s and arguments that reached Bella's ears. Groggily, sh

ne – her parents embroiled in a clash with stern-looking

she exclaimed, "What? I slept till noon!" The realization

arents outside. "Dad, what's happening here

the matter," her mother replied,

retorted, "Who are you cal

king me, big head? You know I can arrest

who you're talking to? Mr. Montenegro, didn't you teach your child well? You

ething," Bella asked, fea

ned, trying to diffuse the escalating tension. The air was thick with uncertainty as t

ve out their stuff from the

us out. You have to give us at least three months t

deal," the boss scoffed. "What are y

y you; just give me a few

t I can make an exception if you give me your

ous. Without a second thought, she ran and del

he escalating chaos. The atmosphere hung heavy with tension, as the

boss commanded, "What are you waitin

This is against the law,

yourself for having a bastard for

d, a voice interrupte

ce – it was Marco, the managing d

interfere; go your way,

s family has someone I know," Marco

, "Why ask? Can

wns the car over there," on

Are you paying now or w

er them again. Break the rule, and you spend your enti

with his thugs. Throughout this, Richard ha

o, asking why he helped them. "I am Bella's boss,

etly signaled Marco not to disclose that he worked at a Monteneg

his kindness. After dinner, Marco prepared to leave. As

ought you had too much alcohol and couldn't make it

d, "The CEO didn't sa

g anything from hi

sking," Bella s

anwhile, Richard observed the unfolding drama like a spectator in a movie. The

s curiosity piqued. "Who is that?" he

" Bella replie

ny? What is he doing here? Hope it isn'

t. Why are you here

ou asked me to come ov

ed on my phone since daybreak; I h

. You said you have some interesting

the events with Richard. However, she had to sa

ething about Richard. Never mind; it was not

me the inaccurate det

ate you once it's fina

ou're hiding somethin

. Let's leave that matter aside. I need to go to my p

need something. Hop in, and

the conversat

interested in you since hi

een through this. I value our f

be different now,"

My mind is occupied with too many