Chapter 3 Unexpected Incident at Hotel

The Grand Orchid Hotel~

Today the entire Allister family came to the hotel to see the wedding preparations. Both Hamza and his wife deliberately took the time to focus on the wedding preparations.

"Mom, come in first. I'll catch up later," Bella said to her stepmother after getting out of the car.

"What's wrong, where are you going?" asked Elizha.

"I have a call from---"

Elizha smiled and shook her head. From the blushing look on her stepdaughter's face, she had guessed who was calling. "All right. Don't stay out too long," Elizha said as she turned around.

Unfortunately, the call ended before Bella answered the call. And only left a short message which said, 'Later tonight I want to meet you. I have something important to say,"

Bella replied to the message feeling a little worried. It was unusual for her boyfriend to send a short message and then invite her to meet suddenly. After replying to the message, Bella continued her steps towards the hotel.

Preparations for the wedding of the daughter of a prominent businessman were underway. There were only three days left before the long-awaited moment. Busyness enveloped every corner of the hotel. The air vibrated with the excitement and beauty that radiated from every detail of the preparations. Anyone who walked into the reception area of the hotel would be greeted by the fragrant scent of fresh flowers installed in every corner of the room. The main hall is adorned with beautiful marble floors, illustrating the luxury of this hotel. Along the aisle leading to the wedding hall, rows of luxurious white pillars were adorned with white jasmine flower arrangements symbolizing purity and elegance.

Bella wanders around the hotel area not alone but with her best friend Maira and several other servants assigned to escort Hamza's daughter. Maira was originally only a foster child from the orphanage who had been given luxurious facilities by Hamza to accompany Bella's every step. A dozen years together they are like younger siblings. Even though she is close to Bella, Maria remains at her limit as a servant.

"I can't wait to see you walk in here in your wedding dress." Maira teased.

"Heh, don't be like that. I'm embarrassed," Bella said.

"Why should you be embarrassed?"

"Don't forget, we're not here to mess around. Come with me."

Upon entering the wedding room located on the top floor of the hotel, every guest was greeted by a stunning view. The decor of the room is dominated by shades of white and gold, creating an impression of elegance and luxury. The ceiling was adorned with sparkling crystal chandeliers, giving it a romantic and graceful touch.

As Bella wandered around the hotel, her eyes were drawn to a vase of flowers sitting on a table. However, what she saw made her feel unacceptable.

On the vase was beautifully engraved the logo of the brand "Elysian Elegance", a brand owned by her father's business rival, a cunning and ruthless man. Anger welled up inside Bella. Her heart burned with the events of how the brand owner had tried to destroy the reputation of her family's business with dirty tactics.

She felt that having the brand's logo in her wedding venue was an intolerable insult. "Who put this vase here?" Bella asked some of the decorating team on duty.

"Sorry miss, but-"

"I request the removal of all items with the Elysian Elegance brand logo. Items from cunning and ruthless businessmen do not belong here. Ruthless people have a good image in front of people, but not everyone knows their cunning. What are you waiting for, hurry up and get rid of the vase!!!" said Bella.

On the other hand, Elizha, who was busy organizing the catering, was surprised by the news delivered by her bodyguard. "I saw Alex Sinclair here. I'm sure it's Alex, even though he's in disguise,"

Elizha stood up instantly. Elizha felt her heartbeat stop for a moment. She could not ignore this striking resemblance. A wave of fear instantly hit her, and a sense of panic rapidly spread through her body. She feared that the man was Alex Sinclair in disguise, preparing to launch his attack at the most crucial moment.

"Hurry up and find him and don't let him mess things up," Elizha told the bodyguards.

When Bella saw the decoration team carrying a vase bearing the brand's logo "Elysian Elegance" out of the hotel, the tension was mounting inside her. Every vase that came out brought new fears that filled her mind. However, Bella's focus was drawn to the last man carrying the vase.

From the side, the shape of his jaw, his sharp nose, and his hair was very similar to the picture of Alex Sinclair that she saw on the banner yesterday. All the doubts and suspicions that had filled her mind suddenly became an almost unbearable reality.

Bella's body was overwhelmed by a wave of panic that pushed her into action. Amidst the chaos of her feelings, her eyes fell on the fruit knife lying nearby. At that moment, a drastic decision crossed her mind. With lightning speed, Bella grabbed the fruit knife and brought it close to the neck of the man who looked like Alex.

A roar filled with tension filled the room. Everyone was transfixed in shock and fear. Their gazes shifted between Bella and the fruit knife that was on the man's neck. Time seemed to stop for a moment.

"Who are you, and where are you from?" asked Bella pressing.

The man straightened his neck and lifted his chin. "Senayan. Sorry miss, I'm just a member of the decoration team," he replied confidently.

"I don't believe you. Prove that you are indeed a member of the decoration team," said Bella.

Unexpectedly the man pulled out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Bella.

Bella accepted the card but didn't let go of the knife. After reading and observing the photo on the card, Bella finally let go of the knife and returned the card with a guilty feeling. "All right. I thought you were my father's enemy. As a form of my guilt, I give you the responsibility of decorating," Bella explained.

The man nodded his head.

Since it was already noon, Bella decided to go home. When she almost reached the exit, a thunderous noise filled the room. Screams and the sound of crying made Bella's heart beat faster.

With a burning sense of anxiety, Bella rushed toward the source of the noise. As she entered the hall, a horrifying scene unfolded before her eyes. A dozen bodyguards lay on the floor, badly injured. The vases that were previously filled with beautiful flowers were now scattered and broken into pieces.

However, there was one patch of floor that caught Bella's attention. Bright red blood handwriting stood out amidst the destruction. It read, "Our next meeting will be in Puadai. Signed Alexandra Allister."

"So the man I almost killed earlier, was Alex," Bella said stunned.

"What do you mean?" asked her stepmother in surprise.

Bella told her stepmother about the incident. Even her father heard about it. Unexpectedly, Elizha's reaction was instantaneous. She couldn't imagine what Alex would do to her family. Especially after what Bella did earlier. "My debt hasn't been paid yet, is Alex going to collect my promise by asking for my daughter Bella? After the insult Bella did earlier, I'm sure Alex won't accept it. Oh God, what should I do," Elizha said silently.