Chapter 198

Chapter 198 The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, the creaking sound of the large iron gate came from downstairs. Bella woke up from her sleep, her brow furrowed slightly.

She sat up, dragged her tired body to the second–floor window, and looked down to see that Paul, the butler, had already opened the iron gate.

She quickly changed her clothes and rushed downstairs. When she reached the first floor, Paul was just opening the living room door and was startled to see her. “Mrs. Rosewood, what are you doing here?” he asked, still patting his chest, looking shaken.

Bella’s tone was displeased. “Why can’t I be here?”

She thought, ‘Although I have been driven out by Scott, we are still not divorced. This villa is still our joint property. Why can’t I stay here?

‘But Paul’s words are clear enough. He is implying that I shouldn’t be here. I’m still the lady of the house until we get divorced.

What right does Paul have to say such a thing?”

“Mrs. Rosewood, you misunderstood. Mr. Rosewood tells me to come early and tidy up this villa, and also change the locks,”

Paul said, emphasizing the last few words.

Paul thought, ‘Bella has been domineered over us in the Rosewood family for years, even cheating on Scott. Does she think she is still the lady of the house? It is rather laughable.

‘Scott has ordered me to change the locks early in the morning, and I know why. He wants to keep Bella out. Although I don’t know why Scott hasn’t divorced Bella yet, she has hurt his heart and will never return to the Rosewood family!

Paul had been the butler of the Rosewood family for many years, and he knew Scott’s temperament. Given Scott’s character, after what had happened, it was almost impossible for him to take Bella back and let her be the lady of the house again.

Because of Bella’s presence, she constantly reminded Scott of the humiliation he had endured over the past decade. He would never keep someone like her around.

So, there was no need to be polite with her. Paul could show his displeasure without any hesitation. Bella, with her changed status, was now powerless to do anything about it.

Seeing Paul’s changed attitude, Bella was furious, especially when she heard him mention that Scott had ordered him to change the locks. She thought, ‘Is Scott that eager to get rid of me? Changing the locks is clearly a way to keep me out.

‘After all these years of marriage, he doesn’t save face at all. Paul is such a sycophant. In the past, he would never have dared to act this way. It all comes down to my changed status; now even the servants can bully her.‘

“Mrs. Rosewood, if you have no further business here, please pack up and leave as soon as possible. I need to report back to Mr. Rosewood,” Paul said, his head slightly bowed, looking submissive, but his tone was very firm.

“Who says when I leave? Do I need you to arrange it for me?” Bella retorted.

“Mrs. Rosewood, don’t forget that this villa belongs to the Rosewood family. If you’re unwilling to leave, I’ll go back and report everything to Mr. Rosewood. He will decide how to handle it,” Paul replied.

“Are you trying to force me out?” Bella asked.

“I’m just reminding you to be realistic and understand the situation,” Paul said.

Bella was so angry she could hardly breathe. She had never realized before how Paul could be so calculating. She didn’t want to waste time arguing with him and turned to go upstairs.

1/2 16:07 Tue, 18 Feb MMO Chapter 198 林念28%售 She had originally planned to leave early today, but she hadn’t expected Paul to come so early and add to her frustration.

+23 She woke Emma up, and after they had freshened up, they carried their suitcases downstairs. Paul stood in the living room, making no move to help them. Both of them felt quite upset. They felt like clowns now, open to anyone’s bullying.

After leaving the suburban villa, they walked a long way before finally hailing a taxi. By the time they arrived in Shecrity, it was already noon.

The Jackson family’s driver had been waiting at the airport entrance and quickly took their suitcases as soon as he saw them.

His respectful attitude made them feel much better, and the grievances they had suffered at the Rosewood residence gradually faded away.

As they entered the Jackson villa, they immediately sensed the oppressive atmosphere in the living room. Berenger and Odalyn were sitting on one side of the sofa, and Logan was lounging with his legs crossed.

Upon seeing them, he quickly stood up and said, “Hi, Bella. Please have a seat.” He then helped Bella to a seat. However, Berenger’s face was stern, and Odalyn’s expression was also not very pleasant. Bella’s heart tightened, and tears began to flow.

“Berenger, I...”

“Don’t cry just yet. Tell us what happened. Why did Scott kick you out? And what’s going on with Elysia? How can she suddenly not be your daughter anymore? What have you two been up to?” Berenger fired off a series of questions.

He wondered, ‘How could their long–lost daughter suddenly not be their own? And why is Bella kicked out so inexplicably?‘

The only thing Bella had told them was that Elysia was not her biological daughter, and even that was only after they had pressed her for details. But she hadn’t explained the specifics.

Ever since they had heard the news, his heart had been in suspense. They all loved Elysia and now to be told that she had no relation to them at all was just too much.

“Bella, what’s going on? Is Elysia not your daughter?” Odalyn asked, her brows furrowed, eager to hear the truth from her.

She hoped Bella would tell her that it was all a misunderstanding and that Elysia was indeed her daughter, which would mean she was still her niece.

Logan also looked at her expectantly. He thought, ‘This can’t be true. How could someone mistake their daughter? I finally have a sister, and now she is about to be taken away. I’m going to lose it.’

Emma watched them all. They were her real relatives, but since she had entered the house, all they cared about was Elysia who had no blood relation to them at all.

She thought, ‘Why? I’m their true niece, Logan’s real sister. Why do they act as if I don’t exist?‘

“Berenger, Odalyn, there’s no need to ask. Elysia is never the Rosewoods‘ biological daughter. It is just a mistake. I’m the one who...” Emma said.

Before Emma could finish, Bella interrupted her sharply, “Emma.”

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