The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

"Ash, what's wrong? Why are you troubled?"

Justin approached Asher once he was alone. "Did you encounter any trouble during your visit to the palace? Right now, everyone is busy with Bella's situation. The pressure and pain you're enduring are no less than ours-perhaps even greater."

Asher lifted his gaze to meet Justin's eyes, feeling a pang of gratitude. "At a time like this, I'm grateful that you still notice my emotions, Justin. I truly appreciate it."

"Ash, don't say that. We are family. To me, you are as important as Bella."

During the days that Bella had been missing, Justin had been unable to sleep and found it hard to eat. His nerves were constantly on edge. Any slight change in those around him magnified his stress, making him even more anxious. "What exactly happened?"

"Actually, it's nothing much," Asher said, his lips tightening into a thin line. "When I went to the palace, I finally met the King whom they all hold in high regard. He was very kind and hospitable, personally guiding me through the palace. He dined with me and showed concern for my health, even inquiring about my work and life over the years. He seemed like a warm and approachable elder, without the airs of a sovereign. Even though I'm not from Sentania, I was somewhat overwhelmed."

understood Asher's feelings. He would also be nervous in a similar situation. "Isn't that a

first time today, and we have no personal connection. With his

ancient marble ornament from his chest pocket. It was engraved with exquisite

the Sentania royal

artifacts since childhood under the

three to four hundred years old. If I remember correctly, this ornament is only passed to the heir to the throne,

Such an important item should be given

dots to what Bella had mentioned to him previously and the royal secrets he had heard from his friend regarding a missing

piercing intensity. His heart raced as he traced the details