Ten minutes later, Belle arrived at her apartment in Serenity Springs.Noticing that the door was slightly ajar, she instantly felt something was wrong. She clearly remembered locking the door when she left last night. Someone must have been there!Belle frowned and cautiously pushed open the door to enter the house. She was left in shock!All the furniture was damaged. There were even writings on the wall. "Belle Walters, you bitch. Die!" The words were written in red paint. Since it had yet to completely dry up, the paint was still dripping down the wall. It created vertical streaks of red lines. The entire thing looked gory.An intruder! Belle's face was twisted. She didn't need to look at the surveillance camera to figure out who did it! Only June, that dumb woman, could think of such a childish way for revenge! Belle bit her lip furiously and turned toward the apartment manager's surveillance room. Putting her suspicion aside, she needed to find evidence to dea
So, Belle grabbed June's hair and flung her out the door. Then, she took hold of Ingrid's ankles and threw her out too!The police arrived at that moment. Witnessing the situation, they asked, "What's going on?"Ingrid began to sob. "Mr. Policeman, arrest that crazy woman right now. Not only did she trespass on our residence, but she also assaulted us! "Our maid can vouch for us. We also have surveillance cameras. I have everything to prove that I'm speaking the truth!" The police looked at Belle, asking, "Are all her words true?""I was just protecting my property. This house is mine, but these two women occupied it and refused to leave. I had no choice but to remove them forcefully," Belle answered.Hearing that, June was furious. "You're lying! This house is Grayson's!"Then, she turned to the police and said, "You can check if you don't believe me. This house doesn't belong to her. It's Grayson's!" "Who's Grayson?" the police asked."My boyfriend!""My husband!"June
Witnessing the scenario, residents in the neighborhood began discussing amongst themselves. "What's going on?""I heard that a mistress was hogging someone's house and got kicked out by the wife. She even got punched by her.""Oh, a mistress. Serves her right. The wife should've straight up punched her to her grave!""How shameless. There are plenty of men in this world. Why go for someone who's already taken?""Why does she look so familiar? Isn't she the so-called celebrity with no acting skills or looks?""Oh my god. Now that you mention it, I think she looks like her too. No way … She's actually someone's mistress?"And the conversations went on.More and more people gathered around. Seeing that most of them had already recognized June, the mother and daughter couldn't care less about their belongings outside the villa. They quickly left the neighborhood with their faces covered.They arrived at a luxurious apartment unit that belonged to Ingrid.The moment they set fo
When Belle saw the message, she didn't even think twice before agreeing. "I'll take it!"Since they were offering her money, of course, she would take it.Belle put on her disguise in the rented house. Then, she went to the boxing gym she had been to last time.As soon as she made her appearance, the audience cheered. "Mr. Bunny! Mr. Bunny! Mr. Bunny!"She had defeated Alder previously, saving their country's reputation. It boosted her fame, and more people heard about her these days. Her fans and admirers were also increasing by the day.Now, her fame in the boxing gym was on par with top celebrities.Disguised as a man, Belle stood on the stage. Narrowing her eyes, she glanced around the audience seats.There were more people today compared to last time. Even the seats for foreign spectators were filled up. The foreigners all had fierce looks on their faces as they glared at the stage.Belle guessed that these people must be part of Alder's family, the Reese family.She had
Belle frowned. The poison was well-hidden and difficult to pick up, so its maker couldn't have been an ordinary person.The members of the Reese family were all fighters, and they didn't look like they knew how to make poison.Bell was puzzled. Aside from her and her grandfather, anyone else couldn't be capable enough.Belle thought, "Grandpa was right. There's always someone better than us out there. There are so many amazing people and incredible things in this world!"Belle was still deep in thought when Alpha started mocking her."I heard that you knocked my brother out with just one move. Why do you keep running away this time? Are you scared to fight me?"The local spectators were puzzled as well. They thought that Mr. Bunny would deliver a heavy blow to Alpha. Unexpectedly, she dodged him instead."Could it be that Alpha is too powerful, and Mr. Bunny is afraid of him?" they thought.The crowd was worried for Belle.Belle started thinking. If she exposed Alpha immediate
Reaching out, Belle took the scarf on the young lady's neck. There was a polite smile on her face."Miss, I'll have to borrow your scarf for a bit. Thanks."When she spoke, it was a man's voice. She had used a voice changer.The sudden turn of events caused some buzz in the audience. The young lady's face was flushed. She seemed embarrassed.Belle took the scarf back into the arena. She swiftly wrapped her right hand with it.Alpha frowned. Before he could figure out what Belle was doing, Belle had already appeared in front of him.Giving him a mocking smile, she leaped into the air. Then, she delivered a punch on the back of Alpha's neck.As if getting hit by a huge weight, Alpha staggered forward by a dozen steps. He almost fell.Before he could recover his senses, he received a punch at his temple. Then …"Clang!""Thud!"Alpha fell face-first onto the ground.The crowd was stunned.The referee hastily entered the stage to check, but Belle stopped him. "He has fainted.
