“VEDROE FAMILY RESIDENCE”

Belle and her little family were sitting in the living room and it seemed her father was discussing something very important.

“Father and mother will move to the wild country to run a job.” said Mr. Ved.

“Overseas? Then, what about me?” Belle was very surprised at the statement from her father.

“You are free to choose your own life choices, father will not restrain you anymore.” said Mr.Ved.

“What really happened, mother and father?”

“Belle, we know you have big dreams for your career. So, go after your career.” said the mother.

“Mother, is there something you guys are hiding from me?”

Her mother and father shook their heads, as a sign that they had nothing to hide.

“It is time, father to leave this gloomy life. Dad has disappointed you a lot, I'm sorry dad..” said Mr. Ved.

“Belle, you have to fight for your own life. You are the only daughter in this family, be a strong woman.” said Mrs. vid.

All the goods have been prepared for the departure of Belle's father and mother.

“Father has prepared you a more decent place to live. You don't have to pay rent anymore, because dad already paid for the lunar house which is on the outskirts of town A.” Mr. Ved gives a house key to Belle.

When they came down from the stairs of the flat, a mini bus was already in the main lobby.

Early in the morning, Belle was awakened from her deep sleep just for this.

“I'll take mother and father!”

“No, we are in a hurry to catch the first plane this morning. You better get ready for work.”

“Belle, you can also start paying for a small car for yourself. Mother and father can only leave that little house for you.” said Mrs. Ved.

They hugged before the departure of her parents. Belle is still very confused by the departure of her parents. However, her father and mother explained that they went abroad for much better jobs.

Will it be true, just as they say…

***

“TIGER GROUP COMPANY”

Belle went to work with difficulty, she still did not understand the decision of her parents to go far. However, Belle only thought that her father was trying to be a better father. That slightly comforted Belle's current uneasiness.

“Belle, the CEO is calling you to his office!” said a colleague of Belle's.

Belle rushed to go see Jordan. “What else does this bastard want to do...”

Whenever confronted with Jordan, Belle became a little wary.

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Knock Knock…

Belle knocked on the door before she entered, and a sexy secretary opened the door for her.

“The CEO is waiting for you.” Said the sexy secretary then left in front of Belle, and Belle accidentally saw the button on the sexy secretary was open.

Her suspicion of what had happened, she could only keep to herself.

“Master called me?” said Belle standing in front of Jordan, and the two looked at each other.

“You're fired!” Jordan said with eyes looking at Belle as sharp as an eagle.

Belle gulped, and she was confused about what else Belle had done wrong.

“Very well Sir, if that is the decision of the master.” Belle replied without protest, because staying calm was a choice Belle had to make.

Hmm .. Jordan smiled narrowly, and leaned back in his work chair while twirling the chair.

“Go now, and never appear before my eyes again!” Jordan kicked Belle out openly.

“Are you going to let me go after this?” asked Belle again.

Jordan laughed out loud, “You're so innocent, Izabelle.. since when did I take my words seriously? To me, you are just my obedient dog. Your body is no longer attractive to me..” Jordan said, of course the words were like a spear that stabbed into Belle's solar plexus.

“Thank you for using my services as your satisfaction, Sir. At least, this body has already been of use to master.” Belle said holding back the tightness in her chest.

Belle is like being thrown away, after all the honey is gone, and all that's left is a very low self-esteem.

“Go, and never appear before me!” Jordan snapped suddenly. Jordan seemed to be harboring anger at Belle, but he vented it at will without any explanation.

“I'm sorry to say goodbye.” Belle turned and walked towards her study.

Packed her belongings, then rushed home.

“At least, I have a lot of time to pack up to a new house ..” Belle said trying to cheer her up.

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Belle stepped outside, and stared for a moment at the tall building that had lived up to her name for the past year or so.

“Miss Izabelle, these are the files belonging to the lady.” Said a division head who had always liked Belle.

“Thank you Sir.” Belle replied who was trying to cover her sadness with a fake laugh.

“Keep up the spirit Miss Izabelle.”

“Thank you.”

Belle walked away and she took a taxi home.

***

Belle arrived at her old flat, and lay down one last time.

All of their belongings had been moved to their new home, and Belle had brought only part of the rest of her clothes.

Belle finally cried in her solitude, today was really tiring and painful for Belle.

In addition to losing her job, Belle also had to accept insults from Jordan.

