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.

eyes widened.

sworn brothers, and you and I grew up together. With such a connection, Uncle Wyatt shouldn’t worry that I’d kidnap you,” Christopher explained

you, protect you, and love

was usually so caring and protective of her, like a mother bear guarding her cub. But this time, he actually pushed

Christopher was a

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

accustomed to this man’s flirtatious way of speaking. She did not dwell on it too much as she walked

heart felt a pang, and he quickly called out to

them came to

eyes filled with curiosity as she asked,

turned his gaze slowly toward Steven behind him. Steven felt a stinging pain in his heart from that gaze. He stiffened,

eyes to him and said, “You don’t have to follow me home. You can leave early. You’ve been working

walked away from Steven.

when he recalled Christopher’s concealed, chilly gaze.

the lobby, quickly drawing the

look! Ms. Thompson has changed her companion! There’s finally a male presence besides

“Really! And he’s so handsome!

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