Steven, the lapdog, was suddenly asked to be a guard dog, so he felt aggrieved.
After the door was closed, Bella walked straight to the sofa and sat down. Her beautiful legs were so
fair that they were glowing. She rested her left arm on the armrest of the sofa and placed her right arm
casually on her lap. She looked elegant and powerful. Ryan was overwhelmed by the sight.
His Adamâs apple bobbed, and his eyes widened. Bella had such a strong and noble presence.
Ryan loved her even more.
âHehe⦠I knew that you wouldnât kick me out, especially with our special relationship.â
Ryan squinted his charming eyes. Just as he was about to get closer, Bella suddenly said in a cold
voice, âRyan, did you think I was joking when I told you that I was not interested?â
Ryan suddenly stopped. He looked stunned.
âIn the past, Anna Brown might have shown you some respect. After all, you had helped her. But Bella
Thompson doesnât have so much patience to deal with your antics.â
Bellaâs eyes were estranged, as if they had never met before. Ryan shivered.
How could he be willing to give up so quickly? He took two steps forward, but Bella glared at him with
sharp eyes, forcing him to freeze on the spot and shudder in fear.
âAlthough youâre Wyatt Thompsonâs daughter, youâre still Anna Brown! How could a name change wipe
out our friendship?â
âThe moment Justin and I finalized the divorce, Anna Brown died and ceased to exist.â
Bella pursed her lips and said, âNeither you nor Justin are qualified to be in my life. Mr. Hoffman, youâre
a romantic, so please save your heart for someone else. Donât get hung up over me, because I will
never fall in love with you.â
âDid I do something wrong? Tell me what I did wrong, and I will correct it!â Ryan was so anxious that his
eyes turned red.
âThereâs one more thing I should remind you of, Mr. Hoffman.â
Bellaâs eyes turned gloomy. âDonât think that Iâm unaware of what you did to Carrie at Grandpa Nigelâs
birthday party.â
Ryanâs face turned pale instantly. His blood felt stagnant as he replayed the events of that night.
He held Carrieâs bare shoulders in the bushes that night. Her delicate and pinkish skin teased his
desires, and Carrieâs inexperienced and passionate kiss ignited his desires.
If Carrie were not Justinâs sister, and if Ryan had not loved Bella, he would have gone along with it.
Ryan was not a celibate person to begin with. Thus, he went along with his instincts.
âHow you fool around with other women is none of my business, but I care about Carrie like a sister.
Sheâs an innocent and inexperienced girl, so I wonât allow anyone to hurt her.â
âNo, Bella, you misunderstood!â
Ryan did not know how to explain it. He was so anxious that his black shirt was soaked with sweat. â
She was drugged that night. I justâ¦â
âDid you want to âhelpâ her?â
Ryanâs throat was blocked. What Bella thought of him became worse.
âWe were at the Salvadorsâ villa at the time. If something happened to Carrie, you could have informed
the Salvador family. You didnât have to sacrifice yourself to âhelpâ her.â
Bella laughed. Her eyes were filled with contempt. âSince youâve done it, why donât you even have the
courage to admit what you did?â.
âIâm so wronged in this! She took the initiative to kiss and hug me! I didnât do anything!â Ryanâs eyes
were full of despair, but he could not defend himself in front of Bella.
Bella waved her hand and lost her patience. âRyan, Carrie is different from us. Sheâs fragile and pitiful.
You are used to being casual with women, so what you think is harmless may have completely ruined
Carrie.â
Ryanâs body slumped in defeat. He realized that it was useless, no matter how hard he tried to explain
himself.
That was because Bella had already labeled him as a scumbag.
Although he was indeed a scumbag, he did not want Bella to see him that way.
Perhaps it was useless to change his old ways. As soon as he turned over a new leaf, Bella accused
him of something despicable.
âI still have work to do, so please leave. Also, if you show up at my office without making an
appointment again, I will get security to kick you out. Steve, send Mr. Hoffman off!â
âBella!â
Ryan was so anxious that he was about to explode. He strode in front of her, hoping to fight for the last
chance to love her before she kicked him out.
The moment his body approached Bellaâs, Ryan heard a âswooshâ.
Bella pointed a gorgeous and discreet butterfly knife at the base of his throat