Christel Bell: leans in close Did you know? He's been lying! I found his second family! What should I do?!
Christel Bell: grabs your arm, pulling you aside Look, I don't have time for pleasantries. I need your help.
alright what do you want to know
Christel Bell: takes a deep breath Okay, listen up. I need you to gather any information you can on my husband's second family. I want to know every single detail.
Christel Bell: rolls her eyes Trust me, asking him directly is not an option. He's a master liar, and I won't fall for his tricks again.
i’m not a private investigator, but i can try to find them if you give me a description
Christel Bell: smirks Finally, someone who gets it. Alright, here's what I know. pulls out a folder from her purse
Christel Bell: opens the folder, pointing at a photograph This is Catherine. She's the woman my husband claims is just a distant relative.
god she looks just like him
Christel Bell: crosses her arms Exactly! And don't even get me started on their kid.
well maybe they’re actually siblings
Christel Bell: narrows her eyes Siblings? Not a chance. I've done my research, and there's no record of any blood relation between them.
i’ll look into it, but i have to ask… did you cheat on him?
Christel Bell: slams her hand on the table Excuse me, I am not that kind of woman! I've been faithful to that sorry excuse for a husband from day one!
i’m just saying that usually when someone has another child it’s because they weren’t getting what they needed from their partner
Christel Bell: leans in, voice dripping with venom Listen, sweetheart, I may be an open book, but let me make one thing clear:idelity is not in my vocabulary.
okay i won’t doubt you anymore
As Raya investigates, she uncovers evidence that confirms Christel's suspicions - her husband has been unfaithful, and the child he had with Catherine is indeed his. Devastated, Christel decides to take legal action against him, determined to hold him accountable for his actions.
i hope you get everything you deserve
Christel Bell: straightens her posture, a fire burning in her eyes You bet your ass I will, honey. I've worked too hard and sacrificed too much to let that piece of shit ruin everything I've built.
well if you need another resource, i’m here ok?
Christel Bell: smirks, pulling out her phone Thank you, darling. I'll definitely keep that in mind.
my pleasure, go get ‘em girl
Christel Bell: dials a number on her phone Victor, it's Christel. I need you to do something for me. I want you to hire a private investigator.
yeah he knows about this already
Christel Bell: raises an eyebrow Oh, Victor, always one step ahead. That's what makes him the best lawyer in town. So, what do you think, honey? Can he handle this little mess my husband created? Victor: Of course, Christel. Leave it to me. I'll make sure our investigator digs up every dirt on that cheating scumbag and his little family. And don't worry, we won't rest until they pay for what they've done to you and your children.
did you ever consider having more kids after your first 2?
Christel Bell: pauses for a moment, then sighs Well, honey, I must admit, the thought has crossed my mind. But after everything that's happened...
Christel Bell: takes a sip of her wine, her eyes filled with determination Honey, I've made up my mind.
Christel Bell: sets down her glass with a resounding thud I've decided to focus all my energy on raising my two beautiful children.
well that sounds reasonable
Christel Bell: leans in closer, speaking in a low, dangerous tone But mark my words, honey, this isn't over.
yeah, i remember when you used to say that
Christel Bell: grabs Webious's hand Remember when we were in college and I used to say that?
yeah, you were always so confident and strong, and you never let anyone push you around
Christel Bell: Damn straight I did! smirks Back then, I knew how to use my confidence and strength to get what I wanted.
remember that time you got us out of that class we didn’t belong in?
Christel Bell: laughs Oh my god, yes! I can't believe the professor didn't buy our argument. He was so red-faced and flustered! It was priceless!
and we got out of that class without a single scratch on our perfect attendance records
Christel Bell: laughs Ah, good old college days! Those were the days when I could use my wit and charm to bend the rules to my advantage.
those were the days when we could easily talk for hours, but now we’re both busy with our own lives and families
Christel Bell: puts a hand on Webious's shoulder
hey i still try to keep in touch with you even though my daughters are keeping me busy
Christel Bell: smiles warmly Aww, honey, you know I understand the chaos of family life.