Chapter 6 When I stepped out of the reception hall , I went straight to the old wing where I used to live . The servants ' expressions twisted with disdain , but they still forced out a reluctant " Mrs. Crestfall . " I ignored them . My focus was on gathering up the jewelry Victor had given me over the years . Hermès , Cartier , Van Cleef & Arpels . I was a simple woman . I had stayed by Victor Lowe's side for seven years . He had sheltered me , me , dressed me . Even if this was the end , I had earned these . No one turned away wealth . fed As I slipped the last jade necklace into the safe , those years flashed before my eyes like an old film reel , finally settling into dust . But then- " Well , you've got some nerve showing your face here . " Seraphina's voice cut across the silence , sharp and mocking . I froze but didn't answer , simply turned to leave . She stepped forward , blocking me , pointing to the case in my arms just as Victor walked in . " Didn't you say all of this would be mine ? " she demanded . I looked up , stunned , locking eyes with Victor's shadowed gaze . His eyes flicked between me and the case before sliding an arm around Seraphina's waist . " If you like something , I'll buy it for you again . " " I want these ! " she screamed , voice cracking . " Either she leaves them , or you make her disappear ! " " Seraphina . " His brows drew tight . " Don't make a scene . " " Don't make a scene ? " She dug her nails into his arm , her voice shrill , " Victor Lowe , choose . Her -or me ? " Both of them , too proud to yield , glared at each other . Chapter 6 7.79 % At last , Victor exhaled and lifted a hand toward me . "Bella . Give them- " " Mr. Lowe . " I tightened my hold on the case , cutting him off . " They're mine . " " Seven years ago , you pulled me out of Shadowland . I was grateful . " " But in these years , I've taken blades for you . I've tested poison for you . I've stood between you and bullets . You haven't forgotten , have you ? " " So yes ... I've earned this . " His expression wavered , torn , haunted by memory . I knew what he was remembering too . The ambush in Cypress Creek when he was pinned down - I drew the gunfire away, a bullet tearing through my stomach , leaving me barren for life . The yacht explosion - I shoved him onto the deck , only to be swallowed by the sea . He'd sat vigil in the ICU for three nights straight , gripping my hand , whispering through his tears , " Bella , open your eyes . Please ... open your eyes and look at me ... ' >> Now , dragged back into the present , Victor's voice rasped , low and raw , " You really want to settle this like strangers ? " " Yes . " I met his gaze head - on . " We're even . " Something in his face cracked . He stood frozen , hollow - eyed , as I clutched the safe and fled . My heels clattered frantically across marble , echoing like gunshots . At the courtyard fountain , Seraphina's shriek split the air . " Victor Lowe , you liar ! You promised me ! " Through the mist of spraying water , I saw him - the untouchable prince of the underworld- standing there like a chastised child , letting her fists pound against his chest . But his eyes ... his eyes never left me . Chapter 6 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!