“Am I that contemptible in his eyes..” Belle sobbed, and the tears she had been holding back for so long finally spilled out.

Crying and crying in solitude.

There was no place for Belle to complain and complain. Belle faced everything alone, even her parents never knew all the things that had happened to Belle. They also shouldn't know, Belle doesn't want her parents to be disappointed in her.

“I'm just a despicable and dirty woman... harggkkk” Belle screamed in the middle of the music she was playing. So that her screams were not heard by the other neighbors.

Tired of crying, Belle fell asleep until the night.

… …

Belle woke up only to the sound of her cellphone alarm.

“How long have you been asleep..” Belle said and got up from her old bed.

Whatever has happened, of course it cannot be changed anymore. Belle doesn't want to regret her decision to sell her pride to Jordan, she's just fighting for her father's freedom.

Although her actions cannot be justified, Belle must also continue to struggle to continue her next life.

Belle returned to gather her new intentions and spirit. Because after all Belle must continue her life and try to improve her life.

“Father, Mother I will become a strong woman...”

Belle's determination is strong, she doesn't want to be weak anymore and continues to live in poverty.

****

Belle is living her new life as a private foreign language tutor. Belle started everything from scratch, and even though her income wasn't great. Belle had to keep going with what she still could do.

The new residence of the Belle family is used as a place for private tutoring at the same time. In addition, Belle also opened a language translator service orally and in writing. Belle's struggle is not easy, Belle has to do a massive promotion in order to get more customers.

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Belle is working on a translation she has received from her college student customers. Luckily the location of the business he has is located not far from the campus area and also the school. So, that the customers are more young people.

During breaks, Belle watches television and looks at news content from abroad as an additional insight. Intelligent women like Belle are never satisfied to learn, that's the advantage she has.

In the news broadcasts of the murder of a married couple suspected of being involved in a crime syndicate. Belle was still enjoying the instant ramen she bought from a nearby convenience store.

While fetching water Belle broke a glass of drink when she heard the names of her parents being mentioned in the news.

Belle ran to the television, and was right. Both her parents died in the murder incident. Both of her parents were members of illegal drug dealers and when they were almost caught they were forced to confess. As a result, the owner of the illicit business (narcotics) ordered men to kill Belle's parents.

“No! no way…” Belle screamed hysterically and sat limply.

Not only overseas, the news also spread outside New York. Of course her old colleagues and even people who had known Belle saw the contents of the news. News of the murder spread widely in the mass media, even the print media.

Belle also received a call from abroad, that her parents would soon be sent home to New York.

Belle seemed to have lost hope in her life, her parents turned out to be working as members of illegal drug dealers (narcotics) while abroad. This was done to pay off all their debts in their home country, and indeed the income they got was fantastic.

***

“JORDAN HERON'S MANSION”

“Sir, we have checked the data of all the members involved in the murder.” Said one of Jordan's subordinates.

“Have the bodies of both parents been returned to the country?”

“Well, sir. The bodies of both Miss Belle's parents are at the funeral home. Miss Belle repeatedly fainted when the bodies of her parents arrived.”

Jordan squeezed the beer can in his hand.

“Damn! Why have they gone this far, isn't there a better way!” muttered Jordan, who seemed to know who the killer was.

Because some of the perpetrators involved managed to escape, but was eventually caught by messengers from Jordan.

Jordan looked down at his cell phone screen, and a few pictures of Belle grieving were there. Jordan's heart trembled slightly seeing the grief that Belle was currently experiencing. He knew that Belle had only faced her alone, and that many had even avoided Belle. Just because of the case that happened to her parents.

***

“City Center Public Cemetery”

Not many people came to mourn, some even still criticized the bodies of Belle's parents.

Belle continued to cry non-stop in front of her parents' graves. Belle was completely alone, and there was nothing to comfort or even strengthen her.

An even more painful truth Belle had yet to tell.

Actually, both of her parents have known what happened between Belle and Jordan. When they received the news, they were immediately caught by cruel people who would kill them.

Jordan deliberately told the truth through a voice recording of a phone call with Belle's parents. As a result, Belle's father burned with anger and a fight broke out with the members who had just arrived at their residence. Finally a sadistic murder occurred there.

However, Jordan only said he had fired Belle and not about the illicit transaction.

