But There's One Condition

Julius immediately glanced at Damian. His gaze showed his displeasure. He had warned Damian not to let Bella see what was happening. But this man violated it. Meanwhile, Damian could only lower his head with his hands clasped. As if he knew he was wrong.

"Bella, go back to your room and sleep. I'll be back shortly after I finish my business," Julius said.

His gaze was still cold, although not as cold as before Bella arrived.

Bella remained silent. The woman closed her eyes. She shouldn't be afraid. She should have known this was going to happen.

Bella took a deep breath, then opened her eyes. "No," she said.

Julius was quite surprised to see Bella's gaze change drastically. There was no more fear in her eyes.

"Bella... you..."

Bella stepped closer to Julius. "Don't."

Julius prevented the floor from being filled with Jack's blood flowing and spreading. Julius didn't want Bella to be tainted by that blood. Even though Bella was wearing shoes. Still, Julius didn't want to.

Bella paused f