Chapter 6: Mysterious Benefactor
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At that moment, the large screen abruptly switched to another video.
From a different angle, the footage revealed not only Kourtney but also the driver Johnny had arranged to pick up his daughter.
In the video, the driver said to Kourtney, "Missy, old Mr. Elijah said he has something important to tell you about your mother, so he wanted you to stay here and wait for him."
"Thank you," Kourtney replied with her usual composure, a stark contrast to her demeanor today, as she proceeded into the room.
The two videos, captured from different perspectives, presented entirely different narratives.
Therefore, Kourtney hadn't entered the room on her own, and she wasn't aware of the three men beforehand. Instead, Greg, the driver of Elijah's family, had arranged for her to enter the room.
Old Mr. Elijah's anger boiled over. "Bring Greg here immediately! I need to know who authorized him to send Kourtney to that hotel."
Bella felt a surge of anxiety. How had this happened? And how had Kourtney found that video so easily?
Just how many secrets did her sister harbor? Bella couldn't help but feel a twinge of fear.
Pretending concern, Bella asked, "Sister, where are those three men? Did they harm you? Why didn't you call us for help?"
Once again, all eyes turned to Kourtney.
At that moment, the large screen abruptly switched to another video.
From a different angle, the footage revealed not only Kourtney but also the driver Johnny had arranged to pick up his daughter.
In the video, the driver said to Kourtney, "Missy, old Mr. Elijah said he has something important to tell you about your mother, so he wanted you to stay here and wait for him."
"Thank you," Kourtney replied with her usual composure, a stark contrast to her demeanor today, as she proceeded into the room.
The two videos, captured from different perspectives, presented entirely different narratives.
Therefore, Kourtney hadn't entered the room on her own, and she wasn't aware of the three men beforehand. Instead, Greg, the driver of Elijah's family, had arranged for her to enter the room.
Old Mr. Elijah's anger boiled over. "Bring Greg here immediately! I need to know who authorized him to send Kourtney to that hotel."
Bella felt a surge of anxiety. How had this happened? And how had Kourtney found that video so easily?
Just how many secrets did her sister harbor? Bella couldn't help but feel a twinge of fear.
Pretending concern, Bella asked, "Sister, where are those three men? Did they harm you? Why didn't you call us for help?"
Once again, all eyes turned to Kourtney.
Kourtney was at a loss for words as she observed her sister's concern. Just then, the video footage shifted once more, showing her kicking a man in the doorway of the room to the ground. The woman in the video, draped in a bathrobe, exuded undeniable allure.
As Kourtney moved to turn off the video, it abruptly cut off on its own.
Strange. The video seemed beyond her control.
Suddenly, Brittany barged into the dinner party, accompanied by several individuals.
"They're my friends, Grandpa, please let them in," Kourtney requested, addressing her grandfather.
Seeing the newcomers, Bella's fear surged, prompting her to seek refuge behind Cassie.
"Mom, help me!"
The four individuals escorted into the room were the same three men from the video and Greg, Kourtney's designated driver.
Brittany signaled to her staff, and the four men were swiftly restrained. Their realization of the gravity of the situation was palpable.
"Miss Brittany, someone forced me to do this, please let me go," one of the men pleaded.
Old Mr. Elijah's voice thundered, "Who?"
In response, Brittany brandished a sharp military knife, pressing it against one of the men's necks. "Speak up, or today will be your last day."
Though the man initially remained silent, he eventually relented, admitting, "It was Bella Elijah." He then handed Brittany a cell phone, explaining, "This phone contains a recording as evidence of coercion."
Accepting the evidence, Brittany released him.
Cassie interjected, "Nonsense! How could my daughter do such a thing?"
Greg, fearing for his life, stepped forward to surrender. "I possess a recording of my conversation with Ms. Bella, and she even wired money to my bank account!"
In a bid to seize Greg's phone, Bella lunged forward, but Kourtney intercepted it before she could.
Staring at Bella, Kourtney posed a question, "What is it that you truly desire?"
Meanwhile, Johnny inquired with the staff about concluding the dinner party early, deeming the evening's festivities already marred by too much drama.
Old Mr. Elijah's heart raced with anxiety, his trembling fingers pointing accusingly at Bella. "You framed your own sister!"
Caught off guard, Johnny turned to Bella, his disbelief evident. "Bella, tell me, is this true?"
Cassie seethed with anger, utterly disappointed in her daughter's actions. "Johnny, we must conduct a thorough investigation. What if Greg falsified the evidence to shift blame? Accusing your own daughter without proper inquiry would be unjust!"
Kourtney, disillusioned with her father's reaction, remained silent, processing the unfolding events.
Old Mr. Elijah, on the brink of fury, demanded, "Bella must offer Kourtney an explanation for today's events, apologize to her sister, and vow never to repeat such actions!"
Though Kourtney felt disappointed by her grandfather's decision, she understood his predicament. Bella was his granddaughter, and escalating the situation further would only tarnish their family's reputation.
"Bella, apologize to your sister," Cassie urged.
Exhibiting her acting prowess, Bella offered a seemingly heartfelt apology. "Sister, I'm deeply sorry. It was all just a joke gone wrong, and I never anticipated such consequences. Please forgive me."
Concern etched on his face, Old Mr. Elijah turned to Kourtney. "Kourtney, what do you make of all this?"
Calmly, Kourtney responded, "I respect your decision."
Her turbulent past had instilled in her a sense of emotional detachment.
At that moment, her primary concern lay elsewhere: unraveling the mystery behind the manipulated video footage.
The videos hadn't surfaced through her efforts alone. Someone had aided her.
Who was this individual, and what compelled them to assist her?
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