As soon as she entered the villa, she saw Charles sitting in the sofa. " Why he is here? "thought Bella in mind. She ignored him." Why bother him? I have nothing to do with him? " She just passed him and was about to go to her room; Charles stood up . He strode towards her and grabbed her wrist." Are you really trying to avoid me Bella??? How can you be so cruel? " " Let's go off me Mr. Charles. I have already paid off your debt. Don't create a drama here". She pushed the man away.
" Isabella, what are you doing? Have you forgot all your manners? You are the elder daughter of our family . So, behave yourself. Charles is going to be your husband soon. " Shouted Gloria.
" Huh!!! Haven't he told the truth ? thought Bella and looked at Charles. He kept silent and enjoyed Bella's pale face. " Mother, I paid off the debt . So, our family didn't owe him anything. So, I am not going to marry him."
" You can't back off from that. Your father promised him. He gave his word" .said Gloria.
" My decision is final. It's my right to decide with whom I am going to spend the rest of my life.". "How dare you talk me like that. You unfilial girl!!!! She raised her hand to Slap Bella. But she didn't succeed. Bella dodged that. " In past, I sacrificed everything for this family. My dream, my life everything. You people trampled on me like anything. But no more, I am really fed up this time". retorted Bella.
" Don't you want your diary. I know it's precious for you. How about we make a deal??? You marry Charles and in return you can get the diary."
" Keep it for yourself. I don't give a damn about that. " Even though she said that , she knew inside how important was the diary for her. But, she didn't want to take anyone advantage because of that . " Don't you want to know about your parents????" Gloria looked straight to her eyes. She didn't see any sort of emotions ." I don't want to know who were they? After all they abandoned me. I was an orphan and will remain as one. I don't need the surname of this family also. " She left in a hurry without waiting for Gloria's reply.
" Sorry, Mr Charles, I couldn't persuade her. " " I don't want your apology Gloria. You know the secret of your younger daughter. I will release her video and destroy her career" Gloria felt really helpless. She didn't have another choice other than cooperating with Charles. After all it's about Nancy's Career. She wanted her beloved daughter to be a world famous singer ..
" Please give me more time. I will find a way soon" " Ok hurry up. Otherwise be ready to bear the consequences". "If Nancy's video will release , her career as a singer will definitely be at sake. So, please don't do that Mr Charles." . As soon as you give me, what you promised ,then rest assured. " Charles left the villa.
Bella was waiting for her cab. She was really in mess. Her stepmom threatened her with Grandma's Diary this time. How many times I have to face such a humiliation? She made Bella to sacrifice her dream by threatening with her Grandmother. Her grandmother was sick at that time. Gloria told Bella that if she didn't co-operate with her, then they would not give Mellissa's hospital fees. So, she was forced to do that. To quit from the competition for Nancy. Then Nancy won the Singing competition. Now again.....
"Hey, Bella, it's really cold outside. Please get in the car" She heard a familiar sound. It was Harrison again." was he waiting for me??? thought Bella. " My meeting got cancelled. So, I thought I will wait for you . Besides, it's late and not safe to travel at this time." He explained to Bella.
Charles thought that Bella will be outside waiting for the taxi . But, he saw Bella entering into Harrison's Car. He gritted his teeth. But, he has no other option to avoid that. So ,he clenched his fist and drove away.