All Chapters of Hopelessly Devoted: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

I felt a mix of emotions: hurt, anger, and sadness. I couldn't believe what Riezel's friends had done to Betty. They had taken advantage of her innocence and turned her into a laughingstock. I took a deep breath and composed myself, trying to focus on my task. I entered the VIP room with my co-worker, carrying a tray of cookies and snacks. But what I saw inside the room made my blood boil. Betty was dancing on top of a table, looking completely drunk and disheveled. She was dressed in a revealing outfit, and her friends were cheering her on, taking videos and photos. Some of them were even zooming in on her private parts, and I felt a wave of nausea wash over me. I was torn between tears and anger. I clenched my fists, my eyes scanning the room for Riezel. When I finally found her, she was staring at me with a silly smile on her lips, teasing me even more. I felt a surge of rage, but I knew I had to keep my cool. I couldn't let Riezel and her friends see how much they were getting

We stared at each other for what felt like an eternity, the tension between us palpable. Then, without breaking eye contact, Raphael reached into his desk drawer and pulled out his phone. He dialed a number, and a moment later, a man's voice answered."Yes, sir?" the man said, his voice deferential.Raphael's eyes never left mine as he spoke. "How is the patient?" he asked, his voice firm.The man's voice came back, reassuring. "She's stable now, sir. The doctor says she'll make a full recovery."I felt a wave of relief wash over me at the man's words. Betty was going to be okay.But then, Raphael's expression changed. He smiled, a small, enigmatic smile, and held out the phone. "Delilah, I think you'd like to hear this," he said, his voice low.I hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do. But then, I slowly reached out and took the phone from Raphael. As I put it to my ear, I heard Betty's voice, weak but unmistakable."Delilah...I'm so sorry...I don't know what happened..."I fel

Sarah and I quickly gathered our cleaning supplies and rushed out of Riezel's room, making sure to keep the disturbing discovery a secret. We didn't want to alert Riezel or anyone else to our discovery.As we left the room, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. I knew that I had to be careful, that Riezel was a force to be reckoned with.The rest of the day passed in a blur. I went through the motions of my duties, but my mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Riezel and her sinister intentions.It wasn't until evening, when everyone was gathered in the dining room for dinner.Claus, who had been sitting alone while we are at the back. As I stood in the foyer, I saw Raphael rushing down the stairs, his black jacket slung over his shoulder. He was walking quickly, his long strides eating up the distance as he hurried towards the front door.I watched in confusion as he rushed past me, his eyes fixed on some point ahead. He didn't even acknowledge my presence, and I felt a pang of

I shook my head, trying to clear the cobwebs. This was insane. Riezel was the one who had been manipulating everyone, and now she was accusing me of stealing from her?"I didn't steal anything from Riezel," I said, my voice firm. "She's lying. She's been trying to frame me from the beginning."The prosecutor raised an eyebrow. "And why would Riezel do that?" he asked, his tone skeptical.I took a deep breath. "Because she's been using Betty to get to me. She's been manipulating her, using her to get information about me. And when Betty found out what was going on, Riezel...she..."I couldn't finish the sentence. The thought of what Riezel had done to Betty was too much to bear.The prosecutor's expression didn't change. "I'm afraid we have enough evidence to charge you with theft, Delilah. And with the evidence we have about Betty's suicide, I'm afraid you're looking at a very serious sentence."I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. This couldn't be happening. I was innocent, and I

I finally found a seat at a table near the window, relieved to be away from the chaos of the canteen. I sat down, taking a deep breath and trying to calm my nerves.Just as I was starting to relax, a girl with bright pink hair and a collection of piercings sat down beside me. She was followed by a nerdy-looking man wearing sunglasses, who sat down across from us.The girl smiled at me, her eyes sparkling with friendliness. "Hey, mind if we join you?" she asked, nodding towards the empty chairs.I shook my head, feeling a little wary but also grateful for the distraction. "No, go ahead," I said, trying to smile.The girl introduced herself as Zoe, and the man as Brian. They seemed like an unlikely pair, but they both had a friendly and non-threatening air about them.As we ate our lunch, Zoe and Brian chatted with me, asking me questions about myself and listening intently to my answers. They seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me, and I found myself opening up to them in a