The male supporting character was actually myself.

Bella placed her left hand on the other man's right hand, and upon hearing this, lifted her skirt, smiled sweetly, and bowed, saying, "I am deeply honored, Mr. Jones."

The food on the table was exquisite and plentiful.

Anderson helped her sit down, then placed a plate of vegetables and a plate of fruit in front of Bella and said with a smile, "Girls should eat more vegetables and fruits to maintain a beautiful and perfect figure."

This is your dinner. After you finish eating, I'll take you to see the collection.

Bella nodded slightly and began to slowly and carefully eat the fruits and vegetables with her knife and fork, feeling incredibly proud.

Enjoying delicious fresh fruits and vegetables during this season;

And being able to personally watch him handle the traitor's affairs, it seems Anderson has deep feelings for her.

With just a little trickery in bed, I can secure my position as Mrs. Jones!

The thought of a bright future made the food in her mouth taste even better.

I'm incredibly excited about Anderson's priceless collection!

After a hearty meal, Anderson let out a loud burp without any hesitation, wiped his mouth, and muttered, "To be honest, those guys really ruined my mood today."

Whenever I'm feeling down, I take a stroll through my treasure trove of memories, and it instantly lifts my spirits.

nonsense!

Who wouldn't be pleased to see gold and silver treasures?

Bella thought to herself, and smiled modestly, "I can go with you today, and the fun will be doubled!"

“Well, that’s for sure!” Anderson stood up and walked ahead on his own. “I’d be happy to share my treasure trove; you’ll love the collection.”

The two walked down the long corridor one after the other, and Anderson turned on the light in the passageway leading to the basement.

Soft light shone on the snow-white walls and the dark red luxury carpet. The two walked forward silently, their shadows cast on the wall looking somewhat strange.

A carved iron gate blocked the corridor. He took out a bunch of keys from his waist, skillfully took one out, and opened the gate.

"Squeak!"

The iron gate made a soft sound, and the air inside didn't smell damp; instead, a faint fragrance wafted out.

Bella, filled with curiosity, followed closely behind his enormous body.

You could even smell Anderson's faint body odor, which even perfume couldn't mask...

We passed through two more sturdy gates.

She was completely disoriented, not knowing whether she was on a different floor of the villa or had wandered into another basement.

"Come in, come and see these beautiful little things!" Anderson invited her in with a smile.

Under the soft light, a bright red coral, over a meter tall, stands before you, its lush branches and vibrant colors instantly captivating the eye.

"My God! Such beautiful red coral!" Bella felt that poverty had limited her imagination. She thought the treasure vault would be filled with mountains of gold and silver jewelry, but she never expected to find such a rare treasure.

In particular, many large, round pearls are placed on the bright red branches. The two rare and priceless treasures complement each other, making it a feast for the eyes.

Further inside, Bella was amazed by the magnificent scepter, the exquisite sword, and the imposing armor—treasures unlike anything found in any museum.

"These are just appetizers." Seeing her speechless with shock, and even taking the initiative to link arms with him, Anderson grinned and patted her hand mysteriously, saying, "There's something even better inside!"

Under Bella's expectant gaze, a large door was pushed open.

"My God, is this... a garden?" She stepped inside and discovered it was an even larger secret room.

Unlike the treasures displayed earlier, this place even has various trees and flowerbeds, making it look like a beautifully landscaped park at first glance.

But upon closer inspection, Bella discovered that the plants, flowers, and even the brightly feathered birds perched on the trees were all lifelike specimens!

“I spend a lot of money here every year,” he said proudly, introducing his collection. “Look at this—a lion I hunted myself; you can’t even see the bullet holes in it.”

Bella was dazzled by the sights; the various plant and animal specimens were arranged in a pleasing and orderly manner, and under the lights, it was like a dreamlike paradise!

She explored forward and inadvertently discovered a figure sitting under a pink cherry blossom tree.

Bella was startled, patted her chest, and laughed, "Oh my god, you scared me by not saying a word!"

The other person remained motionless, maintaining their original posture as if enjoying the beautiful cherry blossom scenery.

She mustered her courage and walked over, opened her eyes wide to observe carefully, and then took two steps back in fright!

It was clearly a living, breathing girl; I could even see her eyelashes and the pores on her skin. Yet she wasn't breathing and had no body temperature...

"Oh, you've seen Cass." Anderson emerged from the shade of the tree, a somewhat eerie smile on his face. "When we met, she was sitting like this under the cherry blossom tree. Just thinking about it makes me feel so happy!"

These are my most treasured collections.

You can't imagine how much money I spent to maintain their natural beauty.

