The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

That night, Bella stayed in the presidential suite at the KS World Hotel in Savrow. She did not return to her villa.

Truthfully, she was still struggling to come to terms with her and Justin's breakup. She was afraid that going back to the familiar surroundings would only stir painful memories, dragging her into a deeper sadness.

After a restless night, she was awakened the next morning by a knock at her door. Rising from bed and wrapping herself in a robe, she opened the door to find Steven, who had brought an entire set of brand-new hiking gear.

Bella's eyes sparkled as she smiled. "Steve, thank you for going through the trouble."

"Ms. Bella, it's so cold today. Are you sure you want to go hiking?" Steven set the gear neatly on the sofa, looking concerned.

"It's okay. As long as the weather is nice, that's enough." Bella gazed out the window at the bright sunshine, unable to hide her joyful smile. She could not contain her excitement about hiking with Justin today.

She still loved him hopelessly, deeply, and completely. One would call her foolish or accuse her of being hopelessly romantic, but this was love-pure and simple. Nothing could hold her back.

Bella had resigned herself to their separation, but not because her love had ceased.

Just as Steven was about to say something, his phone rang. It was his second older brother, Clarence, someone he had not heard from in a long time. After a brief exchange, Steven ended the call.

"Was Judge Lovert calling for something important?" Bella asked.

fiancée," Steven replied with a faint, somewhat complex smile. "But he's no longer a judge. He resigned and opened his own law firm. He's a lawyer

lifted

the years, so he resigned," Steven admitted, still

and proud man. You and your brothers were outstanding in your own fields, but it's a pity that Hunter chose the wrong path," Bella said, gently stroking the new hiking clothes with a soft smile. "Go and meet him. Pass along

short nap, Bella drove herself to Mount

p.m. and met up with Xavier, who was now the newly appointed forest

reminiscing about their old friend, Frank, the former ranger who had passed from pancreatic cancer. Time slipped away,

Xavier asked, noticing that she was checking the

face softened into a warm smile, like sunlight.

"Is it Mr. Salvador?"

We planned to go

only someone you're truly connected to would come hiking with you," Xavier said,

gradually

Justin had just finished a group meeting and hurried back to

his suit jacket and tugged off his tie.

beaming. "Hope you and Ms. Bella have

outfit, his deep voice quiet, lashes casting shadows over