Chapter 901
Chapter 901:
Tears welled in Bella’s eyes as she spoke, her face contorted in an expression of heartbreak.
In truth, Bella harbored an intense hatred for Monica. She had never intended to sever their relationship directly, but now that Monica had tried to drag her into this mess, Bella had no qualms about striking back.
Monica’s face darkened, her features hardening as though carved from stone. Her gaze pierced through Bella, fury swirling in her chest like a storm waiting to burst. If looks could kill, Bella would have already dropped dead.
Monica had not anticipated that Bella would be sharp enough to record their conversation.
“Miss Mitchell, please cooperate,” one officer said, his voice firm but polite.
Despite the arrest warrant, the officers made sure to tread lightly, careful not to offend someone of Monica’s standing. They decided to maintain a respectful tone for now.
Monica, simmering with resentment, reluctantly followed the officers. The atmosphere in the banquet hall gradually returned to normal, but a subtle undercurrent of tension lingered, heavy in the air.
Guests whispered among themselves, trying to make sense of the chaotic scene that had just unfolded.
Feeling victorious, Bella scanned the room with a smug expression, only to freeze as someone approached her. Her face drained of color as she recognized who it was, and her entire demeanor shifted in an instant.
As Callum walked toward her, Bella felt her heart tighten. She stuttered, “Dad p>
Her eyes shifted around nervously. She had sent Megan to find help, hoping she could locate Jarvis or Elianna, or anyone who could assist. Callum’s intense gaze fixed on Bella, piercing as though he could see right through her.
With a cold tone, Callum said, “You’ve changed, Bella. Your sister’s engagement is a pivotal moment, yet here you are causing disturbances. Do you not care about our family’s reputation p>
Tears gathered in Bella’s eyes, quickly overflowing and streaming down her face.
Facing Callum, Bella managed to say, “Dad, you’ve got it all wrong p>
Just then, Megan returned, accompanied by someone.
Bella’s expression fell slightly.
Although she had hoped for Elianna, it was Jarvis who appeared.
Megan exchanged a helpless glance with Bella before quickly departing. It wasn’t that Megan hadn’t tried to find Elianna; she simply couldn’t locate her.
Thus, she brought Jarvis first and continued her search for Elianna. Megan was aware that Jarvis might not be as capable as Elianna, but he was still a solid choice to protect Bella in the meantime.
Bella, coming to terms with the situation, continued to shed tears. Callum observed Bella’s distress, his expression a complex mix of helplessness and irritation.
“You p>
Jarvis, noticing Bella’s tearful state, quickly surmised that Callum had been too harsh. He interjected, “Uncle Callum, Bella was only trying to warn Monica to stay away from Austin. Monica was the one who tried to sabotage Yelena’s engagement. Bella had no involvement in it at all p>
Callum’s brow furrowed further, irritation flashing in his eyes.
He wondered why Bella couldn’t speak up for herself.
Directly addressing Bella, Callum asked, “Bella, tell me the truth. I need to hear it from you. Did you really not try to disrupt Yelena’s engagement p>
Tears welled in Bella’s eyes as she sobbed out her response, saying, “No, I didn’t p>