Half an hour had passed, and Julius had not stopped receiving calls from several parties who felt aggrieved by the confusing news about him.The stock market of his company immediately plummeted to its lowest price since the company went public."I don't care. Your personal affairs are harming many parties, Mr. Maverick. You need to resolve this immediately," someone on the phone said. This was the umpteenth person to threaten him this morning.Julius sighed deeply. He knew he was in the wrong. So Julius wouldn't deny it at all."Alright, sir. Don't worry, I will fix this immediately. You don't need to worry. I will handle everything to the root."Julius leaned back in his chair. His head was really spinning facing the morning drama."Here, master."Damian showed the photos that were spread on the internet. Julius was really angry. The veins on his forehead were even very visible."Damn it! What is this?! Who edited these cheap photos?!" Clearly, this was fake. Just an edit. Julius di
Anne looked at Bella with hatred in her eyes. Julius and Anne had just arrived. Damian and Bella were there to greet them as well.Bella's gaze was unreadable. There was something she was trying to hide. But Bella knew if Julius understood her gaze. She hoped Julius would come to her. Hug her. Comfort her.But that didn't happen. The man just looked at her coldly."Tsk!" Anne clicked her tongue in annoyance."Why is she still here?!" Anne asked. She acted like a boss.Damian, who was watching, was very annoyed. 'This woman is really rude!' But he remained silent. Showing his smile to Anne. Showing great respect to her."Just leave her. She has nowhere else to go," Julius replied.Bella's heart was truly torn when Julius didn't mind at all when Anne hugged her waist, clinging to him.Her eyes welled up and her tears fell, but Bella immediately wiped them away. She couldn't cry."You've broken up with her, right?" Anne asked. Her lips pursed."Of course. I regret dating her. She's a low
Anne felt like she could die right then and there upon hearing Edrick's name spoken. The door opened, the sound adding to the dramatic impression.Anne thought. Julius lied about bringing Erickhere as a witness. But apparently not at all. Erickreally came! The man stared at her for quite a while before shifting his gaze to others. As if avoiding her."Damn! Why is he here?" Anne glared at her lover. She didn't expect him to come."And how did Julius get his contact?" Anne was truly puzzled!It's as if everything is betraying her now."He is this woman's lover. Anne, he told the media that she is pregnant with my child," Julius said."She's lying. Everything she says is a lie.""LIE!" Anne screamed."SHE'S LYING!" she continued, of course with her heartbreaking sobs to garner sympathy from the guests."That man! I don't know who he is! He's not my lover! Julius paid him to be my lover!" Anne pointed to her real lover."You all know Julius has a lot of money. He can pay anyone! Don't be
"I've heard everything, Mother," Bella said. She didn't know if her mother already knew about her biological father mistreating Julius."Father... He..."Her mother stared. "Julius told you?" her mother asked.Bella immediately nodded her head.Her mother's gaze dimmed. She also remembered the moments when she was so resentful towards Julius. At least, she knew that Julius had planned her husband's murder.But when she knew the motive behind it, she understood, so what she felt was similar to Bella's. Her hatred gradually disappeared, and she started to believe Julius was a good person."I also didn't think your father could do that," she said sorrowfully.That night, they talked about many things. Her mother was very surprised to find out that Bella was in a serious relationship with Julius.She didn't expect Bella to have such a plot twist of fate."I want to meet my sister," Bella said. She asked her mother for permission and immediately went to see her sister.Bella was in her sis
Brandon looked at Bella. He could see a deep sadness mixed with surprise in her eyes. Brandon also heard what the woman said.The woman was very beautiful. Her appearance was very sexy, with a sensual face. She looked like a high-class prostitute. Only a few could afford her. And maybe one of them was Julius. Bella's uncle.Bella remained silent, staring blankly. Brandon was quite surprised to see Bella's beautiful eyes, which seemed teary, and then her tears fell, wetting the floor.The woman, whoever she was, had already left. Bella was sure she was heading to Julius's guest room. Bella immediately pulled her body to hide. She clenched her chest, which was throbbing with pain."Julius..." Her voice sounded so sad.Brandon didn't say anything. Just stared at Bella with an unreadable look. From his gaze, and from the puzzle he was trying to piece together what had happened between Bella and Julius, it seemed he understood what had happened. Their relationship. His hands by his side we
Julius decided to come home. The man carefully opened the door. It was already dawn, and he could see his lover sleeping soundly. Her face was illuminated by the bedside lamp. Her face was like an angel when illuminated by the yellow light.Julius approached. He made his steps as slow as possible so as not to wake Bella. He knelt in front of his woman.Julius' gaze became melancholic. He could see traces of tears from her closed eyes.His hand reached out, gently stroking her cheek. Julius knew his actions had hurt Bella deeply. The sadness was so profound. But Julius had no other choice. He believed it was the only way for him in such a situation."Sorry." That was all he could say. A deep apology. One that Bella, of course, could not hear.The next day, Bella woke up with a heavy heart. She immediately turned her body, and her smile turned sour, resigned. Because Julius was not there."If you no longer want me... why not just kick me out?" That was Bella's only thought.It seemed li