Winnie is by the water;

Barbara is swinging on the swing to your left;

Oh, and there's also Danielle, Joyce's brother's ex-girlfriend, her name is Yana.

She's a really cool woman!

It's a pity it's brainless, a bit stupid—I opened it and looked at it, and it really is brainless.

Chapter Thirty-Five: Arms, Intelligence, and Analysis

Bella felt her mind go blank, while the chubby Anderson was still introducing the beautiful girls who had been made into specimens one by one, numbering in the dozens or even hundreds!

She couldn't hear what the other person was excitedly saying; all she knew was that she was trembling and weak all over, and even her teeth were chattering involuntarily.

Until Bella heard Anderson say that a luxurious chair had been specially commissioned so that she would sit on it after being made into a specimen, wearing the exquisite dress she was wearing now and adorned with the most gorgeous decorations...

"No! I can't just sit here and wait to die!" A firm thought popped into her mind.

Bella took a few deep breaths to calm herself down, and felt some sensation returning to her limbs.

While she was slumped on the ground, and Anderson was enthusiastically examining the specimen, she hurriedly looked around for an exit.

Bella was quite certain that Anderson was not carrying a sidearm.

Did they escape by taking advantage of someone's unpreparedness?

Or should we try to subdue this pig and use him as cover to escape?

She carefully recalled the route she had taken to get in and felt that the former was difficult to achieve.

Putting aside the fact that the winding underground passages would take a long time to traverse, how would one get past the heavily guarded areas inside and outside the villa once one was out?

There are guards every five steps and sentries every ten steps outside, and the guards are all armed!

If only there were an emergency escape route here...

But even thinking about it with my little finger, it's impossible!

How could Anderson bear to protect these "collections" with just one door?

If we choose to subdue him, there might still be a glimmer of hope.

If we can coerce Anderson out of the basement and prevent the guards from making any rash moves, and force them to retreat to the riverbank, then we'll be saved!

Bella carefully recalled the skills she had learned from her father.

Anderson has laid his cards on the table, and he certainly won't give himself any chance to escape.

This opportunity won't come again!

Thinking of this, she quietly pulled the diamond hair ornament off her head; the slender hairpin could kill a person if it were stuck into their neck!

For a fleeting moment, Bella felt a crazy urge—to kill Anderson!

He has no wife or children, and may not even have an heir.

Kill him, pack up as many priceless treasures as possible, and while the outside world is in chaos and those greedy guys are looting the villa, I might be able to slip away quietly.

Isn't that what Joyce did?

After the gang leaders around him mysteriously disappeared, they quickly divided and devoured his territory.

If Anderson dies, who will care about me?

Killing him here seems easier than taking him hostage and escaping...

Having made up her mind, Bella quietly got up from the ground, holding the hairpin in her hand. Taking advantage of Anderson's back being turned, she suddenly pounced on him and stabbed it into his neck!

"Hey! You're such a cute little silly."

Despite appearing so obese that even walking seemed difficult, Anderson moved with surprising agility. He grabbed her right hand as she lunged at him, his fleshy hand squeezing her like a pair of pliers, easily causing the hairpin to fall to the ground.

Clang!

The crisp sound of the hairpin hitting the ground sent Bella plummeting into an icy abyss.

Her right wrist was almost crushed, and she was trembling all over in pain.

"Looks like you're just as brainless as Yana. When I turn you into a specimen, I'll have to open you up and take a good look." Anderson was still smiling, and he casually grabbed her slender neck with his right hand, dragged her in front of him, and asked in a low voice, "If you had a brain, you should think about it carefully."

Would someone who sits in my position be so easily ambushed by a woman?

If you use your brain, you'll wait for the right opportunity to find a weapon like a stick, which will increase your success rate, instead of using such a small toy.

But in reality, the trees here have all undergone special treatment, so you can't find them at all.

And this hairpin…

Anderson choked Bella until she was almost unconscious before pressing her face to the ground. "Open your eyes and take a good look. Do you think I'd give you a chance to sneak up on me?"

The hairpin had fallen to the ground and broken into pieces.

It only looks sharp; even if a sneak attack succeeds, it won't hurt the opponent.

"I thought you could come up with something new, but it's just as boring as ever." Anderson shook his head in disappointment. "In that case, just keep it as a collectible; at least it'll have some value."

Bella was trembling all over, and a buzzing sound was ringing in her ears, as if a thousand flying insects were flapping their wings.

"Please, spare me!" she gasped, her voice straining. "I... I can exchange classified information! I know the whereabouts of a shipment of weapons; you'll be interested..."

arms?

Anderson's eyes lit up. "If you dare to tell even a single lie, I guarantee you'll regret ever being born!"

As night fell, the cool moonlight shone through the window, casting a glow on the balcony.