Belle didn't make a fuss or call for help. She didn't even try to negotiate. Without a word, she started fighting!The Reeses were all fighters. They were also equipped with poison, so it took Belle quite some time.The rain grew heavier. When Belle finally pinned the family elder to the ground, the drizzle had already turned into a storm.Below her, the elder groaned."Do whatever you want with me. No matter what, if you spare my life, I'll still get revenge on you someday. I swear that my family will always be your enemy! You …"The elder suddenly stopped speaking. He stared at Belle's face, his eyes widening."Y-You … You … You're …"Before Belle realized it, the rain had already washed away the makeup on her face. She had turned back into a woman now.Belle was curious. "Do you know me?"The elder widened his eyes. "Weren't you dead a long time ago?"Belle frowned. "Who told you that?"The elder stuttered, "Twenty years ago, y-you and your mother, you …"At the sudden m
Belle returned to Grayson's villa after 9:00 pm.It was Grayson's turn to sleep on the couch tonight. So, Grayson was leaning on the couch, reading.When he saw Belle's upset expression, he narrowed his eyes. She had won the competition, so why wasn't she happy about it?After defeating Alder last time, she had sprawled on the bed and swung her legs happily. She seemed to be in a good mood back then. Why was she behaving differently today?Grayson was puzzled. But since Belle didn't talk to him about it, he didn't ask.In the middle of the night, a scream woke Grayson up.Frowning, he sat up. A streak of lightning happened to flash across the sky, lighting up the house. He quickly spotted Belle leaning against the headboard, her hair in a mess.Grayson was surprised.As the thunder growled, Belle screamed in fear again. Startled, Grayson hastily turned on the lights.Belle was curled up in the corner of the bed. She covered her ears with her hands, trembling."What's the ma
Belle playfully reached for Sixteen again. "Come here!"Sixteen barked back, seemingly firm in his stance. "I'll cry if you don't come here, okay?" Belle then held her face in her hands and pretended to cry.Sixteen immediately calmed down as it nudged Belle's hands with its paws, trying to comfort her. Belle broke character, revealing a grin. "Are you still mad at me?"Sixteen, appeased, finally got into her arms and launched into enthusiastic licks.Grayson watched the exchange with a hint of envy. "Hey, Sixteen!"Sixteen whimpered and offered Grayson a sheepish look.Belle scolded, "Why are you scolding Sixteen? You're a bad guy!"She then petted Sixteen on its head and stood up. "Let's go! We'll get something tasty to eat! Just ignore him, okay?"Grayson was left speechless. He felt defeated by the pet dog as he watched Belle and Sixteen skip and hop into the house.Meredith had already finished preparing dinner when they arrived. She put on a gentle smile as she watched Belle
After returning to the house, Ava asked, "Why did Xenia go crazy? Wasn't she fine not long ago?"Lena wiped her hands and handed the towel back to Ava. "Someone drugged her and induced hallucinations of her worst fears. She's been on the edge ever since. After all, she did commit all sorts of misdeeds." "Someone?""Belle Walters."Ava was shocked. "Why would Belle drug Xenia?"Ava and Lena had been moving from place to place, seeking a safe hideout ever since they picked up Xenia. They had only found a relatively safe place today, so Ava finally had the chance to inquire about the details.Lena shot her a look of disgust and proceeded to ignore her question.Ava dared not press further and changed the topic. "Now that Xenia's lost her mind, can we still get her to talk?"Lena continued to ignore her and went to scribble down a prescription. She had spent the entire day with Xenia in the basement but hadn't managed to extract any useful information from her. Ava sheepishly c
Meanwhile, Ginger, too, was grappling with confusion. She'd also offered Hunter money, only to be stunned into silence by the astronomical sum in his bank statement. Compared to him, she was practically penniless. The largest amount she'd ever held was a few million Gabriel had won in the lottery—a drop in the bucket compared to Hunter's wealth."Why do you think Mr. Sanders was so wealthy?" Ginger queried, seeking Gabriel's insight.Gabriel was similarly grappling with confusion and remained quiet. However, he was preoccupied with a different mystery. His mind was consumed by the deaths of Penny and Terry. He had taken time to visit the corpses and noted the peculiarity surrounding their deaths. Their autopsies revealed unusual injuries that baffled forensics.Both victims, young adults in their prime, looked as if they'd been scared to death.Aware of Hunter's ties to the Nightwalkers, Gabriel wasn't surprised by the inheritance. Compared to the wealth amassed during the Sanders f
Belle pondered aloud, "While Hunter isn't as averse to exploring tombs as Benjamin, they share a similar disposition. Otherwise, with his expertise, he could easily be making a fortune.""The Sanders ancestors might not have been saints," Grayson conceded, "but perhaps Hunter's grandfather started a positive trend. Like Benjamin, he likely tried to shield Hunter from their legacy. A truly evil man couldn't have raised such a kind son."As Benjamin grew, he remained kind-hearted despite his timidity. And now, Hunter has grown into an upright, kind, and courageous young man. His talent for exploration makes him the pride of his lineage."Belle nodded and sighed. "Money is crucial for a comfortable life today. With what Hunter has, financial worries shouldn't trouble him. He'll be well provided for."Grayson pulled her into his arms and responded, "Don't fret. While Hunter may still be in school, he's mature for his age. He can take care of himself just fine."Belle leaned onto his s
