She inhaled deeply to alleviate the agony burgeoning in her chest, seeking a distraction from her own thoughts. She retrieved her phone and dialled Ben Billy; his assistant connected her after a few minute on hold. “Bella, where are you?”He spoke sharply over the queue.’
“At the headquarters of Cupper Corporation, Ben.” She said truthfully, unwilling to deceive him on her location. He was irate; she had been absent for several days, had not contacted him at all, and he was meant to represent her. Now, she was precisely where she had explicitly said she did not like to be.
“What is your presence there?” “Clarify it for me,” he said sharply.
Bella comprehended the source of his anger; she felt similarly when advocating for someone who acted in direct contradiction to their stated desires. She discovered that he had been deceitful all along, and when the truth was revealed, chaos ensued. You experienced anger and want an explanation from that individual regarding their conduct and deceit.
“My mother sustained severe injuries and was close to death, Ben.” I had to come here to visit her; she was hospitalised here.
There was a prolonged hush. “Is she faring well?””
“Affirmative, improved.” Bella said to him. The woman in issue was entirely unscathed, since they had deliberately assaulted her to compel her return home. Uncertain about the duration of her anger on the matter. Recognised that she and Tyler were similar, yet still want a portion of Abbey for that audacity. Ignorance.
It was incomprehensible to her how somebody could inflict such harm on a fellow pack member and deem it acceptable, particularly for such a purpose. An Alpha-blooded wolf who was expected to lead the pack in her brother’s absence and safeguard its members, rather than harm them.
Something her own parents had acquiesced to and permitted. I believed that was permissible; yet, I did not comprehend that whatsoever. How could any parent inflict such harm onto their child?
“Is he present?”Ben enquired, and she recognised he was referring to Luke.
“Indeed, he is.” She was certain that Ben would not be pleased about it. Was uncertain how to convey the events that transpired, unable to simply articulate the truth, since it was prohibited. He was not a lupine creature.
“Are you at risk?” Do you perceive a sense of safety?”
Bella said, “I am fine.”
“The offspring?””
“They are also present with me, Ben.” I will require to remain for a while.
“What precisely should be done?” The guy faces allegations pertaining to your interests.
“I am cognisant of that,” she affirmed with a nod.
“Is he urging you to abandon them?”A little inflection in his voice.
“Affirmative,” she contemplated, however not for the rationale Ben presumed: “He has indeed inquired.”
“And?”That edge had dissipated, and his tone was suddenly frigid and very professional. He had made significant efforts to assist her, surpassing the actions of others, and she was aware of this. As her attorney, he sought to ascertain her intended course of action about the matter. Was all his time and work squandered? Did she intentionally squander it?
She closed her eyes and groaned, “I will likely drop them, Ben,” she eventually said.
This is absurd, Bella. You used much effort to distance him from yourself and the children. What is your current status? Are you only going to acquiesce to his demands?”
“The situation is intricate, Ben.” The youngsters are now aware of his identity. “I wish for them not to harbour animosity towards him.” That encapsulated the truth; the situation was intricate, and she desired her children to refrain from hating him.
“What is the reason?” When he is the one who abandoned you for another. Married shortly after departing from you. He is evidently not a principled individual and was definitely unfaithful to you, Bella.
“It is challenging to articulate, Ben.” I informed you that I had accepted his actions and was pleased for him. I want to convey that operations within these businesses function differently.
“I would not place my trust in him, Bella.” Who can assert that he will not repeat his actions? The individual appears to be solely concerned with his own desires and interests.
Indeed, she reflected absentmindedly, it truly did.
“When will you return, Bella?”Ben enquired in a more composed manner.
“I am uncertain; I am currently snowed in.” She lacked the resolve to inform him that she could not return, or at least not over telephone. It was not the appropriate method to execute it. She would need to visit his workplace and converse with him in person. He already anticipated that he would not appreciate her announcement of her permanent relocation here. Or for what reason.
“Contact me when you have information, and reach out to Tim; he is concerned.” He has not received any communication from you and stated that you are not answering his calls.” He terminated the call.
She exhaled deeply, having observed that both Tim and Luke had phoned. Tim left her two messages requesting a call, stating he had spoken to Matt and was aware she had returned home due to a family situation; he only wished to confirm her safety and well-being.
