Everyone turned around in the direction of that pleasant voice.
They were shocked to see who had arrived.
Asher walked into the lobby gracefully with a slight smile, followed by Steven.
Bellaâs eyes lit up. She was so happy to see him that she almost could not stop herself from greeting
him.
Justinâs heart shrank. His already cold eyes suddenly turned to ice.
In a daze, Bella felt a chill around her, as if she were standing next to an iceberg.
She subconsciously glanced at Justin and saw the manâs extremely gloomy and handsome face. His
eyes were dark and scary, as if a storm was brewing.
âOld Master Nigel, Iâm sorry for being late.â Asher bowed to Nigel politely.
Asher looked different today. He wore a perfectly tailored, light-colored suit that made him look like a
cultured gentleman.
The women around him were once again enchanted.
They were thinking about who-among Justin, Asher, and Ryan-they wanted to grace them with their
presence in their dreams tonight.
âItâs alright. Iâm just glad that you can make it to my birthday party, Asher.â Nigel smiled amiably. He did
not treat Asher less favorably just because he was Wyatt Thompsonâs son.
Bella secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She thought that Nigel would mind having Asher there, but she realized that she was overthinking it.
âAnna, come here.â Asher smiled gently and stretched out his hand to his sister.
Seeing Asher appear out of nowhere, Shannon and Rosalind looked at each other and smiled in
triumph.
What they wanted to see was how two wealthy young men fought over Anna. In the end, everyone
would think that Anna was a cheater, and Nigel would be able to see her true nature, killing two birds
with one stone!
âOkay.â
As a result, Bella did not hesitate to walk toward Asher briskly.
Shannon and Rosalind were stunned.
When Ryan saw his crush returning to her rightful place next to her supposed boyfriend, he felt sad and
jealous.
Was this what being a mistress felt like? It was so painful to endure!
Justinâs shoulders trembled under his suit. His eyes widened, and he raised his arms slightly before he
clenched his fists.
He did not know what he was trying to grab.
An unexplainable bitterness spread throughout his throat.
âHuh? Anna, when did you meet Asher? You two seem to be pretty good friends.â Nigel was confused.
âDad, you donât know yet, right? Anna is nowâ¦â
Shannon was just about to add fuel to the fire when Asher spoke first.
âOld Master Nigel, thank you for taking care of Anna over the past three years. Anna talks about you
often in front of me and has always regarded you as a respected elder. Anna and I will forever
remember your kindness to her.â
Asherâs strong arms gently wrapped around Bellaâs slim waist. Everyone was shocked to see this.
Standing together, Asher and Anna looked like they had just stepped out of a painting. They looked like
a match made in heaven.
Justin clenched his fists tightly. He felt like the blood in his body had coagulated.
âBut from now on, my family and I will take good care of Anna. Although she will no longer be a
member of the Salvador family, her relationship with you will never change.â
Asher smiled politely. âYou will always be Annaâs most beloved grandpa.â
Asher was courteous and graceful. No one could pick a fault with him.
âOh!â
Nigel suddenly understood and looked at Bella in shock. âAnna, are you and Asherâ¦â