One Piece of Advice

It makes Jullius a little surprised. He could feel the hatred radiating in those eyes. Bigger than before. And he was sure it would get bigger as he treated this young woman in the future. But Jullius had no problem with that at all. That was precisely what he wanted. He had harbored a huge sense of grudge for so long. He wanted the descendants of the person he hated most to feel the same way. So that this young woman feels the same suffering. Jullius was very curious. What will Bella do to overcome the burden she has over his treatment?

“You are the devil! You killed my father, and you don't feel guilty at all?! DO YOU NOT THINK WHAT YOU DID WAS VERY EVIL?!” Her index finger pointed straight at the arrogant face.

Gone was all remaining respect for her uncle. Oh no! Bella no longer thought this man was her uncle. WHO WANTS TO HAVE AN UNCLE WHO WAS THE KILLER OF HER FATHER?! The father Bella loved so much. Taken by irresponsible hands. Cold-blooded man. Jullius himself even said that he was not her father's brother.

Jullius' anger had subsided. His cold gaze returned. He didn't care at all what Bella said.

“Don't act stupid. You just embarrassing yourself," said the man. He turned around and immediately left.

"HEY! WAIT!"

Jullius didn't care about Bella who kept calling him. Bella frowned. Jullius just walked away from an unfinished argument!

“What a cowardly man!” she muttered. Bella stepped forward, intending to chase the man. Her hand was ready to slap him on the cheek very hard. Until it turns red, and the pain lasts a long time. At least that could reduce her anger a little at that heartless man.

“MR. MAVERICK! WHERE ARE YOU GOING!" Bella shouted. Her screams echoed in the house, even being heard by several people who worked there.

Bella could see that Jullius was still not far from her, she quickened her steps, just as she was about to pull up the shirt that Jullius was wearing, but suddenly, out of nowhere, a man blocked her way.

Her forehead collided with the broad chest of a man Bella didn't know.

"Ugh," 

She stepped back to see who was suddenly in front of her. A man with neat clothes, handsome, but not as handsome as Jullius. His hair is sleek black, he has a thin mustache that is neatly trimmed. This man's gaze was no less cold than Jullius's, before finally, that gaze turned warm.

“Miss Bella, welcome to the mansion. Thank goodness you're finally awake," said the man very politely.

One of Bella's eyebrows rose, her face tilted slightly then she said, "Who are you? Are you his person? The bad guy from earlier?" Bella asked with an expression of obvious displeasure.

The man just smiled. He stretched out his hand intending to introduce himself more familiarly. But Bella only saw the outstretched hand. Anything related to Jullius Maverick, Bella hates it. Including this man.

The man smiled again. He understood the attitude Arabella was showing. Especially after facing his master earlier. There must have been a lot of arguments going on between Bella and his master which offended Bella.

“Let me introduce myself, my name is Damian. I am Mr. Maverick's personal assistant.”

And Bella didn't like this man even more after hearing that. Damian chuckled a little at the expression Bella gave him.

“Bella,” he called her.

“I only have one piece of advice for you. My master, Jullius Geovanno, doesn't like being contradicted. Follow all the orders, and you will be safe." That look was so serious. There was absolutely no joking tone when he said that. This is a sign that this man is serious about what he says. But, there was one thing that bothered Bella.

“Geovanno? What do you mean by Jullius Geovanno? His name is Jullius Maverick, isn't it?” she asked, very curious.

Her question was again only answered with a smile by Damian. He stepped forward, ahead of Bella. Bella continued to stare at the man as Damian passed her.

Her mouth was already open, wanting to open another argument, before Damian turned his head. “Remember what I said earlier. Be obedient. You won't find yourself hurt if you follow my advice,” he said. Damian didn't let Bella say another word because the man continued his words.

“Now go back to your room. Take a shower and clean your body. You've been passed out all day. Your body smells bad. My master doesn't like women whose bodies smell bad. Make sure you always smell good when you're by his side," he said. The speech was so striking that Bella gaped. But the man said it with a very friendly smiling face.

“Come on, I'll take you back to your room.”

Bella was silent, and without resistance obeyed Damian's words. She is now in the room. The door is closed again.

Click.

It's even locked again. Surprisingly, Bella didn't go berserk at all. She was still shaken by Damian's words earlier.

Bella turned her head to the right and left. She walks fast towards the dressing table. Her appearance was very messy. Bella raised her arm and smelled her armpit.

