Semua Bab Owned by the Fighter: Bab 151 - Bab 158

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

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

The car sped down the highway toward the edge of the city. Throughout the drive, Belle remained silent. Her mind was a complete mess."Where are we going, Eve?" Belle asked."Out of town. To see Bastian.""What did you say?" Belle's eyes widened. "Bastian?""Yeah, Belle."Eve explained that Bastian had contacted her using a disposable phone number. He wanted to meet Belle and hand over the evidence exposing Renee's crimes."No. Turn the car around. We have to go back right now, Eve," Belle said suddenly."What? We're only an hour away from meeting Bastian. He already made sure it's safe, Belle.""I said stop. I don't want to see Bastian!" Belle cried.Eve pulled the car over to the side of the road. She took a deep breath before turning to face her friend. Worry filled her eyes."You don't want to see Bastian? You'd rather stay locked inside Tobias's golden cage?" Eve asked."You don't understand."Belle missed Bastian more than anything. She wanted nothing more than to run into his a

"Nick? Can you hear me?" Belle called, holding her breath.Tears streamed down Belle's cheeks as her trembling hand reached for Nick's fingers again. Slowly, Nick tried to squeeze her hand. A faint groan escaped his lips.At the same moment, the nurses rushed into the room. They immediately surrounded Nick, making sure he was stable. They were worried he might suffer a seizure from the shock.But Nick really did open his eyes, even if only halfway. All he could manage were weak groans. He couldn't form a single word.Nick reached out with shaky hands, panic beginning to show on his face. Especially when he looked at Belle. It was as if he was desperately trying to tell her something but couldn't get the words out."Mr. Nick, everything's okay. Stay calm and breathe. You're in good hands," one of the nurses said.Belle and Eve had no choice but to step outside because Nick was becoming increasingly agitated. They waited in the hallway until he had calmed down.Belle couldn't bear to wa