As Hannah finished speaking, Aurora finally saw the whole picture.
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Thinking about how all the humiliation she’d just suffered was because of Isabella, Aurora couldn’t hold back her anger. She walked over and landed a sharp slap right across Isabella’s face.
Even Hannah was caught off guard by how quick Aurora was to act. She never imagined her daughter would be so ruthless.
Isabella was left standing there, completely stunned. She honestly never expected that the same Aurora who used to treat her well would actually dare to hit her now.
For the first time, Isabella really felt just how tough things got when she lost her family’s support.
Back when the Hewitt family was on par with the Eliots, Aurora was nothing like she is now.
But right now, Isabella didn’t dare say a word. She just covered her face and turned to leave.
Just as she moved, Aurora called out to her again. “Isabella, you embarrassed me and my mom in front of everyone. I can’t make you pay for it right now, but you have to give back the money you took from my mom.”
As she spoke, Aurora turned to Hannah. “Mom, how much did you pay for this jewelry? Did she tell you she was tricked too?”
Hannah nodded. “Yes, I spent 5 million on this jewelry set altogether.”
“5 million,” Aurora burst out laughing. “Wow, Isabella, you’ve got quite the appetite. Didn’t you say you got scammed too? Then take this jewelry back and get the money. Did you hear me?”
As soon as Aurora said that, Isabella’s face drained of color. She just stood there, frozen, her mind blank.
For the past few years, Isabella had been partying hard overseas, burning through cash like it was nothing.
She got so used to that wild lifestyle that she started borrowing from loan sharks, and the interest kept snowballing until she was buried in debt.
She was forced to come back home because she’d run out of options abroad. She’d only just managed to clear her debts, and now Aurora wanted her to get that money back.
Going after those dangerous thugs for the money wasn’t an option. That was basically asking to get herself killed.
Seeing Isabella just standing there, Aurora snapped, “I’m talking to you. What, are you just going to stand there and play dumb?
“Pick up that jewelry. If you got scammed, then go find whoever did it and sort it out.
“I don’t even expect you to get all 5 million back, just bring me half. If you can’t, I’ll sue you. my mom as proof. 5 million, Isabella. Get ready to end up behind bars.”
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Hearing Aurora say all that, Hannah couldn’t help but feel bad for Isabella. Having known Isabella’s mother since they were girls, and even after the Hewitts‘ fall, Hannah simply couldn’t be so heartless.
So when Aurora finished, Hannah instinctively gave her daughter a gentle pull.
But Aurora was still fired up. She shot Hannah a look and said, “Mom, you can’t just let this go. You’ve always spoiled her, and that’s why she acts this way now.
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“If you let her off again, she’ll just keep doing it. This time she conned you out of 5 million with that next and made you look bad. Who knows, maybe next time she’ll come after me or my brother?
As Aurora spoke, Hannah’s brows furrowed in worry. Honestly, if Isabella kept spiraling like this, there was no telling what she might do next.
With that thought, Hannah held her tongue and didn’t try to stop her daughter.
Seeing Aurora acting all high and mighty, throwing shade with every word, Isabella’s face was starting to crack. She just couldn’t hold it together anymore,
She gritted her teeth, and walked over to the trash can to snatch up the necklace.
“I know nothing I say will make you believe me now. It’s all because the Hewitt family’s fall apart, so you all just find new ways to mess with me.
“Honestly, I’m used to it by now. Just wait. I’ll get that money back, no matter what, Isabella said.
As she spoke, Isabella looked Hannah straight in the eye. “Hannah, I’m really sorry for embarrassing you in front of everyone today, but I swear I never meant to hurt you.
“Maybe I was just too naive and got played, but I would never do anything to hurt you. Trust me. I’ll do whatever it takes to get that 5 million back, Isabella added.
With those words, Isabella gripped the jewelry set in a death grip and rushed out of the room. Once she stepped outside, the righteous front she’d been putting on instantly crumbled.
Just remembering all the bold claims she’d made, she was freaking out inside.
She was out of options. Logan was the only one left she could even think to rely on.
On her way out, Isabella kept scheming about how she could possibly win Logan over. No matter how she spun it, all she could come up with was to pull the pity card.
When Logan got Isabella’s call, Samuel was just drifting off to sleep. With Sophie and Andrew keeping watch, Logan slipped outside to answer.
The moment he picked up, Isabella’s tearful voice crashed into his ear. “Logan, please, I need you. I don’t know what to do anymore. If you don’t come, I swear I can’t make it”
She just lost it, bawling her eyes out for real.
After being put through the wringer by Hannah and Aurora all day, Isabella’s sobs were downright miserable. She sounded so pitiful, anyone listening would feel sorry for her.
Logan couldn’t help but frown as he listened to her. “Where are you?”
Isabella quickly blurted out the address.
Logan’s face instantly soured when he heard it. “Why the hell are you in a place like that?”
But as soon as he said that, Isabella just cried even harder.
Logan couldn’t take it anymore. “Hang in there, keep yourself safe. I’m coming right now.”
“Okay Isabella hung up, still crying her heart out.
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Logan didn’t waste a second. He floored it, racing over as fast as he could. When he got to the place, habells was nowhere to be seen, so he called her again.
Once she saw Logan was calling, Isabella knew he’d made it. She gulped down the medicine in her hand then stood up “Logan, I’m here,” she called out.
Right then, Isabella looked totally wrecked, her clothes barely hanging on her.
Logan’s face darkened and he dashed straight to her. Seeing the state she was in, he immediately shrugged off his coat and draped it over her shoulders, trying to shield her from the world.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
