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.

beautiful eyes widened. She

father are sworn brothers, and you and I grew up together. With

I really wanted to whisk you away… I’d love to bring you back to Sentania, cherish you, protect you, and love you like my exclusive treasure.’

and protective of her, like

was a psychopath in disguise?’ Bella

at all. I always have time for you, Ms. Thompson.” Christopher smiled warmly.

She did not dwell on it too much as she walked alongside

pang, and he quickly called out

them came to a halt.

with curiosity as

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…”

him and said, “You don’t have to follow me home. You can

walked away from

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

side by side in the lobby, quickly drawing the attention

has changed her companion! There’s finally a male presence besides Mr. Lovett!” Someone

“Really! And he’s so

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