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.”

get married, I won’t either.”

don’t do that! 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 my reputation!”

feeling bitter in

good enough for her, but he was willing to

did you want

dejected as a

I shouldn’t pry…’

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

on my phone. I was quite certain I would die there. At that time, Justin

voice, Bella narrated her past that occupied her entire youth.

even when drenched. His eyes were shining brighter than

little girl! Don’t be afraid. I’ll carry

time Bella met Justin,

was afraid that I would fall asleep on the way back, so he kept telling me jokes that weren’t funny. He’s really bad at telling jokes.” Bella recalled the past, looking calm with

your name,

don’t tell me, I’ll just call

growing faster

you shouldn’t go around telling other

–“Why not?”

bad boys will take advantage of

and

was 17 years old at that time. He was not as tall or strong as he was now, but she already felt an

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