Bella said, âThirteen years ago, I was never good to myself because of Justin. Now that we are
separated, I wonât fall in love with anyone. anymore. I wonât make the same mistake again. I need to
move. forward with my life.â
Roza sighed tearfully.
She could sense how deep of a cut Justin had left on Bella. Her wound would not heal so easily.
âThatâs right. We should move forward! Romance is not for the wise.â
Roza patted Bellaâs back and said cheekily, âWe should go out for drinks tonight. I want to learn about
your heartbreaking love story over alcohol.â
âMy love story is the worst rom-com ever. Itâs cringey to talk about it.â
Casting the sadness away, Bella grinned wickedly and lifted Rozaâs chin with a finger. âYou, on the
other hand, have the hots for all hotties. Any new romance to share?â
âIâm not dating anyone. Iâm either making or designing clothes. I guess clothes will be my companion.â
Roza scoffed. âHot guys are eye candies, but thatâs all they are. Theyâre airheads. Those models and
celebrities I fancied before werenât worth my time. They showed their true colors, asking for branded
watches and fancy cars after buttering me up for a few days. Iâm a sucker for good looks, but man, Iâm
no fool.â
âHaha!â
Bella burst out laughing. âI guess we are jerk magnets. Donât worry, Roza. I wonât let you go through
what I did. If youâre interested in dating, Iâll introduce you to a few men.â
âA few? God, youâre a busy woman. Where do you find good men?â
âI was born into a family of good men.â
Bella patted her chest proudly. âMy brothers are single. Once I show you their profiles, you can pick
and choose whoever you like. Iâll introduce you to him.â
Roza did not know what to feel. âI know youâre trying to play matchmaker, but it feels like Iâm choosing a
male escort.â
âMy brothers have more to offer than male escorts.â
Bella winked cheekily. âI could introduce you to Axel. Heâs handsome and well-spoken. Iâm sure he can
please you better than a male escort.â
âReally? What does he do for a living if heâs articulate?â Rozaâs eyes lit up at the mention of a hottie.
âHeâs a public prosecutor.â
Roza replied, âThanks, I guessâ¦â
Justinâs eyes were dopey when he wandered out of the villa. His mind. was preoccupied with the kiss
he shared with Bella earlier.
âMr. Salvador.â
lan shivered in the cold outside. With Justin exiting the premises, lan went up to him.
Upon a closer look, lan noticed Justinâs sparkling eyes, blushed cheeks, and glossy lips under the soft
glow of the sunset.
lanâs throat went dry as he turned red in the face.
Judging by the smutty look on Justinâs face, he must have done. something with Bella.
âMr. Salvador, your face-
âOh, Bella hit me.â Justin reached to touch his face with a smile.
âHuh? Why did the young madam hit you?â lan was shocked.
Justinâs mind wandered back to Bella, who melted in his arms. because of the kiss. His heart beat out
of his chest, and his lips curled into a smile as he could not get enough of her.
âBecause she cares about me.â
The birthday celebration was three days away.
Despite all her efforts, Shannon received some devastating news.
Sharon would never design a dress for her. Ever.
âThe staff of Sharonâs studio said that Sharon will not design a dress for you no matter how much you
offer.â Bethany relayed the news to Shannon with apprehension.