CHAPTER 3

Bella widened her eyes as the man pressed him lips against hers. The kiss was quick before hers head turned to Austin who was also shocked to see the incident before his eyes.

Oh no!

Bella would be in big trouble if she was by his side.

When she realized what had just happened, Bella pushed the man with all her might. However, the man just grieved at Bella's encouragement which was not far from a cat. Weak.

"Gosh, my first kiss was forcibly taken by this crazy man." Bella said to herself.

"I'll take Bella with me."

Its black bead stared at Austin shaking in his seat.

"No ... no sir."

Austin didn't know what would happen after this. But that is definitely not a good thing.

Meanwhile Bella is still standing. Her hand was held tightly by the man who casually stole her first kiss earlier.

"Let me go!" Bella shouted, and the man just grinned at Bella who was trying to get hers hand out of his grasp. It was not easy because of the vast difference in their power.

The man's eyes widened again, staring at Austin as sharp as an eagle with a terrifying black aura.

"You don't agree if I bring this little girl? Only. Girl. Here. And. Your debt. To me. Paid." The man suppressed every word.

Girl? of course he knew that Bella was a girl and still a virgin. Judging from the girl's movements, it seemed like Bella had never gotten a touch of passion.

And this is very fun for him when there is still a virgin girl in the midst of the harshness of Los Angeles who is famous for its newest slogan. City woman night. In fact, people from outside the city are willing to take the time to stop in this city.

"What do you mean by debt?"

The man looked at Bella deeply.

"You don't know? Who was this bar for?" asked the man. His gaze pierced Bella's heart.

Bella thought. "Boss Austin, right?

And the man smiled faintly at Bella's answer. "So naive."

The man brought his face back to Bella. "Little girl, let me tell you one thing. This bar stands because of me, with my money."

The man's words made Bella gasp. The girl looked at Austin with a questioning look.

"Boss, don't tell—,"

"That's right Bella, this bar you work at belongs to him. Mr. Stevano." Austin said. He let out a soft sigh before continuing his words.

"Sir, don't bring Bella. She's like a child to me. And she's the best bartender we have biggest income in this bar because of Bella, without her the bar can't run."

Austin tried to beg the man. And Bella couldn't help but keep her mouth shut at Austin's statement. Bella was grateful, Austin tried to protect her from this terrible man.

While the man stared at Austin dryly, expressionlessly.

"You're arguing with me?" Stevano's voice was deep.

Austin faltered at the sight of Stevano, who was now raising his gun at Austin.

"Do not!"

Bella prevents Austin from the cruelty of the man who is now pointing a firearm.

And Stevano couldn't help pulling the corners of his lips up in a small smile.

"You're protecting him?"

"Yes. And you're a cruel man who only dares to threaten others with a gun," said Bella quickly.

Stevano chuckled softly. "Oh, you don't want me to wear a gun? But it would hurt more if someone took my hit. You want to feel it?"

Bella is silent. Did not intend to answer Stevano's nonsensical question.

"Come with me, I'll let Austin live and Eflic's standing."

"If I don't want to?" challenge Bella. She deliberately raised hers voice so that the man in front of her did not dare to do anything wrong.

"You don't want then according to my wish. This bar will be destroyed and Austin will die, this instant. Ah, it's not just Austin who will die. But everything in Eflic will die too."

Stevano's voice sounded terrible. The man didn't seem to be kidding.

Bella took a deep breath, before exhaling in a long exhale.

"Okay, I'll come with you."

"Bella!"

Bella looked back. Seeing Austin who was like a father herself looked sadly at her.

"I can't let this bar crumble, boss." Bella said softly.

"You really sure? Why are you willing to sacrifice yourself?" Austin asked hoarsely.

Bella smiled at Austin. Said if all would be well.

"This bar has become my own home. I won't let the engraved memories just go away."

Austin is silent. He didn't know what to say to Bella who was willing to come with Stevano to keep the bar standing.

"Thank you, Bella. Thank you …" Austin said. Although he didn't really want that girl to leave.

Austin prayed silently. Before making a request to Stevano who was now standing staring at the two of them in silence.

"Sir ... may I ask you one thing?"

"Say it," said Stevano simply. His face was still flat like a wall.

"Don't hurt Bella, although she looks strong, Bella is actually just a weak little girl."

Bella frowned at Austin's words.

What was the boss just talking about?

Meanwhile, Stevano. He smiled faintly at Austin's plea.

"You order me?" Stevano lifted his chin.

"N—no sir."

"Don't expect too much. You are not in the capacity to command me," said the cruel man.

Austin lowered his head. Dared not look into the black eyes that emitted Stevano's deadly aura.

"As promised, your debt is paid off and the bar will still be standing," said Stevano.

The man pulled Bella out. Pulled forcefully until Bella felt her wrist turn red.

"Come on, little cat."

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The employees who were cleaning up this mess shifted their activities to Bella who was being pulled by the leader of the people earlier.

They stared in disbelief at Bella who was just resigned to being taken somewhere. There is no choice for Bella to run. The girl had actually turned herself into the lion's den.

"Bella!"

Bella turned her head to find Kylie staring sadly at her.

"Where are you going?"

Bella didn't answer right away, the girl smiled at her best friend. It was for the sake of the future of the bar where they made money, she had to be willing to go with Stevano.

"Take care of yourself."

That was Bella's last word. She didn't say goodbye to anyone there. Because Bella is sure, she can still meet them all. It's just that she doesn't know when.

And Bella couldn't refuse when Stevano got her into the man's car quickly. Impressed forcing until Bella moaned because she hit.

"Ouch,"

Stevano doesn't care about that. Because what he does next is sit in the steering seat, and accelerate the car in which he is traveling at a speed above average.

Bella grabbed her beating chest. She thought she was going to die soon with this man.

'Oh, my God.'