"Thank you for telling me such an important clue, Yvonne. If Grant really is the Boss, then staying away from him isn't the solution. Instead, I need to get closer to him. Only then can I uncover his true identity and expose his schemes!"

"No! You can't!" Yvonne's voice was filled with urgency. "The Boss is an extremely dangerous figure. Even Christopher said that after following him for so many years, he only

saw a fraction of his power. There might be an even bigger force behind him who is

supporting everything!

"And besides, Justin can no longer protect you like he used to. If Grant harbors any ill intentions toward you and takes advantage of the situation, it will be even harder for you and Justin to mend things!"

Bella froze at her words, the pain in her heart swelling like waves crashing against the shore.

"Bella... I know you have a strong sense of justice. You're a hero among women, braver than most men. But you're not invincible. You can't solve everything alone. You need protection too! I'm just an ordinary person. I don't care about grand ideals... I just want the people I love, my friends, to be safe and happy. That's all, Bella... Sometimes in life, it's okay to be selfish."

in her eyes from spilling over. "I've just returned to where I started, giving back to someone who never belonged to

in her voice, "Besides, if Grant really is the Boss, then it's better that Justin stays away from me. I don't want him to fall into danger because of me

a sigh of helpless

Hatchbay. Don't show up in Savrow unless absolutely necessary. I'll tell Drew to make sure you are

before my surgery, and we barely met. He shouldn't know who I

replied firmly.

got into his car, a wave of

his forehead hitting the steering

could not subside.

Bella earlier

that if he stayed a moment longer, he would lose

buzzed in his sweaty palm. Ian

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