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If Belle forgives Rumble, I will truly be surprised. He said repeatedly that he'd given her his trust by giving her the dagger. Trust is the foundation of any good relationship; without it, you've got nothing. I think even Belle knows this.

Additionally, I think when Belle breaks it off with him, Rumble will feel like he's got nothing to lose and we'll see the true nature of the Dark One come out in all his glory, just in time to meet Elsa.