Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 46 Knowing You're Afraid of Thunder

A sharp scream cut through the air, shrill and jarring.

Walter quickly pushed Bella away. "Who are you? Looking for trouble?"

Bella stepped back but didn't fight. She played with her wine glass, staring at Andrea. "Andrea, what a coincidence!"

Andrea recognized Bella, her face shifting from anger to disbelief to embarrassment.

Walter glared. "Do you know each other?"

I worried Bella might escalate things, so I tried to pull her away. But she shook me off and eyed Walter. "This guy's way younger than my dad. Andrea, if you like younger men, why go after my dad?" "Is she the bitch always giving you trouble?" Walter asked, holding Andrea close.

Clearly, Walter knew Andrea's situation. She must've complained to him a lot.

Andrea hesitated, pushing Walter, trying to leave quickly.

Bella's wine glass shattered. She grabbed Andrea's clothes, her tone calm but hostile. "Who's the bitch? You seduced a married man and now use my dad's money to keep a gigolo?"

I remembered their last bar fight and didn't want a repeat, so I pulled Bella hard, but she wouldn't budge.

Andrea was terrified, knowing Bella's Taekwondo skills and fearing a beating.

But Walter, hot-tempered and unaware, pointed at Bella. "Bitch, you want a beating?"

Bella pushed me aside and fought Walter. He had brute strength but was no match for her. He was soon beaten black and blue.

Ethan and Oliver stayed out of it, knowing Bella wouldn't lose.

Andrea had to drag Walter away. Luckily, it was a quick fight, and the crowd dispersed.

Bella returned, drinking silently.

I knew she felt bad and didn't know how to comfort her. Seeing her drink so much made me feel bad too, so I tugged her sleeve. "Bell, stop drinking."

Ethan pulled me to sit beside him. "Let her drink."

The two women with Oliver were gone, and now Oliver seemed to compete with Bella in drinking.

didn't know how long it had been when a group burst into the bar. The leader scanned the room, fixed his gaze on Bella, and strode over.

hair, in the white shirt, that's her. Beat her up good." The leader grabbed Bella's hair and yanked her off the

up. "What

match Bella. But

me. "We're dealing with this bitch. Stay out

his head snapping to the side, and he let go of Bella. She wobbled and fell

fists clenched, jaw tight. Though he had drunk a lot, he was more

and started fighting Oliver. Two more men grabbed Bella. Without thinking, I lunged to protect her. One was about to punch me when

occupied, dragged me away and yanked Bella up, punching her in the face. With a low cry, Bella fell but was caught by

to make a move?" The voice was

men froze, each

bruised, and she could barely stand without leaning

at the man who hit Bella and turned to her. "Which part of him do you

face always faintly smiling, but the man trembled with fear. "No, Zachary, I was wrong. I didn't know she was related to you." Bella, still somewhat sober, pushed Zachary

stand. I wanted to help her, but Oliver got there

as he pointed at the group. "From now on, treat her with respect. If anyone harms her again, I'll kick

linger and left

Whether angry

slapping Oliver in the

again, unfazed.

his arms. "I don't want to go

ached for

because you want

was shocked. 'How could she

walked out. I chased after them, but Ethan held me

shouted, "Oliver, Belle is drunk and not in her right mind.

stopped and turned to me. "Just

Oliver take Bella away,

tugged at Ethan. "Quick, call

are beyond your control. It's obvious Oliver likes Bella, and Bella likes him too. Can't you see that? They just lack the courage to take the

lit a cigarette. "They're adults. They can take responsibility for their actions,

others, but we're adults and can take responsibility for our actions. I'll take responsibility for you." My

his hand to Ethan. "Mr. Windsor, I'm

shook his hand briefly and smiled. "Let me buy you

man sat down, smiling politely. "That would be generous of you, Mr.