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80. Renee’s Game Begins
Date de publication:
2026-03-28 23:33:31
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Owned by the Fighter 158. One More Chance
Eve glanced toward the window, where Belle was still deep in conversation with Tobias. At the same moment, the phone inside her purse vibrated softly. Casually, Eve reached for it, but her expression instantly changed to shock.It was an unknown number, but Eve had a feeling she knew exactly who was calling.She quickly stood up from her chair and walked toward the window, turning her back to Belle and Tobias. Without hesitation, Eve swiped the green button to answer the call."Hello?" Eve said softly.A few seconds of silence followed before the familiar baritone voice came through."Eve?""Bastian." Eve took a deep breath. "You finally called.""It's not easy finding disposable phones, Eve. Is everything okay over there? I can't stay on the phone long. I just wanted to make sure you're all safe.""We're okay, Bastian. And we have good news. Nick woke up."Eve glanced toward Nick, who was sleeping peacefully. On the other end of the line, she heard Bastian struggle to hold back his e
Owned by the Fighter 157. The Witness Wakes
"Nick? Can you hear me?" Belle called, holding her breath.Tears streamed down Belle's cheeks as her trembling hand reached for Nick's fingers again. Slowly, Nick tried to squeeze her hand. A faint groan escaped his lips.At the same moment, the nurses rushed into the room. They immediately surrounded Nick, making sure he was stable. They were worried he might suffer a seizure from the shock.But Nick really did open his eyes, even if only halfway. All he could manage were weak groans. He couldn't form a single word.Nick reached out with shaky hands, panic beginning to show on his face. Especially when he looked at Belle. It was as if he was desperately trying to tell her something but couldn't get the words out."Mr. Nick, everything's okay. Stay calm and breathe. You're in good hands," one of the nurses said.Belle and Eve had no choice but to step outside because Nick was becoming increasingly agitated. They waited in the hallway until he had calmed down.Belle couldn't bear to wa
Owned by the Fighter 156. Hope Still Breathes
Belle walked out of her room and saw Tobias finishing breakfast at the dining table. With heavy steps, she approached him.There was no warmth in Belle's eyes. Small talk was the last thing she wanted, but she needed to speak to Tobias this time."After class, I'm going to visit Nick," Belle said coldly."Do you want me to come with you?""No. I'm going with Eve."Tobias didn't answer right away. He calmly wiped the corner of his mouth with his napkin before setting it on the table. Then he looked directly at Belle."You do realize your situation still isn't completely safe, don't you, Belle?" Tobias said."What do you mean?"Tobias pushed back his chair and stood up. Now he was standing directly in front of Belle, looking composed, confident, and completely in control."If you keep meeting Bastian's friends, you'll only make yourself more suspicious, Belle. You should avoid giving Richard or Renee any opportunity to use something against you. Do you understand?" Tobias explained.Bel
Owned by the Fighter 155. The Escape That Never Happened
The car sped down the highway toward the edge of the city. Throughout the drive, Belle remained silent. Her mind was a complete mess."Where are we going, Eve?" Belle asked."Out of town. To see Bastian.""What did you say?" Belle's eyes widened. "Bastian?""Yeah, Belle."Eve explained that Bastian had contacted her using a disposable phone number. He wanted to meet Belle and hand over the evidence exposing Renee's crimes."No. Turn the car around. We have to go back right now, Eve," Belle said suddenly."What? We're only an hour away from meeting Bastian. He already made sure it's safe, Belle.""I said stop. I don't want to see Bastian!" Belle cried.Eve pulled the car over to the side of the road. She took a deep breath before turning to face her friend. Worry filled her eyes."You don't want to see Bastian? You'd rather stay locked inside Tobias's golden cage?" Eve asked."You don't understand."Belle missed Bastian more than anything. She wanted nothing more than to run into his a
Owned by the Fighter 154. The Golden Cage
Belle stared out the penthouse window, where the skyline of Eastbourne stretched before her. It felt as though she no longer recognized this city. Everything had changed, just like her own fate.She had become a bird trapped inside a gilded cage, no longer the free Sparrow she used to be."Do you like the view?" Tobias asked, already standing behind Belle.She glanced back at him. "Yeah. It's beautiful.""I hope you'll be comfortable staying here for a while. Before we move to the capital," Tobias said, stepping forward to stand beside her. "You'll stay in school, and you'll have the best of everything. I promise.""This is only an agreement, Tobias. I don't need anything else."Tobias frowned. "Belle, why would you say that?""Because what's the point? I don't have anything left to wish for. As long as Bastian gets his freedom, that's enough for me."Belle turned around, intending to walk back to her room. But Tobias immediately caught her by the arm."You're talking like you've alre
Owned by the Fighter 153. Nothing Left but Ruins
In the living room, Mr. Watson sat with a gloomy expression. His eyes were swollen, and defeat was written all over his face. Sitting across from him were Belle and Tobias, side by side."Anthony... he really is beyond saving. How could he destroy this family because of his own selfishness?" Mr. Watson muttered.Belle only tightened her grip on the fabric of her dress."He ruined this family's reputation. He drove Renee out of this house. Anthony dragged us all into this because of his own foolish pride!""I'm sorry for everything that's happened, Mr. Watson," Tobias said."What are you apologizing for? You're the one who tried to save my family's reputation in front of the public.""I'll do everything I can to protect your family, especially Belle. None of you will have to worry about any more legal harassment."Mr. Watson looked at Tobias with weary eyes. He nodded in resignation."I don't even know how to thank you anymore, Tobias." Mr. Watson rubbed his face wearily. "You still ch
Owned by the Fighter 56. At the End of the Pier
The Eastborough pier wasn’t beautiful at night. The lighting was poor, relying only on a dying streetlamp flickering at the entrance. But for Belle, that only made her adrenaline spike.At least it was safe. And it offered one thing no other place did: privacy.Belle walked carefully, pulling her h
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Belle glanced at Bastian. His jaw was clenched so tightly that the tendons in his neck stood out.Bastian said nothing. He remained standing there, beside the woman holding the chain to his freedom.And his silence hurt more than anything Renee had said.“Come on, Belle,” Anthony’s voice cut throug
Dernière mise à jour : 2026-03-29Owned by the Fighter 72. Danger After the Escape
Bastian acted within seconds. Just before Renee’s shadow was about to cross the black partition, he grabbed Belle’s arm. Quickly, he pushed her—gently but firmly—toward the emergency door behind the refrigerator.“Go out through the back alley. Don’t run until you’re far away.”Bastian’s whisper wa
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“Oh my God…” Bastian exhaled in regret.In those five short minutes, Belle told him everything that had happened without holding anything back. It only made Bastian’s guilt heavier, because he hadn’t known Anthony had been pressured by his father.Out of everyone in his life, the last people Bastia
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