Chapter 93

Bella's POV

As the words hit me, I felt a surge of anger and disbelief. How could they be so ruthless, so heartless? But I refused to let them see me falter. Letting the bag fall to the ground, I clutched my purse tightly, I squared my shoulders and met her icy gaze with a steely determination of my own.

"I won't leave without speaking to Peron," I said firmly, my voice laced with a resolve that surprised even me. "He deserves to know what you're doing behind his back."

Her lips curled into a cold smirk. "You think you have a say in this matter? You are nothing but a distraction, a thorn in our side. A whore. It's time you realized your place."

I turned on my heel, ignoring the venom in her words, and made my way through the sea of guests, my heart pounding with each step. As I approached the stage side the murmurs around me grew louder, the air thick with tension and anticipation of what would happen next.

Peron stood rigid, his eyes locked onto his father, a mixture of shock and