Chapter 321

Bella stared at him in astonishment and asked, “How… How did

you

end up here?”

Steven, who was standing behind her, witnessed Christopher’s mysterious reappearance. His heart sank, and he silently clenched his fist.

“They told me this elevator was only reserved for you, so I waited here,” Christopher said with a gentle, shallow smile, skillfully sidestepping the real question.

“I wasn’t asking about that. I meant, why did you come to find me?” Bella furrowed her brows. “Your dad is supposed to visit our house tonight. Aren’t you heading to Hatchbay with him?”

Christopher calmly and confidently clarified, “That’s why I’m here-to pick you up. Let’s go back to Hatchbay together.”

Bella pursed her red lips, suspicion creeping into her heart. His words were faultless, but not entirely innocent.

“Thank you for coming to pick me up, Mr. Iverson, but Asher has already made plans with me. He should be here soon, and I’ll be following him back home.” Bella politely smiled. “See you at Yara Park tonight.”

“I’ve already informed Uncle Wyatt of my intention to come and pick you up. He agreed, so Asher won’t be coming,” Christopher said with an unruffled demeanor.

Bella’s beautiful eyes widened.

a long-standing relationship. Chairman Thompson and my father are sworn brothers, and you and I grew up together. With such a connection, Uncle

protect you, and love you

and protective of her, like a mother bear guarding

if Christopher was a psychopath in disguise?’ Bella sighed silently, feeling guilty for being suspicious of her savior.

always have time for you, Ms. Thompson.” Christopher

way of speaking. She did not dwell on it too much as she walked alongside him.

and he

of them came to

beautiful eyes filled with curiosity as she

hawk-like eyes squinted slightly as he turned his gaze slowly toward Steven behind him. Steven felt a stinging pain in his heart from that gaze. He stiffened, hesitating to speak. “Miss, I…”

to follow me home. You can leave early. You’ve been working hard lately, so go home and rest

they walked away from Steven.

A shiver ran up his spine when he recalled Christopher’s concealed, chilly gaze. He felt a cold force wrap around him, like being plunged into

side in the lobby, quickly drawing the attention of

changed her companion! There’s finally a male presence besides Mr.

colleague said, “Really! And he’s so handsome! Mr. Lovett

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