2: Little Bitch

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“Vedroe Family Residence”

Belle starts looking for a new job, after she loses her first job due to her father's selfishness.

“Father, stop gambling, please don't make trouble with the mafia again,” said Belle.

Plakhh! Mr. Ved, the father of Belle, immediately hits Belle in the face.

“You're just a kid yesterday afternoon who doesn't understand parents' business. Don't meddle in my business anymore!” snapped Mr. Ved.

Belle was really fed up with the actions of her father, she had even sacrificed a lot for her father's freedom. But instead, she received cruel treatment from her father.

“Didn't father think about mother's health? Stop messing around out there.”

“Shut up! You don't know anything better keeps your mouth shut! If you are fed up with this gambling father of yours, you can get out of this house!” snapped Mr. Ved.

“Stop dad, you've gone too far!” shouted Mrs. Ved, Belle's mother.

“This house will soon be confiscated by the bank lenders, you better pack up. We're going to a new house.” said Mr. Ved, then sat down with a cigarette in his hand… he looked so relaxed and didn't really care.

“Father, why did you do this? has dad gone mad?” shouted Belle desperately.

Meanwhile, the loan sharks had arrived at the yard. They forcibly evicted the Belle family and even abused Belle's mother.

“Mother! You don't hurt my mother!” shouted Belle. When she found the tall, burly men pushed her mother, trying to negotiate.

“Get out of here, or we'll be rude!” snapped the big men.

Bugs bugs! They even beat Mr. Ved in front of Belle is also her mother.

“Stop it! Don't hit anymore…” Mrs. Ved is full of sorrow.

“You trash family, you guys can only enjoy but don't come responsible.”

***

The Belle family went to a simple flat which would be their new residence. The place is very cramped and also noisy.

Belle really couldn't stand the current state of her family, but she couldn't avoid it either. Belle can only work hard for a much better life ahead.

Belle kept going to companies to apply for jobs. But have not yet received a call to work. Finally, Belle tried to create a private foreign language tutoring service, like her ability so far.

However, the results of the private lessons are not enough to cover the cost of renting a flat even for daily living.

… …

Under the hot sun, Belle is still fighting for her family's life. Her mother is just a housewife who often falls ill due to thinking too much about her father's actions. While her father was an ordinary businessman, and all the proceeds were used upon the gambling table as well as alcohol.

Drrtt… a new call…

Belle: “Hello..”

“Izabelle, is that you? The one sitting under the tree?” asked a man from behind the call.

Belle started to look around her, and didn't get an answer either.

“Bella!” someone said surprising Belle.

“Andrew!” Belle said with wide eyes.

“Oh, I thought I was wrong. It's been quite a while, hasn't it?” said the man named Andrew.

Andrew is Belle's best friend while in college, they are both known for their respective intelligence.

Andrew Caprio

“How is your family?” Andrew asked.

With a sad face, Belle smiled. “Everything is alright,” Belle said with a forced smile. However, Belle could not reveal the problems that occurred in her family, even though it was a friend.

“Belle, we've been friends since we enrolled in college. How could you lie to me.”

“Andrew, I didn't mean to...”

“I just passed by Uncle Ved's factory, and it says 'This factory is confiscated'. Andrew looks concerned about the condition of the Belle family.

Belle smiled sadly as she took a deep breath.

Andrew saw Belle's well-groomed appearance, and a folder in her hand. It was clear, Belle was looking for a job.

“The menu at little uncle's shop has grown. Want to give it a try?” Andrew grabbed Belle's hand, and a luxury sports car was parked on the side of the road.

***

“You are as successful as ever.” Praise Belle.

“Ah, I'm just continuing my parents' business. Nothing to be proud of.” said Andrew.

“But it was extraordinary. Because not all children can continue the success of their parents. Is not it?” said Belle laughing. The two of them look so close to each other. Belle seemed to forget the problem for a moment, and tried to enjoy time with them.

~ ~ ~

They sat opposite each other in a favorite shop since college days.

From across the street, a black car was seen observing Belle who was with Andrew.

“Belle, I've already talked to a friend. You can go straight to work tomorrow,” said Andrew suddenly.

“Andrew, since when did you tell your friends about me? Didn't we just meet today?”

“I just emailed your curriculum vitae,” Andrew said with a happy smiling face.

“Andrew, this is so shocking! Thank you for your help.”

“Well, that's naturally Belle. I'm glad I could help. Get excited for your first day there.”

“Well.”

“My friend is a manager at the company. So work hard.”

Hmm.. Belle nodded happily and continued eating.

***

“Tiger Group company building”

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Today was Belle's first day joining. Belle was very lucky, because he got a recommendation directly from the manager.

With a face full of hopeful smiles, Belle stepped out confidently.

Her beautiful face, and also supported by her intelligence, is, of course, an attraction in Belle's career path in the future.

However, every better career path is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand.

“Bring the little girl to my room!” The command of a man who is the CEO of the Tiger Group company.

Smiling mischievously and meaningfully, as if Belle's arrival had been eagerly awaited.

“There will be a big surprise for my little bitch ..” said the man.