Humming a tune, Bella made her way to the event hall on her own.
She knew that Mandy was done for.
Woohoo! That was a reason to celebrate.
Knowing James-as a matter of fact, knowing men-they were egoistic and shallow. James would
probably make Mandy pay for embarrassing him.
Well, that was what Mandy got for bullying Bellaâs sister. In fact,
Mandy got off easy, as she only took a beating.
âBella.â
A deep, husky voice filled with affection came from behind Bella.
As her heart skipped a beat, Bella clutched her fingers.
No other voice in the world could make her heart race.
That man was the exception.
It was the man she once loved so much and suffered so much for.
Bella drew a deep breath to pull herself together before turning to him with a stoic face.
Justin stood a few feet away by himself with a beautifully wrapped box in hand. He took strides toward
her with grace.
âIâm here.â His voice and gaze spoke of tenderness.
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Bella kept a blank face. âOh.â
The man pursed his lips and looked at her apologetically. âIâm sorry, I
wanted to arrive earlier to see if there was anything I could help you.
with, but I guess I came too late.â
The callous man behaved humbly, like a footman before the heiress.
âItâs my familyâs celebration. Why should I expect help from someone
who isnât part of the family?â
Bella scoffed and looked around. âWhereâs Grandpa Nigel? Didnât he
come with you?â
âHeâs here and chatting away with Chairman Thompson in the
reception,â Justin answered softly.
âOh, I see. Iâll go see him then. Have fun at the party.â
Without hesitation, Bella turned to leave.
âBella!â Anxious, Justin grabbed her arm and held it tightly in
grasp.
âKeep your hands to yourself. I donât want others to get the wron
idea. Let go of me.â Bella put up a fight, her ears flushing red.
âThereâs no one else here. Itâs just the two of us.â
Justin took a long breath and narrowed his eyes as he pulled the woman closer to him. âIâm an
opportunist. I wonât turn my back on any opportunity, and if thereâs none, I will make one.â
Amid the tussle, Bella cried upon losing her footing due to her thin stilettos.
Sshe crashed into the manâs wide chest.
Asduustin had one arm holding the present, he caught her fall with hist
other free hand.
âUgh Bellaâs well-endowed chest fell along the curves of his toned
aran.
His terveth bitched as he fell into shock.
Justin Goodld feel the warm sensation along his muscles.
His mind want blank, his breathing turned ragged, and his eyes were bloodshoor
âBella, you have a great⦠Body.â He shifted his head to the side, his
lips drawing close to her blushing ear.
âYou! You!â
Reflecting fury in here evas, Bella put her hands on his chand
pushed him away before e ensuing with a slap. âYou perv
for it!â
The attack meant nothing to dustin.
Instead of feeling angry, Justin felt a burning desire in his le
throat going dry, and his head pipinning! It was as if he was
intoxicated
asked
âEven if you hit me, I want to be honest You look amazing.â Justin
eyes demonstrated appreciation
Justin was a real creep, and he behaved diso righteously.
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âShut up! Knock it off!â
Flushed in the face, Bella snapped an angry look at Justin. âStay
away, or Iâll make sure you never get it up again.â
âItâs okay. Iâm not interested in that since I have nothing to pass down
to my heir.â
Justin stared blankly at her and took a step closer to her against her
will, their breaths mingling. âIâm only interested in you, Bella. Iâd rather
die than stay away from you.â
âDie then! Good luck with that.â
Bella, red-faced, resentfully turned around and stamped her foot.
She knew that it was only an accident, and the man was not to be
blamed.
However, he was a creep to pass judgment about her figure.
It was no wonder he was buddies with Ryan. Birds of a feather
flocked together.
Ryan held Carrie in his arms and sneezed, wondering if someone had
badmouthed him behind his back.
Justin looked at the womanâs slender back while imagining her pouty
look.
His lips curled into a doting smile.
Bella?â
clear and trembling voice came from behind, bearing longingness.
ella froze for a moment before turning a reroond.
ler eyes welled up as she brushed past Jars and sprinted toward
he person who had called out to her.
Damila!â
Bella!â
he personâs voice was as enthusiastic as ever and choloket with sobs.
hocked. Justin looked back.
totoo aftan away, Bella embraced an elegant, sweet-loolong wwaamin
dara-blue office wear.
felong.clsleek eyebrows framed her delicate face. Her make pittelgetepperfect, mirrored the pride in her
determined gaze
abore alan uncanny resemblance to Mila Larson.
stini heara & Bella calling her name. Camila must be Bellaâs omariedados Sentania.
lla held Camifidlawwith joy. Her tears, reflecting her longing for h ter, rolled dowwhter checks and fell on
Camillaâs shoulder.
hen did you come back, Camilla? Why didnât you tell me? I couldâve ked you up at the a apport
ust arrived over an houraggo thought I wouldnât make it to the rty, so I didnât let you knowwishead of
time.â