Chapter 54

Bella was not in the mood to go to the hotel, so she changed her route and drove home.

Steven was silent for a long time. Finally, he could not help but ask, “Ms. Bella, does Justin not know that you’re the heiress of KS Group?”

“Yeah,” Bella responded in a low voice. She looked tired.

Steven finally understood. No wonder Bella had to find a substitute for herself the last time Justin came unannounced to the office.

“Steve, I didn’t mean to hide it from you…”

“I understand.”

Bella raised her eyes in shock.

“No one wants to relive bad memories, so it’s natural that you’ll want to keep them locked up in the deepest depths of your heart. I’m just worried about you and how your father will react when he finds out about this. He’ll be distressed and heartbroken for you.” Steven’s hand that was holding the steering wheel was clenched so tightly that his veins were bulging. His eyes were also watery.

Everyone in the Thompson family loved Bella. Yet Justin ruined her.

If Wyatt found out, he would probably chop Justin to pieces.

“I’ll hide it as long as I can. Now that I have experienced a failed marriage, I just want to be single forever!”

Bella closed her eyes. Her mind kept replaying those hurtful words that Justin said. She smiled wryly and said, “Marriage is really boring.”

married, I won’t either.” Steven pledged his allegiance.

You should get married. You’re my secretary, not a priest! If word of this spreads, people will think that I will only hire celibates. You’ll ruin

awkwardly, feeling bitter in his

her, but he was willing to stay by her side and support

Bella, why did you want

looked dejected as a flurry of emotions surged in her heart.

sorry. I

my class as a school activity. That was when I lost the sapphire pendant that my mother left me.

paths I took, but I still couldn’t find it. In the end, I got lost. There was a hurricane that night, and I was trapped in the mountains with no signal on my phone. I was

a soothing voice, Bella narrated her

when drenched. His eyes were shining brighter than the stars, and they

great, little girl! Don’t be afraid. I’ll carry you down the

first time Bella met Justin,

afraid that I would fall asleep on the way back, so he kept telling

your name, little

if you don’t tell me, I’ll just call you

faster than the other

you shouldn’t go around telling

–“Why not?”

take advantage of you,

became unsteady, and her heart was pounding.

that time. He was not as tall or strong as he was now, but she already felt an irreplaceable sense

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