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Justin’s gaze softened for a moment as he watched Bella command the situation.
The woman standing before him wasn’t the meek, obedient ex-wife he’d dismissed.
There was power in her presence, a calm confidence that was impossible to ignore.
For the first time, he wondered if he had underestimated her all along.
Bethany, however, wasn’t done.
“What are you trying to say, Anna? Are you accusing me of lying? Do you think you can control everything here just because you’re wearing a nice suit and a fake smile?”
Bella’s lips curled into a subtle smile, her voice steady as ever.
“I’m not accusing anyone, Ms.
Salvador.
I’m simply stating facts.
The police will be here soon, and they will sort through the evidence.
If the necklace has been misplaced, we’ll find it.
If it’s been stolen, the thief will be identified.
”
The tension in the lobby was palpable as the crowd watched the drama unfold.
Some people whispered in hushed tones, exchanging looks of disbelief at how smoothly Bella handled the situation.
“Enough, Bethany,” Justin suddenly spoke, his voice cold.
He stepped forward, his presence commanding attention.
“Let’s stop dragging this out.
If there’s an issue, we’ll let the police deal with it.
No need to make a scene.
”
Bethany shot him an incredulous look.
“You’re siding with her? After everything she’s done?”
Justin’s eyes narrowed, his frustration barely contained.
He turned away from Bethany and addressed Bella, his tone softer than before.
“I didn’t know you had it in you.
”
Bella glanced at him, her expression unreadable.
“I’ve had to learn.
Not everything is handed to you on a silver platter, Justin.
Some of us have to work for what we want.
”
Justin’s heart tightened at her words, the weight of her unspoken emotions hitting him harder than he expected.
He had never fully realized the extent of Anna’s struggles or how much she had changed.
The police arrived shortly after, and the matter was swiftly handed over to them.
Bella remained composed, overseeing everything with a quiet authority.
As the situation began to resolve, she turned to the housekeeper, offering a reassuring smile.
“You’ll be fine.
We’ll get this cleared up.
”
The housekeeper, still shaken, nodded gratefully.
Bethany, seething with anger and frustration, was left with no choice but to accept that the situation was out of her hands.
The truth would come to light, and no amount of shouting or accusations would change that.
As the police took charge and the crowd began to disperse, Justin lingered for a moment, watching Bella with a mix of admiration and regret.
For all his arrogance and pride, he couldn’t deny that she had outshone him today.
And somewhere deep down, he realized that he might have lost more than just a wife.
He might have lost the woman who was more than capable of standing on her own.