"Julius! Stop!" Bella tried to release Julius's grip on her mother's neck, which was getting tighter. Her mother's eyes widened. This had to be stopped before it was too late."No. What should I do?" Bella was truly panicking.She scanned the area. Julius was incredibly strong; it was impossible for her, just a woman, to overpower him in this possessed state. Bella had no choice but to hurt Julius.She spotted a rock not far from her and ran towards it. She grabbed the rock, her hand poised to strike Julius's back, but Julius anticipated the attack. He reflexively blocked Bella's hand."Ugh!" Even with just that block, Bella's body staggered backward. Her buttocks hit the hard pavement.Shortly after, a car approached. Bella recognized the car, and Damian got out. Bella widened her eyes."DAMIAN!" she shouted, waving her hands."HERE!" she shouted.Damian looked towards Bella and quickly shifted his gaze to Julius. His expression was deadly serious as he swiftly moved closer to Julius
Julius sat silently as his phone continued to vibrate with numerous calls from Bella. "Your girlfriend?" Bromo asked. Julius only murmured in response. He ignored the calls, but after a while, Bella still didn't give up. When Bruno asked about whether he should let go of Bella or not, he finally answered the call. "What?" Julius intentionally sounded curt. He didn't want his defenses to crumble. "Where are you? I want to talk,” Her voice trembled, holding back tears and her immense disappointment. ‘Bella, sorry.’ He wanted to say that, but couldn’t. "What's up?" his reply was even colder with the tone. "I want to talk. Can we meet for a moment?" Bella asked. Julius could feel her desperation. His hand, which wasn't holding the phone, clenched tightly. Julius even gritted his teeth. His breath felt tight. His jaw tensed. Beep.Unable to keep up the cold façade any longer when he wanted to be warm, Julius abruptly ended the call without saying anything to Bella in response. Br
Iris still had her back to them, deep in thought. “The sky is so beau—“Her words were cut off when she saw Julius pointing the gun at her.THUMP!It felt as if her heart stopped beating at that moment. Her face went pale, her hands trembled. Silence hung in the air until Julius spoke."Where is my wife?" he asked, his gaze piercing, his eyebrows furrowed sharply, giving Iris a deathly glare.“W-what did you say?” Her voice trembled, both hands clenched at her sides.‘What is this?! D-do they already know?! B-but since when?! D-damn it!’ But Iris refused to admit it. She insisted she was Bella.“You fucking bitch. Where are you hiding my wife?! Say it now, or I’ll fucking shoot you!” Julius wasn't joking about what he said.“Darling, what are you talking about? I’m your wife,” Iris replied, trying to stay calm amidst the chaos.BANG!Iris peed herself involuntarily at the sound of the gunshot. She could even feel the sting on her cheek. She touched her cheek and saw blood.Thud!Her le
"Take her phone!" he ordered the female criminal he had hired. Bella's phone was taken, while Tomy sent a message to Iris that it was now her turn. Soon after, he saw Iris walking towards the car. She got inside."Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Change into Bella's clothes and get back to class before her two bodyguards realize she's missing!" Tomy ordered.Iris nodded. She took off all of Bella's outer clothes and put them on. Meanwhile, she dressed Bella in her own clothes.Tomy handed over Bella's phone. "Jullius has placed a GPS in it so that Bella can always be tracked. That's why you need to get back to the class she was attending quickly! Don't let them get suspicious! Act as naturally as possible. Understand?!""Yes! Understood." Iris got out of the car and followed her father's orders. Meanwhile, Tomy stared at the still-unconscious Bella."Oh, Bella. Don't blame me for having to do this to you. You, all of you, asked for this," he smirked menacingly.***"Damn it! We should go back! Mi
“This is the plan. Iris, I remind you once again. You must not mess up,” said Tomy. On the laptop, there were so many videos. All of them were about Arabella. Every activity of hers that was recorded.“You have to act like this b*tch,” Tomy continued.Iris played one of the videos. It was so disgusting, she felt like vomiting just looking at this person. But she endured.“Study all her expressions. When she's sad, happy, disappointed. Her voice. You have to learn everything. We will not start our plan until you master it,” he said.Iris looked at her father with a sharp and serious gaze. “I understand, Father,” she answered. Tomy nodded in response.“Good. Because it will be such a waste of time. Your physical appearance is already 95% like Bella’s. Even the scars from her surgeries.” Tomy, of course, got detailed information about Bella's body from his trusted people.Iris nodded. “Give me some more time. I will master it,” Iris said, full of determination.***"Jullius had been look
