The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Justin paused as he combed through Bella's hair, looking toward the phone screen.

"Bella, do you recognize the number?"

"No."

"Should we answer it then?" Justin asked, brows furrowing.

Typically, Bella never answered calls from unknown numbers, and it was rare for her to receive them.

However, her heart throbbed with a sense of anticipation this time. She felt like ignoring this call might mean missing out on something crucial. "Hello," Bella answered, her voice gentle.

"H-Hello."

On the other end of the phone, a timid, soft, and gentle voice of a young woman emerged, sounding slightly similar to that of her younger sister. Bella and Justin exchanged glances. Then, she quickly put the phone on speaker and began recording. "May I ask who is calling?"

"Is this Ms. Bella Thompson?" The girl asked softly.

"Yes, this is Bella Thompson speaking."

"I... I'm Rachel Mead."

Bella, whose heart pounded like

breath. Then he took her delicate hand

and friendly, deliberately avoiding formal titles to create a closer connection. "I've been waiting for your

she had been waiting for Rachel's call, which implied she must have had the opportunity to meet and speak with Rachel before this. Otherwise, why would she say such a thing?" But

waiting for

her voice soft and frail, "Ms. Thompson, if

is mine," Bella responded with a determined gaze, each word saturated with resolve. There followed a long silence on the other end of the

considerable patience to the caller.

admired how

et

ine

and endure hardships to achieve her goals. She never let her privileged background make her feel superior

reserved only for Bella. With others, he lacked the same persistent patience

I called to tell

to

up, her words trembling

intensely, his heart raced, and his jaw