Chapter 477
The tension in the room increased as Bella moved forward. The woman tightened her grip on Dax, making him wince slightly in pain.
Bella halted, her hand clenched tightly as she quickly tried to think of a way to handle this crazy woman without putting her son in further danger.
’Damn it! Who is this woman?’ Bella vents her frustration in her heart. She couldn’t prolong this. She had to act swiftly to end the situation and free her son without injury.
“Miss, I don’t know who you are or why you’ve taken my son,” Bella said calmly, though her shaky voice betrayed her nerves. “If you want money or anything, just tell me. I’ll give you whatever you ask for, miss. Please, I beg you, release my son p>
Bella had never imagined this would happen to her, and she was terrified right now, but she tried to stay calm.
“I don’t want anything from you,” the woman responded.
Bella noticed the tremor in her voice. This was a good sign. The woman was afraid, even terrified, and that is good. It means she was an ordinary person, not someone with a psychotic and violent criminal background.
She saw her chance to rescue her son but patiently waited for the right moment to act.
However,
Before Bella could respond, the woman declared, “But I want your son’s life p>
Instantly, Bella felt her heart sink, almost stopping at the woman’s words.
’She didn’t want money; she wanted my son’s life? Who the hell is she p>
Bella tried to recall, but as she stared at the woman, she couldn’t remember ever meeting her.
“Miss, if you have a grudge against me, settle it with me. Talk to me, huh? You can do whatever you want to me; I won’t stop you. But please, I beg you, release my son. He’s innocent Bella pleaded, trying to distract the woman. She also signaled Dax to stay calm.
Bella saw her son attempt to smile, though it didn’t reach his eyes; at least he understood what she was trying to convey with her hand sign.
“You ruined my life, my happiness. And…my unborn child died because I was too stressed by the mess you caused!” the woman raged, her eyes fierce as she glared at Bella.
Hearing the woman’s words, Bella was taken aback. She was utterly puzzled.
She had no memories of ever meeting this woman, yet now this woman claimed she ruined her life—killed her unborn child?
And this woman also wanted to take her son’s life?
’Is this woman drunk? Or has she mistaken me for someone else p>
“I’m sorry, miss. But you might have mistaken me for someone else. I’ve never met you,” Bella said apologetically, slowly moving forward whenever the woman was distracted.
Bella saw the woman growing more anxious as she glanced at the people near the door, especially Bryan and Tristan’s man, who were now ready to act.
“Please tell me how I ruined your life if we’ve never met,” Bella asked again, silently taking another step, closing the distance between them.
“We’ve never met, but I’m not mistaken. You’re Arabella Donovan, the CEO of Quantum Capital!” the woman roared,
Bella was shocked. This girl knew her name.
The woman’s anger flared as she looked at Bella, her hatred intensifying. She removed her mask and revealed her face, saying, “I’m Kelly. You may not know me, but my life and career were ruined when you took over Quantum Capital and fired Andreas Corby. Andreas was my boss and lover, and my life has been a nightmare since… ARGH p>
Kelly screamed as Dax suddenly kicked her splint with his right foot’s heel very hard. He quickly squatted and rolled away from her.
“Damn it! I’ll kill you—” Kelly shouted, lunging after the boy, stabbing her dagger with speed and force. But instead of striking the boy, the dagger pierced Bella’s palm, stopping Kelly’s hand in mid-air.
Kelly froze, surprised by how swiftly Bella jumped between her and the little boy. And now, she’s staring in horror at Bella’s fierce eyes. The fire in Bella’s gaze made Kelly feel she was facing not Bella but a Demoness.
“You’re courting death, Kelly!” Bella said coldly, enduring the excruciating pain in her palm. She smiled icily as she pulled out the dagger, now embedded halfway in her palm, and forcefully kicked Kelly’s knee, causing her to fall hard, her knee slamming into the floor.
A howl of pain escaped Kelly’s lips as she felt her knees shatter.
Bella smiled coldly as she watched Kelly cry. After discarding the sharp dagger in the corner, she looked at Kelly again. Kelly’s eyes were filled with terror as she looked at her.
“Young madam Bryan called out, wanting to enter and help, but he stopped when Bella signaled him to stay back.
“Bryan, take Dax out,” Bella instructed without looking back, her eyes fixed sharply on Kelly.
Bella had never met this woman before but had heard she worked for Andreas Corby. Now, she understood why this woman had come after her.
However, Kelly made a big mistake by involving Dax in her revenge.
“Yes, ma’am!” Bryan responded, picking Dax up off the floor and holding him in his arms.
“Mommy, you’re bleeding,” Dax cried, his voice trembling. He was scared, seeing the fresh blood flowing from his mother’s hand.
“Go with Uncle Bryan, Dax. Mommy will be with you soon,” Bella said, not turning to look at Dax. She didn’t want him to see her angry expression. She didn’t want her son to witness how she punished this crazed woman.
“Young master, let’s go,” Bryan said, walking out. He wasn’t afraid to leave Bella alone in the room; he knew she could handle the woman.
But Bryan’s only worry is Bella’s injury. If Tristan saw his wife hurt, he’d be furious.
Bella faintly heard everything behind her. She knew a few guards were now standing near the door, ready to help her, but for now, she ignored them. She needed to punish Kelly.
Her eyes remained fixed on Kelly, who was sobbing loudly on the floor.
Bella grabbed Kelly’s hair with her uninjured hand, forcing Kelly’s head to look up at her.