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.

invited me to dinner to meet his fiancée," Steven replied with a faint, somewhat complex smile. "But

lifted

the years, so he resigned," Steven

that Hunter chose the wrong path," Bella said, gently stroking the new hiking clothes with

and a short nap, Bella drove herself to Mount Jaglee National Forest

at the foot of the mountain precisely at 2:00 p.m. and

their old friend, Frank, the former ranger who had passed from pancreatic

someone?" Xavier asked, noticing that

a warm smile,

"Is it Mr. Salvador?"

planned to

someone you're truly connected

smile gradually

had just finished a group meeting and hurried

gear ready?" He removed his suit jacket and tugged

and Ms. Bella

a black hiking outfit, his deep voice quiet, lashes casting shadows over his dark eyes. "It's just a favor. I only agreed to this