The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Tears filled Bella's eyes as she clutched at Jace's clothing, sobbing uncontrollably. "I miss my father, my brothers, and Justin. Please, let me go home... Please..." Jace listened in silence, his steps steady and resolute.

"Return Bella to me!" Christopher screamed desperately, dropping all pretense as he frantically blocked Jace's path.

"She's not legally your wife yet, so she isn't yours," Jace replied blankly. He looked at Christopher with a hint of derision. "Even if I gave her to you, can your body even handle it?" Christopher's weakened body trembled as he retracted his shaking hand.

Although exhausted and terrified, Bella remained clear-headed. Jace's words carried a hidden meaning. Was Christopher's body truly at its limit?

The sea breeze only grew stronger in the night, howling relentlessly.

Jace held Bella tightly, moving forward steadily. As her sobs subsided, he spoke calmly. "There will be a typhoon tonight."

jawline. "If there were

"I'll let you in on a secret.

eyes widened with a mixture of hope and dismay. This man felt like her older brother, or perhaps she had unconsciously placed

hope that within him, there might still be a trace of the kind and

order from my boss," Jace said, looking down at her. "Don't be mistaken. Even if the night were clear, I would still have

sank,

Christopher has was given to him by our boss. Now that he is no longer useful, everything he has will be reclaimed." Jace's tone was matter-of-fact.

was hoarse as she asked. "Is he someone Justin and I know? He had calculated everything so precisely manipulating everyone, including Christopher

Bella felt she had never been

solemnly. He fell silent. "I advise you to stay away from the truth. The truth can only lead to

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