Chapter 2031



Bella's crystal-clear eyes narrowed sharply.

Chris...

The name "Chris" echoed faintly in her ears. It was a distant memory she had nearly buried in the past.

The image of the gentle, pale-skinned boy who once smiled so warmly resurfaced in her mind.

However, the harsh realities of life consumed that boy. He became a demon who brought suffering to others.

With no other choice, but for the sake of her loved ones, the people he controlled, and those he harmed, she had to rid the world of this evil.

Seeing Bella lost in thought, Christopher mistook her hesitation as a sign of emotional sway.

His intense desire surged uncontrollably in his chest. He leaned closer, his breathing heavy, his long lashes lowered as he moved in to kiss her lips, which he had yearned for.

Click-

A sharp click cut through the darkness.

In an instant, Christopher's tall, slender body froze.

Along with the icy chill at his neck, he felt a sharp, cool sensation. His eyes narrowed slightly, and a pale smile played on his lips as he spoke, “Bella, your skills are just as good as before. Is Justin unable to give you the sense of security you need? Do you still feel the need to protect yourself so vigilantly?"

Bella's eyes were as cold and sharp as a blade, her butterfly knife pressing firmly against his trembling throat.

been the kind of woman who seeks refuge through men. I

deep eyes were blood-red as if

a thicket of darkness and pain all his life. Everything he had achieved, though supported by

him. He even fought to shield his

him, declaring that she

as if she was cruelly mutilating his heart,

you not find it ridiculous that you are

you think you can make me give up on Justin? In this life or the next, I will never choose you. If you have any shred of conscience left, stop your wicked schemes. Otherwise, I will stop at nothing. Even

Christopher's expensive suit with the butterfly knife, then forcefully shoved him aside

a resounding bang, the door to the stairwell slammed

Christopher chewed his lip and

However, despite the pain, he

Taylor's

Iverson, are you in

"Come in."

softly behind him. He addressed Christopher's rigid, darkened

leaving soon. Would you like to

difference. No matter how much I try to please Wyatt, his attitude toward

Christopher's gaze remained fixed

fingertips. The image of Bella's luscious red

heart.

and flatter Wyatt, but I can't I only have eyes

Chairman Thompson are still in favor of him!" Taylor's expression showed

knows about my secret dealings with

his fingers clenched tightly. "She even found out that I instructed Aaron to sell so-called drugs and use the members of the Southern Star Syndicate

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