“Mother… father… why do you have to do this… why…” Belle cried again, when everyone had dispersed.

From across the cemetery of her parents, several men dressed in black, with sunglasses were also observing them. One of the men was Jordan, Jordan came to mourn the death of Belle's father and mother.

“Bella!” A man arrives at the burial site, the man is Andrew.

“Andrew, aren't you out of the country?”

“I came back when I heard about the death of uncle and aunt. I'm sorry for this incident, Belle ..” Andrew said concerned.

“Thank you Andrew.” Said Bell who still felt at home at the funeral of her late father and mother.

“From today onwards stay strong.” Andrew said comforting.

“I'm sorry Andrew, I'm just the child of an illicit drug dealer ..” Belle sobbed.

“No matter what your family's problems are, to me you are still the Izabelle I used to know.”

Andrew put his arm around Belle's shoulders giving Belle some peace of mind. At least someone still cares about Belle when Belle's lowest point is currently.

***

Almost every day, Belle continues to come on a pilgrimage to the graves of her late father and mother to light candles and water them with fresh rosewater.

Belle's grief was very deep, not to mention the shame she had to endure as social sanctions.

“CARPIO GROUP COMPANY”

Companies engaged in the field of well-known brands. From fashion brands to shoes to bags and much more. However, the wealth of the Carpio Group is still number two after the wealth of the Heron Group.

As a very young leader, Andrew is not as bright as Jordan Heron.

Drrtt… one message in…

Andrew still ignores incoming messages, because they are used to being an important person. However, Andrew's feelings were slightly disturbed by the vibration of his cellphone. Because only certain people know this personal cell phone number.

When he opened the contents of the message, Andrew was very surprised.

“Hey bastard! Never go near Izabelle Vedrow, or I'll reveal your secret!” the contents of the message written there.

“Confidential? What am I keeping secret..” Andrew muttered, and for a moment he was petrified.

He remembered that his family was also involved in a crime syndicate abroad. The case of the death of Belle's parents also has something to do with them.

Andrew suddenly sweated, even though his room was quite cold.

“Why do you have to involve Belle again ..” Andrew muttered.

Andrew returns to his parents' home in their magnificent mansion.

***

“Carpio Family Residence Mansion”

“Father! What have you done to Vedroe's uncle's family! Father!” Andrew kept shouting along his stride.

Meanwhile his father was seen sitting enjoying black coffee at dusk today..

“Father..”

“Is it just because of that damn family, you dare to scream in front of your father?” said Mr. Carpio, father of Andrew.

“Father.. I need an explanation from you.. is your father also involved in the murder case?” Andrew kept urging his father to be honest.

“If I said “Yes” what would you like to do?” snapped Mr. Carpio.

Andrew backed away slowly, he really did not expect the crime that his father had done to the Belle family, his precious friend.

****

Andrew shook his head in disbelief at what his father had said this afternoon.

“Impossible.. how could the father be so willing to kill my precious best friend's father and mother!” Andrew raised his voice.

Plakkkhhh! A slap hit his handsome face.

“Just because of that poor girl, you dare to yell at your own father! You have indeed caught the poor nature of their family!”

“Poor family? Wasn't father the one who caused the bankruptcy of Uncle Vendroe's family...”

“Because his father only knows gambling and spending money. The house has become a warehouse for my father's business goods. You don't even try to interfere!” Warning Mr. Carpio.

“Father… why are you so cruel… isn't it enough for you to make their life difficult.”

“Has your brain shifted, Andrew? How many times do you have to explain, if Vedroe has a huge debt!”

“Andrew, stop defending something you don't even know yourself about!” said Mrs. Carpio, mother of Andrew.

“But Uncle Ved's family doesn't have to die like that... at least they can still live, even in prison.”

“If that's what you want, then be prepared to see your own biological father languishing in iron bars. Do you really want that to happen to your own father?” snapped Mrs. Carpio.

“I really hate this cruel family ..” Andrew ran out of his family's mansion.

“Andrew!” cried Mrs. Carpio.

“Stop it! Andrew just doesn't understand my way, let him choose his own way.” said Mr. Carpio.

***

Andrew had been crying in his ignorance all this time. He only remembered that his father was involved in a crime syndicate, and it turned out that his father was also involved in the sadistic murder case of Belle's parents.

Even now he didn't know who had sent him the threatening message. Andrew is just a man who is pursuing his own career, about the crimes of his parents Andrew can only close his ears, close his eyes.

