Chapter 409: Her Gossip Partner from Now On
No one touched the dishes yet. Evelyn was engrossed in telling her story while Calix and Leslie intently listened to her. The young lady’s voice resonated below the canopy of the fluttering leaves.
"Bella told me she thought long and hard after my visit but, her mom discouraged her. Well, Mrs. Yao was worried about the repercussions on her daughter so, it’s understandable."
Evelyn was genuinely surprised when she received a phone call from Bella last night despite waiting for it. The teenager started by apologizing for disappointing the former during her previous visit.
Yet, Evelyn quickly dismissed it. There was nothing Bella should apologize about. She understood the reason behind the teenager’s refusal.
Then, Bella came clean about her intention to contact Evelyn. The teenager said she wanted to press charges on Chase. The clarity and firmness of her voice expressed her resolve.
"I’m still scared but, for how long? He has to pay for what he has done to me. I am the victim here, not him."
Bella’s fiery determination satisfied Evelyn. She was more than happy to assist the teenager during this long and challenging journey. Bella’s courage earned her admiration.
Smiling at the memory of last night, Evelyn explained further, "After seeing what happened to Chase now, Bella wanna step forward and press charges on him. Mrs. Yao wasn’t convinced but, Bella’s persistent."
Mrs. Yao couldn’t help but worry about what might happen to Bella once her eldest child faced Chase. But, the teenager insisted.
Bella emphasized how much she regretted not bringing the trashy man to justice earlier. Now that Evelyn extended an olive branch, she was determined to grab it.
Chase was still facing a huge backlash from the public. Most of his fans had already turned their backs against him despite some still remaining to support the actor.