Belle Is Left Reeling in Emmerdale After Life-Changing Offer

After enduring months of horrific abuse at the hands of her husband, Tom King, Belle has finally begun rebuilding her life. With Tom now behind bars, sentenced to three years in prison after Belle bravely exposed his crimes, she is determined to move forward and reclaim her independence. Facing Tom in court was one of the hardest things she had ever done, but her courage paid off. In February, she confronted him once more—this time in prison—to inform him she was divorcing him and taking control of her future.

One of the first steps in regaining her independence was returning to work. Tom had manipulated her into quitting her job early in their relationship, ensuring she remained isolated and dependent on him. But when Leyla and Suzy offered her the chance to return to Take A Vow, she jumped at the opportunity. It was a bold move, and almost instantly, the confident and capable Belle everyone once knew began to resurface.

Tragically, just as Belle was finding her footing again, Leyla and Suzy were both killed in the devastating limo crash that also claimed the life of Amy Barton. Despite the heartbreak, Belle remained committed to her work, even taking on the responsibility of planning Chas and Liam’s wedding. But now, a surprising turn of events leaves her facing a huge decision.

Following Leyla’s death, ownership of Take A Vow has passed to her son, Jacob Gallagher. But with his career in medicine taking priority, Jacob has little interest in running the business. Instead, he makes Belle an unexpected offer—does she want to buy Take A Vow and make it her own?

This is a life-changing moment for Belle. Is she ready to take this leap and truly start fresh, or will the past continue to hold her back?