Beyond the Divorce

Lauren looked surprised when she saw me come in and asked, "Why are you back so soon?"

"There was nothing worth discussing with her," I replied disdainfully.

I quickly greeted Bella. "Long time no see, Bella. What are we having for lunch?"

I walked over to her and watched her busy herself gracefully. Every move she made exuded a captivating beauty.

Bella smiled elegantly, glancing at me. "It's been a while. Have you been busy lately? I hear construction has already started in Bourdamun."

"I'm busy as always. While they're working over there, Avalon Hills will be up next," I reported.

My impression of Bella was improving, and I had become increasingly captivated by her.

"Matthew's trial is coming up soon, isn't it?" She put down what she was holding and wiped her hands. "Are you feeling confident?"

"Since Ardora's legal representative is Melanie, all I can do is ensure Matthew's freedom and prevent him from going to jail. But Melanie will have to pay for her mistakes," I explained. Bella shook her head. "You've got it tough."

Then she casually mentioned, "I baked some cake and made porridge with two simple vegan dishes. We'll have a light lunch."

I sat down. "That sounds perfect. It's exactly what I was craving."

and handed me a cup of tea. "What's the deal

same thing as Melvern. She's trying to convince me to take

suddenly want to let Ardora go?"

have a similar plan," I said,

they didn't communicate with each other, and even though they both want to

I nodded in response.

both think you're an easy target?"

have some plan that makes her want

didn't want it. That didn't make sense. Had she really fallen out with

it was definitely unusual that both of them wanted to get their hands on

checked the time and said, "Let's eat and

Betta's cake was especially exceptional. It was soft and sweet, with a lingering

would always be merrier if you had

asked myself these questions many

in these life-and-death struggles? But some people just love to stir

made me feel

and called me. She asked where I was