Chapter Forty five

The first thing Bella typed on her search button was Christian , then she started seeing different suggestions.

(Christian Hampson's girlfriend )

(Christian Hampson's wife)

(The woman behind Christian Hampson's smile)

(Christian Hampson's age)

(Christian Hampson's family )

Bella decided to click on the woman behind Christian Hampson's smile.

The pictures they took together at the statue of liberty in New York came up.

Pictures of them eating together the day she wore the dress from Hailey was also there.

Pictures of them kissing in his car was also on the internet.

Pictures of Chris hugging her on the street when she tried to jump off his car was also up.

The picture that shocked Bella the most was the picture of her running  after Chris at Westbengal Resort.

Various pictures of her getting off his car was also up. Pictures of Chris at Bella's house were all on the internet.

"Where did they get all this pictures from. " Bella muttered with shaky hands.

Another link came up with Bella's pictures tagged as gold digger and a prostitute who was after rich men.

Various pictures of her with Neil were on the internet. She was really shocked when she saw a picture of her first meeting with Neil when he blew on her bruises when she was bullied. Pictures of when Neil hugged her in Westbengal Resort was also up. The almost fainted when she saw a picture that made it seem like she was kissing Neil at the restaurant in Manchester. She was super shocked because she was in the restaurant with Neil few hours ago and she was certain that they didn't kiss.

"How is this even possible." Bella muttered still shocked.

"But I didn't kiss him. He whispered something in my ears. I didn't kiss him." Bella kept talking to herself.

All the news headlines were attacking Bella. She was tagged a gold digger that slept her way up the ladder. Bella became really scared because she knew this scandal could be the end of career.

Bella started reading comments.

People wrote that she only came out as the best graduating student in her school because she bribed lectures or slept with them for marks.

Someone specifically mentioned that she approached Chris by hitting his car with hers. The person also included that she went to his company to seek for attention. Bella was really shocked by the comment because the only people she told about her hitting his car was her friends. She knew most of Hampson international staffs must have found out but she was shocked to see the comment.

Bella was tagged as an animal who was a disgrace to women.

"No wonder your dad left you, he knew what kind of woman your mum was." A comment read

"You deserve to die you slut." Another comment read.

"How dare you think you deserve a man like Christian." Another comment read.

Bella didn't even notice that she had  started crying till she saw water on her phone screen. Chris noticed and packed the car immediately. Bella could no longer hold back the tears. The more she tried to talk the more the tears kept falling.

"Hey what's wrong." Chris asked collecting her phone

He read the comments for a while and countenance changed Immediately. The anger was so evident on his face.

Chris phone rang and he picked up

"What on earth is this Elliot, why didn't you stop the stupid scandal from breaking out? Where did they even get all those pictures from." Chris said with anger

"Track the source immediately and have all the blogs take down the post and before that make sure you track down all the IP addresses of those that dropped hateful comments about Bella and have them sued for defamation of character." Chris said

"Okay sir, I'll do that but how is Bella doing?" Elliot asked concerned.

"She's not taking it well but am sure she'd be fine." Chris said looking at Bella.

"I don't think it's safe for her to lodge in any hotel or to even go home." Elliot said.

"Yes I know that. we are going to my house and make sure all the blogs delete that post before 7pm tonight or they'll all answer to me directly." Chris said before dropping his phone.

He pulled Bella in for a hug. He hugged her tight like his life depended on it before kissing my forehead.

"Am so sorry Bella, I never meant for things to get this complicated. I only wanted to show you how much I love and care about you. I know you're not a gold digger and haters will try everything to ruin what we have but please don't listen to them listen to your heart. You and I know that everything they are saying is not true so don't let it get to you please." Chris said cubbing Bella face to wipe her tears but she kept crying.

"I didn't kiss him. I swear, I.... have nothing... to do...with Neil" Bella said breaking her sentence because of how she was hiccuping.

"I... I...wasn't expecting to meet him at Westbengal...." Bella said shaking her head

"And I only ran into him on board today. I coincidentally ran into him at the restaurant in Manchester. I swear I didn't kiss him." Bella said hiccuping really hard as she tried to explain herself.

"I know Christal, I know and I believe you." Chris said with vulnerability in his voice still cubbing her cheek. He hated seeing her cry. It broke his heart to see her that broken.

Bella could feel how fast her heart was racing and she knew it was racing for Chris. She was starting to fall for him and before she knew it she crashed her lips on his . He was shocked at first by her action but he relaxed after a while and kissed her back.

"Wow. That was amazing." Chris said with a grin when they broke apart.

He wiped Bella's tears with his thumb and whispered "I love you Bella."

All she could do was smile. They sat in the car for a while starring at each other before he started the car again.

Bella heard her phone ring . It was her mum

"Hello love where are you? Have you left the airport? Brandon told me Christian is picking you up." Vera said worry lacing her voice.

"Yes mum Chris picked me up already, I just saw the posts." Bella said

"Ella are you okay ?" Vera asked.

"Yes mum am fine now." Bella replied sniffing in.

"Don't come home yet darling, reporter's are everywhere. We can't even step out." Vera said.

"Am sorry mum for bringing you into all this mess." Bella apologized

"Ella, it's fine. How is Christian?" Vera asked.

"He's fine mum, we are heading to his place." Bella replied.

"That seems like the only safe place that reporters can't get to for now." Vera reasoned.

" What time is your flight tomorrow by the way?" Vera asked.

"10:30am. I hope I'd be able to make it in time with all this madness going on." Bella said sadly.

"You'll be fine love. Say me hi to Christian and the Twins and Catty are saying hello ." Vera said.

"Am saying hi too." Bella replied

"Ok darling talk to you later." Vera said

"Ok mum... bye.. bye guys." Bella said before dropping the call.

Chris drove into his compound. The house looked like a seven star hotel. They were welcomed by a beautiful view of water fountain and flowers. The view was really amazing. Although Bella had been to Chris house before she didn't get the chance to check out the beautiful veiw.

Chris helped with Chris bag as they headed inside. The interior design of the house was wow. The whole interior design speaks royalty. Everything in the house looks really expensive. From the chandelier to the furniture designs, everything looked too beautiful.

"Welcome home sir." A middle aged woman greeted.

"Thanks Claret." Chris replied

"What do you want for dinner?" Claret asked

"Ask Bella." Chris said while Claret turned to Bella for reply.

"Oh anything is fine." She replied

"Any allergies ma'am?" Claret asked with a smile.

"First can you not address me as ma'am please." Bella said with a puppy face but Claret wasn't having it.

"Any allergy." Claret asked again

"Yes am allergic to nuts." Bella replied.

"Ok ma'am."Claret replied

"Call me Ella please and not ma'am. Am sure Chris wouldn't mind." Bella said with a smile.

"Okay Ella." Claret replied with a smile while she left for the kitchen.