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70. Under the Tattoo Needle
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2026-03-14 19:22:02
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Owned by the Fighter 133. The Hunt Begins
Tobias looked at the file Belle had slid across the café table. Belle looked conflicted.“I’m turning it down,” Belle said quietly.“You’ve read the file? Then why are you turning it down, Belle?”Belle remained silent, lowering her gaze.“Listen, Belle. My legal team found a procedural flaw in Bastian’s arrest that we can exploit,” Tobias said calmly. “You read everything carefully, didn’t you? We can file a motion for his release pending appeal, Belle.”“Tobias, I—”“By next week at the latest, Bastian could be out of there,” Tobias interrupted. “We could have him released to house arrest.”“I know how hard you’ve worked on this, but Bastian refuses your help.” Belle let out a quiet sigh.“Why? Because I’m supposed to be engaged to you? Or because I’m part of Renee’s family?”Belle looked at Tobias, her eyes glistening with tears. “Both.”“So you’re going along with the pride of a man who’s getting beaten half to death inside that prison?” Tobias scoffed quietly. “This isn’t the tim
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 10. A Full Moon Later
Belle was caught up in her new routines at college, and without realizing it, a full moon had passed. However, she could never forget Bastian. She hid her sadness behind smiles and laughter, whether in front of her parents or her new friends in college.Only Eve knew the truth, even though they had
آخر تحديث : 2026-03-18Owned by the Fighter 11. A Second Mistake
"What are you doing?" Belle sounded defensive. "We need to talk." "I don’t want to talk to you anymore!"Belle went to open the door, but Bastian quickly gripped her shoulders. He shoved her back against the wall, trapping her so she couldn’t move. His warm breath brushed against Belle’s face, m
آخر تحديث : 2026-03-18Owned by the Fighter 9. Pretend It Never Happened
Anthony climbed out of the ring, looking furious. Belle stood up, instinctively trying to put distance between herself and her brother, but Eve immediately stepped in his way. The guys around them did too.“Relax, dude!” one of them said.“I’m not your dude!!” Anthony snapped.All eyes turned to th
آخر تحديث : 2026-03-17Owned by the Fighter 7. Shattered in Silence
Bastian only glanced at Belle before brushing past her and walking into the shop.Belle stayed rooted to the spot, not even getting a greeting from him. Her whole body trembled in shock—Bastian had just kissed another woman right in front of her. And just like that, he acted as if nothing had happe
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