Chapter 865
Chapter 865:
Bella, standing off to the side, was restless.
“The agreement between the Harris family and the Barton family didn’t specify which daughter was meant to marry, did it?” Bella asked. “If Yelena is unwilling, perhaps I could p>
“Bella p>
Jarvis looked at Bella in shock, struggling to believe she had just said those words.
Bella had been living in his apartment recently, and they often hung out together. Jarvis would take Bella for manicures and to get her hair styled. Their relationship had developed quickly, to the point where she even let him hold her hand and embrace her.
Jarvis believed that with continued effort, Bella might truly become his. However, hearing Bella’s proposal struck him deeply, causing him pain. It felt as though all the time he had spent with Bella was merely a fleeting dream.
Jarvis began to wonder if he had failed to provide enough for Bella.
“Bella, I will p>
Jarvis’ words were cut off by Bella’s worried tone.
Bella explained, “Since Yelena hasn’t made up her mind yet, I can step in. Being an adopted daughter in the Harris family, I’m deeply thankful for all the care and love I’ve received over the years. Now, it’s my time to give back p>
As she spoke, Bella looked towards Elianna for her agreement.
At first, Elianna found Bella’s suggestion to be rather reckless. However, as their eyes locked, she began to recognize some truth in what Bella had said.
𝓒𝓸𝓹𝓲𝒓𝒊𝓰𝒉𝓉 𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓴 at g𝓪𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗅𝓈.𝒄0m
“Bella’s right about this,” Elianna agreed.
Callum couldn’t help but feel surprised that, even with Maggie’s clear viewpoint, Elianna and Bella kept pushing things forward.
Still fantasizing about replacing Yelena, Bella argued, “Yelena must have investigated you beforehand, which explains her eagerness. If I had known earlier, I would have been just as good as Yelena. I’ve been with the Harris family since childhood. The education I received was better than Yelena’s, and I understand much more than she does. I believe I’m better suited to be the Barton family’s p>
“Daughter-in-law.” Bella was determined to marry Austin and was doing everything she could to make it happen.
For Bella, her reputation didn’t matter at that moment.
“Bella, you really have no shame,” Bernice said, rolling her eyes at her cousin.
“Am I not telling the truth?” Bella responded earnestly.
“That’s ridiculous. You’re nowhere near as pretty as Yelena, and your personality is awful. You’ve even schemed against your own family. You don’t even deserve to be called a person. And in terms of abilities, you fall short as well. Tell me, what exactly are you good at?” Bernice paused, then added, “Well, there is one thing you excel at—being more shameless than any of us. I doubt many can match you in that aspect p>
Maggie couldn’t help but chuckle at Bernice’s witty remark, finding it adorable.
Bella, already irritated, turned even more embarrassed as Maggie laughed. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she appeared deeply hurt. Knowing that only Elianna would sympathize with her, Bella looked in Elianna’s direction.
“Bernice, what nonsense are you talking about?” Elianna scolded Bernice sharply, clearly displeased.