Grayson returned soon enough. A group of vets also came back with him.After a professional assessment, they determined that the fish had died from poison. The poison was found in the raw meat.Grayson's expression was dark as he said in a rage, "What happened?"Belle was confused. "How would I know?""How wouldn't you? You're the only one at home. Yet, you didn't know how it died?" The veins on Grayson's forehead were throbbing. He was seriously mad now.Belle frowned."I was alone at home, and yes, I was the one who fed it. But it didn't mean that I poisoned it! I wasn't the one who put the poison in the meat!"She was angry too. The fish wasn't hers, but she had also taken care of it for days. It was like family and a friend to her. Now that it died, she was sad as well."Only you and I have touched the meat. If it wasn't you, then who could it be? Me?" Grayson questioned through gritted teeth.Belle frowned deeply. It wasn't her, and Grayson was out of the question.Who e
Belle answered the call. "Hello?""Mrs. Page, please notify Mr. Page to head to the hospital immediately. Mr. Page Senior has fainted and is currently in operation. I've tried contacting him, but he never picked up. The doctor said that the situation is looking grim."She was shocked upon hearing the news and quickly told Grayson about it.He stopped the car in the middle of the road with a sharp brake.He then grabbed Belle's phone to speak to the butler. After a few words, the blood drained from his face. He threw her phone aside and turned the steering wheel around to head for the hospital.Finneas had truly fallen ill.His face was pale white as he was being pushed out of the operating room. He seemed to be one breath away from death.Belle took his pulse in secret while she was at his bedside. She finally calmed down after confirming his condition was now stable.Finneas struggled as he spoke to her."Belle, please don't blame Grayson for being impulsive. That fish was sp
Ten years ago, Grayson was running from the Page family's enemies. On the verge of being caught, he was saved by an innocent-looking young lady whose face was covered in dirt.They spent a few days together, and he quickly developed feelings for her.Being the impulsive young man he was, he wanted to express his gratitude toward her for saving his life. He promised he would take care of her, as her husband if she was willing, or as her brother if she had her eyes on another.No matter what, he would take good care of her.But soon afterward, a man appeared out of nowhere and knocked Grayson out cold. When he awoke, the young lady was nowhere to be seen.And after that, he was brought back to Maltford by a bodyguard of the Page family. He had lost all contact with the young lady ever since.Over the years, he had sent his men to search for information. He had even gone back to search for her himself, but there was never any news of the young lady.He wondered if the young lady ha
"Grayson Page!"Belle shouted for Grayson the moment she came home. But there was no response. She decided to bring the puppy into his study.He was working at his desk when he saw her coming in completely drenched. He was surprised for a moment before frowning in anger."Who let you in?"He was in a bad mood, and his tone was fierce.Belle, however, was not affected by his attitude. "I know you've been feeling down lately. Just wait. I'll make you happy tonight!"She pulled down the zipper of her jacket as she spoke.Grayson watched as her collarbone was slowly exposed before him. He began to think otherwise.He thought she was trying to give herself to him in an attempt to cheer him up.His heart almost skipped a beat. "Belle! Stop it!"She was stunned. "What's wrong?"He scowled and instructed, "Get out!"Belle said, "But you haven't even seen my gift for you yet.""How are you so shameless?""What?" Belle was confused. What was so shameless about giving him a puppy?
This matter reached the ears of June and Ingrid the next day.June was visibly disgusted."Belle really gave Grayson a dog. I'm so done. It wasn't even a special breed or anything. She just picked it up off the street! There's not a single speck of sincerity! "If it were me, I would have bought the most expensive dog for Grayson. How could a stray dog be a match for Grayson? Hmph! Mom, how about we poison the dog as well?"Ingrid rolled her eyes."Grayson doesn't even like dogs. What's the point in poisoning it?""It's a gift from Belle, so I hate it!"Ingrid was stunned."Poisoning that fish was because it was important to him! They almost divorced because of it. But what's the point of poisoning the dog this time? Will this finally make it happen?"June pouted. "I don't want to see Belle's dog appearing together with Grayson! I want it gone!""You're stupid! And make sure you never mention anything about poisoning the fish ever again. If he were to hear us, we're dead! Oh,
Noticing that the sky was getting darker, Belle stopped playing with them and rushed toward the river.Just as she was about to make her move, a lightning bolt struck the sky. Following it was a huge rumble and a massive downpour.Her mood instantly turned for the worst. Belle feared the rain, especially heavy, thunderous ones.She never understood why, but the fear was innate and absolute. She could feel it throughout her very being.A muffled thunder strike frightened her to the core. She lost her grip and fell down the tree.The lions awaiting below seized the opportunity and pounced on her.Belle frowned. She quickly dodged the attacks and attempted to climb back up the tree.But she could not get a hold to climb back up despite exerting all her strength. Either the trunk had gotten too wet and slippery, or her limbs had gotten weak.The lions seemed to be in a frenzy from hunger as they attacked her.The pack of wolves had also noticed the commotion. They also circled t
Seeing that Belle was in a bad state, Grayson turned to Sam."We're not going home. Let's go to the hospital."Then, he gave Simon a call. "Don't wait for us at the house. Get back to the hospital. Her condition isn't stable, so I'm bringing her to the hospital for a full checkup."Half an hour later, Grayson and Belle arrived at the hospital.But she was being uncooperative with the checkup. She held tightly onto Grayson and would scream and glare at anyone trying to touch her.Simon was helpless. "Grayson, should we inject her with a sedative? Otherwise, it would be impossible to give her a checkup."Before he could agree, Belle had fainted. Even so, she was still holding tightly onto him.It took him a lot of effort to release her grip.An hour later, Simon came up to Grayson."Don't worry, it was just emotional fluctuation and fainting caused by extreme distress. She will be fine when she wakes up. But what had happened to cause such distress in the first place?"Grayson
"I don't believe you! The two of you definitely have secrets." Simon smiled smugly.Grayson glared at him angrily, but Simon just laughed it off."Alright, alright. I won't tease you further. But for real, your wife is a great catch. She has quite a nice physique. What is it about her that you don't like anyway? Or perhaps you're not into women?"Grayson glared at him again while flicking his cigarette."The person I want to marry isn't her."Simon was shocked. "You … You have someone in mind? No, wait. When did you even fancy someone? How come I've never heard of this?"Grayson did not reply, so Simon continued questioning him."I know! Was it that young lady from way back? I remember visiting you after you were rescued, and you mentioned meeting a young lady. You said you would marry her once you grew up. I thought you were just joking at the time. Could it be her?""It's not!" replied Grayson. He stopped talking to Simon after that. No one knew if his answer was truthful.B