Ashton Marshall's voice came through the watch, leaving Bella Woods stunned.
Oliver Hughes shook his electrically numbed right hand in pain, took several deep breaths, and then communicated with Ashton Marshall on the other end of the watch.
"It's nothing, Uncle."
"Let Bella speak." The voice was commanding and left no room for objection.
Bella Woods looked at the hand extended in front of her, with the watch screen lit up during the call.
She glanced up at Oliver Hughes' displeased expression before responding, "Uncle, everything's fine here."
"Hmm."
The cold response ended, and the watch screen went dark.
"Happy now? You've got someone backing you up."
Oliver Hughes said, displeased, as he walked forward.
Bella Woods hurried to catch up, "I don't know what I said to annoy you. But if you can be engaged to me, I'll make sure to be a good fiancée and promise not to meddle in your personal affairs."