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“Izabelle Vedroe's Residence”

Today, Belle is very tired with all the pretty hectic work.

In addition to carrying out private foreign language lessons every day, Belle also often works overtime until late at night and early in the morning to do the translation tasks she receives from customers. Belle just works alone, promoting herself and even struggling alone.

The black line that has been left by her two late parents, seems to be an endless social sanction. Belle decided to open her own service business, because many different areas of the company rejected her application, just because of the black hair of her late parents.

Knock... knock...

Someone was knocking on the door of the house, and it was already 22.00 at night.

When she opened the door, it was Jordan who was standing in front of her.

“Can I come in?” Jordan asked. Belle nodded, and invited Jordan to sit on a wooden chair in the living room of Belle residence.

“How are you?” Jordan asked, the atmosphere between them had been very awkward, since the incident at the company a few months ago.

“I'm fine.” Belle replied while serving mineral water to Jordan.

“You hate me?” Jordan asked again, with short questions.

“Hate for what? And what do you mean?” Belle replied with Jordan question.

“In many ways, what happened in the past?”

Belle grinned and lifted her head.

“Since you fired me a few months ago and almost a year has passed... of course it is very difficult for me to get up from the economic downturn. However, I cannot blame anyone for my own problems.”

“Really?”

Belle nodded confidently, she was actually just trying to look tough in front of Jordan.

“Do you like me?” Jordan's question this time caused an uncontrollable sense of nervousness.

“Liking in what way do you mean? Is it when you are a leader, or... when we are in bed?”

Jordan was surprised to hear Belle's loud words.

“It's up to you, want to say things from any angle.”

“I'm happy to be in master's company, although I may have to accept your cold attitude. However, as for the other feelings… I guess I don't have any more feelings.” Belle said confidently.

Jordan stared intently at Belle, as if Belle's answer was truly unsatisfactory. This wasn't what Jordan wanted to hear either.

“So during that few times we had sex, you didn't have any feelings for me at all?”

“Well, since our relationship is nothing more than master and subordinate.”

“Even when I fucked you so many times, you still have feelings for me?”

“Yes. Because I forbid myself to fall in love with a man who only thinks I'm a bitch, even a submissive dog.”

Jordan immediately stood up from his seat, standing with his back to Belle.

“If you think you're just an obedient dog, but that's not really the case with me.”

Belle was surprised to hear Jordan's words.

“All the words, insults from the master is enough to explain my identity and even my pride.” Belle twisted the hem of the T-shirt she was wearing.

“Apparently you are only smart in academics. However, in real life you can barely make sense of everything..” Jordan said then walked away.

Belle still didn't understand the meaning of Jordan's words, and moreover, Belle had never been in a romantic relationship with any man. So it was quite difficult for Belle to interpret the actions of the men.

Since school, Belle is required to always get the top rank in the class, and she also has to be serious about studying. Her father, who always lost in gambling, made Belle always have to get a school scholarship, as an additional school fee to go to college.

Then, when is Belle's time to enjoy her private life.

Belle tidied her work desk, tears in her eyes again, Belle cried sadly in her solitude.

Belle wiped her tears and began to lament her increasingly difficult life. Fighting alone was nothing new for Belle.

***

“LONGUE BAR”

Hargggkk ahkkk… Jordan moaned in pleasure, when a woman performed oral sex on him. Jordan sat like a king on his throne. Enjoy every pleasure that a comfort woman gives.

Precisely in the VIP Bar room.

“Master doesn't want to enter mine?” said the woman, rubbing her cock against Jordan's knee.

“You're disgusting, get out of here!” Jordan shooed the woman away, after he had reached the pinnacle of his own pleasure.

Huh! “Men are so selfish! Once satisfied, just arbitrarily expel! Huh!” Muttered the woman as she stepped outside.

“Damn!” Jordan threw the glass ashtray beside him. The ashtray broke on the VIP room floor.

“Is that a word of honesty from you, Izabelle? You've managed to toy with my heart!” Jordan kept muttering, he was very disappointed with Belle's words.

It wasn't what Jordan expected, but Belle really dared to make Jordan nervous like this.

“Never before has a woman made me nervous like this.. you really are my brave little bitch ..” Jordan said, but there was a high curiosity in his mind about Belle.

***