to slap Bella?"

His eyes blazed with fury. "I've been searching everywhere for you after what you did to her."

Bella darted between Owen and Alex, her movements frantic.

"Owen, stop it! It was my fault, and we've settled it already. My father forgave the whole mess. Don't stir up more trouble!" she yelled, voice edged with

desperation.

Owen's jaw tightened as he stared at Bella, then he shook his head slowly.

"Bella, I'm just trying to protect you. You should keep your distance from this guy."

"I'll go wherever I please," Bella snapped. "Don't act like you can order me around, Owen."

"Fine, fine," he muttered, throwing up his hands in a gesture of surrender.

"Bella, let's not waste another moment," Scarlett interjected, her voice urgent. "We should get back home. Your mother's waiting."

Though the support team had arrived, the air still felt tense and unsafe.

“Alex, thank you so much. I owe you,” Bella said warmly, turning toward him. “I'll find a way to repay your kindness. Goodbye for now."

glare grew even sharper when he caught Bella's friendly tone.

up this place?" Bella asked. "We caused all this damage; it's only right we

"I'll have my people handle it. You and

a bright wave. "We'll see each other again," she called,

they were gone, Owen gestured for his

vehicles, making no effort to clean up the

of cash, tore off a fistful of bills, and launched them

like trash-letting them flutter down in slow

slapped against Alex's face before

he sneered,

for you, punk: Stay away from Bella, or you'll regret

response, he stormed out, confident that a "beggar" like

Chapter 245

muttered, shaking his head

voice came from the doorway.

the room, looking around as though she'd stumbled upon a

scattered money and couldn't

a beaming grin. "Fiy grand! Where on earth did all this come

rich jerk decided to wreck the place and then threw money round to pay for the damages," Alex explained, shrugging as if it

"Must be nice to have that kind of cash. Fixing

repairs with it," Alex said, waving a hand dismissively, "and

we should invite that man to come and destroy

Bella sat down to dinner with her parents, recounting every detail

you should've seen Alex-he was incredible!" she gushed. "He took out

her chair to reenact

room.

Lidia Kane, asked with concern, though her affectionate smile showed she was

the same man who caused you

up in the past, and I

dnymore."

Kane slammed a hand on the table, rattling the dishes. "Didn't I warn you already? Ever since I lost the governor's position, enemies have been lying in wait, looking for a chance to

accident," Bella protested, pouting like

us," Jericho shot back, his voice trembling

don't leave Vermont without permission. Times have changed-you can't

won't go anywhere!" Bella tried to appease him with a playful,

for one day," Jericho growled.

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