The Clutches Of Hell Novel

Chapter 124

Victoria was used to such looks shot at her and she knew that she would never be able to overcome Bella’s scheming methods. Suddenly, Victoria spat out the chicken bone and replied, “No.”

Janice was stunned to hear that. “Huh?”

“He’s not standing up for me. He’s just doing that to stand up for himself,” Victoria responded.

Christian lowered his head and shot a look at Victoria. He could only see the top of her head and he frowned slightly as he retracted his gaze.

“Scarlett, you should apologize to Christian. He’ll forgive you; he’s not an unreasonable person,” Bella advised Scarlett in a low voice.

Subsequently, Bella turned to look at him. “Christian, Scarlett was angered by my brother’s action and that’s why she spoke so rudely. Could you forgive her for my sake? I’ll make sure she apologizes to you. Perhaps you could let things slide this time? How does that sound?”

“Well, that is acceptable to me,” Christian replied.

Bella heaved a sigh of relief and signaled to Scarlett.

Scarlett was just about to apologize to Christian when he suddenly spoke up in advance, “You don’t have to apologize to me, but you should apologize to her. If she forgives you, then I won’t pursue this matter any further.”

He pointed at Victoria.

As soon as Scarlett saw that, her expression changed instantly and she revealed an unpleasant look.

Victoria froze slightly as she lifted her head to look at Christian. At times, she was not too sure what was going on in his mind; one good example would be right now.

In the past, he had caused Victoria’s broken limb because of Bella, so Victoria had assumed that he was deeply infatuated with Janice. However, ever since Veronica got out of prison, the things that she saw and heard seemed to prove otherwise.

Christian… I honestly don’t know what you’re trying to do.

At that point, the smile on Bella’s face froze, but she recomposed herself quite naturally soon enough. “Christian, not only would Scarlett be offended, I find it over the top for you to say so as well.”

“Victoria knew that we’re about to get engaged, and she also knew that Lucas and Scarlett were too, but she drugged you to seduce you and became entangled intimately with Lucas. She was the one who did something wrong and owed an apology to Scarlett. Scarlett was just recounting the facts as the victim, so why does she need to apologize to Victoria?”

The waitstaff stood by the side and kept their heads lowered. They did not dare to openly speculate, but they listened intently to the conversation and their contempt towards Victoria grew at that moment.

“Hah!” Christian sneered coldly and glanced sideways at Bella. “I do recall mentioning to you that our family doesn’t need to form a marriage alliance.”

Instantly, Bella, who had her hands on her lap, gripped her top tightly and her delicate face turned as pale as a sheet.

“As for Mr. Spritz…” Christian walked over to stand in front of Lucas and placed a hand on his shoulder before staring coldly at him. “He was the one who persistently went after Victoria, not the other way round, am I wrong?”

As soon as the waitstaff heard that, they were in shock. Both their recounts were clearly at odds with each other, so which one was the truth?

“Why are you guys just standing by the side? Come over and help me. Can’t you see that I’m busy here?” The manager noticed the tiff between the two tables and was worried that the waitstaff would find out more than what they were supposed to. To prevent any offenses happening, he quickly gestured for them to come over to his side.

Bella smiled and was about to reply to Christian, but Lucas interjected and stood up abruptly. He wore a thunderous look on his face as he responded, “That’s enough!”

Subsequently, he did not bother to cast eyes on anyone as he strode out of the door.

“Lucas Spritz!” Scarlett yelled at his back, but he did not bother to respond; he did not even pause in his tracks and walked directly out of the restaurant.

Her eyes were red-rimmed from the immense anger and she attempted to go after him. After taking a few steps forward, she retreated and apologized to Victoria quite unwillingly. She spoke through clenched teeth, “I’m sorry. This is all my fault today. Is that enough?”

“If you can’t keep an eye on your man, then you should reflect on yourself. Stop blaming me for every sh*tty thing that happens whenever an inconvenience pops up. What a repulsive act.” Victoria glanced at Scarlett and uttered slowly. Text © by N0ve/lDrama.Org.

Angered by the rebuttal, Scarlett saw Christian from the side of her eyes before she took a deep breath. “Okay! Can I leave now?” she said with a reddened face.

“I never stopped you from leaving,” Victoria responded calmly.

Scarlett glared at Victoria and said to Christian, “I’ll be on my way now. I’ve got something else on.” With that, Scarlett scampered out and went after Lucas.

As for Bella, she shot a hurt look at Christian. “Christian, I’ll be on my way then. Don’t forget to avoid seafood and spicy food. It’s bad for your wound.”

However, Victoria piped up before he could respond, “Miss Spritz, could you hold on for a minute?”

Bella bit her lip. “Do you want me to apologize on your behalf to Scarlett?”

Janice signaled to Matthew by the side and whispered something to him as she glanced at Bella from time to time.

Victoria replied, “Miss Spritz, if you can’t tell what’s on my mind, then stop making random guesses. Your smart*ss behavior and the way you speak are repulsive to me.”

She pursed her lips and continued, “I stopped you from leaving to inform you that from now on, I don’t want to hear you starting your sentence with ‘Although Victoria’s my friend’. Each time I hear that, I get so disgusted that I lose my appetite for the rest of the day.”

She pursed her lips and continued, “I stopped you from leaving to inform you that from now on, I don’t want to hear you starting your sentence with ‘Although Victoria’s my friend’. Each time I hear that, I get so disgusted that I lose my appetite for the rest of the day.”

“Well, I guess someone of high standards would not think this way, but I can’t help it if someone’s petty.” Bella smiled resignedly. “Since you refuse to be my friend, then it would be unwise to force you. I’ve got something else on, so I’ll be on my way.”

She turned to look at Christian intently and there was a hurt look in her eyes.novelxo.com fast update

However, Christian had already taken a seat minutes ago and he was currently eating a honey-glazed chicken wing elegantly, not bothered to glance in her direction.

Janice tugged Victoria’s sleeve while munching on something, so she ended up mumbling to her, “She said you’re petty…”

“Yeah,” Victoria responded nonchalantly.

Meanwhile, Bella noticed that Christian did not even bother to look at her and she heaved a despondent sigh before shifting her wheelchair and making a move to leave.

At that moment, Matthew lifted his brows and asked perfunctorily, “Miss Spritz, it must be quite inconvenient to be in a wheelchair. Do you need my help?”

“I don’t need any help, thanks.” Bella replied politely, “There are plenty of kind souls in this world.”

Matthew had merely offered out of courtesy, so he went along appeasingly upon hearing her words. “Miss Spritz, you’re stunning; in this world where looks are currency, you would definitely be widely sought after.”

Bella smiled demurely and glanced at Christian before rolling her wheelchair toward the door.

“Are you here by yourself?” Bella had not traveled too far when a young waiter came forward to greet her enthusiastically. “It must be inconvenient for you. Allow me to escort you outside,” he offered with compassion.

Victoria lifted her head and noticed Bella thanking the waiter. Instantly, the man blushed bright red on his fair and handsome face as his eyes shone brightly. At that sight, Victoria could not help but chuckle ironically before continuing her meal.

If it was not because of that traffic accident, perhaps Victoria would never have realized Bella’s true colors at all. At that point, Victoria wondered how many others were as oblivious as her old self and was spellbound by the sincere, kind, and beautiful front that Bella put up.

After the meal, they paid for the bill before exiting the restaurant.

Matthew and Christian walked side-by-side behind the girls. Suddenly, Matthew stopped and asked, “Christian, is that blood on the hem of your trousers? Is it coming from your wound?”