All Chapters of Owned by the Fighter: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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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 Bastian ever wanted to see hurt were Belle and Anthony. But because of Renee’s jealousy, Anthony was slowly being destroyed.Bastian was ready to be Anthony’s shield, even if it meant sacrificing himself.And if Renee ever dared to touch Belle…“Say no, Belle,” Bastian said. “Turn down Renee’s request.”Belle shook her head. “How could I possibly do that?”Tears began to slide down her cheeks. A dark thought crept into Belle’s mind. She didn’t know if she could stand beside Renee as her bridesmaid, while the groom was the man Belle loved.If Belle refused, people would start asking questions. Renee’s suspicion would only sharpen… and eventually she’d find out the truth, branding Belle as the homew

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 was almost soundless against Belle’s ear, his eyes delivering an absolute command. Belle nodded, holding her breath. She moved quickly, slowly turning the metal knob and slipping outside.Just as Belle moved, Bastian pressed a quick kiss to her lips, then the door closed. Belle immediately slipped out to the side. She could hear Renee’s voice from inside the studio, louder now.“Hello? Earth to Bastian? Did you lose your voice or something? You can’t even answer me?”Renee sounded extremely annoyed.“What are you doing here? Are you hiding something from me?”Belle peeked through a small crack in the window. She saw Bastian standing casually, grabbing his black T-shirt from the chair.“Looking

73. Nowhere Feels Safe

Belle turned to look around the parking lot. There were plenty of students walking back and forth, but her eyes locked onto a dark gray SUV with heavily tinted windows, parked in the far corner facing her car. The engine was running, but there was no sign that the car was about to leave.Belle quickly got into her car, locked the doors, and started the engine. “It’s nothing, it’s nothing,” she muttered to herself.She drove out of the campus area, merging into fairly heavy traffic since it was already rush hour. After ten minutes of driving, she glanced at the rearview mirror. The dark gray SUV was behind her, separated by only one white sedan.Belle’s heart began to beat faster. She tried to think rationally. This was a main road; it was normal for cars to be heading in the same direction.To test her suspicion, Belle turned on her signal and made a sharp right turn, entering a quiet residential area that wasn’t her usual route home. She looked at the rearview mirror again.The gray

74. She’s Watching You

Anthony’s reply came almost instantly.“Stay there. I’m coming to get you.”Belle waited inside the library anxiously. She tried to act normal, even though her heart was pounding. Every now and then, she peeked out the window, staring at that familiar SUV.But the driver—or the man from yesterday—was nowhere to be seen. Maybe he was watching from inside the car, waiting to make a move if Belle stepped out of the library. Belle was still a newbie in boxing; she was far too scared to fight him.While waiting for Anthony, Belle looked outside again. Across the street, next to the car, stood a man wearing a denim jacket and a baseball cap. His build was different from that of the man he had seen yesterday.This one was slimmer, and he had stepped out of the car while smoking. But his position allowed him to see anyone entering or leaving the library.Belle felt like she was choking; this was no longer just complicated relationship drama, but planned intimidation.Renee wasn’t attacking di

75. Controlled from Every Side

Belle couldn’t sleep all night. The threatening photo that had been sent to her was already deleted after it was delivered, but the effect still lingered vividly in her mind. She didn’t know what to do because this would only make things worse. Anthony would openly raise a war flag against Renee.The next morning, Belle went down to the dining room with heavy steps and a throbbing head. Mr. Watson was already sitting at the end of the table, sipping his black coffee while enjoying breakfast. His expression looked brighter than usual, even though just days ago he had received a subtle threat from Renee.“Sit down, Belle.” Mr. Watson watched his daughter as she sat weakly in her chair. “There’s something important I need to tell you.”“What is it? Something about Anthony?”“I should be thanking Mr. Carlyle for taking care of that issue. He was willing to go out of his way to shut down those nasty rumors your brother caused.” Mr. Watson waved his hand dismissively. “This is something els

