Irish felt she hated herself when the old man touched her. Even though the man has done it dozens of times. Venting his animalistic lust on her. But still, every time this happened, Irish felt like she wanted to die.Tomy doesn't like this. “Irish, look at me,” he said.Tomy deliberately put on a sad face. Giving manipulation to his only daughter."You love your father, right?" asked Tommy. His voice seemed to want to be pitied.Irish nodded her face. "So therefore. Don't stop here, okay? You have to be willing to have your body owned by Mr. Josh," he said.Irish was silent for a long time. Her hands at her sides were clenched into tight fists. “Okay, I will do it. For your sake, father," Irish said.Hearing that, of course Tomy smiled. He immediately took Irish into his arms. He stroked her back."Father loves you, Irish," he said.Irish didn't react to anything other than returning the hug.***"Hueekkk!!!""Hueekkk!!!"Jullius immediately opened his tightly closed eyes. It was only
"What do you want coming here?" her lover asked coldly. Bella tried to control her breath. It still felt tight, making it difficult for these words to come out."Don't avoid me. If there's a problem, let's settle it properly. Isn't that what you always say?" Bella asked.Jullius snorted. "Are you deaf or something? Have you gone senile?"THUMP!Jullius's words were piercing. "I've told you there's nothing to talk about. Why do you keep repeating? You're such an idiot," Jullius said, pointing at Bella's face.Even when Bella cried, her tears flowing like a river, they meant nothing to Jullius."Tch!" He scoffed."I'm sick of seeing you always crying like this, Arabella. You're the weakest, most pathetic woman I've ever met. Are you aware of that? Aren't you ashamed?" Jullius asked.Jullius could see Bella's tightly clenched fists. She bit her lips to prevent the sobs from escaping, but it seemed pointless. Jullius could still hear them.He snorted. "There's nothing you want to say, rig
However, the result remained the same; she was locked inside."Who could have done this?" Bella asked herself. But there was no other name in her mind except for Julius and Damian. Because it would be impossible for anyone else but them to dare to do this."Damian! I know you're outside and you locked me in!" Bella screamed as loud as she could."Quick, open the door! What are you doing?!" Bella screamed again.But there was no answer at all.Bella's tears, which had been flowing since earlier, stopped suddenly. They were replaced by a great anger towards the man. Bella immediately left the room for the balcony. Unfortunately, the door to her balcony was locked. Not only that, but the windows too!Bella's face turned red. "What is this?!" she muttered angrily to herself."Why are all the doors locked?!"Bella tried to calm herself down as she sat on the sofa. She took a deep breath. The feeling of suffocation returned to her as she remembered what Julius had said.Bella cried again li
"I have aborted your fetus," he said lightly, as if it were not wrong. Especially with that emotionless gaze. While Bella was silent, unable to say anything for several seconds before the Woman responded."W-what?" Her voice stuttered, choked in her throat. And now her chest felt very painful, tight. She struggled to breathe. Tears continued to flow from the corner of her eyes, not stopping like a river.And Julius just stayed silent. Not moving at all. His gaze remained the same. Without emotion. No intention to calm Bella even a bit.Creak.Until Damian arrived, Julius turned his head back. Julius and Damian stared at each other for a few seconds before Damian approached her."Bella, drink this first," Damian said. Damian knew Bella must be feeling very shattered. But Bella adamantly refused the kindness Damian offered. Oh, no. Bella absolutely did not want to call it kindness. Damian must have had a role in making her like that."Get out of my sight," she said with pressure. Damian
Lisa joined in crying when she heard her daughter's cries. There was nothing she could do but stroke Bella's back, making her feel better even though it seemed impossible.This was the second time she had seen Bella this broken."Just let it out, Bella. Cry as hard as you can if it makes you feel better," Lisa said.Bella didn't say anything but responded with a tighter hug."Sob... Mother, why?" she asked in a very hoarse voice. Her voice was heartbreaking for anyone who heard it.How could it not be? Bella lost her fetus that she had been anticipating twice. And the second time, what Bella knew was because her lover himself forced her to abort it."Why could Julius be so evil just because the woman who clearly betrayed him? While I, who always there for him, he treats worse than trash."Lisa couldn't answer. Her lips were completely sealed. She just let Bella be calm until her tears subsided. Completely dried up, and Bella fell asleep from crying.Lisa looked at her only daughter wi
"You sure, dear?" Lisa entered her room, looking very worried because Bella had finally decided to resume her activities.Bella turned her head back, looking at her mother and then smiled faintly. "Mom, I'm fine. You don't need to worry," Bella said.Lisa was about to speak, but Bella knew her mother would say something to stop her, so Bella quickly continued. "Moreover, I would be very sad if I continued to stay at home and not be active. I will always remember what I should forget."Lisa was stunned. What Bella said was true. So, the woman could only sigh. She could only surrender."Alright. Do you want me to take you?" Lisa asked.Bella shook her head. "No need. I'll just take the train."Lisa gave her permission. Now Bella was at the train station. She took a deep breath. "This is the new beginning, Bella. There's no use in being sad about what has been changed!" Bella recited those words to herself."You have to rise up! You are not a weak woman! Let's show that you will be happy
"Unfortunately, he doesn't love me anymore. He discarded me."Bella's words at the library never left his mind. Somehow, it made Brandon's oxytocin, the happiness hormone, skyrocket. He knew he shouldn't feel happy over Bella's suffering, but he couldn't hide the surge of emotions because Julius let go of Bella. That meant Brandon now had a chance to have her.Brandon didn't care how difficult the obstacles were, he would face them. He was determined to win Bella's heart."You said you're looking for a job, right?" Brandon asked.They were now in Brandon's car. Bella nodded. "Yes. If you hear about any job openings, please let me know," Bella said with a smile.Brandon nodded. "Yesterday, while I was eating at the cafe I frequent, I saw a job opening brochure. Would you mind working as a waitress?" Brandon asked.Upon hearing that, Bella was very happy. "Of course! Let's go there! I want to apply immediately!" Bella said very enthusiastically.But Brandon seemed hesitant. "Are you sur
Damian doesn't like what he sees. On his phone are several photos of Bella with Brandon on campus and at the cafe. They look romantic, and Bella looks happy to be around Brandon.Damian sighs deeply. His hand gripping the phone tightens. Arabella's relationship with Jullius must not end like this. And he is determined to make sure it doesn't happen."I don't care if I have to defy the master's orders," he says firmly.***The next day, Brandon comes to pick up Bella. Bella looks surprised as Brandon is already standing in front of her car, he who was playing with his phone immediately shifts his gaze to Bella."Brandon?" she calls out, sounding confused.Brandon smiles at her. He approaches Bella. "Are you ready?" Brandon asks.Bella nods. "But I didn't ask you to pick me up. I was going to take the train," Bella says. Her words seem to politely reject Brandon's arrival. But Brandon is not offended."Right. This is my initiative," he replies. Creating more furrows on Bella's forehead.
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