The Billionaire 3: Tyron Cruz novel Chapter 17

“Uncle Ricardo?” Isabella frown as soon as she saw Ricardo Ferrer inside the old Don’s hospital room.

“Miss Bella?” Ricardo uttered in shocked when he saw them. “I didn’t expect that you’ll be here.”

“It was all over the news.” It was Tyron who answers. “How is he?” He asks.

“He is now out of danger, thankfully, he can breathe on his own but he will still be monitored.” Ricardo answers. “He is doing fine and is planning for the official turn over, we are doing it in moderation so that he will not be stress but this afternoon, after talking to someone on the phone, he becomes agitated and had heart attack.”

“Who did he talk to in the phone?” Tyron asks, frowning.

“I don’t know, it was an unknown call.” Ricardo sigh. “But I am relieved that he is now in stable condition.” He added as he looks the unconscious Don before glancing at Bella. “He is losing his will to live, Miss Bella, he already wanted to see your father and grandmother.” He sighs. “He is fully aware of your resentment towards him, Miss, and even though he wanted to make it up to you…” He slightly shakes his head. “For all the years that I’ve worked with the master, I know that you can give him a reason to live. And you being here means you already knew the truth.”

“No, I am here for my unanswered questions.” She said sternly. “And it seems that you knew a lot, Uncle Ricardo.”

“I am not in the position to say anything, Miss.” Ricardo said making her more frustrated.

“But I need to know the truth!” She insisted.

“Come back when the master is ready.” He said.

“Why don’t you just tell me the whole truth?” She asks in desperation. “Me and my mother suffered a lot because of him! And then all of a sudden someone told me that the old man cared for us? Huh!”

“Miss Bella, please take into consideration the health of the Master.” Ricardo said.

“That’s enough, Ricardo.” The Don said getting their attention.

“Don Samuel!” Ricardo exclaimed and immediately went beside the Don’s bed. “How are you feeling?”

“I’m okay.” The Don answers before taking a glance at Bella and Tyron. “You’re both here.”

“I am here to inform you that Tyron already found out the truth.” Bella sternly said. “Your plan didn’t work.” She added.

The Don looks at them before glancing at Ricardo and asked him to adjust the hospital bed.

“You are well aware that you cannot annul your marriage with Bella, Tyron. All of your hard work for will be on vain, meaning all of your wealth and company will go to Isabella!” The old don said.

“You deceitful man!” Bella gritted her teeth. “You are the lowest kind of person I’ve ever meet!” She added. “you know what? To hell to those unanswered questions! Die and rot to hell!” She said in rage.

“That’s enough, Isabella!” Tyron said in an authoritative voice. “This is not the right time to confront your grandfather.” He added.

“And when is the right time?” She shouted in desperation. “It is the right time for him to say the truth! From our father’s death until his real intention about this marriage!” She added. “Who knows if he might go into hiding again after tonight, or the worse scenario is that he will die! Didn’t you hear what Uncle Ricardo said? The old man is losing his will to live!”

“Watch your words, Bella!” Tyron said in a serious and angry tone. “He is still your grandfather no matter what you say!”

“why are you suddenly taking his side now, Tyron?” She cannot help not to question him. “You were so angry earlier and now that he reminded you of his conditions for this marriage you suddenly take his side!”

“Damn, woman! You are impossible!” He sighs as he massages his temple. “I am not siding with anyone! I am just saying that you should take into consideration his state! Look at him, Bella! He is weak and he lost weight!” He added. “Have you even looked at him clearly?”

“Why? Did he even care about us when my mother was hospitalized? Did he even care a bit about us after he chased us out of his life?” She shouted. “No! He didn’t!” She added and tears started to fall from her eyes. “Coming here is a waste of time.”

“Isabella…” The old Don called out to her before slightly shaking his head. “Tyron, take good care of her. She might be stubborn but she’s a nice and great woman. But I am sure that you already know that.” He said, struggling to talk.

“Don Samuel, please refrain from talking.” Ricardo warns the old Don. “There’s still another day for this.” He added, worried for the old Don.

“I’m okay, Ricardo.” Don Samuel reassures him before facing the couple. “I understand that you’re angry at me, Isabella and I won’t blame you for that. But no matter what, I didn’t regret my decision for chasing you and your mother out of my life 19 years ago.” He said making her clench her fist.

The Don remained stoic and emotionless.

“And as for you Tyron, the thing that happened between your father and my son, it is really not my fault. None of it was my fault.” The Don said. “I understand why you thought that it was me who killed your father all along but let me tell you this, I also lost my only son.” He bitterly smiled before sighing. “Now, all I want to ask you is to take good care of my granddaughter and make sure to always keep her safe.”