Chapter 40: Searching For Bella

In the grand Livingston residence, the air was thick with tension. The usually unyielding Mr. and Mrs. Livingston found themselves thrust into an unexpected crisis, their focus shifting from societal events to a far more personal matter – the disappearance of their daughter, Bella.

Mr. Livingston, typically engrossed in his business dealings and social obligations, now roared into action. His first move was to call the banks and freeze any access Bella might have to financial means. In his mind, he believed that the allure of their affluent lifestyle, a life she had become accustomed to, would inevitably draw her back. After all, he thought, no one could survive without money, especially not his daughter.

However, what Mr. Livingston failed to realize that Bella had never been the stereotypical rich girl. She was not driven by lavish spending or extravagant tastes. Her desires were simpler, grounded in the pursuit of genuine connections rather than material possessions.

Simultaneously