The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Chapter 342

Steven was deeply aware of Ralph’s harbored prejudices against him. Ralph thought that every man who showed excessive attention to his sister had bad intentions.

“Ralph, you’re too cautious. Steve is not a stranger,” Bella said helplessly with a smile.

“He may not be a stranger, but he’s still a man,” Ralph retorted. His eyebrows furrowed slightly. He cast a cold glance at Steven and added, “You should find a female secretary tomorrow. I don’t like the idea of you having a male secretary.”

Bella waved her hand dismissively and squinted her eyes. “Come on, you’re such a suspicious cop. You see everyone as a potential criminal.”

“It won’t hurt to stay vigilant and alert,” Ralph replied.

Ralph assisted Bella into the car and closed the door. As Steven bowed to him before leaving, Ralph stopped him.

“Wait.”

“Is there anything else, Mr. Ralph?” Steven asked with a calm expression.

“As Bella’s secretary, you’re with her 24/7. While supporting her, remember to maintain your boundaries,” Ralph instructed.

Ralph’s gaze carried a chilling fierceness. “What doesn’t belong to you won’t ever be yours. Don’t harbor any inappropriate intentions or cross the line. Unlike my older brothers, I won’t tolerate your presence around Bella. I was born with a suspicious mind, and I’ve witnessed too much evil in this world. So, I never assume the best in people.”

a deep breath and clenched his fists.

short, don’t entertain any improper thoughts you have about Bella. Don’t you dare take a single step beyond the boundaries, or else I won’t go

the rules. While the rules can control actions, they can’t control one’s feelings.” Steven asserted, forcefully suppressing his inner grievances.

little teary as he bluntly revealed the emotions that had been suppressed for too long. “I won’t do anything to Ms. Bella because I genuinely admire and respect her. But

stop loving her.

furrowed slightly. Although he did not like

what you said today.”

you guys talking about? Are we leaving or not?

Bella.” Steven turned back and smiled

seemed a bit concerned and made a gesture mimicking a phone call.

gesture, waved to him, and left with

lost their playfulness and scanned the opposite side of the

parked. He had just sent a location to Justin, and within seconds of Bella

go?” Ian

to himself when suddenly the car door was violently yanked open. In an instant, he felt his breath hitch as a rough and powerful hand firmly seized his collar. He was effortlessly pulled out of the car as if he weighed

What are you doing?!”

see Ralph appear out of nowhere like a ghost, panicked and shouted, “Don’t mess around! We have laws in this country! I’ll report you