Chapter 38: 038 Tearing off the Disguise, Don’t Overfeed the Dog (2 Updates) Chapter 38: 038 Tearing off the Disguise, Don’t Overfeed the Dog (2 Updates) Brandon Stone suddenly appeared out of nowhere, catching everyone off guard. Vivi Lange froze, and Kevin Bell was simply dumbfounded, simring with rage.
What the hell is this idiot doing showing up now?
Is he not content with the chaos already?
“Brandon?” Ethan Stone frowned at his son.
The waters of the Bell Family were already murky enough without him stirring it further.
“Dad, I’m an adult now, I know what I’m doing.”
Brandon Stone had been doing a lot of thinking lately. He looked at Zoe Bell standing in the distance. She once had the opportunity to don a beautiful ballet costu and perform on the most prestigious stage.
The first ti he saw Zoe Bell was on the stage during the school anniversary celebration.
Watching her practice tirelessly, winning countless awards.
The white swan he had once been infatuated with…
Had her wings forcefully broken because of him.
“Zoe Bell, I owe you an apology, maybe you won’t accept it, but I still need to say it.” Brandon Stone looked at her, and bowing amidst the astonished stares of those around him, he said, “I’m sorry.”
When he straightened up, he took a deep breath. “My love was too selfish, maybe it wasn’t even love at all…”
“Zoe Bell, no matter who you end up with in the future, I just hope you’re happy.”
Kyle Lowe stood aside, noncommittal.
This idiot, he finally did what a real man ought to do.
Brandon Stone’s testimony almost confird the past actions of Mr. and Mrs. Bell. Actually, there were many aristocratic families who arranged marriages without considering their children’s feelings, but it was a real pity that Zoe, with her talent and so achievents, had her future so abruptly destroyed.
“President Bell, what you did… that’s really despicable!”
“Even after raising a daughter for twenty years, you ought to feel sothing, your heart is too cruel.”
“I wouldn’t dare do business with such a person, who knows when they’ll stab you in the back!”
…
The crowd was buzzing with discussion, and the mother of the Fletcher Family even pulled Mina Bell back, attempting to distance herself from Mr. and Mrs. Bell, which deeply shocked the couple.
“Brandon Stone, you were the one who was desperately pursuing her, whatever I did, I did it for you!”
“She’s our daughter, how could we possibly not love her.”
“You’re shaking her off pretty easily now!”
Kevin Bell accused him angrily.
“Oh, look, everyone, a dog driven up the wall.” A clear voice suddenly rang out. Zoe Bell was startled and, following the sound, saw a familiar figure.
Wasn’t he supposed to stay at ho?
How did he get here!
Wyatt Hale was wearing black shorts with an oversized white T-shirt, looking clean and refreshing; clearly a college student. The only thing was, he walked with his hands in his pockets and with a swagger…
Pretty cocky!
“President Bell, back when the incident happened, Young Master Stone was barely past twenty, and you, in your forties and fifties, running a company, are you brainless? You just do whatever he tells you?”
“It’s nothing but greed for the Stone Family’s wealth. Still love your daughter? It makes want to puke just hearing it.”
“The facts are so clear, and yet you still try to argue. Do you really think everyone has a head on their shoulders just for show?”
“Not young anymore and yet not thinking of accumulating so virtue.”
Wyatt Hale had quite a sharp tongue.
When had Kevin Bell ever been humiliated like this? His face turning ashen with anger, he pointed at him: “Who are you? Where are your parents?”
“Can’t win an argunt and looking for parents to tattle to? Aren’t you ashad!”
Zoe Bell took a deep breath:
He really is good at fanning the flas.
“Dad, that’s the guy who was following my sister at the mall that day,” Mina Bell whispered.
In an instant, Kevin Bell snapped to realization and glared furiously at Zoe Bell: “Good for you, it was you again, wasn’t it? You brought him here? I never imagined, after raising you for so many years, I would raise a thankless wretch, a defiant and unfilial creature!”
“A kind father begets a filial son. If parents show kindness, the children will be dutiful. Have you been kind to ?” Zoe Bell retorted.
At this mont, Vivi Lange stepped forward, her eyes slightly red:
“Regarding the injury to your leg, perhaps your father and I really didn’t consider it well enough, but it was because we didn’t want to see you struggle. We found you a good match to ensure you wouldn’t have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of your life. Did we do wrong?”
“When your sister ca back, we did indeed neglect you.”
“But when we took you out of the orphanage years ago, we cared for you with all our heart.”
“It’s really ingratitude for kindness, to bla us for being too good to you initially. Which family doesn’t have its ups and downs? Did you have to repay us like this?”
Vivi Lange’s voice was like she was about to cry, full of grievance and helplessness.
She even garnered a fair share of people’s sympathy.
Zoe Bell’s fingers suddenly tightened. On releasing them, a smile spread slightly across her lips, “You really know how to play a role.”
“No matter how much you pretend, you can’t hide the hypocrisy that seeps from your very bones.”
“You say you were good to , so I’ll ask you one question.”
“When is my birthday?”
…
Vivi Lange was suddenly stunned because she truly couldn’t rember. The Bells never celebrated her birthday.
The reaction of the Bell family was so obvious even a fool could see it.
After all, if they couldn’t even rember that, no matter how much they claid to care for her with their words, it was in vain.
Zoe Bell mocked softly: “I recently heard a saying, and I’ll share it with you.”
“Don’t feed a dog too much, and people…”
“You can’t treat them too well!”
The implication was clear:
Mr. and Mrs. Bell were like dogs: shaless and insatiable!
Wyatt Hale almost laughed out loud. His sister-in-law really knew how to apply what she learned.
That evening, the entire Bell family beca a joke in the circle. The pain on Kevin Bell’s face from being hit still throbbed faintly; if it weren’t for the crowd, he would’ve charged at her, wanting to smash the face of this insolent girl.
“Zoe Bell, you’ve got your revenge, are you satisfied now? Then get out!” Kevin Bell was on the verge of rage.
“Don’t worry, I will go.”
“After all, every minute and second I spend with you makes feel sick.”
Zoe Bell looked at her foster parents with an unprecedented determination and resolution:
“I want to dissolve our adoption relationship!”
Kevin Bell was startled, then roared: “Zoe Bell, you’re dreaming! I raised you, provided for you, and now that you’ve grown wings, you think you can just walk away? No way!”
“I will repay you with interest for the money you’ve spent on over the years!” Zoe Bell said decisively.
“It’s not about the money!”
“Is it because I haven’t married according to your plans, and you haven’t maximized your benefits?”
“You…”
His thoughts being laid bare, Kevin Bell was naturally anxious.
But at this mont, the murmurs of the crowd were loud. Zoe Bell wanted this overwhelming public outcry; she wanted to tear off the Bell couple’s disguise in front of everyone.
To let everyone know it wasn’t that she was cold-hearted, but that her foster parents were too shaless!
“If you agree to negotiate, I’ll have my lawyer contact you. If not, we’ll see each other in court.” After Zoe Bell spoke, she signaled to Wyatt Hale to leave with her.
Facing a barrage of accusations, Kevin Bell’s eyes reddened with fury!
This despicable girl!
She was going to ruin him, ruin the Bell family.
What’s this about a lawyer? Pretending to be what!
“Zoe Bell, stop right there, you’re not allowed to leave!” At this mont, Kevin Bell couldn’t care less about proprieties. He used to be the only one to scold her, and now she was sitting on his head, calling the shots?
He wouldn’t allow it!
He rushed out, reaching to grab her from behind.
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At that ti, a light rain was misting outside, as a car slowly pulled up in front of the hotel…
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