Chapter 67: You will be mine soon.
"The leader claimed Bella’s father owed him a significant sum," Skyler continued, pulling Theodore back into reality. "He said she mortgaged the house to settle the debt."
Theodore nodded, a heavy sigh escaping his lips. "Yes, I’m aware of that. Her father... he is a drunkard, an abusive man. His gambling addiction made life a living hell for Bella and her mother. He is currently in jail for domestic violence. Bella went through a lot."
Skyler’s jaw slackened in surprise. How had Theodore acquired such detailed knowledge of Bella’s life in such a short time?
"Do you...do you know Bella Dawn is the Isabella you’ve been searching for?" Skyler stammered, the question tumbling out before he could stop himself.
"Yes, I am aware," Theodore confirmed, his gaze unwavering.
Disbelief washed over Skyler’s face. "Really? You already knew?"
Theodore felt a flicker of confusion as he watched the play of emotions on Skyler’s face. There was something mixed with shock and disbelief, but he couldn’t decipher what it was.
"Tristan uncovered everything," Theodore explained, his mind racing with questions. "Why are you so surprised? You were tasked with finding Isabella. When did you actually discover Bella’s true identity?"
Suspicion crept into his mind as Theodore reconsidered the whole thing. Tristan had easily tracked down Isabella’s whereabouts in the city with her phone location, which Skyler couldn’t. How could he fail to do that? Was he hiding something from him?
The tension in the room crackled like static. Skyler blinked rapidly, a bead of sweat forming on his temple. Theodore’s sharp gaze held a flicker of suspicion, making Skyler squirm.