Derek's POV
Fury surged through my veins as I confronted Bella, determined to extract answers from her. How could someone dare to harm her within the confines of my own mansion? Bella was mine to hurt, and no one else had the right to lay a hand on her.
"I'm talking to you, Bella," I yelled, my voice laced with anger. A flicker of fear passed through her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
"Why do you even care?" she spat, her gaze piercing mine. "It's not like you've ever shown any care for me. So what's the difference between you and the person who did this to me?"
Her words struck a nerve, but I refused to let her dismiss me so easily. "I want to know who had the audacity to touch my property," I seethed. The intensity of my words caused her eyes to widen in shock. "No one
