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154. The Golden Cage
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2026-07-28 19:32:26
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Owned by the Fighter 154. The Golden Cage
Belle stared out the penthouse window, where the skyline of Eastbourne stretched before her. It felt as though she no longer recognized this city. Everything had changed, just like her own fate.She had become a bird trapped inside a gilded cage, no longer the free Sparrow she used to be."Do you like the view?" Tobias asked, already standing behind Belle.She glanced back at him. "Yeah. It's beautiful.""I hope you'll be comfortable staying here for a while. Before we move to the capital," Tobias said, stepping forward to stand beside her. "You'll stay in school, and you'll have the best of everything. I promise.""This is only an agreement, Tobias. I don't need anything else."Tobias frowned. "Belle, why would you say that?""Because what's the point? I don't have anything left to wish for. As long as Bastian gets his freedom, that's enough for me."Belle turned around, intending to walk back to her room. But Tobias immediately caught her by the arm."You're talking like you've alre
Owned by the Fighter 153. Nothing Left but Ruins
In the living room, Mr. Watson sat with a gloomy expression. His eyes were swollen, and defeat was written all over his face. Sitting across from him were Belle and Tobias, side by side."Anthony... he really is beyond saving. How could he destroy this family because of his own selfishness?" Mr. Watson muttered.Belle only tightened her grip on the fabric of her dress."He ruined this family's reputation. He drove Renee out of this house. Anthony dragged us all into this because of his own foolish pride!""I'm sorry for everything that's happened, Mr. Watson," Tobias said."What are you apologizing for? You're the one who tried to save my family's reputation in front of the public.""I'll do everything I can to protect your family, especially Belle. None of you will have to worry about any more legal harassment."Mr. Watson looked at Tobias with weary eyes. He nodded in resignation."I don't even know how to thank you anymore, Tobias." Mr. Watson rubbed his face wearily. "You still ch
Owned by the Fighter 152. Belle's Sacrifice
BANG!A wooden crate exploded into splinters, scattering across the concrete floor of the warehouse on the northern coast.Bastian's breathing came in ragged gasps. The fierce light in his eyes had gone hollow after Tobias abruptly ended the phone call."You bastard, Tobias!" Bastian roared.Without a second thought, he swung his fist with all his strength at the wall in front of him.BAM!But Bastian seemed numb to the pain. He lifted his head again, ready to slam his fist into the wall once more, desperate to vent the agony crushing his chest."Bastian, stop!" Kyle shouted in panic, immediately lunging forward and locking both arms around Bastian from behind."Let me go, Kyle!! I have to get back to Eastbourne right now!!" Bastian struggled wildly.He fought so violently that Kyle was dragged across the floor with him. Peter rushed over, throwing himself forward to wrap both arms around Bastian's waist, using every ounce of strength to hold him back."Snap out of it, Bastian! If you
Owned by the Fighter 151. A Deal with Tobias
The door to Mr. Leeds' bookstore closed behind Detective Miller as he walked out wearing a sour, irritated expression.Belle turned around. She didn't want to waste another second. Her eyes settled on Tobias, who stood calmly leaning against the edge of the checkout counter."Belle, we don't have much time," Tobias said, his voice urgent and unusually serious. "That detective will be back with an official detention order as soon as Richard Ward finds out he failed to bring you in today."Belle remained silent."And I've stalled them as long as I can, Belle. You won't be safe here much longer.""I need your help." Belle stepped closer, narrowing the distance between them. She lowered her voice to a whisper. "I have evidence linking Renee and Richard Ward."Tobias's eyes narrowed instantly. For the first time, his composure faltered."Where did you get information that specific, Belle?""That doesn't matter," Belle cut in quickly, refusing to mention Anthony or Bastian. "What matters is
Owned by the Fighter 150. The Devil's Bargain
Belle sat surrounded by stacks of legal documents at the large reading table in the middle of Mr. Leeds' bookstore. Two detectives from the Eastbourne Police Department stood near the entrance with their arms crossed, wearing smug expressions.Across from Belle, Tobias calmly slid a pen toward her. His face remained unreadable, but his eyes stayed locked on hers."Sign it, Belle," Tobias said quietly. "It's a sworn statement declaring that you haven't had any contact with Bastian and that you have no knowledge of where he's hiding."Belle looked down at the document, her hands folded neatly in her lap. She pulled the collar of her coat a little higher, concealing the faint mark on her neck from the detectives' eyes."I'm not signing anything until I've read every single word, Tobias."Tobias lowered his voice, so only Belle could hear him. "Those detectives are Richard Ward's lapdogs. They're not here to gather information—they're here to find an excuse to throw you in a jail cell for
Owned by the Fighter 149. He Came Back for His Brothers
Peter stared at the screen of his phone, his brow deeply furrowed. His fingers hovered over the keyboard, unsure whether to reply to Anthony's message or ignore it. "Why are you just sitting there?" Kyle asked impatiently. "What did that cowardly bastard say this time?" Before Peter could answer, his phone vibrated violently again. Another message came in from Anthony, this one typed entirely in capital letters. "GET OUT OF THAT ABANDONED HOUSE NOW! RENEE PLANTED A TRACKER ON YOUR CAR, POOH!" Peter's eyes flew wide open. It felt like all the air had been sucked from his lungs. "Shit! We've been set up!" Peter shouted, jumping to his feet. "Renee knows we're here!" "What?!" Kyle turned deathly pale. "How the hell—" SCREEECH! CRASH! The screech of tires grinding against dirt cut Kyle off. Bastian immediately pulled Kyle and Peter down behind the crumbling brick wall. "How many vehicles?" he whispered sharply. Peter peeked through the crack in the window. "Three black
Owned by the Fighter 56. At the End of the Pier
The Eastborough pier wasn’t beautiful at night. The lighting was poor, relying only on a dying streetlamp flickering at the entrance. But for Belle, that only made her adrenaline spike.At least it was safe. And it offered one thing no other place did: privacy.Belle walked carefully, pulling her h
Last Updated : 2026-03-31Owned by the Fighter 51. From Protected to Prepared
Belle glanced at Bastian. His jaw was clenched so tightly that the tendons in his neck stood out.Bastian said nothing. He remained standing there, beside the woman holding the chain to his freedom.And his silence hurt more than anything Renee had said.“Come on, Belle,” Anthony’s voice cut throug
Last Updated : 2026-03-29Owned by the Fighter 72. Danger After the Escape
Bastian acted within seconds. Just before Renee’s shadow was about to cross the black partition, he grabbed Belle’s arm. Quickly, he pushed her—gently but firmly—toward the emergency door behind the refrigerator.“Go out through the back alley. Don’t run until you’re far away.”Bastian’s whisper wa
Last Updated : 2026-04-05Owned by the Fighter 71. Marked for You, Sparrow
“Oh my God…” Bastian exhaled in regret.In those five short minutes, Belle told him everything that had happened without holding anything back. It only made Bastian’s guilt heavier, because he hadn’t known Anthony had been pressured by his father.Out of everyone in his life, the last people Bastia
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