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Belinda was elated. “Then—"
“But...” Cathy cut her off coldly. “I have one more condition.”
Belinda glanced up, her voice tinged with curiosity. “What's the request?”
“About Jessa...” Cathy's tone carried a trace of resolve. She hadn't forgotten the woman who had borne the
blfor her. “Drop all the charges against her and let her cback.”
Silence enveloped the room as Belinda processed the request. Memories flickered in her mind: Jessa’s
commanding presence as she directed the men in black to strike her, and Joyce’s smug expression as she
casually rested her hands on her cheeks. These images lingered briefly before fading.
After a thoughtful pause, Belinda closed her eyes, a bitter smile touching her lips. “Okay, | promise you.”
Thoughts of Joyce surfaced in her mind. A simple message to Joyce's family to check on her well-being would
bring Belinda peace. Joyce had been the first friend she made in Nawrin—welcoming her without concern for her
rural origins and sharing every new experience. In honor of that friendship, Belinda was prepared to overlook her
grievances and release the woman who had nearly caused her demise.
“But | have a condition,” Belinda said, opening her eyes to look directly at Cathy. Taking a deep breath, she
continued, “Once Jessa is released, ensure she is kept under control and does not targetagain. If she does, |
will be forced to resolve both our past and current disputes. When that tcomes, don’t considercruel.”
Cathy nodded with a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry.” She signaled a maid, whispering instructions. The maid
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdeparted swiftly and returned soon after with an antiquated phone in hand.
Cathy offered the phone to Belinda. “Miss Nelson, here is the first step of our agreement. Take this phone. Next,
cancel the lawsuit and ensure Jessa’s release. | will then disclose how | reached out to the Scott family. Convince
Anthony next. Once Kristopher and | are engaged, | will return Joyce's phone to you.”
Belinda paused briefly, then nodded in agreement. “Okay.”
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“And...”
Cathy’s expression turned serious as she met Belinda’s gaze. “Keep our agreement secret from the Miller and
Cox families. Until our deal is complete, you must not mention Joyce Scott to any of them. Do you understand?”
Belinda, puzzled but determined for Joyce's sake, nodded in agreement.
Cathy chuckled softly and handed back the old phone. “Don’t forget your promise.”
Belinda’s lips curved into a tight smile. “You can count on me.”
Cathy glanced at her watch. “It’s late. You should head back now. I'd rather not have my evening spoiled.”
Belinda inspected the phone for
damage and pressed the power
button, her broyyioluing fo need
Framing Re. I'd never enjoy
watching my ex-husband dine with
his future wife and mother-in-law.”
She slipped the phone into her pocket and peered toward a garden exit. “May | leave through there?”
Cathy paused, surprised. When she
nodded, Belinda was alicady af the
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Belinda strode confidently through
the exit. Cathy remained motionless,
watching her Ria om
Pentre Belinda's'final words. If
loyalty demanded such sacrifices for
a friend who'd been silent for four
years, why had Belinda so decisively
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