Chapter 57: Don't you dare say you love me.

As Bella walked to where the hotel owner was, as well as DK and his subordinates, she felt the eyes, but she didn't care because she was used to it in her glory days that are now returning, despite the imminent dangers.

“Good morning, Mr. Galaretto and Mr. Kicher.”

“Mr. Kicher?” Dylan finds it funny.

The elderly man who exuded elegance and grandeur stands up to welcome the beautiful brunette, kissing the back of her hand. “You are much prettier in person, may I say, Mrs. or Miss?”

“Madam, please. Unfortunately, on paper I am still married to an asshole who doesn't want to sign the divorce.”

“Johnny Iverson, am I right?”

“That's right. Now I'm curious to know how much you know about me.” Bella sits in one of the chairs that were part of the garden set, crossing her legs, always looking at the rich old man and ignoring the presence of Dylan who was right next to her. 

“Actually, what I know about you is that you married Johnny Iverson and have a 10-year-old son. You are the daughter of the powerful Anthony Hahn. Your family is an enemy of the Kicher family. This clash is interesting to me. That is why I have arranged a meeting with you two today. Now tell me, how much do you want my hotel for?”

“180 million dollars.” DK makes the first bid. 

“190 million dollars,” Bella retorts. 

“200 million dollars.” DK makes another bid, looking at Bella, who smiles. 

“Can I talk to you for a minute?” Bella made a bold counteroffer and a promise. The hotel owner accepted and announced the sale of the hotel, which was not as large as others around it, but was luxurious and cozy, perfectly meeting Bella’s needs. And when Franco Galaretto revealed the price he had sold it for, DK almost fell off his chair. “I’m sorry, Mr. Kicher, but I accepted the price of 195 million and Mrs. Hahn’s offer. You know where the exit is, don't you?"

"I don't understand. I offered you 200 million dollars. Why didn't you accept my offer? What did she promise you?"

"It's obvious what she promised. Look at that bitch's dress, I'm sure that when she leaves here they'll go straight to some room." Rebecca spews her venom.

"What a vulgar woman. Mr. Kicher should choose who to hang out with better, especially now that he's consolidating himself as a respectable leader and just so you know, you bitch. I'm gay, and besides, very happily married to my husband.now get out of my hotel."

Rebecca is practically dragged out and as she leaves by force Bella makes sure to smile mockingly at the angry blonde. And DK is intrigued by the agreement between Galeratto and Bella.

"So, how will the payment be?"

"Cash. As for your lawsuit, it will be closed by Monday. Don't worry." The two shake hands as a sign of agreement between them.

Bella leaves the hotel and finds Dylan waiting for her in the parking lot. 

“Let’s talk.”

“I have nothing to talk to you about. We’re enemies, remember?” Bella continues on her way and Dylan grabs her arm, making Susan and Simon move forward, but the brunette gestures for them to stop.

“What do you want?”

““Tell me how you took over the hotel?”

“I know people who know people, and is that part of what we do or not?”

“Yes, it’s true. But I’m happy and proud you changed everything that happened and turned it around and congratulations on the great purchase.” Dylan smiles charmingly like when the two met almost 11 years ago. She stands in front of his supposed rival for a few seconds until Susan approaches:

“Mrs. Hahn, Josiah called to say that he captured Johnny’s two subordinates.”

“I have to go now.”

“Okay! I wanted to stay with you a little longer, but okay, you have to torture some traitors. I get it.”

“Yeah.”

“And Théo, how is he?”

“Well, tomorrow I’m taking him to the hospital to get the stitches out of his head. Dylan, I really have to go. Besides, we agreed that when I left your house we would be enemies again.”

“This rivalry is stupid and you know it. You know we could join forces and end not only your ex-husband, but anyone who threatened us.” Dylan tries to convince his beloved. However, she just smiles, turning her back and getting into her car.

“Huh! What a shame! Maybe one day.”

“Is that serious what I heard? Sharing the Kicher legacy with a Hahn. It’s the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard.” the blonde says, and DK turns to her angrily.

“Rebecca, I don’t have the patience for your criticism. First of all, you don’t carry the Kicher name to give any kind of opinion and, secondly, you’re not even my consigliere, so keep to yourself.” DK gets into the car at the driver’s side, looking at Oliver, who was watching the whole scene in silence.

“Are you going to get in or are you going to stay there with her?”

Oliver finds himself in a difficult situation between his boss and his beloved, and so he decides to appeal, “Please DK, ignore Rebecca’s words, she’s nervous, and you didn’t need to be so hard on her.” DK stares at the tall, muscular man with a half smile and then drives off, leaving not only Rebecca behind, but also Oliver.”

“Why are you so stupid? Do you think I don’t know how to defend myself?”

“It’s nothing like that, I just care about you.” “You don’t need to worry, mind your own business.” 

“You’re part of my life, Rebecca.” The blonde stares at Oliver for a few seconds and his tone of irritation responds, 

“Stop that right now and don’t you dare tell me again that you love me.” 

“I may not say it, but that doesn’t change how I feel about you.” 

“Be quiet and let’s get out of here.” Meanwhile, Bella arrives at the abandoned warehouse near the port, where the brunette received some of her merchandise and when Carson and Brandon notice Bella's presence, they begin to ask for forgiveness and beg for their lives.

“You know what I find hilarious? It's that when you betrayed my brother for the promise of more money and power, you didn't think about the consequences, and you didn't even consider the possibility that the game could turn against you.” Bella smiles and approaches

“Miss Bella, have mercy on us.”

“I am not a god to have mercy, besides. Besides, I remember your mocking smiles when my brother took his own life, and now you beg for mercy, what would you have done to me or my son if Johnny's plan had worked? Carson and Brandon are silent, waiting for their fate. Bella then takes the wiring and places it near her bare feet in the puddle of water and then moves away and when she is at a safe distance, she orders Luke to turn on the switch and finally watches the two traitors die electrocuted, recording the whole scene on Brandon's cell phone and when it all ends in a matter of minutes. Bella makes sure to send the video directly to Johnny's cell phone, then the dead subordinate's cell phone vibrates in her hand:

“Now it's four less, you son of a bitch.”