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.

widened. She lost

you and I grew up together. With such a connection, Uncle Wyatt shouldn’t worry that

to whisk you away… I’d love to bring you back to Sentania, cherish you, protect you, and love you like my exclusive treasure.’ “Well… Alright, thank you for making the trip.” Bella remained polite, maintaining a sense of

Asher was usually so caring and protective of her, like a mother

to market me off like Wyatt? What if Christopher was a psychopath in disguise?’ Bella sighed silently, feeling guilty for being suspicious of

always have time for you, Ms. Thompson.”

flirtatious way of speaking. She did not dwell on it too

a pang, and he quickly called out to

came to

with curiosity as she asked,

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

Steve, I almost forgot.” Bella raised her gentle, bright eyes to him and said, “You don’t have to follow me home. You can leave early.

walked away from

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

lobby, quickly drawing

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

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

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