Chapter 194: Chapter 194: Here to Back Fiona Grantham Up?
Watching Fiona Grantham walk straight toward her, Bella Green narrowed her eyes slightly, carrying a hint of coldness.
Old Zhao saw Fiona approaching and quickly tugged on Bella Green’s sleeve.
"Explain well later that this matter has nothing to do with you. Let the actress clear up the rumors, and it’ll be fine."
Bella Green knew he was concerned about her, so she smiled and nodded, "Uncle Zhao, you go ahead and get busy."
Old Zhao glanced at Fiona coming over, then at Bella Green, sighed, and turned to leave.
As Fiona Grantham reached her, Bella Green remained seated on the small stool, not moving at all.
Fiona looked at her, full of guilt and helplessness.
"Bella, I’m really sorry. I didn’t expect things to turn out this way. I’m very sorry, but I’ve already clarified things; it won’t affect you."
The woman’s words were very sincere, and even her gaze was incredibly genuine.
Bella Green stared at her, paused, then suddenly laughed.
"Won’t affect me? Hasn’t the actress seen how I’m being torn apart online by fans?"
Hearing this, the assistant following Fiona suddenly rebuked coldly, "How can you say that? What does your criticism have to do with Phoebe? She’s gone to great lengths to clear your name; don’t be ungrateful."
"Nan Nan." Fiona Grantham rebuked, then turned to Bella Green, gently explaining, "Bella, don’t be upset. Nan Nan just speaks her mind."
After saying that, she looked at her assistant, "You go wait in the car."
"But Phoebe."
"Just go."
The assistant, hearing this, left reluctantly but made sure to shoot Bella Green a fierce glare before leaving.
Bella Green wasn’t bothered by the assistant’s cold eyes but instead smiled at Fiona Grantham.
"Bella, I’m really sorry about this. I’ve already posted on Weibo to explain."
"Explained we’re not a couple? That you bought the watch as a birthday gift for a friend?" Bella Green’s voice carried a slight chill.
Fiona was taken aback, then nodded.
"Yes."
"Is the actress really unaware, or feigning ignorance, about why your fans are attacking me?"
Fiona Grantham was momentarily stunned, an unnatural expression flickering across her face: "Of course, they think you’re using me for publicity, but..."
"But what? But you only said we’re not a couple and you were buying a birthday gift for a friend, yet you didn’t mention that yesterday, it was you who invited me to the mall, didn’t you?"
Fiona’s brows furrowed, displeased with Bella’s aggressiveness, but she softly said, "If that’s what you mean, I could explain again."
Bella Green looked at her and suddenly smiled, "Did I ever offend you, actress?"
This question left Fiona momentarily stunned, seemingly not expecting Bella to ask so directly. Her eyes flickered slightly, then appeared puzzled.
"Of course not, why would you ask that?"
Bella Green looked deeply into her eyes, which were too darkly profound, making it impossible to discern the emotion within them.
Just as she was about to speak, her gaze moved beyond Fiona, seeing a striking figure striding toward their location.
Bella Green was slightly taken aback, forgetting the words she was about to say, focusing only on the man with a cold demeanor, impressive presence, who was walking toward her, his back against the light.
Looking at the man, Bella Green glanced again at Fiona Grantham in front of her, inexplicably feeling aggrieved.
Her nose sour with injustice, bottling up immense grievance.
Damn bastard, afraid I’d bully his beloved, coming over to back up Fiona Grantham?
Indeed, what a lousy brother, nothing in front of the girlfriend!