Hunter crouched by the bed, methodically clearing away the books until a single floor tile lay exposed. Prying it open revealed a dark hole just big enough for one person. Grabbing a flashlight, he squeezed through the narrow opening and emerged into a moderately sized room of perhaps about 130 square feet. Wooden boxes, weathered with age and adorned with simple designs, filled the space.Hunter made a beeline for a particular box, brushing off the dust before prying it open. The wooden box was filled to the brim with notebooks. Hunter sat down on the floor, picked up one of the books, and started reading it.This hidden chamber and its contents were discovered by a young Hunter, seemingly guided by destiny. Hunter's father, Benjamin, had buried them, driven by a desire to safeguard their knowledge from Hunter's curious gaze. Fear had gripped Benjamin after learning about the Sanders family's history, the expertise that had seemingly drawn them toward a dangerous path. He
Nora let out a long sigh. "It's fine. Just keep it with you! I don't really need the money right away or anything. Besides, an old woman like me won't be spending much in town even if I tried."Hunter stopped Nora as she was about to leave and took a wad of money from his bag. "I have 20,000 dollars right here. It's far from the actual price, but you can keep it for now. I'll pay you the rest when I can."Nora was stunned. "Where did you get so much money?""It's the money I gathered from donations for the funeral, mostly from Ms. Belle and Mr. Grayson.""Oh, that makes sense. Here I was, wondering how you managed to get such a huge amount from donations. I can tell your friends are really kind-hearted people. You should treat them just as well as they treat you, okay? Study hard and make a name for yourself, and then you'll be able to properly repay their kindness.""Yeah, I know. Anyway, the gold nugget weighs slightly over 17 ounces. So, its worth is about 37,500 dollars. I'll pay y
As the final step of the funeral, the townsfolk gathered for a meal after Benjamin's burial. After Benjamin was buried, Belle and Ginger approached Hunter, inquiring about his plans for the future. Belle expressed her desire for Hunter to stay with her and Grayson, mentioning that their house had plenty of spare rooms. The only drawback would be that it was quite the distance from his school, but they could always arrange a driver for him.Ginger also invited Hunter to stay with her and Gabriel as their house had just finished with renovations. They also had a spare room for Hunter if he were to join their house.Hunter was genuinely touched by their offers, but he still declined them both. "I'd like to stay in my school's hostel for now. I'll think about what to do next when I graduate."Belle and Ginger recognized that they couldn't sway Hunter's decision, so they ceased their attempts to pressure him into making a choice."If you run out of space for your belongings, you ca
Hunter detailed, "I recall every person who came to offer prayers for my father... However, it was during my trip to the restroom that the dogs began barking. Upon my return, I spotted some unfamiliar footprints. Without seeing anyone there, I dismissed it. But upon hearing about Penny and Terry's deaths this morning, I began to connect the dots..."Both Gabriel and Grayson were left speechless.Gabriel exchanged a glance with Grayson before turning back to Hunter. "So, you're suggesting that the stranger who came to town also visited your house to pray for your father before departing to exact revenge on Penny and Terry for Mr. Sanders' death?""Yes.""Why didn't he meet you then?""I don't know.""Any other suspects you have in mind?"Hunter shook his head. "My father and I don't have friends other than you guys. It's just the two of us for as long as I can remember.""Could it be someone else from the Sanders family?" asked Gabriel."I don't think so. I'm an only child, and
Belle, Ginger, and the rest of the group arrived at 8:00 am. They noticed the crowd alongside police cars at the entrance to the town. The two of them then squeezed through the crowd to make it to the house as soon as they could. "What happened, Hunter?"The policemen were stunned by their sudden arrival. "Who are you?""We're Hunter's friends. You can tell us about what happened."Hunter's eyes gleamed with hope as he greeted them. "Ms. Belle and Ms. Ginger!"Grayson's car stopped in front of the town alongside a truck filled with equipment for the funeral.Without Belle and Grayson's friendship, Hunter would have had to manage all the funeral arrangements alone, and he wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet Ginger.Sam remained outside to stand guard while Grayson and Gabriel entered the Sanders family's old home.The townsfolk and the police were shocked when they saw them.They didn't recognize Grayson or Gabriel, but they could tell at a glance that they were really special peo