Bell survived the gunshot wound and was subsequently made a prisoner of war by the American forces. Here, the American army brainwashed Bell to become their own special agent, and forget the betrayal of the Soviets.
Does Bell Die in Cold War?
The game's "worst ending" involves Adler killing Bell — something the man intended on doing from the get-go because he knows that Bell's been brainwashed and just can't bring himself to trust him.
What happens if Bell is Cold War?
After Adler comes clean about Bell being one of Perseus' trusted allies, you're presented with the choice to lie or tell the truth about where Perseus plans to activate the nukes. If you tell the truth, you'll lead the team to the Solovetsky Islands in the USSR. ... The nuclear detonation is stopped and the day is saved.