In the dimly lit room, Bella sat with her thoughts clouded by worry and doubt. She had sensed an impending unease — a shadow of deceit creeping around her. However, what transpired was far beyond what she could have anticipated: The depth of betrayal left her reeling.As she pondered the turn of events, a sudden realization struck her like lightning. Her body jolted and she rose abruptly, with widening eyes in shock. In a hushed tone almost to herself, she murmured: "If Mikel were to inquire about his debt then who orchestrated this elaborate scheme? Framing me and escaping with precious jewels – could it be that he indeed started this deceit but remains insatiable for more gains?" She shook her head slowly as if dismissing those false doubts; surely he wasn't so greedy yet desperate enough! No... there must have been another puppet master pulling these intricate strings behind the plot intentionally concocted against her- But who was it?!The air was heavy with suspicion as Bella str

"It seems like you have played your cards well, Mom. She won't be able to get out of this one. When do you plan on executing this and letting that little wench Ava know about it? It seems like she is your little supporter," Henry said with a friendly tone" That one, she doesn't need an invitation when she shows up claiming to be the girlfriend but she is involved and needs to be present. She won't be any happier to be involved in this situation as it will be beneficial to her” Victoria answered.Avery's POVAfter the dinner and the sudden interruption from the office.“I must have been long on the phone, and I wonder what she wanted to tell me. I should head up to see her” Avery said, feeling sorry for his actions.Avery made his way to the room and found Bella fast asleep with a weary look on her face." She must have been thinking a lot and fell asleep. I rather let her sleep and rest up, we could continue the conversation another day or maybe when I am back from the trip” Avery sa

“ If you think I am lying, check your mail. What you see will shock you and then you don't need to ask anyone, you just go ahead and ask your darling Bella and confirm for yourself” she said.“ I don't know what rubbish you are saying…” Avery said, his words hanging with his jaw opened on seeing the images sent to his mail. He couldn't believe his eyes, on what he was seeing.“How did you get these, why does it look like mine? You need to explain how you got there. Bella can't possibly steal these, it may be a replica to get me to believe you” Avery sounded certain of his words trying not to believe what was before his eyes."Oh, don't be dumb Avery. No one is playing you except your petty fraud of a girlfriend. If you think it's a fake, why don't you go look for yours? Confirm if yours is still in place, then if not you can tell yourself the truth and face it. It won't cost you a dime or minute. Prove me and your mind wrong for once and for all”.Avery looked at the picture, and he c

“You are still lying bluntly to my face” Avery looked astonished.“Avery, what has gotten into you?" Bella questioned." I know you ain't my girlfriend, you are an imposter who has been living under my roof and feeding me with lies. You made me fall for you, just so you could use me and succeed with your plans. Who sent you, tell me who sent you. Who are you working with and what do you want?”Avery asked looking menacingly at Bella.“Stop it, your words hurt. I'd never mean to hurt and I would certainly not start now. You need to be calm, let's talk things out”Bella said.“What did you do with my jewelry, where are they? If you claim you are real, where is my jewelry? You stole them after opening my heart to you and being good to you”Hearing the information from Avery, Bella knew the game was up but didn't expect it so soon, speaking to herself, “How did he find out so soon? I knew it was a setup but what would I tell Luke right now.. Bella said, whimpering silently.“How, how did y

“What do you suggest we do? I don't know where to start from?" Bella responded, still shocked at the twist of events“I'm really sorry about this, and just so you I will be with you. I put you to this and I won't let anything happen to you. Someone who wants you out did this, I strongly believe that the same person who had someone follow you is the person who gave you out” Luke stood firmly." Do you think it could be Victoria or Ava, I mean we know it's not Mikel and I don't think I have grudges with anyone as it has always been just me and dad” Bella replied.Thinking of her poor father who is still recovering, Bella knows that he would be highly disappointed when he knows of the situation. She murmured silently “ what will happen to my Dad, he is alone and has non one to take care of him. He will be greatly disappointed in me, I can't even confront him in this state.“ Nothing will happen your dad, I think to ease this problem, I will have to tell Avery of my involvement in this w