Bella didnât expect Justin to bring her back to the room where sh lived in solitude for three years.
âUh-!â
Justin originally intended to put Bella down gently on the bed, but she squirmed in his arms like a wild
kitten. Somehow, she managed to squirm free, only to crash onto the bed. Luckily, Bella had never
undergone any cosmetic surgery. Otherwise, she might have ended up with a disfigured nose.
âItâs your fault for squirming around. I didnât mean to drop you,â Justin said as he glanced down at her.
He couldnât help but chuckle at her
awkward expression.
âBastard! Youâre always making excuses for yourself!â Bella
grumbled. She tried getting up, but Justin quickly grabbed her ankle. and pinned her down.
âLet go of my feet! Are you a pervert?â Bella protested, her skirt riding up and exposing her legs. Their
position made her feel incredibly embarrassed!
Justin tightened his grip, his eyes wandering over Bellaâs flushed face, red lips, neck, and down to her
collarbones. He felt his breath quicken,
and his heart raced.
Suddenly, Justin felt a sharp pain in his head. He squeezed his eyes shut and pressed his temples
firmly, hoping to ease the pain.
-âJustin⦠It hurts. It hurts so much⦠Justinâ¦â
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ââRelax. Itâll gradually stop hurting.â
âIâll try to be gentle with you, I promiseâ¦
Fragmented memories suddenly popped up in his mind. Memories o events he had never experienced
before. But how was that possible? He had never touched a woman, not even once.
Seeing Justin momentarily lost in thought, Bella reacted instinctively and kicked him in the stomach.
âGet away from me!â
In reality, Bella had barely used any force, and with Justinâs tall and muscular build, he should have
been able to withstand the kick. Unexpectedly, he stumbled back a couple of steps, barely stopping
himself from falling by holding onto the wall.
Bella noticed his face growing pale, and sweat started to form on his
forehead.
She paused for a moment. As she started to speak, Justin cut in hoarsely. âWhat are you doing here
looking for Shannon this time?â
âItâs none of your business. You donât need to worry about it,â Bella
said, her gaze turning cold.
Justin felt like Bellaâs gaze pierced through him, as if he were a total stranger to her. Clenching his jaw,
he said, âIf youâre planning to seek revenge for Madam Celeste, I suggest you pick another time.
Tonight isnât the right time.â
âWhy not?â Bellaâs lips curled into a charming smile, her posture regal and confident. She sat with
poise, radiating elegance like a queen. âIs
it because Chairman Hoffman, Mrs. Hoffman, and your beloved Zoe are all here? Are you afraid Iâll ruin
your plans?â
Justin frowned and questioned, âWhat plans?â
Bella spoke with a mischievous sparkle in her eyes. âYour
engagement and wedding arrangements. You two are a match made in heaven!â
âBella! Thatâs enough!â Justin felt like she had stabbed him in the heart, anger blazing in his eyes.
âCongratulations on your upcoming marriage, Mr. Salvador,â Bella continued, unfazed by his anger. Her
smile widened as if she were sincerely wishing him well.
âMs. Hoffman is young and beautiful. Her family background is probably much better than Rosalindâs.
Plus, being Ryanâs sister helps strengthen the bond further. Chairman Salvador will surely be thrilled to
have her as his daughter-in-law. Itâll also boost your status in the
company.â