76. The Fiancé No One Asked For

Belle let out a long breath when she saw Tobias’s car already waiting in front of the campus. The man was standing by the car, leaning against the door. Eve, who was walking beside Belle, immediately picked up on something suspicious. She noticed the annoyed look forming on Belle’s face.“Do you know that handsome guy?” Eve whispered teasingly.“Shut up.”“Okay, so you do know him.” Eve giggled. “Who is he? You never told me.”“Just drop it, Eve. I’ll tell you later. All you need to know right now is that he’s Renee’s cousin.”Eve’s eyes widened. “What?”“Later… I gotta go back to the prison my dad and Renee built for me.”Without wasting time, Belle walked straight toward Tobias. Meanwhile, Eve just watched Belle’s back as she approached the man’s car.Belle stopped in front of Tobias, keeping her distance. She didn’t bother hiding how annoyed she was to see Tobias already there waiting for her.“Don’t you have anything better to do?” Belle asked.“I can still delegate things to my a

77. Escape from Eastbourne

“I just came to visit, Tony.” Bastian glanced between Anthony and Belle. “Is something wrong?”“Listen, I already told you… just take care of your fiancée! Haven’t you finished dealing with her yet?”Hearing Anthony snap at him, Bastian frowned. He truly didn’t understand why Anthony was suddenly angry. Sure, he and Renee had always been like two opposite poles. Still, Bastian did his best to minimize conflict with Renee.“Wait, what’s going on?” Bastian asked calmly.“Renee pulled another stunt. She tried to set her cousin up with Belle, using her father’s name to pressure our father!”Bastian’s eyes widened slightly. “Tobias?”“Well, apparently he’s pretty familiar with you. Were you involved in trying to match Belle with him too?”“Watch your mouth, Tony. No matter what, I’ve always been at your side!”“Really? Ever since you got with Renee, you’ve both been nothing but trouble for me and my family!”Anthony stepped forward and grabbed Bastian by the collar. Belle tried to separate

78. No Turning Back Tonight

Hearing Renee’s name mentioned and realizing that she seemed to be the one who planned Belle’s engagement made Bastian’s jaw clench hard. The vein at his temple bulged, his expression turning rigid. There was hatred mixed with helplessness because Renee had truly wrapped a noose around everyone’s neck.“Why didn’t she just hurt me until I died, instead of dragging all of you into this mess,” Bastian muttered with deep regret. “I wouldn’t mind if Renee wanted to lock every door so I couldn’t breathe. But don’t involve the people around me.”Bastian rubbed his face roughly, grimacing softly when his hand touched the cut at the corner of his lip. He had almost forgotten it was from Anthony’s punch. The man let out a quiet scoff, giving a bitter smile.Seeing the blood, Belle’s instinct took over. She immediately grabbed a small towel from the nightstand and walked to the sink in the cramped bathroom to wet it with warm water. Soon, Belle returned to stand in front of Bastian.“Come on, s

79. Marked as Yours

Bastian lay Belle down on the bed, and she felt like she was sinking into the stiff mattress beneath her. Without warning, his kisses moved from her lips, trailing along her jaw and down to her neck, making her breath hitch.Their kisses had always been quick before, stolen moments at the gym when no one was looking.But now, Belle could feel Bastian’s lips, hot and wet, savoring her without fear of being caught. This was the moment where Belle could finally belong to him completely. She let out a soft moan when Bastian sucked and lightly bit the skin of her neck, her hands instinctively gripping his broad shoulders.“Bastian…” she called, her voice hoarse.“Mmm?”“It’s my first time.”Bastian stopped kissing her neck. His face lifted, hovering right above hers. His eyes held hesitation, as if something was weighing on him.“Belle, I…” Bastian faltered.Belle could feel him starting to pull away. But impulsively, she grabbed his arm.“Please… I want you,” Belle said, almost desperate.

80. Renee’s Game Begins

The walls of the hotel room muffle the noise of the morning just beginning outside. Inside the dim room, the soft sound of Belle’s breathing could be heard as she slept peacefully in Bastian’s arms. But Bastian couldn’t sleep at all.He just stared at Belle with a calm, affectionate gaze, wishing time would freeze right then so they would never be separated again. Because the moment they stepped out of that room, who knew what kind of obstacles would be waiting for them.Obstacles beyond their parents’ approval, social judgment, and, of course, Renee’s fury.That quiet moment was broken when Bastian’s phone on the nightstand vibrated intensely. He ignored it, assuming it was Renee. She would keep calling endlessly, and the vibration would demand attention until he picked up.Eventually, she would stop on her own.But since last night, after Renee sent that message, there had been no calls, nothing… until this morning.The phone vibrated again. Bastian let out a low groan, pulling his

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