Behind Zoe was the grand door to the banquet hall. From her perspective, it seemed like Justinâs gaze
was fixated on her.
âJustin.â Zoeâs eyes lit up with excitement as she approached him.
Suddenly, a strong scent of roses filled the air-vibrant, bold, and a tad dangerous.
Click, click, click!
The sharp and forceful clicks of high heels passed by Zoe, making her heart race. The intense
presence felt so overwhelming that she hesitated to even breathe.
Everyone was stunned, especially Justin, who remained frozen in place. His ink-black pupils locked
onto Bellaâs cold and delicate face.
Her eyebrows formed a picturesque arch, and her face bore the chill of frost. Only her lips, painted in
fiery red, moved like flames, dancing restlessly on Justinâs heart.
Bellaâs tailored black suit bestowed upon her an understated elegance. Yet, with delicate features that
couldnât go unnoticed, she naturally stood out in the crowd.
Those around her quickly engaged in discussions about Bellaâs unexpected presence. Shannon and
Bethany shuddered upon seeing the appearance of this uninvited guest.
Suddenly, a low exclamation could be heard.
âI know who she is! Several well-known magazines and websites interviewed her some time ago. Sheâs
the daughter of Wyatt Thompson, chairman of the KS Group! Sheâs now the general manager of the
KS World Hotel.â
âYes, yes, yes! I remember now! Her name is Bella Thompson!â
âIs she the one who has been challenging Mr. Salvador? This woman is stunning, but she doesnât seem
like an easy opponent.â
âJust look at her sharp eyes. I can tell at a glance that sheâs a strong career woman. She just exudes
power and elegance, like a queen!â
âYeah, I think she and Mr. Salvador make a perfect match. Why be enemies when they could be a
power couple?â
When Justin heard these nonsensical words, his heart still simmered with undisclosed anger.
Surprisingly, upon hearing the last sentence, his frown softened a bit. Inexplicably, that sounded
pleasant to his ears.
As Bella walked past Zoe and stole all the attention that belonged to her, Zoeâs anger reached a boiling
point. The corners of her eyes turned scarlet, and she felt as if her soul had
momentarily left her body.
Yet, what stung Zoe even more was the fiery intensity in Justinâs gaze, which was fixed on Bella at that
very moment. In her memory, his eyes were usually as somber as a deep pool. She had never
witnessed him looking at a woman with such passion and desire. âDid he still harbor feelings for Bella?
Could he be in love with her?â
âMs. Wang, Mr. Salvador, I hope you donât mind me showing up uninvited.â
Bella stood before them with calm grace. Her red lips curled into a warm and soothing smile.
âOf course, I wonât mind if you join us, Ms. Thompson. I welcome your presence.â Justin responded
with a hint of complexity, curling his lips slightly. âIf I had known you were
coming, I would have sent you an invitation too.â
Bella, smiling with wide-open eyes, replied, âWhy bother? Mr. Salvador, you should know that if I show
up at this time, Iâm definitely not here to attend the dinner.â
Justinâs cold and handsome face suddenly darkened.
Sweat dripped down Ianâs forehead, and he quickly took out his phone to message the security guards
outside.
[Ian: Whatâs going on?!]
[Security: Sorry, Mr. Harris! We donât know where Ms. Thompson came fromâ¦]
[Ian: What kind of excuse is that?! Did she pop out from the ground?!] [Security: Itâs our negligence.
Weâll escort Ms. Thompson out right away!]