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132. Never Accept His Help
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2026-06-26 23:11:52
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Owned by the Fighter 132. Never Accept His Help
The visitation room at the state prison felt colder than usual. Belle sat in the steel chair bolted to the floor, gripping the intercom receiver so tightly that her knuckles turned white.Behind the thick glass, clouded with years of scratches, the steel door opened.Bastian walked in. His steps dragged slightly. His orange prison uniform hung loosely on his frame.And his face...Belle felt as though someone had driven a knife straight through her chest.A dark purple bruise spread across his temple. A dried cut split the corner of his mouth. And the way he kept one hand pressed against his left side told her he was hiding far more pain than he wanted her to see.Bastian sat down across from her.He picked up the receiver, looked into Belle’s eyes, and forced a faint smile.“Hey, Sparrow. I miss you.” His voice came through the intercom, rough and raspy.“Bastian... your face...”Belle’s voice broke instantly. She couldn’t stop the tears anymore.“Renee really did have people torture
Owned by the Fighter 131. No One Can Replace Him
True to his word, Tobias let the silence settle between them for a while.Belle could still feel the tightness in her chest. Despair and shattered hope were eating away at the deepest part of her heart.Tears rolled silently down her cheeks. Is there really no way to save Bastian? Does he really have to serve time for a crime he never committed?“Oh, God.” Belle wiped away her tears. There had to be a way. There was always a chance for Bastian. And she had to keep believing that.Belle slowly opened her eyes and looked up at the leaves of the towering oak tree above them.“Feeling a little better?” Tobias asked softly, breaking the silence.Belle let out a long breath before turning toward him.“A little. Thank you, Tobias. I... I really needed a moment just to breathe.”A faint smile crossed Tobias’s face. He shifted slightly in his seat so he could face Belle completely.The arrogance and confidence he had displayed in front of Renee were gone. Now, there was only a deep, serious l
Owned by the Fighter 130. When Hope Disappeared Again
Click!Nick quickly locked the front door of the shop the moment Belle stepped inside.“Belle, honestly, I don’t know whether I should tell you this or not,” Nick whispered.Belle stared at him in disbelief. On her way home from college earlier, Nick had called and asked her to come over.“What is it, Nick?” Belle asked impatiently.“There was a real witness that night.” Nick’s voice trembled with anger and leftover adrenaline. “A former night security guard from one of the companies across from City Hall. He hadn’t gone home yet that night.”“Then what did he see?” Belle pressed.Nick looked directly at her.“The bottom line is, he saw someone who looked like Bastian, but wasn’t him. Same build, almost identical, even though the guy was wearing a mask. At least, that’s what he said. What he’s sure about is that this person was handing out money to people before the riot.”“Oh my God...” Belle covered her mouth as tears of relief instantly filled her eyes. “Then why did he stay silent
Owned by the Fighter 129. The Key to Bastian's Freedom
“I brought a copy of the case file from the capital, Belle. Sit down and read this.”Tobias placed a thick leather-bound folder on the round glass table on the Watson family’s back patio.The afternoon breeze lightly lifted the edge of the folder, but Belle didn’t immediately touch it. She stood with her arms crossed, staring at Tobias suspiciously.“What is it, Tobias?” Belle asked cautiously.“It’s Bastian’s way out,” Tobias replied calmly, leaning back in his chair. “My legal team reviewed the transcript from the first trial. There are many holes in the case. If we file for a review, I’m one hundred percent certain we can overturn the conviction.”Belle stared at the folder with wide eyes. Hope instantly bloomed inside her chest.But just as quickly, it withered beneath doubt.“Why are you doing this? Why would you help Bastian? A man my Dad wants to replace with you as his future son-in-law?”“I just want you to understand that my intentions toward you are sincere, Belle.”Belle f
Owned by the Fighter 128. You Can't Break Me
“Drink a little warm water, sweetheart,” Mrs. Watson whispered softly, holding the glass to Belle’s pale lips.Belle swallowed with difficulty.Her body trembled violently beneath the thick blanket, while cold sweat dampened her temples.“My head hurts so much, Mom. It feels like it’s going to split open.”“I know, sweetheart. I know. Your fever is really high. You’ve been carrying too much stress. Just rest. Don’t think about anything right now.”Mrs. Watson gently wiped Belle’s forehead with a damp cloth.Her eyes filled with tears as she looked at her daughter.The girl who was usually so full of life now lay helpless in bed.BANG!The bedroom door flew open.Mr. Watson stood in the doorway, his face rigid and his eyes still burning with the anger that had never faded after their last argument.“Look at your daughter!” Mr. Watson thundered, shattering the quiet atmosphere in the room. “She’s lying here like a lifeless corpse just because she can’t stop thinking about that piece of
Owned by the Fighter 127. A Daughter's Ultimatum
That morning, the air inside Mr. Watson’s study felt more suffocating than usual. Belle stood tall in front of her father’s massive mahogany desk.In the corner of the room, Mrs. Watson sat with a worried expression, while Renee leaned against the doorway with the same smug smile that never seemed to leave her face.“Sit down, Belle. There’s something important we need to discuss,” Mr. Watson said. His voice sounded noticeably more cheerful than it had in days.“I’d rather stand, Dad,” Belle replied coldly. “What is it?”Mr. Watson smiled broadly and folded his hands on top of the desk.“I spent all night thinking. Tobias’s behavior at dinner last night made one thing very clear. Not only was he defending our family’s reputation from further damage, but he’s obviously very interested in you.”Belle frowned. “Tobias was defending Bastian, Dad. Not our family.”“Oh, that’s just a business tactic!” Mr. Watson waved dismissively. “Powerful men from the capital like him always have unique
Owned by the Fighter 19. A Dream Too Small for Future
Those eagle-like eyes watched from afar, carrying a restless glint. Bastian was watching Belle chatting with Felix in the parking lot. Meanwhile, Belle’s parents were getting into their car. After saying goodbye, Belle quickly followed and climbed in.Somehow, seeing Belle smile brightly at another
最後更新 : 2026-03-20Owned by the Fighter 15. Better to Hurt Now
Belle felt the pounding in her head the moment she opened her eyes. Nausea lingered in her throat, and she tried to hold it back. She groaned softly, pressing her palm to her forehead. Faintly, Belle realized her head was resting on someone’s lap. She squinted against the brightness from the light
最後更新 : 2026-03-19Owned by the Fighter 16. The Wrong Pedal
For three months, Belle drowned herself in a routine of nothing but campus, home, and the library. On some weekends, she went out with Eve for an hour or two, but that was it. The emptiness in her chest never went away.Still, Belle accepted it. Emptiness felt better—because at least she didn't ha
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“Pottery?” Eve burst out laughing, even though Belle was crying inside the car. Belle couldn’t help but smile, too. “My brother and his friends… they went to college for art majors,” Belle sniffled. “That’s why Anthony owns a tattoo shop. And, well, I don’t know if Bastian ever kept up with his a
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