Bella walked arm in arm with Justin, pouting and teasing, âYou're quite daring, arenât you?â
âIf | donât take risks, how can | win you over?â Justin responded with a tender gaze, his voice filled with affection.
âThe three things Wyatt despises the most are having his women, daughters, or both taken away from him.â
Justin remained silent.
âHmph! One day, you'll see what | mean. He holds grudges even
longer than me. He wonât forget what happened earlier. He won't let you off easily either.â
Suddenly, Bellaâs tone became serious. âBy the way, have you prepared everything?â
âOf course. | wouldn't dare to neglect anything arranged by vely wife,â the man replied softly.
Bella blushed. Just as she was about to retort, she noticed so
standing a few steps away, glaring at her with eyes akin to those furious deity.
It was Zoe.
Upon sighting this woman, Bella felt uneasy.
Although Bella had accepted Justin and was willing to trust him.
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without dwelling on past grievances, the lingering rumors of his involvement with Zoe still pricked at Bellaâs conscience like a
thorn.
âJustin, I've been eagerly anticipating your arrival.â Zoe instantly switched to a charming demeanor, wearing a bright smile that
exuded innocence and allure. Her voice was sweet and coy.
âWhy were you waiting for me?â Justinâs cold gaze bore into Zoe. His
expression was so serious that it unsettled her.
Nevertheless, she boldly continued, shamelessly spinning a tale. âWe were about to enter together earlier, but when you noticed
Ms. Thompsonâs presence, you went to speak with her. Thatâs why Iâve been waiting for you. Justin... Did | do anything wrong to
displease
you?â
In an instant, Justinâs dark eyes grew even darker, his expression turning so grim that it could crush anyone.
Zoeâs heart raced with anxiety, but now she could not care less. As long as she could break them apart, she dared to say or do
anything
vile!
Bellaâs gaze flickered as she loosened her grip on Justinâs hand
str
However, just as her emotions began to waver, he interlocked his
fingers with hers, not even sparing a glance at Zoe. He swiftlys past her and coldly uttered, âLeave.â
Zoe was overwhelmed with shame and anger, trembling with
resentment. Her face flushed like a tomato. âHe told me to leave...
How could he?! He did it right in front of Bella, too! That despicable
woman!â
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She glared fiercely at the coupleâs departing backs as anger surged from her heart, fueling her resolve.
Upon entering the event area, Bella
immediately shook off coe oa
eyebrovistiutédwed slightly as
she turned her face away, refusing to
look at him out of frustration.
âWhat's wrong? Are you upset? Bella! Where are you going?!â
Seeing Bella walk away without looking back, Justin hurriedly
followed her, his heart filled with anxiety..
The two of them eventually came to
a secluded corridor with no eke m
around, Bella finailystopbedtin er
take Her eyes were slightly red,
and her rose-like lips seemed to lose
some of their luster.
âWhy are you following me? Go and meet with your dearest woman,
SSheâs waiting for you.â
SSensing that Bella must be angry
about Zoe, Justin felt a mix of
©
ffr stratign, helpesnedsartd
u ency. He stepped forward and
cambraced her from behind. âBella,
sheâs just spouting make
yyou believe them. Sheâs doing this to drive us apart. Plea
bobilieve anything she says. Iâve never asked her to wait for
Bella tited to break free from his embrace, but her attempts
fotildesso she eventually relented.