June was incredibly proud. She was confident that she could secure Dorothy's frostle pill.She believed she would be even more beautiful than Belle after taking it. After that, June wanted to see what rights Belle had to compete with her for Grayson's attention.Who did Belle think she was? She had no power or influence in an unfamiliar city. Once she left Grayson, she would surely become a nobody in Maltford. The more June thought about that, the happier she was.Since she was in a good mood, she invited Jordyn to a beauty salon together.As soon as they left, Belle arrived at Sylvester Residence.The security guards at the entrance thought she was there for the frostle pill. They stopped her and said, "We're sorry, miss. Mrs. Sylvester Senior is not entertaining visitors today."Belle took out a small box before replying, "Do you mind passing this to Mrs. Sylvester Senior? I'll wait here."After a moment's hesitation, the guard accepted the box.Meanwhile, Dorothy was kne
Grayson was just rushing toward Sylvester Residence. Just when he was almost there, he received a message. Belle was competing at the boxing gym again!Grayson was stunned. With Belle's standing in the local boxing gym, nobody would dare to challenge her.Grayson wondered if the person challenging her was not a local.At that, he furrowed his brows. He never liked foreigners who boxed. Not only were they arrogant, but they also liked to use dirty tricks to win!"Go to the boxing gym!" Grayson told Sam."Yes!" Sam immediately turned the steering wheel. At that moment, the boxing gym was in a mess.The competition was scheduled at the last minute. Thus, many wealthy people called to ask and reserve their places once Liam announced the match. Although Belle's competition ended fast, it still garnered the most attention. She was capable, after all.Belle and Grayson reached the boxing gym almost at the same time. While one went straight to the VIP private room on the second floo
"I give up!" Belle said suddenly.Wayne was confused, and so was everyone. At that moment, Belle put a hand over her stomach, looking desperate. "I ate some hot wings before I got here, so I have a stomach ache. Just consider me the loser. I'll give him ten million later on!" she told the referee.The match would only stop in the boxing ring if one gave up, not if one felt sick halfway through. Upstairs, Grayson was also confused. Hot wings? In the afternoon?She was lying! They'd eaten only healthy and nutritious food for lunch, so there was no way she'd get a stomachache. But why was she lying?Grayson unconsciously focused on Wayne. He had a nice face and a straight back, so he could be considered handsome. Did she fall for this guy so hard that she didn't want to hurt him anymore?Grayson frowned. Was Henry's intel true? Was Belle the type who acted weak to lure men and didn't care who took the bait? But she didn't like him, so … Meanwhile, in the restroom, Belle sat
Wayne was stark naked on the bathroom floor with his eyes wide open, clearly dead.The cleaning lady was scared so badly that she shrieked over and over again. Meanwhile, Belle frowned and walked over before stooping down to examine Wayne. He'd been poisoned. Had Wayne been competing with all this poison in his body? But he'd never said anything about an antidote! Was he unaware of the poison? Belle's face fell. Now, she was even more suspicious that someone was using Wayne to test her.She didn't dare stay here for too long, so she discreetly removed her bug and tried to walk away. The water had washed away the poison. Even if someone else touched Wayne's body, they wouldn't be poisoned."Miss, please stay here!" The hotel manager suddenly blocked her way.At the same time, Grayson was sitting in a luxurious car downstairs with a murderous look, glaring in the hotel's direction.He'd already known something was wrong when Belle suddenly lied about a stomachache in the rin
Belle pouted. "I wasn't the one who called you over. You don't have to help!""Why, you—Why are you still being stubborn at a time like this?""Am I wrong? If you think I'm annoying, just go. I'll figure something out myself," Belle grumbled.She had already formed a plan. If push came to shove, she could always call Finneas.If that didn't work either, she'd just reveal her skills and tell them she was a doctor who only followed Wayne because she noticed he'd been poisoned.After all, her grandfather did say that there were a bunch of bad men in society, but most cops were good people.Grayson was pissed off at her attitude. "You're going to get it once we're home!" Then, he turned to the police officer next to them and said, "She's innocent."Belle whipped up her head to look at Grayson, surprised by what he had said. She had initially thought he was annoyed by her. Combined with what happened with June, she thought he hated her enough to throw her in prison. Instead … he wa
Belle tried to think of an excuse. "I wasn't following him. I—""There's been a murder! Why are you still lying?" Grayson roared angrily.Belle frowned and blinked at him innocently. "But I really didn't kill him. I don't even know him."Grayson got so mad that his eyes almost rolled back into his skull. He decided not to beat around the bush anymore and ask her directly."What's with the two of you? Why did you lie about having a stomach ache and giving up the fight? Why did you follow him and then book a room next to his? What were you trying to do?"Belle was shocked. "H-How did you know all that?""Answer my questions first!" Grayson answered with a dark look.Belle was scared to death and very surprised. "Y-Y-Y-You answer me first! How did you know I was the one boxing?"Grayson was furious now. "Do you think I'm too blind to recognize your moves?"Belle thought for a while. She'd fought off some thugs and sparred with him before, so it was plausible for him to recognize
Grayson squinted at Belle as if trying to determine whether she was lying. After a while, he asked, "So you had nothing to do with Wayne's death?"Something flashed in Belle's eyes. She didn't dare say she had absolutely nothing to do with it. After all, if he'd been poisoned with that kind of poison, it meant that someone was using him to test her.That would mean she did have something to do with it, so she said, "I didn't kill him, and I don't know who killed him. I don't know him, so I don't have a motive."After that, she changed the subject immediately. "You haven't answered me. How did you know I didn't kill him? Why do you trust me so much?"Grayson believed her for now, but he simply glared at her without any explanation. "You can ask me for money if you need it, but stop going out and causing trouble!"With that, Grayson started the car and took Belle home. The matter was settled for now.The next day, Belle went out immediately after Grayson left for work. The moment
The middle-aged man next to him asked, "Do we need to investigate this, Mr. Walters?"Noah's expression was grim. "No. This formula is from the Aspens. It's either the mother or the daughter.""But the poison just showed up around Ms. Belle. Isn't that suspicious?""Has she acted weird recently?" Noah asked.After thinking for a while, the man replied, "No. Besides fighting at the boxing gym, all she does is butt heads with the Peterson ladies. "Oh, and she took the perfume pouch to the Sylvester family, but she had to leave for the gym at the last minute, so she didn't get to meet Mrs. Sylvester Senior," he said.When Noah didn't respond, the man continued, "We did a background check on Wayne after he died. He's a regular guy, so he's probably unrelated to the Aspen ladies."However, we can't be sure whether they've already noticed her and got Wayne to test her."Noah frowned, and his expression became even more grim. The man's face was also grave too. "Mr. Walters, if they