Damian. The man's mouth had no filter. Bella was still completely shaken.

***

Bella was sitting back on the bed with a neater appearance. She was still thinking about the wrong name. 

“Geovanno? Has the man changed his name? But the name that spreads and that everyone knows is Jullius Maverick.”

Maverick is a name passed down from her great-grandfather, as a symbol that they are even one family, blood-related.

Bella looked for her cell phone. Oh, damn. She doesn't know where her cell phone is. Bella wants to contact her mother. How is her mother’s condition now?

“Mother.” Bella took a deep breath.

“She must be very worried. She didn't know where I was. I don't even know where I am," she muttered.

Bella tilted her head. See every corner of the roof of this room. There is not just one CCTV, but several. Jullius was watching her every move.

Again, Bella could only sigh. For now, she had no idea what to do. Her brain was completely dull. Not to mention her stomach is very hungry. It's been growling since then. She hasn't eaten since yesterday. Because many unexpected events occurred, Bella did not attach importance to her hunger. But this time it was unbearable.

But there was one thing she wanted to do. Contact her mother.

Click.

Creak.

Bella looked up quickly. The door opened, and a maid entered. She was carrying a covered serving plate. Bella stood up. Not only the maid who was coming but also Damian.

The maid kept a serving plate containing several dishes for Bella to eat on the nightstand, then left after Damian allowed her. Now there were only Bella and Damian in the room.

"Eat, I heard your stomach growling earlier," said Damian.

Bella didn't respond, Damian was about to leave, but Bella held him back.

"Wait!" she said.

“You have something to say?”

"Can I borrow your cell phone?" Bella asked.

“Cell phone? For what, Bella?” Damian asked, still with a friendly expression. Completely 180 degrees opposite from Jullius.

“I… want to contact my mother. She must be very worried. I just wanted to give her some news. I won't run away," Bella said, conveying a lie that Damian knew clearly. Damian is a psychology graduate from the best university. He can read when someone is lying. Damian just smiled.

“Ask permission from my master first. What I do, everything is based on my master's permission," said Damian.

Bella was stunned. She didn't want to face Jullius again today. Her energy has run out. Bella could only clench her hands at the irritation that she could only suppress. Damian also noticed that reaction. He stepped closer to Bella.

"Okay, then. Please come out," said Bella, stopping Damian in his tracks.

"Good. Enjoy your dinner."

Damian immediately came out.

 ***

It's 2 AM. Everyone in the mansion must have fallen asleep. Since earlier, Bella had been pretending to be asleep in bed. She waited for this moment. Bella immediately got out of bed. All the lights in this room are off. So definitely what she did can’t be shown on the CCTV.

Bella was already at the door. She realized that earlier, when Damian left, the man had forgotten to lock the door. Bella hoped that the door wasn't locked. And it turns out it wasn't locked! A smile appeared on her beautiful face.

“Yash!”

Bella opened the door slowly, looked left and right to make sure it was safe, and immediately left when it was safe. Some of the lights had been turned off, so the very large room looked dim. There is no noise other than sounds from electronic devices such as clocks and other objects.

Bella walked very carefully. She looked for the telephone to contact her mother. Whatever happens, she must tell her mother where she is now and ask how her mother is.

“Huuffh, this mansion is huge!” Bella was completely lost. After dozens of minutes, she was finally able to find where the telephone was placed in this residence. Her forehead was even sweaty as if she had been exercising.

Once again, Bella checked the situation before she pressed the buttons on the telephone.

“Please, connect. Connect," she hoped anxiously.

Beep.

"Hello? Who is this?"

It’s connected!

Bella was very happy.

“Mother, it's me. Bella!” Bella said very excitedly, but still in a tiny voice. Don't want to create a scene.

“Bella? My daughter.”

Bella's smile grew wider when she heard that voice again.

“Mother, I miss you. Thank goodness you're okay."

Meanwhile, in another place, two men looked relaxed. Jullius leaned his back against the wall. His hands were crossed. The man's eyes closed. Jullius still looks charming and macho in his pajamas. In front of the man was Damian.

“You are right, sir. Miss Bella really did what you predicted.”

“Hm.” Jullius only gave a very short response.

“What should we do now, sir?” Damian asked.

“Nothing. Let her talk to her mother, and see how disappointed she will become," Jullius replied casually.

To be continued…

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