He walked closer to Bella, putting the dark red box back into his pants pocket. Click. Bella's body turned, her smile appearing when her lover came into view. "Love," she called, walking closer to him and hugging him tightly. "I missed you so much," Bella expressed. The couple had become more romantic since they reconciled at the hospital. Julius was silent, not saying anything, which made Bella a bit puzzled, but she didn't want to overthink it. "What's wrong? Your face looks a bit pale. Are you having a relapse?" Bella asked, her forehead creased, lips slightly pursed, and eyes narrowing. "I told you it's better if you stay home. Don't go anywhere. See? Your illness must be acting up again," she scolded Julius. Julius knew Bella probably still wanted to scold him, but to stop her from continuing, even though he loved every bit of her chatter, he suddenly knelt on one knee, took out the maroon box, and opened it in front of Bella. On top of the box was a small light illuminating
Julius blinked hard, trying with all his might. He could feel the soft yet firm grip on his hand. He knew it was Bella’s hand.“Love, I’m here.” Her voice was like a melodious tune. His heart beat faster as he heard Bella call him "love," and it was recorded on the monitor.Everyone immediately saw Julius’s heartbeat quicken.“Is my boyfriend okay, doctor?” Bella asked again. The worry never left her. She repeatedly glanced at the doctor and then at the monitor.The doctor checked Julius’s condition. The doctor nodded. “Mr. Maverick's condition has improved. This is a good sign because he has regained consciousness,” he said.“But his heartbeat—“ Bella didn’t finish her sentence because something surprised her.“Love? Did you just call me love?” His voice was barely audible, almost like a whisper! But Bella heard it very clearly.Bella stared wide-eyed. “J-Julius? Did you just speak?” Bella asked, confirming. Julius’s eyes were still closed. His face looked blank, but then Bella saw t
Damian and Bella waited anxiously for hours outside the operating room. Damian appeared calmer, while Bella looked very weak. Her face was so pale, and she had been biting her lower lip until it was bleeding. Their fingers intertwined.Click. They both immediately turned their gaze to the open door. The doctor and nurse came out.Bella and Damian quickly stood up and approached the doctor. "How is he, doctor? How is my boyfriend?" Bella asked hurriedly, interrogating the doctor.The doctor looked exhausted, evident from the beads of sweat on his face.Bella is becoming more worried, especially since the doctor's face didn't look happy. Her heart was pounding irregularly.'Has the surgery failed?' That's all that was going through Bella's mind now."The surgery went smoothly," the doctor finally said.Bella and Damian breathed a sigh of relief."Thank goodness," they both said simultaneously."But--"They immediately tensed up again. Their hair stood on end. Bella clenched her fists t
Bzzz... Bzzz... Bzzz...The ringing of his cell phone, which was right next to his head leaning on the table, woke Jullius up. Jullius blinked his eyes."Fuck." He cursed, his head was pounding! It felt like it was about to explode! His fingers massaged the bridge of his nose to ease the damn headache."What?!" he picked up the call without looking at who was calling."Master, where are you? It's almost 3 in the morning, and you haven't come home yet."Damian was worried. He already knew that today was the day Jullius planned to pick up Bella again. But until dawn, his master hadn't returned. Damian was worried something had happened to them.Jullius stood up, taking his jacket that was hanging on the chair. Without answering, he unilaterally turned off his phone and got back into his car. Several times he hit people and objects because his driving was staggering.Jullius tried to stay conscious. His face leaned on the steering wheel, his grip on the steering wheel tightened. He was h
"JULLIUS! STOP, I SAID!" Bella screamed, but Jullius ignored her. Bella knew his demeanor; Jullius wouldn’t stop until his opponent passed out or even dead! And Bella would not let that happen!Bella desperately grabbed Jullius’s shirt, which was untucked, with all her strength. And yes! She succeeded! But Bella had to stumble first, almost falling if Jullius hadn’t noticed and caught her.Thud!Jullius pulled Bella’s body until she was drawn into his embrace.“Aaaa!” Bella tightly shut her eyes. Her forehead creased, and her hands clenched in front of her chest.‘This scent.’It was the scent of Jullius's cologne, and she smelled it very clearly. Her eyes flew open, realizing something, and she pushed his body away.Her eyebrows nearly met, her teeth clenched with her mouth tightly closed. There was no gentleness in her gaze."Don't you ever dare touch me again," Bella said with emphasis. Hatred was clearly depicted in her eyes.Jullius's heart sank at those words. The flat expressio
"I've told you that what that woman does is no longer my concern," said Julius, his grip on Damian's collar tightening as he pulled him closer, allowing Damian to see the veins popping on his forehead."But you love her, sir." Damian was serious, stating that he didn't care if he had to defy Julius to make Julius and Bella reunite.Julius's jaw clenched, unable to contain his emotions any longer as he struck Damian forcefully.THUD! THUD! THUD!Damian did not fight back, letting his master unleash all his emotions on him, even the sadness Damian could see in Julius's eyes.Not just once or twice, Julius hit Damian repeatedly until Damian's lip tore and blood flowed.Julius's breathing was rapid. "You're talking shit. I don't care anymore about her," he said, in denial.Damian snorted, rising while wiping the blood from the corner of his lip. "So, have you now turned into a coward?" Damian looked challenging in his gaze.Julius's narrowed eyes, this was the first time he had seen Damia