Bella POV
After breakfast, we met up with the elders for my last trial. I can see that I have won over Esme, Louise, Henri and Hugo. The others still eye me with suspicion, while Pierre and Gabriel look at me with downright disdain.
Grandpa agreed to try and ignore Pierre, because we didn’t need him knowing that we suspected him. I heard him make a snide comment just now, so I turned to him. “I see your word means nothing. A man is nothing if his words cannot be trusted.” “What nonsense are you spewing now?” he asks.
“We had a deal. I finish the trial in an hour, and you shut your mouth in my presence. So why do I still hear your annoying voice?” I ask, making the ladies snicker, even Colette. “She is right, Pierre. A deal is a deal. If you can't remain quiet, you should leave. Henri sa
