Bella's POV
My relentless stream of questions completely overwhelmed Ivy.
She collapsed into sobs, retreating as she shook her head wildly. "I have no idea, Bella. I truly don't know..."
Her words dissolved into pitiful weeping.
Watching Ivy's terrified state, I couldn't be bothered pushing her further.
I understood that no amount of pressure would make Ivy speak.
I stood up, gazing down at Ivy with authority. "If you want to keep this scandal buried, you better watch yourself."
"You... are you blackmailing me?" Ivy whispered in fear.
I gave her a cold smile. "Isn't it clear enough, or do I need to draw you a picture?"
Ivy stared at me with desperate, begging eyes. "Bella, why are you revealing this to me now? What's your endgame?"
"I need you to testify that I never harmed you."
"What?" Ivy's eyes flew wide with shock. "You're seriously demanding I prove that? I'm the one who got hurt here. You almost murdered me!"
