Chapter 6: The proposition
Bella held Theodore’s business card, her heart pounding with uncertainty. Could he possibly help her in her dire situation? After a moment of hesitation, she dialed his number, her fingers crossing in anticipation.
Theodore glanced at Bella’s name flashed on the screen. He couldn’t help but smirk, feeling a twinge of amusement. He knew she would contact him, but he didn’t anticipate it would happen so quickly. He had assumed she was different, but now it seemed she was just like the rest—another opportunist seeking his attention.
He snorted derisively. With a calculated motion, Theodore answered the call with a cold indifference. "Hello?"
"Mr. Reid... I am Bella." Her voice quivered on the other end of the line. "Bella Dawn. Do you remember me?"
"Yes, Miss Dawn. What is it?" Theodore responded, his tone remaining aloof.
"I... I need to talk to you. Can we meet?" Chewing her lip, Bella stuttered, her nerves palpable even through the phone.
His thin lips twisted into a sly smile. "Where are you now?"
"Um... I am in front of the city hospital," Bella replied.
Theodore’s smile faltered slightly as he remembered the morning incident. He thought she had come to the hospital to treat her wounds.
"Wait there. I am coming," he responded tersely before abruptly ending the call.
"Uh!" Bella stared at her phone in surprise. "He didn’t wait for my reply?" She pouted, annoyed. "How long do I have to wait here?" She darted her gaze on the road, hoping for his quick arrival.
Bella was so engrossed in watching the busy road that she didn’t notice the intimidating figure approaching her from behind.