Will part 3

Bethany's Pov

Bella’s blue eyes that shined with happiness as she stared at me was the only thing keeping me sane. I could feel my world getting smaller by the second and if not for her I would most likely have passed out.

Nothing could’ve prepared me for this, I had assumed that I would be able to divorce Victor as soon as I gained my inheritance. I hadn’t considered this happening. I never would’ve guessed that I would be tied together to Victor forever all because of my fathers will.

"Are you okay? You've been staring at Bella for a while now." Danny stated softly pulling me from out of my head. I blinked my eyes a few times and slowly looked around the room.

My back went stiff as I stared at all of the folders in front of almost everyone. Only my cousins Thomas, Theodore and Tammy didn't have one yet. My uncle, aunt and fathers best friend had thick packet. Thicker than mine. I could only assume with no conditions.

Vickys loud smug voice had me turning my attention towards her. "I'm assuming you weren't paying attention. It seems like your father really did love us. With all the money and properties he gave us it's probably more than what you and Bella got combined." My chest tightened and I was quick to look away from her and everyone else that was looking at me with mixed emotion.

My hand was grabbed and squeezed gently giving me a little sense of comfort. "You know your father loved you." Tony my fathers older brother said softly. I looked into my uncles grey eyes with a broken expression and sniffled.

Unlike my father my uncle seemed to had aged well. I always was envious of him because he seemed healthy, even with his age. His hair was a striking grey and his face had minimal wrinkles. It was like he aged like wine while my father aged like a banana once he hit 50.

Tony was always the quiet one that stayed to himself but still he took it upon himself to lean across the table and give me the comfort I needed. I always assumed he hated me like everyone else because he rarely talked but maybe I was wrong.

My aunts screechy voice pierced through the small sentimental moment that I didn't realize I needed. "Can we hurry this up. I have things to do."

Tony narrowed his eyes as he let go of my hand. "Our brother just died. Can you not be any more inconsiderate?" He bit out with a fury I never heard before.

"I think that's enough." Danny rushed out right as my fathers voice sounded again, defusing the situation instantly. I looked back at the screen and brought Bella closer. Seeing him show her so much affection while hurting me made it hard to breath.

"Sweetheart I know you are probably upset at me. You probably think I don't love you but you have to understand that I'm doing this for your own good. The last thing I want is to give him access to your money or my business." My father stated sternly. My eyes went big from his blatant honesty and my heart seemed to lose a little of the weight that was holding it down.

I looked over at Victor who was now gritting his teeth. "The money that I've given you can't be touched by Victor, it is in the clause. You will be married by name and that's all. That's the reason I invited Victor. I wanted to make sure that he knows that he wont get anything more than he already receives. My lawyers made sure of it." My father flatly stated.

Victors slowly looked towards me before a wry smile formed. "I guess we will be married forever than." He wryly stated. I blankly stared at him as I tried to figure out how I could get rid of him. He didn't want to be with me. The countless rumors of his infidelity told me as much. He could get a job away from my fathers company and leave me but instead he wanted to live a luxurious life while using my name.

"You and my daughter will not argue or fight in front of my grand daughter. You will act civil and treat my daughter and grand daughter good or you can leave my daughters house and figure out life on your own. I have allies all around the world and I promise you that even when I'm dead that they will be watching." My father stated angrily causing Victor to chuckle.

I blinked my eyes and slowly looked back at the screen. Was he threatening Victor even though Victor had elite blood? It was useless to try but still it felt good to know that he at least cared.

"Now that Danny has read the part of the will that I asked him to. I will read the part that I've been dreading since last year." My father stated softly. A packet was put on my fathers lap and he had to look over Bella to read it.

"I promise that this was all out of love sweetheart." He stated as he turned to the first page. I would've thought that he was talking to me had he not looked at Bella and smiled. Her instant baby talk had his smiling growing and him rubbing her cheek.

"For my beautiful granddaughter Bella. I leave 52 billion dollars." My father stated causing my heart to soar and everyone else to gasp and mumbled. Did he think I would be mad that he gave her more than me? Did he not know me at all?

"For my nephew Thomas I give you the position of Vice President of the company." My brows furrowed as I tried to figure out what was happening. I thought he was reading Bella’s part of the Will. Why did he skip to Thomas?

"You will be watched and if you make any mistakes or do anything that I don't approve of you will be stripped of your title." He stated sternly. Thomas didn’t seem to care as his smile only grew.

"Was that all for Bella?" I asked as I turned towards Danny ingnoring the excitement of the room. I would've rather had her get no money and just the company. It was more important. I could give her all my money if need, the company was priceless and she deserved it.

Danny only gave me a tight lipped smile as he pointed towards my father. I could only press my own lips as I turned my attention back towards the tv that had been paused.

Danny stared at me for a second, I could only assume to make sure I wouldn’t interrupt my father again. After he seemed pleased with my silence he leaned over and pressed a button which had it starting again.

"Now Theodore you will be the temporary CEO. I have been training you next to me for this reason. For years I made sure you knew how to run the company so that when the time came I would have someone to take over." My father stated and it was like my whole world collapsed. Theodore would be the ceo? My father could've gave me the company. He could've gave it to Victor even though I hated the idea. It should've went to Bella. There were so many could haves and should haves but still he gave it to Theodore.

All of the excitement going around the room was like background noise. He had betrayed me and I could do nothing about it. I couldn’t scream at him to make him understand that he had hurt me. I could not plead with him to reconsider because I was his daughter. I could do nothing because he was gone and I knew he did this on purpose. I knew that he had purposely taken the cowardly way out because instead of telling me the truth before he died he made sure he wasn’t here to see my pain.

I couldn’t take the excitement going around the room. The way everyone was hugging Theodore and Thomas with huge smiles. Even Victor had a smile on his face that made me sick to my stomach. I slowly stood up on shaky legs and willed myself not to cry. How could he do this to me? Did he not love me at all? Did he really not trust me that much?

Bella's soft gurgles and small hands were the only thing keeping me from falling down. I brought her closer and turned towards the door. I could've swore I heard my name but I couldn’t stay any longer. How could I stay? How could they expect me to stay?