Chapter 690
Chapter 690:
Yelena, however, grabbed Bella’s hand and yanked her along. “If you want to leave, hurry up and stop wasting everyone’s time p>
Tears welled up in Bella’s eyes. “But it hurts so much p>
But Yelena didn’t seem to hear, continuing to pull Bella along until they were outside the cabin.
The sun had already set, and a grayish haze shrouded the surroundings.
Bella sensed that a group of people was approaching them. She squinted and realized it was Cayson and Bernice.
Just as she was about to speak, she heard Cayson ask, “Are you okay, Yelena p>
“I’m fine,” Yelena nodded lightly.
Bella froze. His words weren’t directed at her, but at Yelena!
“I was so worried,” Bernice added, her voice filled with concern.
Bella turned to Bernice, intending to speak, but stopped when she noticed Bernice’s gaze fixed on Yelena as well.
It became clear then that Bernice’s earlier words were meant for Yelena, not her.
Stunned, Bella stared at Bernice in disbelief.
If it were anyone else, Bella might have believed a change in demeanor was possible. But Bernice? That seemed unlikely.
Bernice had always looked up to Bella since their childhood, tagging along wherever Bella went.
Take, for instance, the incident that day. Bella had planned to use herself as bait to draw Yelena into a trap and eliminate her.
Still, Bella knew it could be challenging. That was when she thought of involving Bernice.
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Bella had made a phone call within earshot of Bernice, piquing her interest.
As expected, Bernice eagerly volunteered to join as soon as she overheard the conversation.
But Bella’s plans were grander. She wanted Yelena involved too.
So, she left Bernice hanging, hoping to lure Yelena into participating.
Unfortunately, Yelena didn’t take the bait, thwarting Bella’s plan. Undeterred, Bella and Monica devised another scheme and finally succeeded in drawing Yelena in.
Despite their efforts, they failed to eliminate Yelena.
Now, they would have to wait for another opportunity.
Bella turned to Bernice and said with feigned surprise, “Bernice, you’re alright! That’s a relief p>
Normally, under such circumstances, Bernice would have eagerly run over to chat with Bella with concern, asking if she was alright.
However, even though Bernice heard Bella perfectly well at that moment, she merely glanced at her and then looked away, her expression cold and indifferent. She seemed uninterested in responding.
Bernice’s displeasure about the day’s events was evident.
Reading her face, Bella knew Bernice was upset.
Approaching Bernice, Bella embraced her, feigning joy. “Bernice, I was so worried about you p>
Bernice’s expression darkened as she pushed Bella away with a cold snort.
Usually, such a gesture from Bella would have touched Bernice deeply, but not today. Now, Bernice could see that Bella was nothing but hypocritical.
Stunned by Bernice’s rejection, Bella stared at her in disbelief. “Bernice, what’s wrong with you?” she asked softly, her voice trembling as if walking on eggshells.