Owned by the Fighter
Bastian had once claimed Renee was rational—but she seemed more insecure, always trying to cut other women down.
“I’m managing just fine,” Belle replied.
“That’s amazing,” Felix said, genuinely impressed. “Civil engineering? I’m in architecture. You go to Eastborough University, right?”
Belle forced a smile and nodded, though she already felt suffocated, desperate to leave.
“Then we can hang out on campus sometime,” Felix suggested.
Just then, the bartender slid a card across the counter to Belle. She seized the chance.
“I should return this to my mom,” she said, standing quickly.
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